Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Pomegranate Review

It's been a while since my last post. I was feeling really lazy this past few months. Right now, I am hoping I'll be able to finish this post.

If you have read my previous post, I have a good stash of Missha Sheet Mask that will last me until the year ends. But this time, I'll just review the Missha Pure Source Pomegranate Sheet Mask.

Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Pomegranate

 Unlike the Tea Tree variant, Pomegranate variant improves damages skin.

"Soft 100% pure cotton sheet mask soaked with essence derived from natural ingredients. Contains Pomegranate extract for vitalizing and firming benefits. Great for dull complexion and aging skin."

Quoted from Missha US site.

The back portion of the package says:

"Pure cotton sheet mask to deliver pure nature.

Pure cotton sheet mask enriched with Pomegranate ingredient, makes your dull skin firm and healthy while improving damaged skin."

Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Pomegranate

The first thing I noticed when I first used the Pomegranate variant was the sweet smell. I really like the fruity sweet smell it has. It's not too strong and doesn't hurt my nose. I put it on the fridge for 5-10 minutes before application just to give me cooling effect. Then put it 20 minutes or longer and continue with my ampoule and other creams before hitting the bed. After removing the mask, I can see my skin looks brighter than usual, which gives me a nice feeling when looking at my face on the mirror.

What I like

- Fruity sweet smell

- Brightening effect

- No sticky feeling

- Firming effect

- Improve damaged skin

What I don't like

- I can't think of any! :)

Previously during the first few weeks of using Missha sheet masks, I can feel a slight burning sensation after 10-15 minutes of application. Thankfully, at this time I don't feel any discomfort anymore. Seems like my skin got used to it. 

And yeah that's my face, still healing from all its painful and stressful memories! haha! But at least it's getting better than it was before. :) And excuse the heart stickers, I just find the eye part annoying!

You can also read my review for Tea Tree variant back when my skin was really stressful! :)

Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask is kind of overpriced here in the Philippines which is sometimes sold 99-150 each but you can find cheaper ones on eBay. Just be mindful to ask for expiration date.

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Nature Republic The First Essence Review

This is the first essence I have ever tried. Though I don't really know what made me bought this product, probably because of curiosity on what is an essence, good reviews online and recommendation from my friendly seller. I actually bought one even when it is not on sale and it cost me P1500 for a 150 ml.

Nature Republic The First Essence is actually one of the first products I use when I was just starting on my strict Korean skin care. I honestly find it really expensive when I was just starting out my Korean skin care. It's a good thing that the full size products will last almost a year or so.

I started using this January this year and I love it.

Its claims:

Saccharomyces Ferment The First Essence (Brightening)

Formulated with 90% Saccharomyces ferment, this undiluted essential essence makes the skin clear and transparent.

Nature Republic The First Essence

The packaging is nothing too fancy. I actually find the box not too safe for bottled products probably because it is too thin. Unlike Missha boxes it adds another cardboard inside the box to add protection to the bottled products. But I like the frosted bottle design for Nature Republic The First Essence. It's so sexy to look at.

The liquid has a consistency of a water with a bit of a very light yellow color. The scent is refreshing and not sticky when applied. Absorption is pretty fast too. Application is easy since I use an atomizer spray. I transfer like 30 ml from the bottle to my sprayer every 2 months. I find it a lot easier to apply and less wasted product since you can control the amount compared to just pouring it into your palm.

For my very sensitive skin, I am glad I didn't have any break out problem during the first weeks using Nature Republic The First Essence. After 7 months using the product, day and night, I didn't have any major issues. I can't really tell if skin brightens compare to its claims (because I have a yellow skin tone) but all I know is that my skin is a lot better than it was before.

What I like

-light and fast absorption

-can be used on sensitive skin

-brightening effect

-no break out problem

What I don't like

-Pricey :) but it's worth it though

I actually don't give too much attention on the ingredients on my reviews as long as it didn't cause any harm.

Have you tried using Nature Republic The First Essence? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment.

Stay pretty! :)

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Shopback Review

Have you ever heard about shopback.ph?

It's actually the first time I have read about it when I receive the email from BPI Cards inviting me to register with shopback.ph

What is Shopback.ph anyways? It works like a rebates program when you shop online like Lazada, Zalora, Luxola, etc. You can actually find the list of stores when click on their website. 

As a frequent shopper on Lazada, this program is actually a dream come true for me. Haha. I was actually hoping for Lazada to come up with rewards program for their frequent users where I can get rebates every time I order. I was really happy when I read the email. Plus, it also works with Zalora, Agoda, Booking and many more.

Though I still haven't tried making withdrawals with my rebates, I feel assured that this program is not a scam since it was BPI who led me here. Hahaha. I will update this post once I can have my first cash out. The rebates are still on pending status and I still have to wait 60 days until it is cleared for cash out.

You have several options for cash out. As of this writing, you can cash out via Paypal, BPI, BDO and Metrobank. I think I will choose Paypal in the future for withdrawing my rebates.

To make sure you get cashback when you shop online, make sure you are logged in and start with Shopback.ph then select the online store you want to shop. Before shopback.ph will navigate you to the online store, make sure to read the reminders. Only use 1 window throughout the process.

Transaction will reflect usually within 24 hours and clearing for cash out takes 60 days. As for Lazada, I usually get an email with 2-6 hours after my purchase. Again, I repeat

IMPORTANT: For successful Cashback, stay within the redirected tab till purchase

If you are a frequent online shopper like me, join Shopback now and get (P150 sign-up) P100 sign up bonus and start earning rebates for every purchase. Sign up bonus reduced to 100 recently. Just click the link below.

My First Payout
(Update 1-26-2016 )

As you can see below is my proof that I was able to cash out my 1000+ earned on cashback.

I chose Paypal since the bank option would take longer. I actually get better rebates on Shopback than my cashback credit card. So yeah, it is legit.

If you are happy with this post, you can thank me on the comments below! ;D Happy Shopping!

ShopBack Chrome Extension
(Update 3-29-2016 )

Gladly Shopback have added Shopback Cashback buddy extensions where you can install on Chrome and Safari. This extension help you not to miss your cashback when you shop online. If the online store you are viewing is a partner, simply click on the extension to activate cashback in just one click.

To install the extension, click on shopback.ph/cashback-button.

 

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Thank You BPI Cards!

I have been a BPI credit card holder for more than 2 years now and it is really seldom that I can enjoy their perks for a couple of reason. One, I live in the province. As far as I know, most of the partner establishment where promos and discount privileges are accepted are situated on big cities only. Two, I am not a heavy shopper. It is very seldom that I can claim freebies for their regular promo like free Jollibee or Chowking, etc. as most of my transactions on my card nowadays is just less than 2500 pesos.

And out of the blue, tsaddaaa!

They gave me a P500 gift certificate for ZALORA PH with no minimum spend. I was so happy upon receiving this few days ago. I have been looking for a new gym bag for a few weeks now but since most of the bags that I like are quite expensive I was still saving for it. Luckily, BPI was just in time, and gave me a ZALORA PH certificate. And without many thoughts, I used it right away. hahaha!

And I decide to buy a backpack from Nike. Quality wise, I know Nike bags is not on the top but I still bought it because it is spacious and very light. Just perfect for my gym items during weekends. My boyfriend had a Nike bag that we also bought from ZALORA PH a few years ago. So I quite expect what quality I would get from this one.

Online it is marked as yellow but upon arrival it is neon, which I am okay with. It is lively and is almost 50% off. :) So I can't complain more! Hahaha

As always, a hassle free shopping with ZALORA PH and got the item delivered in just 4 days.

If you are also planning to purchase on Zalora Ph, you can use discount code ZBAPZSFT and enjoy 15% off.

Thank you BPI and ZALORA PH.

Happy customer! :)

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How To Reload Gcash Online

I am not a frequent user for GCASH, but sometimes it is really handy when you shop online. In a place like mine, finding a GCASH outlet where you can cash-in to your account is quite difficult. I was really glad I discovered how to reload my Gcash account online and without going outside. Fast, Safe, Hassle-free and Always accessible!

How To Reload Gcash Online:

1. Log-in/Register GCASH Online Account

Make sure you have an active GCASH account and that you have a registered account on Globe portal. Select "Confirm "

2. If you have successfully logged in to your Globe account. You should be able to see your phone on the dropdown menu. Select your number and enter your Gcash Pin. Once done, the page will navigate you to your Gcash account dashboard. Globe will also send you an SMS to confirm that you have logged to your Gcash Online Account.

 3. And this how your dashboard will look like with the summary of your account.

4. To cash in, simple click on "Cash in".

As of this writing, they accept the following banks to reload your GCash account online

*BDO

*BPI

*Cooperative Rural Bank of Bulacan

*MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center

*Other Megalink Banks

*Pacific Ace Savings Bank

*Unionbank of the Philippines

*United Coconut Planters Bank

In my case, I chose Unionbank of the Philippines.

5. And then it will navigate you to their payment gateway. Enter the required fields, submit and your done.

The amount you transferred is credited real-time(based on my experience using Unionbank). I like how GCASH have this feature, it really makes your online shopping hassle-free and convenient at all.

Hope this post helps you! :)

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Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream Review

I decided to try Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream just out of my curiosity as to why it is always sold out so probably this must be a great product. I notice other brands that also a snail line but this was the first product I got to try myself. I have read some articles and studies about how mucin works and its benefits to your skin but I am not gonna dig deeper about it. I am not so interested with its Chemistry. I also got it for almost 450-500, I am not sure I totally forgot how much was it though. I just realize now that this price is quite higher compared to the ones I saw in eBay which is only for 300-400 pesos. It didn't bother me though. I just hoard a few tubes if I decide to use it forever. :D

info from eng.mizon.co.kr

From the box, it only says:

Multi function formula, Snail Recovery Gel Cream.
Lightweight snail gel cream containing 74% of snail secretion filtrate.

The box doesn't have too much information written there except for the direction and ingredients, everything else in Korean.

  

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream

Out of the light pink box is a light pink tube. I actually like its color, really girly. Design is bare and simple and nothing too fancy. Tube size is 45 ml, I first opened my first tube last December 2014, the same tube I am still using right now. Seems the 45 ml goes pretty long way and I can't estimate yet when I will consume the tube. I feel I still have enough for the next 3 months or so. I also have 2 tubes ready at my closet. :D

the cream easily spread out and doesn't have a sticky feeling

The product comes in a whitish gel type cream. Smell is close to odorless (of course since it is fragrance free). I can only sense something from the product only if I smell it very closely. It's a water base product and it absorb pretty well on my oily skin. It doesn't make me feel sticky or something when I apply it.

At first, I tried incorporating the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream on my nighttime routine, but after a few nights of using it, it seems that it doesn't go pretty well on my other night creams. So I decided to use it as part of my daytime moisturizer to replace my Missha Near Skin Firming Peptide Concentrating Emulsion.

I was glad I decided to use it on daytime instead. It's the perfect daytime moisturizer for me because it lightweight and it doesn't feel heavy on my face, I mean the stickiness I felt from the emulsion. I feel that I don't oil much compared to when I use the emulsion. Sometimes, I don't use sunblock especially if my work time is at night. So after the cream, I just brush a bit of loose powder. And that it, selfie ready!

I have been using the product since December, pea size, daily every morning for the past 4 months. And I can say I am satisfied with this product. Though I cannot tell what are the most notable effects I can pin point because now that I use a lot on my face, like 10-12 products a night. But the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream was really great. And most of all, I didn't break out while using it. For sure I am enjoying its benefits since I am happy using it.

What I like

- moisturizing and repairing effects

- absorbs quickly

- lightweight

- no sticky feeling

- helps control sebum

- wrinkle care benefits

What I don't like

- always sold out so better stock if you plan to use it a lot :D

I think that is all about my experience with Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream. I know the name sounds disgusting but don't let it fool you, it works great. Let me know what you think about this product too.

PS: If you are interested to get one, I have 1 extra tube I can sell to you.

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April Haul: Missha Sheet Masks and More

Oh, I missed this! It's been quite a while since the last time I wrote something on my blog. I have tons of drafts sitting on the back-end, waiting for me start but all I can think of is just the titles. I can't remember when the last Monday I wrote something for my blog was. BF was around for the past weeks so that's explain it.

I was actually dumb not to include a sunblock on this Korean Skin haul. Now I run out of sunblock and quite rely on free samples I receive as a gift. I am not sure when it will arrive and summer is almost over. Such a bummer!

I first received this batch earlier this month. I'm surprised there is no Missha in here. Haha.

What I got here are:

> Mizon Snail Recovery Gel
> Etude House AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot Patch
> Etude House My Beauty Tool Eyeliner Brush
> Etude House My Beauty Tool Soft Cream Puff
> ElishaCoy 24K Gold Luxury Sheet Mask (freebie)

I use Mizon Snail Recovery Gel as my daytime moisturizer coz it's so light. I still have enough left on rack but since it was on sale, so I bought another tube for reserve. (Sale! Go Away! You're killing my pocket.)

Until now, I still do not understand why I bought it. It's so hard to resist when sale is there. Hahahah.

Another Missha Sheet Mask Overload

And just this morning, another batch was delivered so early. SHEET MASK OVERLOAD! It was on sale so I had to grab them. I got a dozen on each flavor and still have 2 dozen left from my previous order. Panic buying for the zombie apocalypse! :D

For the love of Missha, I got here some
> Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Lemon
> Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Green Tea
> Missha Pure Source Sheet Mask Tea Tree (My Secret Weapon! :D)
> Missha Super Aqua Relief Eye Cream
> Missha Super Aqua Cleansing Milk

I feel like I must be awarded by Missha. Seems like I am buying too much from them lately! But, yeah, I am happy I got them earlier than expected.

My Korean skin care routine is now complete with my eye cream. I hope my buying habits will lay low on the next months, I getting broke every payday. Hahahhaha. What I can do? I feel very happy buying and using seeing them saying hello every time I start my regimen.

Where did you spent your summer girls? Am actually stuck here in my room until summer ends. I am such a loser this summer. :D Hope yours was a blast! Stay pretty.

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GetGo Lifestyle Rewards Program Review

I have waited for my card for 4 months and 5 days.

GetGo is a new lifestyle rewards program from Cebu Pacific. It launched somewhere in late 2014. I was hoping they launched this earlier than that. Hahaha, those time when I still travel a lot!

Well anyways, right now the personalized card cost you 150 pesos but you can actually get free cards on the airports. I have seen agents giving out Get Go cards at Gate 8 Mactan Airport.

I applied December but got the card after 4 months and 5 days. I am not sure what took it so long to delivered but at least it was delivered. I started making follow-ups through email last February and receive the April. It took 20+ emails before I got it. They just keep repeating their reply, I just keep repeating my request. Until they were probably annoyed, they called me to assure it was taken care of but still took a while before I got the card and still email them regularly to make a follow-up until I finally got the card. It was a very annoying experience waiting for my card to arrive but at least the support was responsive.

Like any other reward cards, you can use your points to purchase free flights. I am trying to save points to get free flights to South Korea. Hahaha.

I haven't use any of points yet but booking using your points is quite easy. The website will guide you and it is pretty straightforward process.

Another thing is, you can also pool points with other Get Go members. You can create a circle with your friends and families and merge all your points. You can use your group points to purchase free flights. In my case, I registered my family members and join them in my circle so I can use their points. Hahaha!

Get Go Rewards Card

That's my card! Though late, but was relieved it arrive. I hope they can add more features to this program like more ways to earn points other than Cebu Pacific purchases and Credit Cards Points conversion. So far, I like the program.

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Healer 2015 (힐러)

credits to owner

My first drama for this year and it was such a good start. I am falling in love with Ji Chang Wook. We even have the same birth date... :D


Anyways, throughout the drama, it was fun watching Healer. At first I thought it was a love triangle between the Young Shin, Bong Soo and Moon Ho. But glad it wasn't. It was actually cool to see that samchoon set the dates between the 2 youngsters. Chang Wook is a great actor in this series, just like how he did in Empress Ki. I hope to see more action series from him. I am not a fan of Min Young but, she was also great in this drama. I think she is pretty here. And not to mention, Ahjumma Min Ja, she's funny to watch here.

Watching this actually brings back memories from City Hunter. I love the action scenes by the way and the conflict all throughout the series will not cause so much heartache while watching Healer. OST's are so great that listening to it after drama makes me teary eyed. I am not saying this will be my favorite drama for this year but this is a good start for a drama fan like me.

And some of my favorite stills

And I was like, Oh My God, akin ka nalang bae.

If you wake up in the morning, and you see Chang Wook staring at you like this, what would you do? Can you please stop the time for me! I want to stay like this like forever. :D


I am still having a hangover from this drama. Have you watched Healer? If not, you should and for sure you will surely love it too.

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