Yves Rocher Pure Algue Ultra Fresh Cleansing Gel

Seeing as the Philippines is currently in the midst of an El Nino drought, it looks like “Cruel Summer” isn’t just a catchy song for us Filipinos. And according to the news, it isn’t even that hot yet. It gets worse around April and May. Thus, I’m already preparing for the heat wave by switching up my skincare to the lighter stuff, starting with the Yves Rocher Pure Algue Ultra Fresh Cleansing Gel (SRP P795 for 125ml).

Yves Rocher Gel Cleanser

Ingredients: Water/​Aqua, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/​Fragrance, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Inulin, Maris Aqua/Sea Water, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract

Ellana Gentle Milky Oil Cleanser and Makeup Remover

I have been a longtime cleansing oil user, and I think it’s well-documented in this blog. So here I thought that the Ellana Gentle Milky Oil Cleanser and Makeup Remover (P249 / 60g) would be more of the same… But I don’t quite know where to place it. And therein lies its unique features.

Ellana Milky Oil Cleanser

Quick Specs: made in the Philippines

Ingredients: Aqua, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylgylcerin, Panthenol, Olive Glycerides, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Extract, Allantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride 

In Her Element Low pH Rose Radiant Cleanser

Back in my teens, the facial cleanser was THE skincare product I was most game to hoard. The rationale was that I would use it 2-3 times a day anyway, so it would run out fast and I would be able to try so many brands. But as my skin started to settle down and beauty tech advanced further, I realized that cleanser formulas varied greatly. It’s not just about the foaming action and scent anymore. You have to consider pH levels and general skin compatibility, in addition to the ingredients list.

So next up for me is the In Her Element Low pH Rose Radiant Cleanser (P495 / 112 ml) which, from the name alone, already ticks one of the boxes.

Quick Specs: made in the Philippines

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract (and) Butylene Glycol (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Rose Extract (and) 1,2-Hexanediol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine,  Glycol Distearate, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA

Jumiso All Day Vitamin Skincare Routine

New Year, new skincare! I’m kicking things off with a sparkling new routine courtesy of Jumiso and Style Korean. FYI: Style Korean is an online destination that specializes in serving up all things Kbeauty AND they ship internationally. So without further ado, here’s what I’ve been using this month:

Jumiso All Day Vitamin Skincare Set

All day Vitamin Clean & Mild Facial Cleanser Ingredients: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Limonene

All Day Brightening and Balancing Serum Ingredients: Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalesis Root Extract, Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, panthenol, Betaine, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

All Day Vitamin Nourishing and Recharging Wash-Off Mask Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Powder, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glucose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tromethamine, Dextrin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1), Bioflavonoids (Vitamin P), Glutathione (Vitamin G), Linoleic Acid (Vitamin F), Menadione (Vitamin K), Retinol (Vitamin A), Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Fragrance(Parfum)

Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydra and Whitening Face Wash

Ever since I’ve gotten into cleansing milks, I have been extra wary of foaming facial washes. My dry skin is so unforgiving these days that the usual sudsy ones have the power to destroy my moisture barrier to the point of breaking me out. So I have to confess my trepidation at trying the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydra & Whitening Face Wash (PHP 295 for 100g).

Quick Specs: made in China

Ingredients: Water, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Resveratrol, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Fucus Serratus Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa Extract, Hypnea Muscifomis Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.