Review: Spa Ingredients organic soaps

So, this is actually the second time that I've bought a batch of organic soaps from Spa Ingredients. It's a local brand that makes handcrafted organic soaps and other organic products.

I've finally gotten my hands on a decent camera, and here are the photos:

Organic soaps from Spa Ingredients

I must say, these soaps smell heavenly. Honestly, it's like you wanna eat them! (My friend Stephanie pointed out that I like food-inspired products.)

A bar of soap only lasts a few days though. It's okay for me, since I like how it lathers up in my skin, but I figured this might be an issue for some people.

This are labeled "indulgent bath treat." Blueberry cheesecake, cookies and cream, dark chocolate, and chocolate vanilla.

Spa Ingredient soaps with variant labels

Spa Ingredients organic soaps have a lot of variants. My favorites are blueberry cheesecake and cookies and cream. These are the indulgent bath treats. They also have a lot of fruit variants such as papaya, kiwi, watermelon, green tea, among others.

The soap costs Php60 each, but if you buy 10 soaps you get 2 soaps for free (that's what I did). For a minimum of 30 soaps, you can get them for a much lower price of Php45.

They do meet-ups in SM Bicutan if I remember correctly, or you can opt to have the products shipped for Php95 if within Metro Manila.

You can check out the Spa Ingredients website to check the list of soap variants (as it's too long to be posted here). The site also features photos of the organic soaps as well as other products.

Since I'm a fan of these, I do hope the brand gets better marketing.

Don't you think these soaps look yummy?

Purederm Mask Review

I had been using these masks since a few months ago, and now I'm finally giving you a Purederm mask review. XD

I saw these masks in Watsons, and the Korean letters in the packaging caught my attention. These masks also comes in different variants: grape yogurt, strawberry yogurt, aloe, green tea, and cucumber, and each gives a different benefit to the skin.

My two personal favorites are Grape Yogurt and Green Tea masks

So without further ado, here's my verdict:


I love the Purederm masks. I use the mask in the morning and at night as a mild cleanser, and the good thing is that it minimizes my breakouts and does not irritate, which is saying a lot since I really have very, very sensitive skin.

I think the most apparent effect of the mask is immediate smooth skin.

The morning after I used it, my sister blurted out that my skin has gone smoother.

Since the Purederm mask has different variants, choose whatever suits you. I'm not really into the Strawberry Yogurt Mask since I find its consistency too heavy, and I find the Moisturizing Cucumber Mask to be milder than preferred, although aside from that these are generally okay.

The Purederm masks are also cheap; for Php39, you can buy a sachet in Watsons.

Review: Nanay Rose's Sticks & Pulls honey wax

OMG, this is my first product review. :)

I purchased Nanay Rose's Sticks & Pulls honey wax months ago at the Department Store in Mall of Asia for Php224.00 because I am a late bloomer and had just enough of shaving; it causes dark underarms that take so much effort (as well as products and product testing) to whiten.

Nanay Rose's honey wax comes with spatulas and washable pulls

I bought this because the label says "all-natural hair remover," and like I have mentioned before, I am a fan of organic and natural products. This one uses honey, sugar, and lemon juice. The tub contains

1.  200 grams of all-natural honey wax (there are other tub sizes)
2. reusable, washable pulls; and 
3. wooden spatulas. 

It can be used hot or cold, which means that you can use it as is or after heating.


How to use

I follow the instructions on the back, from washing the area with soap and water to the proper way of pulling the strip of cloth (against the direction of hair growth). From my experience, Nanay Rose's honey wax works best when heated: the wax is softer and easier to spread, and it removes unwanted hair more efficiently and also hurts less. Using it cold is not bad, but it's definitely way better if you go the effort of heating the wax for a few seconds in the microwave and waiting for it to cool down just enough to be applied.

Repeat the application as needed, and presto, you have smooth and hair-free skin.

The washable strips are also useful and very convenient, and they worked better for me than the separate pack of hair removal paper I've bought.


TIP: A common problem when applying this product is the heating part. Just put it in a microwave for a few seconds and use it immediately when it is cool enough to the touch. Test it first so as not to burn your skin. Also, do not overdry it because if you leave it out for too long, it will be crystalline solid (at least for a small isolated heap).



CONCLUSION: Does this honey wax works?

Nanay Rose's Sticks & Pulls honey wax is good the first few times and I honestly actually loved it, but after several months the honey wax has lost its stickiness, which basically means it has become useless. :( I still have a lot of wax left since I only use it for underarms, but like I said, it won't pull out any hairs anymore, except maybe one or two strands every application.

There are favorable and not-so-favorable reviews about this wax, so if you want to try it, buy the smallest tub.

In general, what I like about this wax:

• All natural: your skin is safe from chemicals and irritation
• Complete package: comes with wooden applicator that, yes, looks like a popsickle stick but effectively spreads the wax unto skin, as well as washable cloths
• Local: available exclusively in Watsons and SM Department Stores

And what I don't like:

• Repetition: you have to apply the wax a couple of times to completely clear out the hair, but the pain is minimal and it doesn't hurt much unlike those you see in TV
• Effing useless after several months: Maybe it was made to be consumable the first few months/uses, but I didn't see anything like that on the label, so *shrug.*