Drugstore(Watson) Hauls + Reviews: Pure Beauty, PureDerm,Himalayas and Finesse

1)      Himalayas Herbals- Acne-N-Pimple Cream 30g

(PRICE= PHP280, approx USD6.50)

What it claims:

1)      Effectively controls acne and pimples and prevent future breakouts

2)      Reduces and heal Skin inflammation

3)      Keeps Skin Soft

Main ingredients:

Barbados Aloe, Five-leaved Chaste Tree, Silk Cotton Tree

How to use:

Apply required amount to affected areas twice daily

My Reviews:

The Likes:

1)      All ingredients are herbals= SAFE and suitable for all skin type

2)      The cream is powdery soft makes it very easy to apply

3)      The texture is creamy thus a pea size amount is enough, product would last long.

4)      Available in all Watsons

     The DisLikes:

      1) Works pretty slow

      My Verdict:

      This product is just for controlling and preventing pimples NOT actually healing them. I usually pricked on my acneS thus resulting them into an inflaming REDDISH one but this cream can actually reduce and soothe the inflammation

     Will you recommend: Yes.

     Rate: 7/10

2)      Pure Beauty- Super Brightening Night cream 50g

(PRICE =PHP 449, approx USD10)

What it claims:

1)      Helps fight against pigmentation and dullness while you sleep. 

2)      Melts into skin for enhanced penetration and boosts the whitening effect overnight. 

3)       Results in refreshed, rejuvenated and radiant skin.

Main ingredients:

Aqua, Paraffinum, Glycerin, Acetate, Morus Bomybycis Root Extract, Nucitera Flower Extract, Shea Butter, castro Oil Cabomer, Arbutin, Paraben etc.

How to use:

Use at nighttime on cleansed and toned face. Apply adequate amount onto face and neck and gently massage.

My Reviews:

The Likes:

1) Nice packaging

     The DisLikes:

1)      Contains Paraben

2)      Might be a little expensive

3)      Might be a little oily when applied

      My Verdict:

      I don’t know about this product. I finished the entire product but I don’t see any whitening or improvement on skin. It does NOT even keep my skin soft or smooth.

     Will you recommend: NO.

     Rate: 2/10

3)      PureDerm- Spot Reducer Gel Patches (30patches)

(PRICE =PHP 99, approx USD2.34)

How it works:

Placed the gel patch on the pimple overnight, and get visibly reduced redness in the morning. It penetrates deep into the skin to heal it faster.

Active  Ingredients:

Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

      My Verdict:

Though it is easy to use but it does NOT heal/cure pimple, it simply reduce the redness of the acne.

    Will you recommend: NO.

     Rate: 5/10

4)      Finesse- Self Adjusting Curl Defining Mousse

(Price= PHP350, approx USD8)

What it claims:

1)      Gives Silky soft curl definition

2)      Contains Silk and Soy proteins that protects hair with a coat of conditioning

3)      Able to provide shine to your hair

4)      Unique Self adjusting formulat that can results to a consistently beautiful hair

How to use:

Shake can well, Turn upside down dispense into palm, Rub hands together. Apply to working fingers evenly through hair.

Ingredients mentioned:

Water, Isobutane, Dimethyl Ether, Hydrolzed Soy Protein, Propane, Parfum, Stereath-2, DMDM, Laureth-23, Cyclomethicone

My Reviews:

The Likes:

1)      Alcohol Free/SIN alcohol

2)      Foam is super silky soft

3)      Super Light and NON-sticky formula

     The DisLikes:

     1)      Strong Smell; scent similar to a car freshener (dizziness)

     2)      Won’t be able to hold curls that long, would only last for around 2-3 hours

      My Verdict:

  The formula is good; super light and silky but the smell is extremely bad. The smell is super strong and it   makes me dizzy.

     Will you recommend: If you are okay with the smell of a  car freshener then go if NOT then skip this.

     Rate: 6/10