Neutrogena: Oil-Free Acne Stress Power Clear Scrub

I have been using this for about a year now and I can definitely say that this product love. I have combination skin and I sometimes get acne ( usually on my T-zone area). I might not have a lot, but I like to use this product as my exfoliator and as acne prevention.

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New Purchase! Gifts! Haul! Happy Face =)

Yesterday was another happy day for me. My brother came home from visiting his girlfriend in Canada. So I was pretty excited because I asked him to buy me some stuff. Aside from the stuff I got, he and his gf gave me nice gifts. =)

My Clinique Supply! I love Clinique's skin care. It does not irritate me (so far). And it really does work for me. I especially love their 3-step-system.

The liquid facial soap and clarifying lotion I can set aside and try other brands from time to time but the moisturizer (in gel) is just the most important one for me. It's the only moisturizer that really is non-sticky plus it does not irritate me. I've tried other moisturizers from other brands like Olay, Murad, The Body Shop, VMV Hypoallergenics, etc and most if not all gave me tiny red bumps.

I already ran out of my Clinique 3-step-system. And I've been using a couple of sample moisturizers the past 2 weeks while I'm waitinitinr my new set to arrive. The last sample I used was the Oro Gold Moisturizer (will do a review about it later), sadly it didn't work for me so I am very happy to finally get my hands on my new Clinique set.

The stuff I repurchased from Clinique:

• Liquid Facial Soap Mild
• Clarifying Lotion #2
• Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

The new stuff I'm going to try from Clinique:

• All about eyes
• Super rescue antioxidant night moisturizer
• turnaround concentrate visible skin renewer

I hope these new products will not irritate me. =) The stuff came with a free pink beach bag with a bamboo handle and a free lipstick in Raspberry Glace. The beach bag is nice, although I would prefer sample makeup and skin care over the bag =D

Here's a swatch of the Lipstick. It's a bright pretty purply pink rasberry color with shimmer.





My Mom also got the clarifying lotion, but sadly the bottle broke off. All the product inside spilled. Too bad. =( They were all inside my brother's luggage. It probably broke off in the airport as most luggages are not handled properly in there.

Aside from the Clinique stuff, I also got the Mac fluidline in blacktrack. I love eyeliners and I don't have any gel ones yet so I thought I'd get this one after reading good reviews about it.

I also got Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power Clear Scrub. I don't have any pimple as of the moment, but I do get a few whiteheads every once in a while. Hopefully this will help. I'm planning to use this just once or twice every week. As too much scrubbing could hurt our skin.

That's all I got from my brother's trip. But aside from my purchase, he and his girlfriend got me some nice gifts =)

Here's their belated birthday gift for me. The Vera Wang Rock Princess Perfume! Me loves it! Love the packaging and the scent. I think it suits my personality. Lol. I can't get over it. I keep looking at it and smelling it. =)


They also got me a couple of beauty stuff from Victoria's Secret.

• Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Slice of Heaven
• Beauty Rush Luminous Shadow - I haven't opened this one yet. But when I shake it, I could hear a ball inside it. lol. Don't know what it's for. Probably an eyeshadow base or something. Does anyone know? I'd really love if anyone would tell me what it is. =)

Oh and there were a couple of samples but I got only 2 of them. Gave the others to my Mom and sisters. I got the Vera Wang Princes and Issey Miyake perfume samples.




That's all for now. Hopefully I could do reviews about these soon. =)

Currently lemming for

DuWop Prime Venom. I want to try this one. I read that it doesn't really plump but it just helps fill the lines on your lips making it look more youthful. I don't really want a plumper lip so I think it's great, just what I'm looking for.





Neutrogena Ageless Intensives™ Lip Plumping Treatment SPF 20. This one caught my eye instantly. I am obsessed with anti-aging products and I thought this is just perfect. It smooths your lips and helps reduce lines plus it has SPF 20. Great isn't it. I also read a lot of great reviews about this. I only hope this was available locally. Hopefully, I can get to try this sometime.=)




Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection. I do not really wear eyeshadow on a day to day basis. I usually just have eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lip color. I only own a few eyeshadow and since I am just starting out with using eyeshadow, I thought this is a great palette to add to my mini collection. And I think it's great, because I prefer neutrals and I'm still quite hesitant and unsure if I can pull off those bright colors.



The last one I have already mentioned on my earlier post. The Nars Orgasm Blush! I might get this one. I really cannot help myself anymore. I might take Thiamere's advice and go to Rustan's and see for myself. But I don't know if I'm gonna get it there or I'm gonna ask someone else to get it for me abroad. Because they have this Love Set that I don't even know if it's still available and I want it. Sigh.

UPDATE: Makeup Remover

1.) L'Oreal Dermo Expertise Gentle Lip & Eye Makeup Remover - I have made a review about this product before. And I know I said that I didn't really like it that much because it stings my eyes. But as I kept trying it out over and over for a couple of days, the sting just disappeared. Weird I know. Maybe my eyes got immuned to it. And also, about the flaking part, it doesn't I realized it was just my Liquid Eyeliner who's responsible for the annoying little specks. So since it doesn't sting me anymore, I really started to love it and been using it instead of the Neutrogena Deep Clean Makeup Remover. As you can see the bottle on the picture, I finished it all up. Lol. I will definitely repurchase again. I'm loving it now.
Rating: Good Good Kitty!

2.) Neutrogena Deep Clean Makeup Remover - I have mentioned on my earlier review that this one stings a little although it's bearable and I have been using it for my eyes too. But ever since my eyes stopped hurting from L'Oreals Dermo Expertise Make Up Remover, I stopped using this for my eyes and just used it to remove makeup all over my face and neck.
Rating: Good Kitty

3.) Maybelline Makeup Remover - I am pleased with this MU remover as well. It didn't sting my eyes at all. And I think it get rids of makeup just as well as L'Oreal does. The thing is, I think the price is PHP 20.00 higher than L'Oreal and I think the bottle is smaller. I am not certainly sure because I have already thrown out my empty L'Oreal bottle... Anyway this is a good product, but if L'Oreal doesn't sting my eyes anymore and it's cheaper and has more product, I'd probably just repurchase L'Oreal after I finish this bottle of Maybelline. They work the same for me but I gete more value for my money with L'Oreal.
Rating: Good Kitty!

4.) The Body Shop: Camomile Gentle Eye Make-up Remover - This one's oil free. I wanted to try this one out since my favorite oil free MU remover - The Face Shop: Herb Clear Lip & Eye Makeup Remover - has already been discountinued. So I got this one out and tried it on. It says on the packaging that it removes mascara in seconds. Tried it but it really didn't for me. I didn't really expect it to be as good as MU removers that has oil in them. And I didn't really mind that because I am not really gonna use this to get rid of all my makeup. Just gonna use it to make tinsy bit corrections when I put on my makeup... The sad thing is, just one time I tried this on to get rid of all my eye makeup. And it BURNED my eyes. It didn't just sting. It burned. It hurt a lot that I had to immediately wash it off with water. And after doing so, my eyes were red. =(I don't know why. Maybe my eyes needs to get immune to it just like the one from L'Oreal... Anyway that's okay, since I'm not really gonna use this as a total eye MU remover but just for corrections. So yeah. I think it's okay, although I still prefer the one I got from The Face Shop.

New purchase!!

Nivea Lip Care in SPF 30 and Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Dual Action Toner

1.) Nivea Lip Care - SPF 30 & Vitamin E

Price: PHP 92.00 / USD $ 2.00

I got myself Nivea's Lip Care in SPF 30. I have been eyeing on this for quite a while now but I always tried to stop myself from getting it, since I still have a couple of lip balms. But none of them has this much SPF. The current lip balm I'm using is ChapStick Classic and it only has SPF 4.. So yeah, I've considered getting this especially now that it's summer. I guess I'd be needing more protection for my lips and I don't think SPF 4 is enough. So I finally got it. Yay!
Description from package:

Lip Care Sun protects the lips relaibly against intense sun rays and prevents them from moisture loss.
The caring Lip Care Sun formula with SPF 30, nourishing Shea Butter and protective Vitamin E:

• Guarantees long-lasting UV-protection even from intense sun rays
• Effectively prevents skin damage and lips from drying out
• Provides rich moisturising care and effective protection
• 90% UVA-filtering (based on advanced Australian standard)
• Waterproof
• Dermatologically approved. Preservatives free.

I have tried it on and I think it's nice. Not too sticky but moisturizing. And it also has a light scent of banana? Or maybe it's lemon. I don't know, it's difficult to tell because the scent's pretty light. =)

2.) Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Dual Action Toner

Price: PHP 350.00 / USD $ 7.20

I did mention before that I have been religiously using Clinique's 3-step system for years now. I already ran out of my liquid facial wash and my clarifying lotion is totally running out, too. Just 1-2 more use and it's all done. =( My brother's in Canada right now, visiting his gf. =D And I asked him to get me a new set because it's cheaper there. Teeheehee... But since he won't be back home anytime soon, I decided to try Neutrogena's Invigorating Foam Wash. I love the cooling action. =) Since the foam wash was good, I decided to get the Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Dual Action Toner as well. So perfect for summer!

Description from package:

Cleans deep in your pores and leaves your skin feeling energized, for a lasting refreshing feel. Naturally derived aloe and chamomile soothe skin to prevent over-drying.

This unique toner works in 2 ways:
1. Cleans deep: the tingly formula penetrates deep into pores to completely clean away dirt and oil.
2. Tightens pores: the tingly surfe of invigoration gives you tighter feeling pores and seals the sensation.

I am pretty excited about this. I haven't tried it yet, because I still have an ickle amount left from my Clinique clarifying lotion. But I probably am gonna be able to start using this by Monday. I hope it works well. =)

Make-up Remover

A couple of makeup remover that I am currently using.

1.) The Face Shop: Herb Clear Lip & Eye Make-up Remover - It's the green bottle from the picture above. As far as I remember, this costs around PHP 390.00 (USD $8.00). Correct me if I'm wrong, it's been quite a while since I have purchased this.. So anyway, it does the job of removing my waterproof makeup but it takes a bit of an effort. But this makeup remover is oil free and alcohol free, which I really really love. I love that it doesn't sting my eyes and I also use this when I make a minimal mistake with makeup, I just apply this with Q-tip. It doesn't leave a residue so I don't have to wash off my makeup. I love it. I am actually running out of my first bottle, I wanted to get another one but everytime I checked TFS, they don't have it. The only makeup remover available was not oil free. So yeah, I hope they didn't discontinue this product. It's going to make me really sad. =(

2.) L'Oreal Dermo Expertise Gentle Lip & Eye Make-up Remover - The blue bottle from the picture. It costs around PHP 390.00 (USD $8.00), I hope I remember it right.. This one's for waterproof makeup. Okay this is supposed to be gentle but it actually stings my eyes. And like my TFS makeup remover, it works but with a bit of an effort. Like I really have to rub my lashes with a Q-tip or cotton ball. I try my best to be very gentle, because I also get worried of the sagging it might cause if I rub too much. And also, I noticed that it flakes my mascara off which I hate because sometimes it would get into my eyes. I don't know if it's the makeup remover causing the flakes or if it really is just the mascara.. Anyway, it's not oil free so I cannot use it to correct makeup mistakes. I'm not sure if I am going to repurchase this, maybe I'll try other brands first and look for something that won't sting.

3.) Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleansing Lotion - Its the white bottle in the middle of the picture above. This one's for waterproof makeup, too. I LOVE THIS! I just simply apply it on (let's say my eyes) and super gently massage it on the area. Then I just lightly wipe my eyes off with tissue and it's gone. It simply melts away the makeup! No flaking whatsoever. The only downside is, it stings my eyes. Sad. But, seriously I think this is the only makeup remover (that I have tried so far) that thoroughly removed my makeup (esp. my eye makeup). If only it doesn't sting, this would be my HG makeup remover. But still, I guess I am going to repurchase this. Because it does the job pretty easy. Oh, I got this at around PHP 390.00 (USD $8.00), too. I am just not sure if it's available in other countries like the USA. Because I have tried to search for it on the Neutrogena.com website, unfortunately I can't find it.. But when I browsed on our local Neutrogena.com.ph website, it's there. So yeah. I hope this becomes available everywhere because I think it's pretty good. =)

Neutrogena Facial Cleansers

I have mentioned on my first post that I have been a religious user of Clinique's 3-step skin care system for years. But since I ran out of my facial wash, I thought of getting something else from the drugstore while I was waiting for my new set to arrive. So yeah, I saw this blue bottle of Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Ultra Foam Cleanser. It seemed nice, and I thought it's perfect for summer since it's super hot from where I live. So I purchased it and tried it. It feels so cool on my face, I love that tingly mint feeling it gave. But one thing I didn't like about it, is that it's probably too harsh for my eye area. I read the instructions at the back saying "avoid delicate eye area"... So yeah, I thought I had to buy a separate cleanser specifically for my eye area. I'm just really freaked out after I noticed some fine lines under my eyes, so I thought I should really be careful and not use the Invigorating foam cleanser on my delicate eye area. Better safe than sorry.

I went back to the drugstore the next day to get a cleanser for my eyes. I specifically wanted something mild and safe for it. I spotted another Neutrogena product. It's the Liquid Neutrogena Pure Mild Facial Cleanser and it's fragrance-free. I used it and it was okay, not harsh. But I noticed it smelled like fish. =| But it's okay I guess. I use this to wash my eye area before I wash my face with the Invigorating cleanser. =)

So yeah, so far both are just doing fine. I feel like my face is clean and fresh enough.