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Woah there.

Life has been a roller coaster kind of ride lately. Different emotions all at the same time. Worries, sadness (sometimes), a little bit of frustrations here and there, but mostly excitement and happiness. Well, if it is even possible to be sad and happy at the same time. But I think it is because I’m feeling it. Haha

I have been busy mostly with my wedding this June and with work as well. Yes, I am getting married very soon and Jed and I’s relationship went on a rocky phase for quite sometime. I don’t know, maybe because of stress and some other things. And I was asking myself, if it is normal that we feel this way considering that we are gonna settle down really really soon so I thought to myself it’s supposed to be all lovey dovey all the time. But the truth is, it cannot be that way. Cos, first, life is not perfect, I am not perfect, Jed is not perfect as well. Life is one hell of a bumpy road so we should expect things to be shaky once in a while regardless of the time. And in our case, regardless if we are getting married really soon. Shit will still happen. Right? But in the end we were able to get over that phase and we are now on a smooth road. Thank God. But of course, we should be ready to, again, conquer bumpy roads together until it’s smooth again and it’s bumpy again and smooth again and so on. You know, it’s a cycle.

Okay, now I am gonna talk about my work. I just recently quit law school and I am on a phase where I am still tryna find myself and what is for me. But of course while doing that, I still need money to get through life. Haha! And so I tried this online teaching thing. I was hired and I’ve been teaching English to Chinese kids for more than a month now. I could say that it’s okay. I always complain that it is tiring and stressful and just generally makes my back hurt. Haha. But honestly, it’s a nice job. You’re just at home and you still have your time in your hands. And with regard to the salary, I could say it could provide for a whole family if you are hardworking enough.

Okay, what else? Hm, just that, I think. Now, I am trying my best to enjoy the time that I have with my family because I am gonna move out real soon. Our house is not so far from Jed’s house but it will still be different to not wake up every morning and see their faces. I don’t think I will ever be ready for that. But in life, there will be changes and most of these changes would require you to step out of your comfort zone. Well, let’s just cross the bridge when we get there.

Have a wonderful life, loveycakes. Peace out.

#SANDYBELLESPERSONAL

Bomb (yet affordable) Skin Care Routine ♡

What’s up, ladies? How’s it goin’ lately? Me? I’m good and have been pretty busy last week but here I am for another post where I will share to you, beautiful human beings, my current skin care routine that is BOMB, mild and *drum rolls* affordable. Yaaaas. Okay, let’s start.

1. Cleanser. Alright, still the same. I am using the Celeteque Dermoscience Hydration Facial Wash and as you can see in the picture it’s almost empty so I’m gonna need to buy another one. My second bottle. Which means that I love it and it’s been working pretty good on me. Remember when I told you on an older post that my face (especially nose area) got dry because of this? Forget about it. Haha. I think my face was just tryna adjust with the product that time. Plus, I partnered it with a really nice moisturizer so it’s all good now and I bet I’ll be sticking with this for a long period of time. I’m feeling it.

Price: 85 pesos

2. Toner. I am using Human Heart Nature Hydrating Face Toner. Its function is moisture boost. I have been using this for 2 weeks already, if I am not mistaken. And I would say as early as now that it is working pretty good because it is really mild and it cleans your face without removing its natural moisture. In fact, it even hydrates your skin which is awesome. You know what, a misconception that I’ve always believed in before was that if you got an oily skin, you don’t need to moisturize anymore because it will just cause pimples. It’s really just lately that I’ve come to realize how important it is to hydrate and moisturize your skin. It’s also kinda crazy that before, I’ve always wanted my face to be, like, matte. But now, I want it looking just fresh and healthy. Anyway, we will still talk about moisturizer, so enough with the blah blah here. Haha. But I know you get my point. Okay, I would say this toner is pretty awesome because it does two things: tone & moisturize.

Price: 99 pesos

3. Moisturizer. Yup, still on it. I am using Human Heart Nature Day and Night Moisturizer. My first post on this blog is about this pair and I’ve promised to give you an update if it worked good on me and the time... is now. And the answer is...yes, it’s good. Actually, I’ve always expected it to be good because it doesn’t have any harmful chemicals and it is very mild. That’s the thing about all natural products, it’s safe and just feels good on the skin. I mean, at first, we won’t notice any drastic difference or changes on the skin BUT it is good in the long run. I couldn’t stress it enough that it is safe. No need to worry about anything. Safe to say that this is probably one of the best moisturizers that I have tried. Love it. Love the smell and the feel right after putting some on my face.

Price: 174 pesos each

4. Exfoliator. I am using St. Ives Apricot Scrub. THE. BEST. EXFOLIATOR. EVER. I mean, this is my holy grail and I know a lot of you guys agreed when I said it’s the best. No need for anymore explanation on this. I mean,ya know it already.

Price: 255 pesos

You know guys, I am just a newbie to the skincare world, honestly. I wasn’t really big on skincare. Before, I would just wash my face with soap when I wake up and before I go to sleep and that’s about it. It’s only now that I really do a “routine”. And it’s also just now that I really take taking care of my skin seriously. That is why I really like sharing this journey with you . It’s gonna be a long and slow journey to the dream skin. Please be with me ♡

Note:

Do CTM every day and night. (Cleanse, tone, moisturize)

Exfoliate 2 to 3 times a week.

PS, I am still looking for a good yet affordable Vitamin C serum to complete this skincare routine. Suggestions will be much appreciated. Drop me a message here: (sandybelle-says.com/ask)

#skincareroutine #affordableskincare #sandybellesays #SANDYBELLESBEAUTY

I’ve tried peeling lotion! Here’s what I think

Hey ladies. So recently, I did a whole body peeling and I used a peeling lotion from Derm Secrets (you can check it out on instagram or shopee) Again, this is not a sponsored post because I do not have any sponsors, okay? Haha.

I came across this product in an instagram advertisement where it shows someone’s legs while on the peeling process as a result of using this peeling lotion from Derm Secrets. I was kind of hooked and was curious so I went on their page and saw a lot more photos of people’s legs and arms that are peeling dramatically. Like, super. So, I bought it from Shopee that same night that I saw their page. Yes, I’m impulsive like that. Haha

This is the peeling lotion. It actually comes in a set with a lotion slash sunblock and a soap.

The lotion slash sunblock is SPF 100 . That’s major, right? Then there’s the soap that smells really sweet, lathers smoothly and is soft on the skin. I quite love it.

So, the package is gonna come with a set of instructions, like a whole bond paper full of text, but to summarize you just need to lather the whole bottle of peeling lotion on to your body. Yes, you got that right. You need to consume the whole bottle of peeling lotion in just one night. In my case, I had a really hard time, it was really tiring for me (haha) so I did not follow the instruction which says finish the whole bottle in one night. I applied on to my body half of the bottle on the first night, and the other half on the second night. I guess it was okay cos the peeling hasn’t started yet on the second night.

I applied the peeling lotion March 16 and then the peeling started March 18. My hands started peeling first. And it was drastic! Like, it was so obvious which makes sense cos this product is really supposed to give you macro peeling effect.

March 18

March 20

The peeling on my legs looked like this.

I did not edit (even a tiny bit) nor use any filter on those photos because I want you to see the real deal.

The peeling process will be for 5 to 7 days. And it’s gonna itch SO BAD, I’m telling you. It was hard to sleep during the peeling process and it was hard to avoid peeling the skin off by myself. But I did try my best because I don’t wanna mess it up.

So, this is the before (left) and after (right). These were taken in the same room with same lighting and at the same time. Both were taken 8:30 in the evening. I would say there is not much of a difference with the skin tone. Not so much to make it obvious on the photos. BUT, in actual, you could really see the difference. It’s brighter and whiter, even. My skin became glowing and I could really say that it did it’s job to remove my dead skin. Please note that the very purpose of this product is to remove dead skin not to whiten. I guess the whitening effect is just cos the dead skin were removed. Do you get my point? Haha

All in all, I love it and I will definitely use it again in the future. Not very soon, though. (I don’t wanna overuse it)

Note, before I end this post, please remember the following:

Do not use any lotion while on peeling process

When taking a bath please use a really mild soap like Dove

Yeah, I know you would ask, you are supposed to use the Ultiwhite Lotion and the Power Peel Soap AFTER the peeling process NOT DURING.

Do not use any body scrub during the peeling process.

Do not use this product on your face.

Okay, love? :)

By the way, the whole set costs 1250. Hihi

#peelinglotion #dermsecrets #dermsecretspeelinglotion #sandybellesays #SANDYBELLESBEAUTY

How I Got Rid of My Pimples

Hey ladies. Before telling you what I used and did to get rid of my really BAD pimples back then, lemme just tell you a bit of a story of how and why my pimple got really bad.

The truth is, I have an acne prone skin ever since. My face was never really SUPER clear. Before, I’d have a few bumps on my face all the dang time. But it wasn’t bad, I could still go out without being shy and wearing just baby powder.

So, this is how my pimple got bad and when I said bad, I meant, there wasn’t space for any pimple at all. Seriously. I had pimples all over my face. As in, literally, all over my face.

April 2016, I went to the US. I stayed there for 4 months. The weather was cold. I remember when we arrived in Boston it was 3 degrees Celsius and when we get to Edgartown, where we stayed for almost 4 months, the weather was the same. It was cold and at night, it would sometimes be 0 degree Celsius. Also, the place was an island, so the air is literally sea breeze.

First few weeks, my face was okay. But as time passed, my face got worse and worse. Then it came to a point when the pimple got so bad that I can’t do anything about it anymore especially that I cannot afford to go to the dermatologist there in the US. Still, I tried to use different products but none of ‘em worked and worse, they just invited a lot more pimples on my face.

So, the part that you’re waiting for. How did I get rid of the bunch of shit on my face? Kidding. I mean, the pimples. Well, first, when I came home to the Philippines, that is when I started the fight against pimples. Haha. I used a lot of products, from the cheapest to the most expensive. Like, from Eskinol to Mario Badescu. But none of ‘em worked.

And then, I saw this page on Instagram called Maps Lavishly Whitening and it has got a lot of good reviews. Then I bought from them a set of products for the face. It’s called “Exclusive A”.

I just grabbed the photo from their instagram. @mapslavishlywhitening

It costs 3,500. Yes, it is expensive. But it’s a set and it’s got everything that you need, for your morning and night routine. As you can see on the photo, it has a total of 6 products. I won’t explain how to use the set anymore cos it will come with a list of instructions anyway.

But yeah, it was really effective for me. However, a little bit of a warning, when you use this, you will experience micro peeling, some redness and discomfort. I mean, after a few days of using the whole set, when you apply the night toner, it’s gonna feel prickly. But, I can say it is tolerable and you will get used to it. The set comes with a 70 spf sunblock anyway, so it’s okay. Plus, I love their sunblock because it is not heavy on the face and it has a powdery finish.

ASIDE FROM USING THESE PRODUCTS, I DID THE FOLLOWING:

Before using this, I had my facial first so as to clean my face, have the pimples pricked and have my face ready for the products I was about to use.

Then, I visited the derma clinic twice a month for some cleaning (facial).

I tried drinking A LOT of water. (this is important)

I took vitamin C every night.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, I avoided popping my pimples.

“Squeezing can push bacteria and pus deeper into the skin, which might cause more swelling and redness. Squeezing also can lead to scabs and might leave you with permanent pits or scars.” (c)

Also, this is important, I suggest that you only use these products if your pimple problem is REALLY BAD. But, if you just have quite a few pimples, I suggest you to use, milder products. I am aware that some people do not want products that are really strong. I know and I understand. But as for me, I used these because my pimple problem back then was really really really really really bad, that mild products wouldn’t have worked anymore. And I am lucky that I found Maps Lavishly Whitening’s instagram. (this is not sponsored by them, they don’t even know me haha)

I am sorry that I wasn’t able to attach a photo of me with bad pimples. I couldn’t find one anymore. I probably deleted every traumatic photo of me already. Haha

So yeah, I hope you got something informative, loveys <3

#howigotridofmypimples #sandybelle-says #pimple #acne

Current Facial Wash (No breakout!!!)

Hi, love. So I’ve mentioned on my previous post that I am currently using Celeteque Dermoscience Hydration Facial Wash with Natural Moisturizing Factor as of course…my facial wash (lol) Well, I am pretty much familiar with this product for a very long time now it’s just that it never came to me to give it a try, idk why. Maybe because I’ve battled acne for a long time and I thought that a mild facial wash won’t work for my bad acne. But I’ve won my acne battle way before I use Celeteque. Now that I do not have any acne anymore, I am for mild products already and I don’t wanna mess my face up again.

Okay. So let’s go back to Celeteque. Hehe. I have been using this baby for maybe almost three weeks now. I decided to finally give it a try because my bestfriend has been using it and I noticed that her face is glowing and is clearer (whiter, even). Also, I’ve consulted Mr. Google and when I searched “best facial wash in the Philippines” Celeteque ranked #2. Not bad, right? Also, the product which ranked #1 is an expensive one so let’s go with Celeteque instead. Haha!

Celeteque Dermoscience Hydration Facial Wash

Price? 85 pesos 60ml | Where to buy? Watsons, Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, anywhere!

This is how it looks like. I know you’re familiar with it too. And yes, it won’t hurt our wallets so bad.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT:

It didn’t give me breakout (I had a pimple on my forehead the next morning when I used it for the first time. But I slept late that night, so.. idk. It disappeared right away though)

It’s affordable

It’s not harsh on the skin

It dries out my occasional bumps right away

WHAT I DO NOT LIKE ABOUT IT:

My nose and mouth area got dry

My nose got flaky skin (the flaking is still here but it’s slowly disappearing because of my moisturizer)

It’s not moisturizing for me, I guess. (but people have different skin)

It leaves film (you know the feeling when you use Dove? Yung parang kahit anong banlaw feeling mo di maalis haha)

Will I continue using it? Probably, yes.

#celeteque #celetequefacialwash #sandybelle-says #SANDYBELLESBEAUTY

Human Heart Nature Day & Night Moisturizer

Human Nature Day Moisturizer and Human Nature Night Moisturizer

50 ml / 174.50 pesos each bottle

Okay, so how do I start a review like a pro? Haha. Kidding. Well, this isn’t going to be a review just yet since I have only been using these moisturizers for 2 days now. I’ll get back to you on these babies after two weeks, maybe? :)

So the story is that one day, I noticed that my best friend’s face got really nicer and clearer so ako naman itong gusto din gumanda, I asked her what product she’s been using for her face. She said she’s using CÉLETEQUE DermoScience Hydration Facial Wash. I bought a bottle and tried it right away. It was okay, I did not have any breakout. Well, I had a pimple on my forehead the next morning but that’s just it and it disappeared the same day. It’s nice and I still use it (it’s been 2 weeks I guess) however I noticed that my face gets even drier than it usually is, mostly on the nose and mouth area to the point that I cannot open my mouth wide enough to laugh so hard (hehe) and there’s an obvious flaking on my nose.

So what I did, I went to Google and searched for the best moisturizers in the Philippines and Human Nature Day & Night Moisturizer appeared and I’ve also read a blog wherein the girl says that these are her HOLY GRAIL. So convinced enough, and also because I’ve been a fan of Human Nature for years now, (but i only use their shampoo, hand sanitizer and hand and foot salve), I bought ‘em the next day and tried it right away.

ON THE BOTTLE IT SAYS:

Day Moisturizer is light and with long lasting 15 vitamins and minerals

Night Moisturizer has rich moisturization jojoba and plant collagen

The bottle looks like this. You only need one to two pumps of the product for your face. So I could pretty much say that it will last long since the bottle is quite big.

FIRST IMPRESSION:

It’s lightweight

It smells really fresh

It gets absorbed by the skin really well (would probably go well with makeup, it’s just that I do not wear makeup)

No breakout

I wake up in the morning looking fresh hehe

The flaking on my nose is slowly disappearing

That’s all I can say for now. But I have a strong feeling that I will be using these babies for a long time since they’re 100% no harmful chemicals and really something you can use for a long run and not worry about anything even the price because they’re affordable. Hihi <3

#humannature #humannaturemoisturizer #moisturizer #sandybellesays #SANDYBELLESBEAUTY

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