Yuja Niacin Bemish Care Serum Masks

 Finished a bunch of these 2nd quarter 2024. These particular masks are gone but I think they've been repackaged and reformulated. I MIGHT try the new ones but I still have a good amount of my stash to get through so...

Anyway, really loved these blemish care masks by Some By Mi. They're very brightening (glow for days after) and help control my acne. The mask is soaked in product, though you get very little extra juice. 

This mask is STRONG. I can only use it arounds once a week but I did love it every single time I usec it.

Bought it for less than a dollar each as I purchased them close to expiration. Love the effect at that price point but may have to stick to serums for cost effectiveness if I do see these at 3 dollar per piece price point. Super worth it though if I did have the funds for a special occasion.

Face Republic Vita Glow Niacin Toner

Trying to go through my pile of empties from 2024, one product at a time since I'm ashamed to have prioritized a cleanser I've used once over things I have owned and emptied.

To start with: something I've gone through like water was Face Republic's Vita Glow Niacin Toner (bought after emptying an Inisfree toner I've yet to review). It was a clear liquid in a yellow bottle with an easy open flip top cap.

It feelt like water on the skin on first contact: very lightweight, slightly hydrating with no tackiness despite the glycerin base. Also with no stinging on application close to the eye. Initially, I thought there was no effect but I did see a visible brightness after a week of consistent twice daily use of one layer and a decrease in tendency to acne. I tried to increase application to two laters but noted my skin became more sensitive after so stuck at that single layer applied twice daily. YMMV but I've found it a brightening toner that I can use under a moisturizer/more hydrating serum and sunscreen so it really works as advertised.

Sadly, I not so accidentally exposed this to the sun so I saw some crystal formation by the final third of its lifespan... and thus relegated it to neck hydration - for which I could only tolerate once daily application.

I think I bought this near retail at Php 450 -500 but it often goes on sale. It's currently less than Php 400 or USD ~7 for a whopping 160 ml of niacinamide plus ascorbic acid.

Would recommend this who want brightness on a budget. Just don't leave it out in the sun. 

Ellana Take It Easy Make Up Remover

Just had a quick try of this make-up remover from Ellana.

TLDR: Happy to try but glad I didn't buy. Then again, seems like it's no longer available.

Old Spice: High Endurance Anti-perspirant/Deodorant

 Emptied out this emergency purchase of a deodorant/antiperspirant: Old Spice: High Endurance Anti-perspirant/Deodorant.

At 246 php (~4.5 USD), this was not cheap but lasted a good while (around 6 months) used 2x a week. I bought this since I need a heavy work anti-perspirant regularly and boy, was this heavy duty. On me, its antiperspirant effects lasted around 36-40 hours (granted I layer this over another antiperspirant). Its scent lasted around 24 hours - which may not be to your taste since the it leans masculine. Not a problem if using sleeves though.

However, even with sparing use, I've found it does leave marks on clothes, which are a big chore to remove. It's not yellow, leaning white. But it IS there and needs a good scrub or two.

I would not repurchase this but those who really do need a reliable anti-perspirant and don't mind the extra work may see the value in this.