#faceitwednesdays
Let's be honest, we've all been there. While putting on makeup is fun, removing it is a drag. So you need the fastest makeup removing tool/product there is in the market to help you cleanse your face free of makeup the fastest! There are no-rinse cleansing oils and foaming cleansing oils that work like magic, and then there's this: H2O+'s Cleansing Face Wipes.
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| H2O+ Cleansing Face Wipes, (price to follow) |
Ok herbal cosmetic lovers! Are you ready for Moringa-O's Malunggay Herbal Facial Toner?
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| Moringa-O Malunggay Herbal Facial Toner 100ml (PhP 89.75) |
No, it's not a BB Cream Remover, it's a BB Cleanser. It's a Blemish Balm Cleanser that corrects skin imperfections with every use! BRTC Perfect Calming Cleanser is probably the #2 on my list of makeup removers/cleansers!
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| BRTC Perfect Calming BB Remover 200ml, US$32.00 (PhP 1,312 more or less) with shipping |
Women have been asking me whether in casual conversations at dinner with some friends or via email from people I have not yet had the pleasure to meet.
So the answer to your questions about toning is here everyone! I hope you enjoy this short but insightful video about the facial toner. HUGS!
I was invited to Nutricosia's Endless Collagen Drink event last week, and I have been on their collagen drink since then.
Just being in the drink for a week, I have a lot of people asking me what I was doing because I looked glowing. I haven't changed anything in my skin care regime or used a new product since then so I know it had something to do with the Collagen drink.
Q: "Hi ms. sabs! I have a question. I am on a quest for project clear skin. i am getting married in january and i would like to at least have clear supple skin to prep my skin before makeup. i have been following your blog for quite sometime and i even went to your mylancome event launch so i could meet you in person. When i saw you, i really admired your clear beautiful skin. do you have a skin care routine that i can inspire from? what products do you use? can you give me a description what they do? how long will it take for my skin to clear up? thanks ms. sabs!" -leah [sent via EMAIL on May 22, 2009]
A: Thanks Leah for your very flattering email. Well, first of all, let me share with you that when I was growing up, I had extremely dry skin. I would flake all over my face specially around the nose area. I was really annoyed so I started putting moisturizer at 13. As soon as I put on my first moisturizer, I was addicted with the feeling.
I switched from moisturizer to moisturizer until I found the perfect formula for me. When I joined Lancome almost 4 years ago, they gave me my first Lancome moisturizer. It was the Primordiale Optimum. I used the entire bottle and it really worked wonders for me. From then on, I tried different Lancome products and through the years, my skin improved.
This is me (photographed) without makeup. As you can see, compared to my picture with makeup, I have a lot of spots spread all over my face. This is what a spot eraser does, it erases the dark spots only on areas you need erasing. Don't go for whitening products because sometimes these products will not allow you to have any kind of sun exposure at all, and the moment you step out onto the sun, your face may get more dark spots! I have a lot of tiny freckles too that I am now working on.
If you look even closer, you will see fine lines starting to appear around my eyes. This is where an eye cream comes in. A night cream aids in repairing your skin during the night, so it's good to invest in a night cream as well. Of course, before anything else, you have to tone your face. A toner doesn't "close" pores. Toners are actually used to remove any remaining dirt and cleansers on your face before you pile another layer of moisturizer.
I took a photo of my skin care products so I can better explain what each one does. I do not mean to plug but I really own mostly Lancome products. There are other products that I use though, products which are not available with Lancome.
1. Gelatee Confort, Comforting Skin Cleansing Milk - Emolliently-rich and milky creme cleanser gently melts away makeup and impurities. Rinse or tissue off.
2. Eau De Bienfait Clarte, 3 in 1 Cleansing and Toning for Face and Eyes - In one step, this refreshing cleansing water lifts and removes impurities and even waterproof, long-lasting face, eye and lip makeup. Skin is purified, toned and revitalized.
3. Bi-Facil, Non Oily Instant Cleanser for Sensitive Eyes - Double-phase, fresh-as-water liquid eye makeup remover. Activates when shaken to gently whisk away even waterproof eye makeup, while conditioning and refreshing the skin. Ideal for sensitive skin and contact lens wearers.
4. Huile Eclat, Remove-all Deep Cleansing Oil for Face and Eyes -This all-in-one cleansing oil instantly dissolves even waterproof face and eye makeup. Immediately skin texture and tone are refined. Skin is velvety soft and dewy, without any greasy after-feel.
5. Blanc Expert NeuroWhite X3, Ultimate Whitening Hydrating Emulsion Moist - This product whitens, hydrates and refines skin for a sublime look during the day. Brown spots appearance diminishes and complexion becomes luminously transparent.
6. Galateis Clarte, Gentle Clarifying and Cleansing Fluid for Face and Eyes - Creamy tissue or rinse off cleanser specially designed for dry skin. Leaves skin feeling clean, soft and soothed. Removes even the heaviest makeup.
7. Primordiale Optimum Levres, Visibly Plumping Effect Smoothing Lip Treatment - As the aging process begins, your skin’s cellular activity slows down, resulting in rough and uneven texture, and the appearance of fine lines around the lip contours. A lip treatment to visibly smooth and renew the lips, restoring their vitality.
8. Primordiale Optimum Nuit, Visibly Skin Regenerating Night Treatment - a night cream to visibly smooth and renew skin, restoring its youthful look and vitality.
9. Hydra Zen NeuroCalm, Soothing Anti-Stress Moisturising Gel Essence - Its original and incredibly fresh texture brings intense hydration, immediately and for 24 hours. Deliciously hydrated, skin recovers comfort, softness and luminosity.
10. Primordiale Optimum Yeux, Visibly Smoothing Eye Treatment - This rich, luxurious gel cream hydrates the delicate skin around the eyes for immediate softness. Lancôme’s exclusive technology with Pure Vitamin E helps protect the fragile eye area from premature aging factors so it’s free to repair itself. 11. Blanc Expert NeuroWhite X3, High Potency Whitening Spot Eraser - Targets damaged surface cells to reduce the appearance of dark spots, while a combination of Vitamin CG and botanical extracts helps even out and brighten the complexion.
MORNING ROUTINE:
1. Wash face with cold water and use Huile Eclat.
2. I tone my face.
3. I apply my SPF 70 sunblock from VMV.
NIGHT ROUTINE:
1. If I am wearing makeup, I use Bi-Facil for my eyes and my cleansing milk to remove the makeup.
2. I wash my face with the cleansing oil.
3. Tone.
4. I apply my eye cream in light stippling motions.
5. Then, I spot erase my freckles and other dark spots.
6. I massage my Hydra Zen Soothing Anti-Stress gel until it has completely been absorbed.
7. I put on my Skin Regenerating Night Treatment cream.
8. Apply lip treatment.
Remember to find your own skin care routine. You do not have to use these products. Test different products and find out which one works for you and your skin type.
Q: Hi Sabs! I have extremely dry skin on my face and when I put makeup on, my skin flakes and my makeup looks blotchy. HELP! I tried every heavy moisturizer there is and they leave my face looking oily and uncomfortable. What product do you recommend? What should I do? Thanks Sabs!" -Gina [Sent via ASK SABS on May 18, 2009]
A: Hi Gina! Not to worry! I have the perfect solution for your problem. Although results may vary, but so far, it has never failed me yet (knock on wood). My cousin from Canada (photographed) came home for her wedding last December. I was expecting her skin to be very dry because it was 
winter in Canada, but when I was doing her makeup, her skin was supple and smooth considering that the temperature in Canada during the winter time can sometimes get 20-25 degrees below freezing!
I asked her what she uses and she said that she uses AVEENO INTENSE RELIEF Body Lotion on her face because during the winter, nothing else worked on her skin. I did my research, and asked my dermatologist and she said that it was perfectly ok since AVEENO is noncomedogenic (meaning it won't clog pores). Unconvinced, i bought myself a big tube of AVEENO INTENSE RELIEF OVERNIGHT CREAM and tried on myself. I must say, it certainly did its job! I applied a small amount of product on my patches of dry skin (around the nose, cheeks and forehead) and within minutes, my skin was makeup ready! It didn't feel heavy at all. Put this on before you go to bed and when you get out of the shower. It gives you such amazingly soft, protected skin. If you want, you can also put this on your face before makeup! Just allow it to set and dry for 10 minutes before you start applying your base.
Also, try these amazing AVEENO products which I use and reviewed as well, they too promise to do their jobs!:
