#derma natufian

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PHOTOS ARE TAKEN ON AUGUST 2023 (some emptied/expired on or before Aug 2023)

WHAT IS IT: Skin Care

EvoLudern Micellar Cleansing Water

7/10

Alcohol free

Can remove waterproof makeup (ex: mascara, I just apply the micellar on a cotton pad, put it over my eyes, let it sit et voila!)

Issy and Co. Cleansing Butter (phase out)

7/10

Has a fragrance

Even if the micellar water removed my mascara I still double cleanse because there might still be some residue I was not able to remove with the micellar water

Does the job well

I did find it inconvenient to scoop out the product

boH Cica Panthenol Blemish Cleanser

Was using this when I was breaking out (July 2023) did not see a difference, I thought it would dry out my acne but it didn't prolly wouldn't go back to this cleanser.

Derma Natufian Niacinamide Serum

Affordable? YES.

Does it work? I think. Since I am breaking out I will have to keep using this product during and post break out because I wanna believe its the kind of product you have to keep using in order to work. PS: I have been using this product for years but I have to pause if I wanted to try out new skincare.

Will I still keep using this? Probably.

Jumiso Yes, I Am Toner

My sister gave this to me to treat my Bacne before buying the body cleanser from Some by Mi. I didn't use it lol it was already half empty when she gave it to me, I didn't mind it but I wanted to use the product I bought to treat my Bacne. When I started breaking out in July of 2023 I did try to use it on my face but it had like a smell that was off I decided to throw it out.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel

I've always wanted to try this out, the second I had, tried it immediately then saw a video on Tiktok that mostly you're just paying for water ang glycerin on it. Was dissapointed of course, I was planning to buy it again if it didn't broke me out. Fyi, I didn't broke out but I did not buy it again because of what I saw on Tiktok.

Belo Acne Pro Pimple Gel

I had this in my skincare pantry for a while now so again when I started breaking out (July 2023) before buying anything else I tried this one but it was yellowish it had been open for some time now I feel like it would still work it still has that slight tinging effect when put on active pimple but I just didn't want to risk it, good thing I had another one so I just used that but then I'm too impatient because the pimple were not drying out fast enough for my liking.

BONUS: Glow Lab Minis

These three came in a kit along with a night cream that had gone bad that I threw out first before I was thinking I could still use these when travelling but ya girl is broke! I ain't going aywhere! No ma'am. I know these are waaay past their expiration date and never been opened so I just said Auf Wiedersehen to them.

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⚠️ PHOTOS ARE TAKEN ON NOVEMBER 2022 (and some emptied on or before November of 2022)

WHAT IS IT: Skincare

THOUGHTS:

Derma Natufian Niacinamide Serum - Cue DJ Khaled's ANOTHER ONE lol!

Fairy Skin Premium Brightening Suncreen - a Tiktok budol! I have to try it for myself since this product was AFFORDABLE! Like I think Php 150 ($2.75) I was happy to use up this product because I could put alot of this without having to think to save this product since the price was cheap. I did notice a bit of pilling when blending to my skin but that wasn't a negative to me because I don't put on make up that much. I actually have another one saved just in case lol.

Issy and Co. Brow Refiner - This came with another product when I bought it, it was a set. I tried religiously to put it on my brows every night. Since my brows needed some help but unfortunately I did not see any changes. I gave up on the product. I think this is just Castor Oil (don't quote me on that) I have tried Castor Oil before but did not work on me. I did threw it out with a little bit of product left but then again.. useless.

Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash - Another one from Bestie! This product was okay. Did not really feel a massive difference on my skin, only my skin feels soft after washing but that's it. I think it's more for people with drier skin (I have oily skin). But again, it's okay did not make me break out tho.

                                                     Lip Oils Detail Costemics Plumping Jelly Lip Oil - I just wanna try out the product plus it's a local brand so meaning it was not a huge break on my bank. Did not really see the plumping effect but you can feel it. It's cooling and that feeling of plumping but gone after a few minutes of applying it. It's a thumbs down. Sorry.

Fenty Beauty Mini Universal Lip Luminizer in fu$$y - So I don't use it at night but since it's already included it the picture, Imma include it in this category. I have very pale lips (anemic probs) so did not really see the very sheer pigment of this gloss. Since it's a mini, there was very little product. Looks good on the lips tho, not lightweight (for me) but still comfortable. I like the shimmers. Use it on top of lipstick? Ugh.. PASS lol. I hate topping clear gloss or sheer glosses on top of lipstick. I know I know. But I just don't like getting the applicator getting another shade of liptstick, gives me the ick.

BLK Cosmetics Lip Oil - Another okay product. It's not giving long lasting. Lol. But it is giving spilling when the product is closed. Bruh. I was over it.

Strokes Silk Kiss Lip Oil in Passionate Peach - I'm actually amaze at myself for buying ONE product from this brand and put up with the shipping. It's OG price is Php 348 ($6.39) but they mostly go on sale. If you can't tell by that statement, it's a great product! I'm surprised honeslty. This one is moisturizing, long lasting and they have a variety of cute shades. I believe it is my 2nd lip oil from this brand it can be used on its own or on top of lipstick which btw lemme just clear up my earlier statement from before it's okay (for me) to use pigmented glosses on top of lipstick if it's the same shade or close. But clear glosses? NO. Oh and let's not forget the downside.. the spilling!!!! Like the one from BLK Cosmetics.

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Calm Skin Cleansing Oil - I looove cleansing oils! I actually prefer them than balms. It's great! It's supposed to do what it claims to do. No ragrets. No negative review on this product.

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⚠️ PHOTOS ARE TAKEN OF JUNE 2022

(and some emptied on or before June of 2022)

WHAT IS IT: Serums

THOUGHTS:

Derma Natufian Niacinamide Serum

- I mean.... do I really have to say anything about this product?? Lol Six words. I'm. Going. To. Use. It. Again.

Glow Lab Facial Serum

- One of the products I have to throw out because it was past the expiration date. One thing tho, it was a mini/travel size. I tried to pump it out not to put on my face but to like check the consistency if the product, nothing came out! Lol it has the kind of pump that the insides go up each time you pump so yeah just wanna put it out there.

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⚠️PHOTOS ARE TAKEN ON JANUARY 2022 😅

WHAT IS IT : Serums and Sprays

THOUGHTS:

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Stay Fresh Setting Spray

- One of my holy grail setting sprays! Works super well of course with their foundation if I want a fool proof base their foundation and this setting spray is my go to!

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Flower Power Setting Spray

- This one I got for free. Pretty effective on my oily skin since this was made for more dry, mature skin. When I tried it the first time I immediately fell in love with cause its so good with setting my make up! The stay fresh and the flower power has a special place in my purple heart 💜

Derma Natufian Niacinamide Serum

- no need for intro you know how it is ONE of the serum I kept on buying. Chef's kiss 💋💯

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Even Skin Serum

- As much as I love ellana some products of theirs are a miss. This one is just not for me did not see major results / difference on my skin. 😔💸

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WHAT IS IT: Derma Natufian AHA BHA PHA Toner

THOUGHTS: Okay so after using the Dickinsons Witch Hazel Toner, I went straight to this product. I did breakout/purge on this for about 3 weeks! (the agony 😭😭😭) but after that my face was smooth and free from breakouts. I did not buy it again just because I had other things in mind to buy 😅 but I do ask myself if I still continued to use it how would my face look like now?? Would I buy this again? I'm not really sure. Maybe not. It's been a long time since I'ved used this so if I did use it again I'm afraid that I will purge again and my skin is not in the best condition right now.

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WHAT IS IT: Skincare Empties I've accumulated these past few months

THOUGHTS: I was supposed to make a seperate post for each product but I'm too lazy since I'mma throw them out eventually I'm going to review everything in one post.

PRODUCTS:

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Cream

- Very lightweight and it absorbs fast! Oily skin folks can definitely use this and I didn't breakout! 8/10

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry)

- Yes, the overhyped lip mask. And you know what I like it! I've been using smaller versions of this before committing to the big one. I don't find it hyrating tho but it feels luxurious on the lips. 8/10

Canmake Tokyo Mermaid Skin UV Gel

- Bit pricey for a sunscreen but Michelle Phan made me buy it 😂 I learned that this is a 2in1 product! It's a sunscreen and a primer which was really nice because I find it annoying in skincare to put on moisturizer, sunscreen then primer like that extra layer just annoys me idky lol. I don't find it heavy tho it does give you that dewy/oily look after. (i think most physical sunscreen does that) 8/10

Farmstay Pomegranate Moisture Cream

- I only used it for a short time because my sister gave it to me when I ran out of the Some by Mi moisturizer and it was already half empty. The consistency itself is very different from the Some by Mi because this looks like 'cream' unlike the Some by Mi was really 'goopy' but both are really lightweight and fast absorbing. 7/10

Luxe Organix Aloe Vera Soothing Gel

- I reached out for this only in the morning because it's not too heavy and Oh my gosh I kid you not the heat in this country is on a whole other level. I put this on the fridge so I get that cooling effect my face needs. Weirdly tho my face oils up when I use this 🤔 6/10

The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Foam Cleanser

- No complaints at all with this one but I didn't really see the results because I used this a long time. Like a normal cleanser you feel clean (as long as you double cleanse) after. Yea nothing really special I'd say. 6/10

Derma Natufian Niacinamide Serum

- This is a dupe for The Ordinary!! Istg if you search some of their products they have a dupe for some of the raved products from The Ordinary. I know that The Ordinary is 'affordable' in other countries but here its still kinda pricey and it's hard to find a seller or shop that sells the authentic ones. So for this serum, its wonderful! I noticed the results after using it constantly after 4-5 bottles! I wasn't that oily, my pimple scars def lighten then faded! 9/10

Centellian 24 Madeca Cream

- For the last product, was my night time moisturizer for the past year, yes I have been using this for more than a year. It's kinda bittersweet that I've ran out of it, it's not cheap but I can tell you its worth it! <I did a prev post/review of this product you can check out more detailed review> 10/10

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⚠ OVERDUE POSTS AHEAD 😅

WHAT IS IT: Bathox Bath Foam and Shower Gel & Derma Natufian Niacinamide Serum

THOUGHTS: For the Bath foam and Shower gel it smells really good like lavender (duh) but I didn't feel relaxed or moisturized. I only used it as shower gel because we didn't have a bathtub so maybe if I used it as a bath foam maybe I'll feel the relaxation and moisturization. It was a gift from my best friend in NZ! So thank you so much Best friend! 😉😘 (*although I have to note that I applaud NZ for being conscious with their products because my Best friend sent me alot of stuff (food & skincare wise) and I noticed that most of the products she sent me was Alcohol free and Vegan and stuff soo good job New Zealand! 🇳🇿) for the Derma Natufian Serum I think that it was my third or fourth bottle because it was so good and I noticed that my pimple marks really lightened and it was a Cheaper alternative to the hyped The Ordinary Niacinamide serum. (won't be the last time I use the serum 😉) and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!