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Dry, cracked, or chapped lips is my common dilemma since I was young so I seldom wear lipstick because it doesn’t look good on my chapped lips. I prefer to put lip balm on my lips to keep it moisturize but to be honest, I am also lazy in applying it especially now that I’m just stuck at home. I know that in order to avoid cracked lips, we need to exfoliate, hydrate and moisturize our lips. 

Eleven days to go and the first quarter of the year 2019 is over, time flies really fast. Few more days na lang, tapos na rin Recognition practice ng aking anak and finally summer vacation na. But before that let me share with you my  Althea Korea Ber-Months Haul. Three months ago na yata since my last post about beauty products, nalibang masyado sa food and travel post.


October Althea Korea Haul 

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask P740
The Faceshop Herb Day Cleansing 365 Foam Lemon (170ml) P150
The Faceshop Herb Day 365 Cleaning Foam Aloe (170ml) P150
Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Shampoo (300ml) P380

Anyway, last October I started buying my Christmas Gifts and some of my gifts came from Althea Korea. I love Korean products so why not, ipang-gift di ba? I bought The Faceshop Herb Day Cleansing 365 Foam Lemon last year and I liked the product. I said before that it will really last and until now hindi pa rin ubos ni hubby yung cleansing foam so naisip ko pwede pang-gift. All year-round nila magagamit.

Lasy July, I bought the Innisfree Camellia Essential Shampoo and I find it expensive for P290 (300ml) but after one month of using it, there is a significant improvement on my hair so bago pa maubos, bumili na ko. Unfortunately, it is not available of the day of my purchase so I settled for Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Shampoo P380 (300ml). Waah! Mas napamahal pa ako.


Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Shampoo is a sebum-control shampoo with a combination of Jeju Green Tea and Mint extracts. And because of the formulation, it will make you feel refresh after using. It is silicone-free so expect that your scalp and hair will not dry out. I like this shampoo but it is more expensive so I will go back to Innisfree Camellia Essential Shampoo.


I’m starting to love Laneige products so when I saw the 15% off of Laneige last October, I bought Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. I always have dry and chapped lips but I’m lazy to apply lip balm so I want to try this Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. It promised that it will soothe, soften and smoothen your lips. There is no significant effect after my first use and minsan nakakalimutan ko rin maglagay, so I’m not sure if I will repurchase this again. There are four fragrances that you can choose from, I chose Sweet Vanilla. Other variants are Sweet Berry Complex, Sweet Citrus, Citrus Green Fruity.

November Althea Korea Haul

Mediheal Vita Lightbeam Essential Mask EX 6 sheet P350
Elizavecca Gold CF-Nest White Bomb Eye Cream (30ml) P400
Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack (6 patches) P150
Missha the Style 4D Mascara (7g) P170
Bubble Maker P50
Boomdeahdah Everyday Mask Set 10 Sheets P180

November came and paubos na ang ibang Korean Products ko so I ordered a face mask, eye cream, nose pack, mascara, and bubble maker. Boomdeahdah Everyday Mask Set and Missha the Style 4D Mascara are some old favorites.


I’ve been seeing a lot of good reviews about Mediheal mask so I bought Vita Lightbeam Essential Mask EX. This mask will soothe, pamper and brighten your skin complexion. The price is a little bit expensive compared to the other masks that I have tried but I love this. Actually, I repurchased this mask but I was surprised na may limit to one piece lang. Wow, bawal maghoard. I hope next time may promo ulit na 6 pieces/set.


I already have an eye cream and okay naman siya but I decided to try a new brand so I bought Elizavecca Gold CF-Nest White Bomb Eye Cream. What nice about this product is you can also use this in your forehead and smile lines, so multi-purpose din siya.

If you are familiar with Snail White Whipp Soap na marami foam sa face, nagtrending siya last year but I haven’t tried it yet. I bought Bubble Maker na lang so I can put my soap inside, for P50 only. It makes my life easier, sabay na lang pagsabon at pagscrub. Sometimes this is out of stock, so hoard na rin na good for one year.


I bought the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack for my husband pero hindi pa niya ginagamit. I will update this post after trying it.

December Althea Korea Haul



Pobling Mini Ion Applicator P700
Laneige Mini Sleeping Mask Set (+ Basic Sample Kit) P1240
Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner (200ml) P1100
Calmia Oatmeal Therapy Cleansing Tissue (20pcs) P60
CP-1 Premium Silk Ampoule (20ml) P70

I’m part of Althea Angels and I received Christmas Shopping Rewards last December. Yey,  so before the year ends, I purchased my last Althea Korea Box for the year 2018. I bought Pobling Ion Applicator, Laneige Mini Sleeping Mask Set + Basic Sample Kit, Laneige Essential Therapy Cleaning, CP-1Premium Silk Ampoule, and an old favorite Calmia Oatmeal Therapy Cleansing Tissue.

Laneige Sleeping Mask is one of my Top 10 Favorite Products from Althea Korea site so I took advantage of the sleeping mask set and sample kit so I can try other variants of sleeping masks. I haven’t use the other masks but I’m planning to bring them on my future travels.

I love Laneige brand so even it is expensive, I’m still trying one product at a time and my new favorite is Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner. I stopped using my toner and started using Essential Power Skin Refiner. It is different from other toners because the formula is thicker so it moisturizes and hydrates your skin down to deep layers.


 After using it for a few months, I can really see the improvement in my skin texture, fewer pores, bright complexion, and feeling ko ang soft ng skin ko. I don’t use cream anymore, since I always stay at home, ito lang gamit ko day and night. I use sunscreen and primer if I’m going out and pag night time, sometimes I add a sleeping mask, Vitamin C- Essence, or face mask.

I haven’t use the other products, I will just update this post next time. I still have two remaining boxes this year that I need to unbox. Naghoard na at matatagalan na naman ang next order ko.

As months go by, Althea keeps on increasing their product line so aside from skincare products they are now offering a body mist. Althea collaborated with Kurniaty Kamalia or Titi Kamal, a popular actress and singer in Jakarta, Indonesia. A fashion and beauty icon that is best identified by her long, straight and black hair.

Image from Althea Korea Site

Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist is the collaboration fragrance of Althea and Titi Kamal. It is a lightweight body fragrance that has a fruity and floral scent. A concoction of orange, peach, and rose which is Titi Kamal’s favorite scents.

I remember when I was still in college years, this is one of the trends. Uso yung floral and fruity scent and I used to buy body mist too. From time to time I also received body mist if I have relatives coming from abroad. But when I started working, my preference changed so I stopped buying body mist.


A few weeks ago, I received Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist, at first I was hesitant to try it because I’m not really into floral scent. Feeling ko baka masakit sa ilong, baka mag-amoy air freshener ako or baka mas bagay sa grandmother ang scent. But I was wrong, I like the combination of the rose, peach and orange.

Key Ingredients 

Damask rose water - keeps the skin hydrated and gives a gentle fragrance
Orange flower extract - refreshes the senses
Elderflower extract - cools and soothes the skin while giving out a feminine scent.

How to Use Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist 

After taking a bath or washing the body, spray the product lightly on the body. Spray on your pulse points like throat, wrist, between breast, inside the elbows, and behind the knees. If possible, use unscented lotion so you can appreciate the scent of the body mist.

Verdict: 

As I’ve said before, I liked the scent of Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist. For the first spray, the scent seems too strong but it will gradually fade away so indeed it is a lightweight body mist. It is not sticky so it is okay to spray it on your body. The body mist has a light fruity and floral scent that is not overbearing. Since this is a body mist, the scent doesn’t last that long. I think you need to spray 2-3 times a day. I used this after taking a bath and before I sleep. I like the packaging, so feminine, easy to use and you can bring it anywhere. The bottle is 100ml so you can bring it on your travel
trips.

P.S. Though I like the scent, my husband doesn't like it. Sabi niya amoy matanda daw at masakit sa ilong. So it really depends on your preference. I just told my husband na nakikiamoy lang siya so bawal magreklamo. hehehe!

Althea Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist is available at Althea Korea for P450 (100ml)

If you know someone who likes the floral and fruity scent, this is a nice gift. I will purchase this when they have a 1+1 promo again. I find it expensive for P450 because it is only 100ml.

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

We all know that cleansing our face is very important and it should be part of our skincare regimen every single day. Sometimes using soap is not enough to remove all the dirt, make-up and other impurities on our face. So if you want to have a healthy, clear and radiant skin make sure to invest in a good cleanser.

Koreans are known for “Double-Cleansing” method because they believe that oil and water don’t really mix so you have to use an oil-based cleanser and water-based cleanser. Proper cleansing is important because it prevents product buildup or congestion, it reduces the size of your pores, it maintains the pH level of the skin and it ensures that your skin absorbs the skincare products that you are using.

Good news to everyone, Althea has a new product and it is good for all skin types so if you are looking for a good cleanser, you can try Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser. It is a cleanser with a serum-like formula so it is a combination of water and oil in overlapping layers. It helps you remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying out the skin and it balances the pH level of the skin.


Key Ingredients 

Mint leaf extract - Cools down the skin and soothes irritations
Jojoba seed oil - Deeply moisturizes any dryness without feeling heavy
Tea tree leaf extract - Has antibacterial properties that purify the skin

How to use the Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser 

To remove makeup: 

Step 1: Pour an adequate amount of the product onto the palm of your hand.
Step 2: Massage the product all over your skin in circular motions to remove dirt and makeup.
Step 3: Rinse off the residue with water. You may also use a second cleanser to completely remove any residue.

To cleanse the skin:

Step 1: Dampen the skin and apply an adequate amount of the product onto the palm of your hand.
Step 2: Gently massage the product all over your skin in circular motions for 5-10 seconds before rinsing it off with water.

Verdict: 

As part of Althea Angels, I received this product few weeks ago and tried it. I like the Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser because the texture is not thick like oil so it is not sticky and it doesn’t leave oil residue on my face. It really cleans the face, the make-up really melts away and because of that I even use this to clean my face cushion. If you always put make-up on your face, this is a good cleanser for you, no need to buy make-up remover because this one can remove makeup and cleanse your face. It is perfect for your evening routine.


Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser is available at Althea Korea site for P430 (P150). Cleanser + Serum in one product.

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

It’s been more than a year already since I started my Korean skincare journey. I’ve been buying and trying different products since last year and so far, I am happy with my purchase. But of course, I won’t deny that I have my own favorites too so if you are looking for a gift for yourself, why not buy a skincare product. Let me share my top 10 favorite products that I bought at Althea Korea site.

Top 10 Beauty Products at Althea Korea 



1. Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic White Vita - C Essence 

Last year, I bought Althea Korea Head to Toe Box and this package includes Skin & Lab White Vita-C Essence and among the products in the box, this is my favorite. This essence will brighten your skin tone, moisturizes, and whitens the skin. Get this if you have a dark skin tone, dull skin, uneven skin tone, or if you want a good essence for your skin. They no longer offer the Althea Korea Head to Toe Box but you can buy this for P730 at Althea Korea. I’m already on my third bottle of this. Unfortunately, sometimes it is out of stock so it is better to hoard before you run out of stock. Or you can also check the Skin & Lab Red Serum and Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic K Plus Red-X Essence.

Skin & Lab White Vita - C Essence P730


2. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask 

This sleeping mask is expensive for my budget but I splurged on this one and it is part of my birthday haul. I like this sleeping mask because it helps you relax before sleeping and it soothes, hydrates, moisturizes, and brightens your skin. It helps your skin to recover and repair overnight. This mask is lightweight, non-sticky, and good for all skin types.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask P980

3. Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic Vita Energy Toner & Mist

I was satisfied with my Skin & Lab Vita-C Essence so I decided to check the other Skin & Lab products and I purchased the Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic Vita Energy Toner & Mist. What I like about this product is you are hitting two birds in one stone, you can use it as a toner and mist. It is so easy to use and it makes your skin looks healthy and bright. It is good for all skin types.

Buy Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic Vita Energy Toner & Mist P450

4. Rire Pore Tightening Fresh 

While I was browsing Althea Korea site, I saw Rire Pore Tightening Fresh, this 300ml toner is only P360, it is cheaper compared to the Skin & Lab so I bought it. So far, I am satisfied with this toner and I already bought two bottles of this. This toner deep cleanses your pores, minimizes enlarged pores, control excess sebum, and doesn’t dry your skin.

Rire Pore Tightening Fresh Toner P360


5. Althea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer 

I started using Althea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer last July, it is part of my Welcome Kit at Althea Angels. I am really lazy in doing my skincare routine so I was happy to try this 10 seconds wash-off mask. I used this as my cleanser every night. This product cleanses, soothes, and protects your sensitive skin. It smooths and adds glow to your skin. It is available in two variants, Rose and Green Tea.

Althea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Rose P550 
Althea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Green Tea P550 

6. Onsaemeein Yogurt Peeling Mask 

Onsaemeein Yogurt Peeling is part of my shopping loot during my first order at Althea Korea. It was on sale at that time so I added it to my cart. I got it for P210 only. This is one of my favorites because it gently removes my dead skin cells and the scent is very light. No redness after using it.

Onsaemeein Yogurt Peeling Mask P330

7. The Saem Saemmul Cream Stick Blusher 

The Saem Saemmul Cream Stick Blusher was part of my Althea Korea Lazy Sunday Box. It was my first time using a cream blusher and I loved it. And because I am satisfied with the product, I also bought another color of this cream stick blusher. I like this because it is a lip and cheek tint and it doesn’t stain my finger after applying this. I have Coral and Rose Fire color.

The Saem Saemmul Cream Stick Blusher Rose Fire P440


8. Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream Ex 

This is part of my birthday haul too but I just started using it last month. Like Laneige Brand, Innisfree is on the expensive side. I’ve tried a lot of cream at Althea Korea and so far this is my favorite cream because it is lightweight and not sticky cream. I like the smell of green tea too. It makes my skin hydrated and soft.

Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream Ex P790

9. Innisfree Camellia Essential Shampoo

This is the second shampoo that I tried in Althea Korea. I find it expensive for a shampoo but I still bought it. After few weeks of using it, my husband noticed my hair and he asked me what shampoo I’m using. And because of that, may kashare na ko sa shampoo ko. Hehehe! Innisfree Camellia Essential Shampoo makes my hair looks healthy and shiny. I don’t even use conditioner but this shampoo already moisturizes and conditions my hair. It is silicon-free too. I even bought Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Shampoo a few months ago but I haven’t tried it yet.

Innisfree Camellia Essential Shampoo P290

10. Elizavecca Skin Liar Primer

Whenever I watched YouTube videos, I always hear primer so when I saw Elizavecca Skin Liar Primer, I immediately added it to my cart. I like this primer because it smooths your skin texture, fills in pores and it has a flawless matte finish. I love the scent and the price is budget-friendly too.

Elizavecca Skin Liar Primer P280

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea 

It’s been more than a year since I started buying Korean Beauty Products at Althea Korea site and as time goes by, Althea is creating their own product line. It started with Althea Velvet Petal Powder, Bare Essentials Set, Real Fresh Skin Detoxer, Petal Velvet Sunaway, and now Milk Peel Cream Mask.


As part of Althea Angels, I received Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask two weeks ago, it is a gentle exfoliating mask that is good for all skin types. Not a lot of people are using an exfoliating mask, maybe because it is an additional expense to your skincare or maybe because you don’t know the reason why you need to exfoliate.

To Exfoliate or Not to Exfoliate 

The truth is we don’t need to exfoliate because our skin renews itself every month so if you are still young, you don’t need an exfoliating mask. But if you are always out and you have too much sun exposure, you need to exfoliate because sun exposure makes your skin thicker, rough, or flaky. When you hit the age 30, the renewing process of your skin begins to slow down so we need a helping hand. We need to exfoliate to help the skin remove the old, damaged, and dead skin cells and replace them with younger and healthier ones.

If you want to look young, age gracefully, and have healthy skin then you need to add Exfoliating Mask to your skincare routine. Below are the reasons why you need to exfoliate.

Why Do We Need to Exfoliate 

1. To remove dead skin cells
2. To prevent fine lines and wrinkles
3. To reduce skin pigmentation and discoloration
4. To improve the absorption of skincare products
5. To prevent blemishes, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, acne
6. To reduce pores size

There are two types of exfoliation, you can choose depending on your preference; mechanical exfoliation or chemical exfoliation. Mechanical Exfoliation is using small grains, granules, brushes or other materials that will help you in rubbing the layer of dead skin cells while Chemical Exfoliation is using chemicals like AHA and BHA to shred your dead skin cells.

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask 

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask is under chemical exfoliation, it is formulated with Milk Protein Extract, AHA and BHA.


Key Ingredients 

Milk Protein Extract - moisturizes, refreshes, and strengthens the skin
AHA & BHA - Double exfoliating effect. Gently exfoliates away dead skin cells for a smooth complexion
   AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) a light chemical peel that removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. It is ideal for oily skin
   BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) a light chemical peel that removes impurities and unclogs the pores. It is ideal for acne-prone skin
Kaolin - detoxifies and pull out impurities from the pores.

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask is Suitable for 

All skin types
Enlarged pores
Rough, sensitive skin that needs gentle exfoliation
Dry skin that needs to stay moisturized even after peeling

I started using Peeling Mask last year so I’m glad when Althea Korea sent this product to me, kasi paubos na ang aking Peeling Mask. They said that it is good for daily use but personally, I don’t exfoliate my skin every day because I believe that less is more. Exfoliating too much is not good for my skin (I have psoriasis) and for your skin because if you remove too much, your skin might get irritated, red and open to contaminants or pollution.

According to my research, here is your guide on how many times you can exfoliate. But of course, it all depends on your skin so it is up to you. My skin is normal to combination but I use a peeling mask once a week or twice a month, depende sa sipag ko. Hehehe!

For sensitive skin - once or twice a week
For oily skin - up to five times a week
For normal to combination skin - up to three times a week


How to Use Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask 

Dampen the skin and apply an even layer onto the skin massaging till lather forms. Leave on for 30-60 seconds before rinsing away with lukewarm water.


Tip: After exfoliating, apply moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated, exfoliating can dry your skin and make your skin sensitive to UV rays so do not forget to apply sunscreen before going out.

What I like About Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask 

1. I like the packaging, it has a pump so it is more hygienic for me.
2. Among the Althea products, I love the scent of this Milk Peel Cream Mask. It is light and powdery, amoy baby.
3. I’m so amazed at the texture, from soft clay cream for whipped cream bubble texture. I tried some cleansing foam pero hindi naman siya nagfoam ng ganito. I want to leave it for more than 60 seconds nga sa sobrang aliw ko.
4. You can exfoliate your face in less than few minutes.
5. It makes my face looks brighter and smoother.

What I Don’t Like About Milk Peel Cream Mask 

1. I don’t know if my skin is just sensitive but there is a slight sting on my face while waiting for 30-60 seconds. Though there is no redness or rashes after using it.
2. Because of the whipped cream bubble texture, I don’t see any visible peeling or dead skin cells so feeling ko hindi ako nag-exfoliate.

I’m torn if I will purchase this product or I will stick to my Yogurt Peeling. Let's see, I will continue to use this and I will update this post after I emptied it.

Anyway, if you want to prevent scaly and rough skin and if you want younger and nourished skin, then add this to your skincare routine. Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask is available at Althea Korea site for P490 (50ml).

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

Since July, I’ve been using Real Fresh Skin Detoxers for my morning routine or evening routine. It is a 10-second wash-off mask that is perfect for busy or lazy people like me who don’t want to do Korean 10 Steps Skincare Routine. You can check my review here.


They had a product collaboration with Get It Beauty, a Korea’s top TV programme. And because of that, it attracted more beauty influencers and celebrities like Minsco and Jeonghwa. You can watch their video. How I wish there is English Subtitle but you can watch how they use Real Fresh Skin Detoxers.


Real Fresh Skin Detoxer is available at Althea Korea site, you can choose from Green Tea or Rose Variant for P550 each or buy Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Set (10% off) for P990.

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

I was born and raised in the Philippines so I’m getting a lot of sunshine vitamin but too much of it is not good for our skin. We all know that we need to use sunblock or sunscreen so we can protect our skin from harmful UVB and UVA rays but the majority of us forget about it. To be honest, most of us only use sunscreen or sunblock during summer, if we will swim or if we will go to the beach.

I’m guilty of this because I’m not fond of using sunscreen on my face. But I still apply it from time to time, especially if I’m going out. If you will ask my Dermatologist what do you need to take care of your skin, she will advise you to cleanse, tone, and apply sunscreen. Yes, even you are just at home, as long as there are sun rays going in your house, you need to apply sunscreen.

Why is it Important to Apply Sunscreen on Our Face? 

If you think that sunscreen or sunblock is only to protect your skin from sunburn, then you are definitely wrong. There are so many reasons why we need to apply sunscreen, especially on our face.

1. To shield against harmful UVB and UVA rays
2. To combat sunburn
3. To avoid skin cancer.
4. To slow down aging and wrinkles.
5. To prevent discolorations or brown spots
6. To prevent blotchiness

These are just a few reasons why you need to use sunscreen on your face. A lot of us don’t want to apply sunscreen because it is sticky, greasy, it leaves a white cast and the smell is not good. I’ve tried a lot of sunscreen in the past and so far I'm still looking for a good sunscreen. A few months ago I’ve bought Daily UV Protection Cream No Sebum SPF35 PA+++, it is not sticky, beige in color so it blends on my skin but I don’t like the smell.

Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen Kit 



So I was glad when Althea Korea sent me this Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen Kit. Yey, Althea Korea has a new product again. I received Petal Velvet Sunaway, 3 pieces of Petal Velvet Powders in #0 (White), #23 (Beige) and Pink Lavender, and Althea Hologram Pouch. I’m using the Petal Velvet Powder #0 since last year, it is one of my Althea Korea Haul that I love.


Petal Velvet Sunaway SPF50+ PA++++ 


But for now, let me introduce to you the Petal Velvet Sunaway SPF50+ PA++++. It is a lightweight, velvety and invisible sunscreen that will shield you from harmful sunrays. This sunscreen is made of natural ingredients and has microparticles that will give your face a smooth velvet finish. It does not only protect you from UV light but it also controls sebum and keep your skin hydrated all day. This sunscreen is for all skin types so even you have sensitive skin, you can use this.

Key Ingredients 

Damask Rose Extract - hydrate and soothe irritations, leaving the skin feeling healthy.
Geranium oil - gives the skin a radiant boost and heals


How to Use Petal Velvet Sunaway

1. Shake the bottle well.
2. Apply an even layer on your face and allow to absorb into the skin before going out. The general rule is, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out into the sun.

I’ve been using this sunscreen for a week now and so far I’m satisfied, for the very first time may nagustuhan din ako na sunscreen. Why?

1. It is SPF50+ PA++++ so it is a long-wearing sunscreen.
2. It is so easy to use and apply.
3. Even the sunscreen is white, it blends well on my skin. It does not leave a white cast.
4. It has no irritating smell.
5. It is not sticky and not greasy.
6. I like the velvet finish look.

Since last week, every morning I only use cleanser, toner, and Petal Velvet Sunaway. Yes, I stopped using my facial cream and replaced it with sunscreen so I can check if the product really works. After few days of using it, my husband asked me “kung ano daw nilagay ko sa face ko kasi parang fresh daw”. I don’t know kung binobola lang ako ni hubby but because of that, sold na ko sa sunscreen na ito.

If you don’t like to apply too much on your face, this Petal Velvet Sunaway is a good replacement for your cream. But since I have a facial cream, sayang naman kung hindi ko gamitin so my morning routine is, cleanser, toner, cream, and sunscreen. If I’m going out, I will apply powder for a perfect finish.

If you are looking for sunscreen, you can try Petal Velvet Sunaway. The downside of this sunscreen is you need to shake it before using it so you can get the right consistency and you need to order this online. Petal Velvet Sunaway 55ml for P480 at Althea Korea.

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

August is my birthday month and Althea Korea surprised me with birthday shopping credits. It is one of the perks of being an Althea Angels. I did not waste my time and check Althea Korea site and started browsing Korean Beauty Products, I just keep on adding products to my cart so naover ako sa budget but it is my birthday naman so I need to treat myself din. I took advantage of the 10% discount promo and I also got a FREE tote bag again.


August 7, 2018 - ordered and paid using shopping credits and Paypal
August 14, 2018 - received the order via Black Arrow Express

My Birthday Haul 

Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact ₱480
Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream EX ₱790
Innisfree Daily UV Protection Cream No Sebum SPF35 PA+++ ₱494
The Saem Saemmul Cream Stick Blusher Rose Fire ₱440
Marine Blue Makeup Brush Set (6pcs) ₱770
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask ₱980
Natural Pure Cotton (100 pieces) ₱140
Argan Glow Hair Oil ₱520
Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist ₱260
Don't Worry Mask 1 Sheet Nutrition ₱24
Don't Worry Mask 1 Sheet Oil-control ₱24
Don't Worry Mask 1 Sheet Wrinkle ₱24
White Flower Mask Pack 5 Sheets ₱170
Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic White Vita-C Essence ₱730
Boomdeahdah Rose Body Lotion ₱230
Free Tote Bag

I ordered old favorites and new K-Beauty products, this is already my 3rd bottle of Skin & Lab Dr. Vita Clinic White Vita-C Essence and Boomdeahdah Rose Body Lotion.


I am currently using The Saem Saemmul Cream Stick Blusher (Coral) and I love this so I bought the Rose variant. It adds natural shine on your face. I also love the smell of this cream stick blusher.


Innisfree is one of the popular brands in Korean Beauty Products but the price is not cheap but since I have shopping credits, I bought Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact, Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream EX, and Innisfree Daily UV Protection Cream No Sebum SPF35 PA+++.

The Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact has only white color so ending mukha ko geisha pag ginamit ko but I still use it, very light na lang ang lagay para di sobrang puti ng face ko.

The Innisfree Daily UV Protection Cream is not sticky but I don’t like the smell of this, maybe because of the packaging, parang may amoy plastic. It makes my skin a little lighter so I need to put it on my neck para pantay kulay.

The Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream Ex is a moisturizer that contains green tea from Jeju island. It is lightweight cream, not sticky and easily absorbs into the skin. I like the green tea smell and it makes my skin hydrated, soft and dewy. It also prevent moisture loss. The only thing I dislike, it makes my skin oily, I'm not sure if it is because of the weather.




I’ve been meaning to buy Laneige beauty products because I always see this brand in some Korean Drama series that I’ve watched. I only have Laneige Toner Pack which is part of my Althea Lazy Sunday Box. This brand is so expensive so I was hesitant to try but since it is my birthday month, pikit mata ko na lang binili. I’ve been using this Laneige Water Sleeping Mask since last month and I love it, sulit naman siya because it will last for a long time. You can only use this twice or thrice a week. If you want “I woke up like this” look, gamitin mo ito. Hehehe! I will try their other products if I have extra budget.


I’m not really into make-up products but I bought Marine Blue Make-up Brush Set because I realized that I only have one make-up brush at home. So I’m investing on this brush so I can learn how to apply makeup but first, aalamin ko muna kung paano gamitin yung brush.


I always use cotton pads so I bought Natural Pure Cotton but this one is so thin, mas prefer ko yung nabibili sa supermarket. I haven’t used these products pa so I will just update my post next time. Argan Glow Hair Oil, Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist, Don't Worry Mask 1 Sheet Nutrition, Don't Worry Mask 1 Sheet Oil control, Don't Worry Mask 1 Sheet Wrinkle, and White Flower Mask Pack 5 Sheets.




Read: My First Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

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Althea Korea is celebrating their third year birthday and this is my first time to order on their birthday celebration. Like I said, I wanted to join their Fly me to Korea contest and I want to have their birthday box. One thing I like about Althea Korea is their box. Gusto ko ng mga boxes nila because I can reuse them.


At that time, they have FREE Althea Petal Velvet Powder #Pink Lavender (P230) promo if you reach P1800 so I make sure that I will hit the minimum amount. I ordered the following, but unfortunately, the promo code was not working every time I apply the code before check-out and payment. It happened to me last May so I just proceeded with my order kahit wala free. Huhuhu!

Innisfree Camellia Essential Shampoo P290
The Faceshop Highlighter Beam P360
Chica Y Chico Matt Cushion P656
Rire Pore Tightening Fresh Toner P360
My Lash Serum P210
Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel P180
Boomdeahdah Lemon Lime Mask Sheets P20 each

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

Innisfree Camellia Essential Shampoo is suitable for all types of hair so even you have sensitive scalps and brittle strands, you can use this. It contains Camellia oil from Jeju island that helps in repairing your damaged hair. The smell is too fragrant, at first natatapangan ako sa amoy pero pag tagal okay naman. But I find this expensive for a shampoo.

Update:  After using this for more than a month, my husband noticed my hair, "Bakit ang ganda daw ng buhok ko and ano daw ang shampoo ko". So I checked my hair in the mirror and it looks healthy na nga, bagsak and shiny na. And because of that, I will repurchase this shampoo, this is perfect for me na tamad magsuklay.


The Faceshop Highlighter Beam, I’m not into makeup because I don’t know how to use and apply them to my face, hehehe! But I bought this Highlighter to add a glow to my face. It is in a liquid form so I’m still learning how to apply it properly.


Chica Y Chico Matt Cushion, I only use powder on my face so this is my first time I'm using a matt cushion. So far, I like this product because it really lasts all day. Unlike face powder, you need to reapply to avoid oiliness.

My Lash Serum, at first I thought this is a clear mascara but I was wrong. My lash serum will make your eyelash strong and elastic. So I have to apply it every night to make my eyelashes healthy. Though I haven’t noticed any difference yet.

Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel, this is one of the popular Korean Beauty products, and because of that marami din fake products. So make sure that you are buying the original, one tub is only P180 but the problem is, you can only buy one tub. So hindi pwedeng maghoard, okay pa naman siya pang gift din. I haven’t tried this yet, I will just update this post.

I already reviewed the Rire Pore Tightening Fresh Toner and Boomdeahdah Lemon Lime Masks before so just check my old post.

When I started ordering from Althea Korea, LBC and Ninja Van yung courier nila so I was surprised that they change it na pala. Courier is now Black Arrow Express.

July 25 Ordered at Althea Korea
July 30 Order was shipped
August 4 Received order via Black Arrow Express

If you are a Korean Beauty Enthusiast, I’m pretty sure that you are familiar with the Korean 10 Steps Skincare Routine. So if you are wondering why Korean have nice skin, this is their secret. They really make time for their skincare regimen. But we all know that not all people have the patience to do all the 10 steps and I’m one of them.


Good news to everyone, Get It Beauty partnered with Althea Korea to create a new beauty ritual that will help those busy people to take care of their skin in less than a minute. AltheaKoreaXGetItBeauty Yes, you can have a healthy beauty life by using few skincare products. Introducing the Althea Korea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer, your 10-seconds wash-off mask. Yes, you’ve read it right 10 seconds only not 10 minutes. You can choose from Rose or Green Tea variant or better to use both so you can have a morning routine and evening routine.

Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Rose: Refining 



The Rose variant will help you in protecting and balancing the pH levels of your skin. It gently smooths the roughness and gives your skin a radiant glow so it is perfect for your morning routine. It contains premium May Rose that can be harvest once a year in Grasse, France. It is five times more effective in purifying your skin compared to a normal rose.

Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Green Tea: Purifying 



The Green Tea variant will help you to boost your skin’s natural regeneration process. It calms down and purifies your sensitive skin so it is perfect for your evening routine. It contains young green tea leaves from Jeju Island. The baby leaves have five times more vitamin C than the lemon so it is excellent in cleansing, soothing, and protecting the sensitive skin from UV damage.

How to Use Althea Korea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer 

1. Squeeze out a generous amount and apply onto dry skin.
2. Leave the product for 10 seconds then add a little bit of water and massage in circular motions with petal bubbles.
3. Rinse.

Verdict: I only need a coin-sized amount and it is enough to cover my face. I’m not fond of flower scent but I’m glad because the scent of the rose variant is very mild. You can really see small pieces of rose and green tea leaves on skin detoxer. The product is easy to use, it really cleans your face without feeling dry after washing. Though there is a slight stinging sensation when I apply the skin detoxer on my face, I'm not sure if my skin is just sensitive but there is no redness after using this.

Update: After using this for three weeks, my husband and friends noticed my skin. My skin looks younger daw. I'm happy with this skin detoxer because it lessens my pores and smoothens my skin. I only use this once a day, I just alternate the skin detoxer every day.

Tip: Do not forget to record the opening date and use the product before it expires. Store in a cool and dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight.

Read: My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea

Yey, I am an angel now, an angel without wings and not God’s messenger but I will be one of the angels that will inform you about the latest Korean Beauty products. I am happy to announce that I am now part of Althea’s Angel Beauty Ambassador Community. (insert happy dance). I discovered Althea Korea last year and I became hooked with Korean Beauty products. I’ve never been to South Korea so I am glad that I can order K-Beauty products in the comfort of our home. So far all my boxes were delivered on time and in good condition.


If you remember my post last week, I was browsing Althea Korea site because they are having an anniversary promo and I wanted to join their contest “Althea Turns 3”. I just placed my order then my Welcome Gift arrived, my Althea Angels box is here. Thank you Althea Korea.


The box includes Althea’s Real Fresh Skin Detoxers in Green Tea and Rose. These products will be available on July 30, 2018 so don’t forget to visit Althea Korea site. I will share my review on a separate post but to give you an idea, it is a daily 10 seconds wash-off mask, so if you’re busy, this will be your friend because you only need 10 seconds for your morning routine and evening routine.


Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Rose: Refining

It gently smooths away roughness and gives your skin a radiant glow. Perfect for your morning routine.

Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Green Tea: Purifying 

It calms down and purifies your sensitive skin. Perfect for your evening routine.

Read: Althea Korea Real Fresh Skin Detoxer Review
My Shopping Experience at Althea Korea
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I discovered Althea Korea a few years ago but it was only last year when I tried shopping at their site and because of the smooth transaction, it became one of my favorite online shopping sites especially for beauty products. If you knew me, I’m not fond of buying beauty products but things changed, now skincare products are part of my budget. Hindi na ko bata so I need to take care of my skin before it’s too late.


As of now, Althea Korea is celebrating their 3rd birthday, they have promos starting July 2 to July 31, 2018. I missed the 3 weekly promos but I won’t miss the 4th week, I want to join their contest. Malay mo, manalo ko ng “Fly me to Korea”. Yesterday, I was checking my skincare products so I will have an idea if I need to restock. I was also browsing their site to look for interesting products that I want to try. And because of that, I realized that I haven’t shared my Althea Korea Haul yet.