Review: Hollywood Style Whitening Scrub and Whitening Lotion

Review: Hollywood Style Whitening Scrub and Whitening Lotion

My heart goes to all victims of Yolanda, the recent super typhoon that hit the Philippines. Let us all do our part to help them! 

The operation I underwent last Sunday caused me to take a short break from blogging. Most of time, I bear and work with the pain it is causing me. If you follow me on Instagram (@jesroque), you probably saw how swollen my face is now. The pain and the healing will take a while so please bear with me if I can't and won't post anything 'face' related. :(

Since I don't want to freak you out with how my face looks now, I am compiled all my pending reviews of body-related products. Let us start with Hollywood Style Whitening Scrub and Whitening Lotion.

When it comes to skincare, I am not a one-brand only kind of girl. I tend to use different products from different brands as long as they work good on me. But I find the partnership of Hollywood Style Whitening Scrub and Lotion to be an exception. Since it focused on whitening body parts, I though it would be best to use them together to see the optimum results.

Since whitening doesn't happen overnight, I gave it a good month before sharing my thoughts on it. Please take note that I am not into whitening my whole body so I use it more on areas that needs to be whitened also known as the knees, the elbows and the toes. Let's go into details, shall we?

I LIKE that ...

• both come in a squeezed-type kind of packaging. It is less-messy to use and a lot more practical since I can cut the tube in half to scrape of the remaining product once I run out of it.
• both are well-sealed upon purchase.

• the particles of the scrub are big enough to get rid of dry cells but gentle enough to not cause skin damage.

• the lotion is thick enough to adhere onto my skin better and keep my skin moisturized the whole day.

• both significantly work on whitening my knees, elbows and toes.
• my skin feels soft and supple after using the scrub.
• both do not cause me any skin-related issues.
• Hollywood Style is available in leading department stores like Rustan's, Watsons, Shopwise and Landmark. It is also available in www.tcat.com.ph.

I DON'T LIKE that ...

• both have very strong scent. It smells good but I find it too fruity and too strong. If you like that, you would love that the scent stays on for a long time. 
• the lotion doesn't have SPF. It would be best if the lotion can double up as a sunscreen so no need to pile products on the skin.

Will I repurchase?

If I need to further whiten my skin, yes!

Hollywood Style Whitening Scrub and Whitening Lotion obviously did a good job making my elbows, knees and toes whiter and smoother. Don't get me wrong, those areas are still not even with the rest of my skin but they are getting there. And yes, I will be using the Hollywood Style Scrub and Lotion until I get the result I want! :)

To know more about Hollywood Style, visit www.hollywoodstyleusa.com and like Hollywood Style Philippines onFacebook.

I can't wait to get well and be back reviewing to makeup and face-related products! Oh dear swelling, don't be too clingy! Let go of me na! 

YULI PANACEA ELIXIR 

The Tuesday Toners series is back with a long overdue review of one of the toners that I have enjoyed the most this year (so far!). As you may have understood by now, I am a toner hoarder. I am fully sold on the benefits of using toners and my skincare routine would not be complete and effective without a balancing, soothing, and hydrating facial mist. The formulation of the Panacea Elixir is, as per usual with YULI Skincare, achieved with the finest botanical ingredients and is particularly suited for normal, combination, oily, or blemish-prone skin.

The base is pure Aloe Vera, whose pH level (usually between 4.5 and 5.5) is almost identical to that of the skin (normally slightly acidic, below 5¹). Therefore, Aloe Vera helps to restore the skin’s pH balance. Cucumber is included in the formula because of its cure-all properties: it’s hydrating, soothing, and anti-inflammatory. Another anti-inflammatory ingredient, which is great for detoxifying the skin and healing, is Watercress. It is high in Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lutein (a powerful carotenoid that has been shown to prevent UV damage). The formula also features Rose, which prevents wrinkles, fine lines, and is high in antioxidants that fight-off free radicals. It also contains a Trace Mineral Complex that stimulates collagen production, soothes inflammation, and regulates hormones that can contribute to finicky skin.

I have been using the YULI Panacea Elixir for about two months before I ran out of it, (I am now using YULICocoon) and I especially liked it for post-cleansing use: to hydrate, close the pores, and balance my combo skin. Occasionally I spritzed my face with it throughout the day when it felt dehydrated. It hydrates the skin without leaving it shiny/oily. I also found it very soothing on the occasional blemish and it seemed to help with calming down the redness and inflammation. The scent is light and slightly rosey, and does not linger.

I only have one word of caution: try not to get it in your eyes! Although the label on the product warned me, I accidentally spritzed my face with my eyes open and it was slightly irritating. Keep your eyes closed while spritzing, or cover them with a face towel.

I have not yet repurchased Panacea, simply because I am using Cocoon. I am having a special thing forchamomile lately, and the Cocoon Elixir (formulated to benefit sensitive skin types) contains this soothing ingredient, which is amazing on stressed, easily irritated skin. Love, love, love YULI Elixirs. They are my favorites together with the Kahina Toning Mist.

I purchased mine from Spirit Beauty Lounge, and you can find it here.