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  Hi, Glamazons! I just want to share how much I love the Pino Tropika soap from My Skin Origins. I got a sample of it during the Davao Bloggers Society Christmas party so I decided to give the Pino Tropika soap a try. I've tried some of their products before so I was pretty excited to try this new beauty bar.




  I opted to use it as my body soap because I prefer to use My Skin Origins Pore No more for my face. I've always had large pores and the Pore No More came highly recommended by the other bloggers I've spoken to about skin care. I will be writing a separate review for this beauty bar so we can focus on Pino Tropika for now.

  The first thing you'll notice when you open a pack of this soap is its crisp pineapple scent. I love how fruity it smells and how it works up a nice lather as it cleanses your skin. I really like the squeaky-clean feeling it gives you after every shower without the dryness. Personally, I don't like soaps that leave a slimy or sticky film but I also don't like having the feeling of parched skin.

  There will be some micropeeling after a few uses and after some time, you will notice that the soap has gradually evened out the color of your exposed skin to that of your inner arm. I've been using it for 5 months and the line distinguishing the darker area of my arm from the lighter has faded and one of my friends even complimented me on how even and bright (but not white) my skin tone has become. I've also started noticing a natural glow in my skin. I never realized how dull it looked before I started seeing the difference. A close friend was so impressed at how Pino Tropika improved my complexion that he was so excited to try it out himself.

  Another thing I love about Pino Tropika is the fact that it doesn't cause any photo sensitivity or cause any untoward reactions to sun exposure. I've tried a product before that was initially good but caused awful discoloration whenever I had to be out in the sun. This caused me to distrust beauty bars because of my negative past experience. It thinned out my skin and caused it to dry out to the point where I just couldn't survive the day without lotion. I will never forget the dark purple discoloration I got whenever I was exposed to the sun. I went back to using the commercial, antibacterial soaps because I just couldn't take the chance of damaging my skin again. The soaps were undoubtedly harsh and drying but it got me feeling clean so I stuck with them for so long.

  I like how it has evened out my skin tone without making it patchy or whiter. My skin just looks and feels healthy with a noticeable glow. The scent is so lovely and refreshing that it actually makes me look forward to every shower session. It has a fruity but not overpowering scent that even my husband and daughter love to get a whiff of it whenever I use it.

  I'm happy to have tried this product and even happier to know that it is locally made. When I started blogging, I have always had the desire to promote stuff produced by our own entrepreneurs. For as long as it's a good product and it gives consistent results, I believe we should support it and help that business grow.

  Pino Tropika is now available at NCCC Supermarket and all Gaisano Grand malls. You can also buy it from the My Skin Origins Skincare and Facial Center in Jacinto. If you ever decide to drop by their clinic, you will also be able to buy some of their premium products exclusively distributed there. You may also visit their Facebook page My Skin Origins for inquiries.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to read about Pino Tropika by My Skin Origins. I hope you start your own My Skin journey soon. May the glam be with you! :)






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  Hello, Glamazons! Sorry, it took so long for me to post about these beauties. I've been so busy with my mommy duties as well as some urgent matters that needed my attention. I'm so excited to share my mini review about these beautiful lippies because I've been testing them out for you for quite some time now. 

(L-R: Colourpop Ultramatte lippies in Knotty, Beeper, Tulle, and Avenue)


  I got Knotty as a Christmas present from my aunt and have been using it alot since December. It is a pale, and nude lippy with a faint apricot undertone. In the bunch, it has the driest formula and can be a little tricky to apply. It has the tendency to make medium toned girls appear "lipless" because it looks pale on dark skin, dark on light skin but blends with skin tones in between. This is easily solved by lining your lips with an apricot or brown lipliner to emphasize your lip shape. It also looks lovely and fresh when topped with peach or clear gloss. Make sure to prep your lips with some lip balm or primer because it is the most drying of the 4. It can also look a little streaky when not evenly applied.

  I purchased Beeper, Tulle, and Avenue during the recent fair in Davao Convention Center because I got them at such good prices from the beautiful Arianne Buenviaje of Picked, and from Make-up Bar PH.

  Beeper is a Glam Squad fave for us. Almost all of us with varying skin tones love it. It is an amazingly flattering shade that isn't too drying and looks great for any motd, be it casual or glam. I would recommend this shade to anyone interested in trying out Colourpop. It's a mauvy brown that does not need any liner and looks wonderful on anybody. It has the typical ultramatte formula that is drying but is easy to apply, goes on smooth and even without any hitch.

  Tulle, is a nude lippy with a rust-red undertone. It may look a bit like beeper but that hint or orangey-red sets it apart from the other lippies. It looks great for casual looks and has the same drying ultramate formula as Beeper. It would be a great choice for people who like their brown nude lippy to have this particular undertone. In the future, I will try using it in motds with stronger eye looks and even more defined contouring. 

 Now, Tulle didn't wow me the way Beeper did and If I had to choose between the two, it would be Beeper because of how beautiful it looks on any skin tone. While I may not subscribe to the idea that skin tone dictates what color you should wear, I find Beeper to be universally flattering. It's a lovely shade of taupe that just goes with any look. If you can get both, get them both. I'm just saying if I had to choose only one, you know which one I like better.

 The last shade is Avenue, and it is a vampy dark red that reminds me of Mac Diva. This is a strong and sexy shade that demands careful application and can look streaky and uneven if you're not careful. I really recommend using a similarly colored lip liner for this as a guide for your lip shape because reds like this need precise application. It's not as drying as the other three lippies but it can get clumpy if you're not careful. Try to apply only 2 coats maximum.

  Below is how the swatches appear on my arm, followed by my motd pics using the lippies. 





   As with any Colourpop Ultramatte lippy, I really want to emphasize how important it is to prepare your lips before application. Regular lip scrubs and using primers before putting on any lipstick will make each swipe glide on more smoothly and flawlessly. When I want to remove the lippies, I personally like using makeup remover wipes or even just a wet microfiber cloth to get the product off my lips and follow up with some Lucas Papaw to moisturize. 

  I like Ultramattes because I rarely need to reapply them. I just put on my full face in the morning and I don't need to do much else for the rest of the day. The only time I ever need to reapply lipstick is when I've eaten something oily. That being said, ultramattes will emphasize cracks and bits of dry skin on you lips so make sure to take care of those puckers to get the best experience from these liquid lippies.

  I hope you found this mini review helpful. Thanks for visiting and may the glam be with you!
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