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When I was shooting a Korean indie film which wrapped up just last month, I was working with non-main stream actress Jee Sun Than (Photographed at the left). What she lacks in English communication skills, she makes up for kindness and beautiful PERFECT skin. (Photo courtesy of Jee Sun Than)

As we were nearing the end of our 2 month shoot together, I finally had the courage to ask her what skin care she was using. Her skin was like baby skin: PORELESS and Blemish Free. Korean women, she said, love skin care. But the one thing they really spend on is: FACIAL MASKS.

Mud masks and mask sheets have always been a part of my skin care regimen, but only about once every 2 weeks, or sometimes when I'm in the mood, the most was once a week. But when Jee told me that she never misses applying mask sheets every night, I was determined to try it so I too can have her beautiful clear, radiant skin. Her skin doesn't even need prepping!

According to Jee, she didn't have a specific mask that she uses, she actually uses different ones, or whatever mask she gets a hold of from the drugstore. So I bought 7 different masks to try for myself and see the effects after a week.
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Long before Physiogel made it big in the market, I was already using Physiogel on myself and my clients. I was prescribed by my derma to use Physiogel's Intense Cream for my rough, dry spots all over my face and voila! They were gone in under a week!

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MUJI is a brand known for their storage and other home stuff so finding makeup and skin care in their store is a little weird. But for some reason, I am always sold for anything that is made in Japan. This is my second set of skin care from the brand, and this is the first time I am writing about it.

MUJI Moisturising Milk High Moisture 200ml, PhP 475.00 / MUJI Light Toning Water Moist 200ml, PhP 355.00

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Two of my favorite peeling gels go head to head! See for yourself which one is right for you. The KB brand is a local brand but is formulated in Japan, using Japanese technology. While CURE is a Japanese brand, manufactured and formulated in Japan.

KB Vitamin C Peeling Gel 100ml, PhP 1,200 / Cure Natural Aqua Gel 250ml, PhP 1,500

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I am not afraid to use whitening products. I think they brighten up the complexion and removes uneven skin tone and color all over. I can't live without a loofa. I love scrubbing away dead skin on the skin and they leave the skin smooth and bright. Once a week, I love scrubbing away dead skin with Gluta-C's whitening scrub.

Gluta-C Intense Whitening Body Scrub 120g, PhP 99.75

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I was s honored to be invited to Perricone MD's intimate lunch of 16 guests at The Makati Shangri-La's RED restaurant last October 23, 2012.

Perricone MD was launching 3 new breakthrough anti-aging products, and there to introduce the products and give more information about Perricone's legendary products was Ms. Jane Meredith.


Formula 15 is the improved version of the first Perricone product, Face Firming Activator which minimizes the length, width, and depth of a wrinkle. I love how it smells on the skin. Perricone doesn't add fragrance to their products because Dr. Perricone doesn't want to compromise the delivery system of the product on the skin.

VITAMIN C ESTER 15



This has got to be my most favorite product of the bunch. I love that it promises to lighten my dark spots and freckles in just 7 days. Of course, it's only been 2 days so I haven't seen results... YET. I am very excited. I love how refreshing it smells too!

This product contains 15% of Vitamin C Ester, the highest concentration of the powerful key ingredient in a single product. This comes in a highly penetrating non-acidic form that harnesses super anti-aging powers without generating free radicals in the skin.

You apply this product generously on your skin, and these 4 tubes should last about 2 months. You can't use this product with any other product with Retinol though. So if you will be using this product, you should use it alone after you cleanse and you tone.

NO CONCEALER CONCEALER


This product is just amazing. I love how creamy it is and how it really blends on the skin. It only comes in one shade though so according to Ms. Meredith, it's still not for women who have really fair skin, or dark skin. They will come up with more shades though next year.

It comes with a pump (which I forgot to photograph) that pumps way too much product in 1 press so best to just pump half way on the back of your hand and blend with your fingers to "heat" the product making it more blendable.

Our little parting gift came with a mini-recipe book for overall wellness:

Yesterday, was a special day.

I never tried La Mer before, but I was given the opportunity to enjoy one of their luxurious facials offered to press and VIPs only.

I have heard so much about La Mer and I was so excited when I got their invitation I could hardly sit still.


The location of the top-secret room (which they turned into a Spa) is sent to you a day before your appointment. When you enter, you are greeted by a relaxing environment full of La Mer information brochures and stuff.


La Mer's beauty expert then explains to you their products. I really learned a lot from her. She really knew about the products.