Living in a country where it's always sunny, sunblock is really an essential part of my skin routine. With all the information on the internet, we all know that 80% of the sun's UV rays can pass through in the clouds. Meaning even when it is a cloudy day or a rainy day UV rays can still harm our skin and can cause premature aging and sun spots. ~eeepp!! That's why if there's one skin care that I'm willing to invest at sunblock is always one of it.

Though when I was younger I was not a fan of sunblock especially for the face. The ones that is available in our country then are usually from the west and are pretty expensive. And whenever I find a cheaper one, it usually breaks me out or makes my face oily with the horrible greyish white cast. With time and research, I'm really thankful that there are now a lot of new facial sunblock which not only protects us from the UV rays but also works for our skin woes. I've tried several facial sunblocks--mostly are Japanese made--and found my favorite: Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence.



Claims:
"Maximum level of sun protection yet so light, it feels like nothing on the skin"

Ingredients:

Price: PhP 420 (approx. US $8)

Made in: Japan


I have to agree with its claim with how fresh this sunblock is in the skin. Really works in this crazy humid tropical weather and doesn't give you a break out.


Compare to regular sunblock, Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence has a cream moisturizer type texture but melts like a watery gel cream when applied. It does have a little sticky feeling after a few seconds of application so you  need to give it a minute to dry before applying your primer or foundation.

Since Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence has a moisturizer type texture, it doesn't leave or have a greyish white cast that most sunblocks do. So you can actually wear this even when you're having a pictorial.


It's hard to see in the oil test, but Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence left a watery residue in the oil sheet and probably a very (very!) little oil too. So if you have an oily skin like me, this won't add to your oil woes. You can wear the Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence under your primer/foundation/concealer or translucent powder and it will just stay there.

If there's a thing that I don't like about Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence is that it leaves a thin film-like residue in your skin. There is a little weight in your face but not as bad as the heavy night cream feeling.


It's a Cosme awardee too! It's no wonder why a lot of beauty junkies with oily skin love this--aside from being so affordable. I'm using this sunscreen for more than a year now and my favorite so far.

What's your favorite facial sunscreen? ♥

Leaders Insolution Mediu Amino Clearing Mask Claims:When used daily, this product helps promote a clean and clear complexion with its formula of moisturising factor and lotus extract, and vitamin C supplement ingredients combined with 17 different amino acids. It is recommended for dull, tired-looking and uneven skin tones, with visible dark circles and pigmentation.


Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acer Saccharum (sugar Maple) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Cysteine, Chamomilla Recutita (matricaria) Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ledum Palustre Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Palmitoyltripeptide-5, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolmine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance

How to Use:



Price: P128.00 in Watson's; P151.00 in Sephora (Approx. US$ 3)

Country of Origin: South Korea

Learders Insolution Mediu is one of the mask brands that beauty junkies rave. The brand boasts a wide selection of masks catering to every skin need. I actually had a hard time choosing which mask I should pick because there are masks that looks almost the same but differs in price, packaging, and maybe ingredients or effectivity.

 
Leaders Insolution Amino Clearing Mask just like most masks in the market has a thick and well-soaked cotton mask. Though the serum is a little thicker than the usual mask serums, there is quite enough for your other skin parts to indulge. It's also very moisturizing and perfect if you have a very dry skin or during cold and dry seasons. My skin also look a bit healthy and bright the next day, really good if you have a special event to attend.

I'll definitely wanted to try a lot of Leaders Insolution Mediu masks if not only for the price. Though it has a great effect on skin, you can also get masks with same effect for a lower price. 

What's your favorite Leaders Insolution Mediu mask? 

I started using Kose Medicated Sekkisei way back before I decided to review things. I found my another unused/unopened product in my cabinet and thought that this product actually deserves a review.

  
Kose Medicated Sekkisei claims: (description taken from Sekkisei Website)

• A medicated lotion with carefully selected oriental herbal extracts that leaves the skin moist, refreshed, fine-grained and beautiful as pure snow.
• Contains highly moisturizing ophiopogon tuber extract, rose myrtle extract and more. Richly hydrates the skin for enhanced translucency.
• The exquisite balance of water and oil provides both superb permeation and hydration. Leaves the skin’s surface feeling supple but never sticky. Creates beautifully translucent and well-hydrated skin that hides pores well and keeps the skin grain plump.
• Contains two types of oleic acid derivatives for better permeation, allowing the lotion to penetrate easily into skin that is rough and dry.

Key Ingredients: Coix Seed, Angelica Root, Melothria, Ophiopogon Tuber, Rose Myrtle

Price: ¥500, tax excluded for 24ml (got it on sale at ¥300, tax excluded)

Country of Origin: Japan 

 
I bought this on a whim when I went to Tokyo spring last year. I first saw a full-size bottle in Don Quixote but I find it quite expensive (¥5,000++) for a 200ml bottle. So when I saw a 24ml trial bottle in a drugstore (and it's on sale too, at ¥300), I decided to get 2 bottles to try on.

The bottle despite being a plastic really gives the product an expensive and sophisticated feel. If you're an impulsive type of shopper, the bottle alone gives you a good feel to buy this at its regular price. Great design can really make or break a product (sorry, I cant stop my graphic designer self).


Kose Medicated Sekkisei Enriched has a strong herbal scent which is neither offensive nor soothing. I can't find a full english translation of the ingredients but I believe it contains a herbs and flower based ingredients but it has alcohol as well. I noticed that a lot of Japanese beauty products are using alcohol, and most of the time is one of the top ingredients. So I'm guessing that the smell of this Medicated Sekkisei really comes from the mix of alcohol, flower, and herbs.


Unlike most toners which is clear and transparent, Kose Medicated Sekkisei Enriched has a whitish translucent color when in bottle. You can apply it with cotton or pat it with your palms and fingers, though I prefer the former.


I was able to finish my 24ml bottle in 1 month, more or less, used every night. In that span, Kose Medicated Sekkisei Enriched helped my skin to have a slightly soft texture but didn't help my acne problem back then. I also noticed that my skin dried a bit so I have to exfoliate at least twice a week.

Since I opened my 2nd bottle recently, I am slowly adding it again in my skin night regimen. I'm trying to use it every other night and so far no breakouts or drying of skin. I guess this toner is not for me nor I'll think of getting it in full size though I'm actually interested to try their other products, especially their suncare and bb creams.

Have you tried Kose Medicated Sekkisei Enriched?

Have you heard of the "scream serum"? As funny as it sounds, it's actually a thing in K-beauty. "Scream serum" are actually serums that will make you scream because it stings when you apply it. It sounds scary, right? Like, why would you put something like that in your skin? Is that even safe?

Well, that's the catchy hashtag from Natural Pacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum. They explained that when you apply the serum in your skin the more it stings means that your skin is badly damaged by external factors. And the longer you use the serum the lesser it stings as it repairs the damage(s) in your skin.


Of course, that again, piqued my curiosity. Late last year, I was in desperate need of a good serum that will help the tight feeling in my face and neck area. I read that oil-based serums doesn't just combat dryness but acne as well. These are my two major skin problems aside from very dull skin (of course, because of dryness). With all the good brands that carry great oil-based serums, both my brain and heart *lol* brought me to this product.

Claims: 
Improves skin health and minimizes pore problems. Recommended to people whose skin is starting to have small wrinkles, multiple skin troubles, dry skin, and loosening pores.

Ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated palm oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Argania spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Aminobutyric acid, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine

Price: PhP 640.00 (approx. US$ 12) but got it on sale: PhP416.00 (approx. US$ 8)

Country of Origin: Korea 



When I opened my box carrying this product, the smell reeks out in the box— a very strong citrus(y) smell. It's not that bad but it's my first time to encounter a product that has a very strong smell, that the whole box smelled as if it's full of lemons and other citrus fruits. I even read a review where she puts the bottle inside her bag just to make her bag smell fruity.



The Natural Pacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum is made with basically plant oils and fruit extract. You can actually see that the oil separates from the water extract. The first ingredient is Aloe leaf extract which will give you a great relief if you have a sensitive skin—aloe vera is known to calming ingredient to sensitive skin. 


You have to mix the product well to make sure that the oil will mix with the water. You just have to be quick because they separate quite quick. When applying the serum, you have to put and rub the product in your palms, and pat it gently in your face. I read in some forums that oil serums are best applied in gentle patting motion than rubbing. This will increase the absorption rate of the serum in your skin.

It takes time for the Fresh Herb Origin Serum to be absorbed in your skin. After patting, I usually let it absorbed for about 2-5 minutes before applying my moisturizer. The texture is actually oily but it sinks well in the skin. I think the aloe vera water and other plant extracts helped the absorption of the oil.

As for the painful application, well it did sting in some parts of my skin where there's a lot of acne and dryness but it's tolerable. Not sure how the others measured the pain, but as far as I know I have high tolerance when it comes to pain. It did sting for at least a week in some areas, and still stings everytime I do skin damaging activities like staying out in the sun for quite long or driving all day (aircon and sun combo). 

But what I noticed was the improvement in my skin texture; it's more fine and the pores around my nose and cheeks are smaller (can still see but better). My foundation also looks more natural and soft, and stays well, no dry patches or whatsoever. Also, I can pop my whiteheads easier now. I remember during my first week of use of this serum, while washing my face, I noticed that my face is so smooth and soft. Like what the Japanese call the "mochi skin". If you had tried glycolic peel before, you know how soft your skin is after it peels, that's the exact softness I felt. It will also leave a dewy look on your skin even when you put your daily foundation on, unless you're using a full coverage, matte foundation.

As for my acne, I still get hormonal acne or if I eat something that I'm allergic at. So this product won't shoo away your pimples, but it will actually help in improving your skin condition.

Overall, I really love this serum. I'm about to finish my current bottle and planning to get a second one. If you have skin problems or planning to get your first serum, I can totally recommend Natural Pacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum. Aside from the natural ingredients, it's affordable and it works!

What's your favorite oil-based serum? ♥♥♥

Okay, I thought of naming my face mask posts as "Quick Mask!". I know it sounds like corny or cliché, but hey, using a face mask is like taking a quick break from our routine and is truly relaxing.

The first mask that I'm going to review is from a Korean brand called make p:rem.



make p:rem Comfort me. Air Mask claims:
Is made from100% Eco-friendly vegetable air fabric that lightly wraps around the skin as if nothing has been done, creating a comfortable skin condition. Contains a refreshing oxygenated water and a skin-like structure of ceramide, which provides a smooth, moist skin.

Ingredients:

How to use:

Price: PhP 51.00 (approx. US$1.10)

Country of Origin: Korea

I picked this mask because of price and curiosity. It's really affordable and the brand itself is new to me, but I'm also skeptical to try it for the same reason. But I guess everyone is always scared to try something new at some point because it might not work on you, or worst, it'll cause allergies to your beloved skin.

When I open the Make p:rem Comfort me Air mask, I thought that it's just like the other masks in the market—mask is drowning in water-like serum, but it's not. You'll be a little disappointed because there's not enough serum for your arms, legs, and other body parts to indulge. Well, maybe there's enough for arms or legs. 

The serum is actually quite thick, translucent, and a little slimy. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it in the morning as skin care before makeup but it's totally fine as a night time mask.


While the mask is not drowning in serum, it is well soaked. Also, the mask is so thin (thinnest mask I've encountered so far) and almost invisible when in your skin that you have to be really careful in removing the plastic film. (I know that I looked silly to put the plastic film in my face instead of removing it first. But it's the my best way to show the film).

I love how the mask fits in my face. I have an average oval shape and size face and the holes of the mask fits well. After I remove the mask, it took a while for my skin to absorb the serum and it feels heavy and sticky on the skin. I have to pat my face for around 2-3 minutes but still the serum is not fully absorbed. 

Usually my skin feels tight, dry, and oily by midday but I noticed that 3 or 4 days after I used the mask my skin doesn't feel tight and (too)oily. For that period, I only use a half part of my oil blotting paper and no dry spots too! My face has a dewy look even after blotting. I guess this is the power of ceramide.

Maybe the downside of this mask is that it gave me a few small pimples after. But maybe hormones also added to the pimple reason. But overall, I like it. With its price and effect, most likely I'll still pick this mask whenever my skin feels really dry especially during the cold and dry season. ♥♥♥

If you live in the tropics (like me), you probably have a coconut related stuff in your home: cooking oil, dip, dessert, fresh coco juice, coco beauty oil made by your grandma, bunot (coco shell used to make your wooden floor super shiny), and the list goes on. That’s why I really got curious when I saw Scinic Coconut Cleansing Water while browsing shelves in the department store.



Claims:


Size: 500ml
Price: PhP 580 (roughly US$ 12)

It is tightly sealed with a plastic/silicone in the pump so the product won’t spill and also guarantees you that the product is unopened and unused.

During my Japan trip last spring, I got overwhelmed with the massive skin care and make-up stores in Tokyo. They are literally everywhere. And because of the amount of products that you see, I got curious with Japanese skincare.

First, I asked my friend who could read Japanese (and a bit of kanji) to help me with the labels. I wanted a gel-type moisturizer that I can wear here in Manila. Then I saw a familiar brand, Hada Labo, and asked my friend to help me read the labels. I ended up picking this moisturizer Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel SPF 50++, since it says that it is a gel-type moisturizer.


Claims:

•    All-in-one moisturizer Gel
•  Sun Protection. It has a patent micro-encapsulation technology to give the highest labeled UV protection.
• Make-up base. This water gel replenishes dry skin with moisture and protects it from the sun, perfectly primed for makeup application.
• Features Vitamin C and 2 types of hyaluronic acids that protects skin from moisture loss.

Ingredients:
Water, Ethylexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isonyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Ethanol, Butylene Glycol, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Glycol Dimetharcylate Crosspolymer, Bis-ethylhecyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolized Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-13, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methylparaben

Price: around ¥1,500 (roughly PhP630/US$12)



There’s no English translation for ingredients so we have to use google translate to translate what’s written in the box. But as we all know, some of the words came out really funny and weird, but still we bought the product.


I opened and tested the product when I arrived in Manila. The first thing I notice was the smell. It smells like glue and reminds me of my MAC studio fix fluid foundation. They have a similar smell that I totally dislike. The color is actually white which makes Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel really looks like glue. But I guess that’s why it’s called White Gel.



The consistency of Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel is a little watery/runny and melts in your skin. It is also on the oily side and takes a while for the skin to absorb the product. If you're on the oily side, you have to use this sparingly.

Happy holidays, everyone! Finally found time to squeeze this last post for the year. It's quite busy juggling work, holiday shopping, family events, meeting up with friends, and holiday traffic too! Ugh!</End Rant>.

Since the holiday season started, everything really went hectic and you have to do things fast⏤including your skin care.
Claims: Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel contains 98% mineral water from Iceland and contains other botanicals that penetrates deeply and supplying ample cool and rich moisture in the skin. It also contains mineral-rich seaweed and plant extract from Iceland, which is abundant in minerals that help in maintaining healthy skin.

Ingredients:
Mineral Water, Phenoxyethanol. Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Betaine, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycolm, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Japonica (Seaweed) Extract, Water, Fragrance

Size: 150ml

Price: PhP 320 (roughly US$ 7) in Althea
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel has now become my to go body moisturizer. It’s so easy to use and apply because the consistency is like gel to water. It’s like ice melting on your skin. Compare to regular lotions, it only takes a few seconds to apply and dry the product.



The packaging is also cute and ergonomically made. It’s easy to hold and dispense the product. It really works when you’re on the go.

It has a lemon scent, which I actually don’t like. It’s like the lemon in car perfumes and not the real lemon. Since I was a kid I always get dizzy whenever I ride cars with lemon perfumes in it. But that’s just me. If you like (or doesn’t mind) this kind of scent you’ll definitely like Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel. Though the scent fades after a minute or two.

I tried using this as a face moisturizer but I got small bumps after few days of use and my face became so oily that I have to blot several times. I think it has an ingredient(s) that my face is sensitive at or it’s just too hydrating. So I tried using it in my body and it worked fine. The Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel penetrated quickly in the skin and it feels like a skin serum/essence afterwards, no sticky and oily feeling. It’s actually a perfect day body moisturizer for humid and hot weather. But if you live in a cold and dry place, I don’t think this will work. And when I say hot and humid it’s around 34-38 degrees Celsius with around 70-98% humidity.

But for overall hydration, if you have a dry skin like mine, it’s still not enough. You can still see dry patches in your skin minus the tight, tingly and itchy feeling. You have to use a more moisturizing product at night to protect and prevent your skin from further dryness.

The Saem Iceland Hydrating Soothing Gel is a good alternative for aloe and bamboo gels if you live in a tropical country like me. It really saves you from that icky feeling during the day and still gives you a nice amount of skin moisture.

What’s your favorite Soothing Gel?

I went to a dermatologist several years ago to consult my acne problem. She asked me what are the products I’m using and I mentioned that a toner is part of my skin regimen. She again asked me “what’s the toner for” and told me that it’s a useless product—and the consultation ended with her selling her own products but didn’t buy everything and it turned out what she sold me didn’t work at all. I tried different toners from different brands and derma house, but nothing really helped my problem. Then I removed toner from my skin regimen ever since.

Fast forward 2016, I was actually just browsing and checking on new Korean skin care products in the internet (with no intention of buying) and ended up clicking the page on toners. While reading all the description I learned that the new Korean toners doesn’t just remove excess grime or makeup, they now play a big role on how your skin care products work. I was considering an AHA or BHA toner from CosRx or Benton but it was out of stock in my trusted local online store. I looked up and read every single toner description that I think can help my skin and found A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Freshner.


A'pieu Peach Stone Pore Less Freshner claims:
Free of the 3 additives: Parabens, Mineral Oils, Benzophenone

Description : A mild acid toner that keeps the pH balance of the skin refreshed and healthy. It contains stone peach extracts, peonies water, and pink clay that help soothe skin and minimize pores.

Size: 250ml

Ingredients:
Paeonia Suffruticosa Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Davidiana Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Chrondus Crispus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, PEG-60 Hyrdogenated Castor Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexyglycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Kaolin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

I decided to give it a try it a try because it’s mild acid toner but was hoping that it’s not as drying as AHA/BHA toners, aside from it’s half the price of the CosRx BHA toner that I was eying at.
Like most toners, the consistency of A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Freshner is watery and clear, and you can apply it by either patting it with hands or with cotton. It has a very mild sweet flowery smell. I’m quite sensitive with fragrance and I love that this toner has no overpowering scent. I also think this has a very low alcohol content because there’s no sting in your eyes, nose, and skin when you’re applying the product.


What I actually love about A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Freshner is that it’s doing its job. It removes the excess grime, dirt and makeup in your skin that your makeup remover and face wash didn’t. It also preps your skin for your next skin care product.

I'm quite surprised that after using this for less than a week, I noticed that my face is quite soft and bouncy whenever I’m washing my face in the morning. I’m quite sure that it’s because of A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Freshner because this is the only thing I added in my regimen. I guess it not only exfoliates your skin but it actually boosts the effects of your skin care regimen. I’m using it with CosRx Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Mizon Black Snail All in One cream (I will do a separate review on these two) in the evening. I’m using the two products prior to purchasing A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Freshner and it was okay and doing their jobs as well. But it was after I added the Stone Peach toner to my night regimen that I saw a dramatic result with my snail products. I also noticed that I have less visible blackheads and whiteheads in my face and nose area, and the pores in my nose area were also smaller. 

Though I still wanted to try the toners from Benton or CosRx, the A’pieu Stone Peach Pore Less Freshner is on the top of my list now and the price is a total steal (Php410 or roughly $9 in Althea).

PS: Since this is a mild acidic toner, don’t forget to wear your sunscreen!

What's your favorite toner?

Bees are heaven sent, so as the W-Lab Propolis Soothing Booster.

I google(ed) what proplis is and this is what I found: “a red or brown resinous substance collected by honeybees from tree buds, used by them to fill crevices and to seal and varnish honeycombs.”

So what exactly is W-lab Propolis Soothing Booster? According to the description found in Althea: “It is a multi-booster that contains propolis extract and vegetable ingredients to soothe, nourish, and vitalize the sensitive skin. It is a new conceptual multi-booster applied with hot-gelling melting technology and therefore makes good skin condition and smoothes skin texture so as to give synergy effect when wearing make-up or applying other cosmetics.”
I was originally planning to get the W-Lab Propolis Vital Energy Ampoule because my skin is really oily but flaking and it has red patches that looks like rashes, aside from the pimples I have in my jaw area. Ugh. But for some reason I changed my mind and got this one instead maybe because it’s a little cheaper. And I never regretted that decision.

When I opened the product I’m glad it’s sealed with foil.


The smell is like honey with medicinal herbs in it. If you find that kind of smell unbearable, just don’t breathe for a few seconds. Hahaha. The smell gradually fades after you apply the product and goes away after a minute or two.


The texture is like cold honey. It’s yellowish and thick but glides easily when you apply and it doesn’t leave any “film-coated” feeling. Just use a pea size and pat the product all over your face and jaw area when using as a primer. It creates a thin layer in your skin where it seals all the nutrients you put before this booster.


 Unlike before I always get small bumps at the end of the day because of makeup, though after using this for a month I still get pimples but it’s not as bad as before. I think this product creates a thin barrier where it also protects your skin from harmful chemicals. My skin is seriously much much better than it was last month. Though the W-Lab Propolis Soothing Booster doesn’t give you a good oil control, I noticed that my makeup doesn’t slide, doesn’t look cakey and lasts almost the whole day—well maybe you want to do a little retouch during your afternoon break.


Through experiments I found out that the W-Lab Propolis Soothing Booster can also be used as:

• Overnight sleeping pack. Just apply a pea size then pat on your skin. Let it sink for about 30 sec then apply a second layer. Maybe you can do a third layer if your skin really needs nutrients.
• If your pimple suddenly popped in the morning before your makeup, you can use it as a spot treatment. Just let it dry for a few seconds before applying your make-up.
•  If you feel like there’s a threat of a ginormous pimple coming out, apply a thick layer on the pimple and let it dry overnight. Though it doesn’t work like an emergency pimple treatment, it actually helps soothe the redness and inflammation.
• After derma treatment. If you or your derma/aesthetician popped your whiteheads/and blackheads, you can use this product to help soothe the redness in your skin as well as prevent any further irritation or inflammation.
• Moisturize dry elbows or knees. Though I haven’t tried using this as a heel moisturizer (because I don’t have a cracked heels).

W-Lab Propolis Soothing Booster Ingredients list:
           Propolis Extract (74.4%), Honey Extract (5%), Royal Jelly Extract (5%), Portulaca Oleracea Extract (5%), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder (10,000ppm), Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonolaba (Guar) Gum, Agar, Potassium Chloride, Glucose, Allatonin, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Caramel

 If you’re allergic to bees, propolis, or any bee by-product, or have sensitivity with any of the ingredient, do a patch test first before using this. We all know allergies are nasty!

W-Lab Propolis Soothing Booster is definitely one of my HGs and will be part of my staples until I find something better! I’m really happy I found this product and it worked with my problematic skin.