Maxi Peel Review : Before and After

Hello guys! I am back to blogging!
This post has been on my drafts for sooo looong time.

This will be a long post because I am going to discuss my experience upon using the Maxi Peel Exfoliant together with its advantages and disadvantages. And if it really helps to combat major skin breakouts.

Whenever I have big breakout on my face (acne, white & blackheads, bumps) which cannot be treated by toner or facial wash, I always go back to this product. Upon using a lot of products (but not the expensive ones) to combat my skin breakout, I always go back to MaxiPeel Exfoliant. This is the only product (for me) that was proven to stop my breakout. But of course, exfoliation is very hard to deal with. There are some consequences that you need to consider upon using it. That's why I always think twice whenever mom recommends me to use it again.

To shorten the discription of using this product, the best phrase to describe it is this: "Tiis, Ganda!".

Here's how the solution looks like, descriptions and etc:

Before I mention its positive and negative effects, let me show to you how it works on my skin.

HERE ARE THE PICTURES OF ME BEFORE,DURING AND AFTER USING IT:

Warning : Ugly, gross face ahead!

As dated, this is how my face looks like during my breakout. Acne all around my face. I am always having problem specially with the scars that acne left me.

I used the Maxi Peel Exfoliant for almost 1 month (which is 24 days).

This is how my forehead loos like before and after 24 days of using the MPES.

Here's how my left cheek looks like after 24 days. 

I actually have those permanent scarring (small holes on my face).

You can pretty see the difference that it improves my skin.

Here's my right cheek. That one brown spot there is a mole. I still have few dark scars right there, but I can definitely say that it reduces acne scars.

And here is the chin area:

Here it is after 24 days.

What I benefited:

It removes dead skin cells

It renew my skin

It fights the pimple from coming out

It dries the pimple

It minimize the pores

It gives me shiny looking face

It lifts my skin

It gives me smooth supple skin

It really whitens my skin

It stops my skin breakout

The ugly truth:

It has burning sensation upon applying (when your skin starts to peel)

It dries your skin horribly

Your big pores will turn into black heads (pushing the sebum out)

You will experience having small bumps that is very itchy on chin, cheeks, forehead and so on. .

Flaky Skin

Tingling sensation on broken skin when you wash your face with beauty soap 

(l tried using pink dove but it hurts, the CY Gabriel doesn't give me any tingling sensation)

Uneven application may cause discoloration

Oily Skin

Shiny Face

Weird face lift effect

You will have hard time putting makeup on because of the flakiness of your skin

You cannot stay outside for too long cause you might end up with burn face baby

Final Verdict:

I actually have the LOVE AND HATE relationship with MaxiPeel. The very first time I used it was way back 2009?? My big brother used it too when he had severe acne and it actually worked on him. It  works on me too, but upon using it, I might want to stop during my first to second week. As I mentioned earlier, during my first week, It feels like it worsen my skin breakout, leaving me a very dry, dull and bumpy face. I was about to stop on my second week but mom pushes me to continue (no pain , no gain) but after my 3rd week I can see the good result. After all those suffering (lol) I finally I have a clearer skin with less acne.

This is me with makeup on (May 2013), after a week of not using Maxi Peel:

But the real thing is, I cannot use this for a very long time since it may cause high pigmentation. I also hate the fact that it makes my face more oily and shiny which I don't really like because as you all know, I have super oily skin. Maybe because it renew the layer of skin that's why it produce more oil and gives me shiny look. But methinks that my experience is worth it though I have to try different product to still combat my acne.

I don't really recommend this, unless you really want to try it. The result may vary but the experience during the peeling is exactly the same on each person who uses this. There are consequences upon using it, but the result is worth it, though after using this, a month or two probably your skin will go back to it's natural color and condition (that's what I noticed upon using this). So if you are afraid of experiencing the things that I experienced, SKIP this! But if you really have the same condition as mine, you may want to consider using this but it's upon your  own discretion.

So, yeah. After you see my case, what do you guys think? 

Have you ever tried using this? How do you combat your skin breakout?

Stay safe and dry!

Thanks for reading.

I won : Acne Care Giveaway!

Last September, I joined All About JYL  giveaway. It was being sponsored by AcneCare. And last Monday, Janet messaged me that I am one of the 2 fortunate winners. And I am so happy! Why? Because I've been wanting to win this giveaway, I am experiencing big break out now so I am very fortunate enough to win this giveaway that's why I am very thankful to Janet and Acnecare!

Anyway here's a few information about Acnecare in case you haven't heard or informed about the product :

So yesterday, the package arrived, and as always, it wasn't me who received the package because I am at work at that time, so it was mom who received it. 

It was sent by AcneCare through Air 21. Shalaness!

So here it is.

1 Bottle of AcneCare LActoferrin (30 capsules)

2 Murad Anti aging serum Sample 

I haven't drink this yet, maybe I'll start taking it by the end of month since we will be attending special occassion on November. I am going to share this too with my brother, so we will be 50/50, 15 capsules for him and 15 capsules for me. I really wanted to take it on my own, but I know I have to share it with him because he is suffering from acne too (mas malala pa saken). So yeah, I'll make a depth review about it once we've finished the 1 bottle. 

If you wanted to try this, you can buy it on any Mercury drug stores, or you can check AcneCare facebook account since they are having promo right now.

Thanks and have a great weekend guys!

Love,

JENNY

Garnier Pure Active Micro-Scrubs

Cost: P150
Bought: Free 

(Watson's and other Leading Supermarkets)
Content: 100ML
Status: A Must Have

Hi guys. So this is part 2 of my experience in using Garnier Pure Active Scrub which I've got for free (from Shensaddiction). 

I truly need almost 2 months before I was able to make a post about it, so I can give a fair critique with the product.

The Packaging:

Just like the other Garnier products, it comes in a tube. All the information about the product (both in Indonesian and English language), the ingredients, benefits, and etc. were written on the tube.

Pure Active Multi-Action Scrub with Purifying Salicylic Acid + Herba Repair which is said to be a powerful ingredients to fight the pimples!

The Product:

With a thick texture, just like other exfoliating products, it contains micro-scrubs. But in my opinion, a far softer than the Pond's scrub, it doesn't irritate my skin after all. It has a refreshing smell.

Here' s how the scrub looks like.

A pea amount is enough to clean your face and your neck.

Can you see the blue micro scrubs? I bet you, they will not hurt your face. It is foamy :)

Oh by the way, just like what I promised to you guys, I have here some photos of Before and After using Garnier Micro Scrub and Garnier Cooling Roll on:

Whoa guys, because of you I am brave enough to upload this picture of mine! For the blog sake!

 Sorry, this picture was taken last month, using secondary camera on my cellphone. See how it gradually disappeared.

HERE'S ANOTHER PICTURE, A HIGH RESOLUTION ONE. IT DRIES THE PIMPLE AFTER 2 DAYS.

The Verdict:

I myself, love the product. Not because it was given to me FREE but I am saying this base on my observation and how my face reacted on the product. It leaves my skin oil-free but not the drying type. (I am currently using Maxi Peel exfoliate too, so my skin tends to get super dry pero even if I am using Garnier, hindi sya nagdry.) My skin feels soft. And guess what, It doesn't break me out(Unlike the P***s scrub) which I found out that this kind of product really suits my need and it is really a MUST HAVE.

To be fair, I still have some pimples coming out on my face (a one or two), it doesn't mean naman na pag gumamit ka nito it will automatically stop  all the pimples from coming out, but for sure it will make it lesser, fewer and will dry the pimples out. Consistency is the key I think (Specially in a sensitive and acne-prone face like me), use this every morning and before you go to sleep.

Still this is one of the best facial scrubs I have ever tried. And in case I empty the tube, I'll definitely purchase a tube again! So I am strongly recommending this to those girls who has acne-prone skin like me, try it and see it for yourself!

Thanks again to Ms.Shen and GarnierPh.!


Garnier also have whitening lotions, lightening creams, face powder, toners and others.




Note:
I am not paid nor sponsored by the said product to make this review. All the things that I have stated above are base on MY OWN Observations  and HONEST Opinions.

Hope this will help you if you are deciding to try the Garnier Pureactive.

Thanks for reading!

JENNY

Garnier Pure-Active - Anti-Imperfections Cooling Roll on

Hi guys, finally! I can now use again my digicam (so thankful, I can use it again for product reviews!). I am planning to post this for a long time, but the pictures I had before were all in low qualities. So here's the better version!

I've got this Garnier Product from winning Ms.Shen's contest. (click here to know more).

Cost: P199

Bought: Free 

(Watson's and other Leading Supermarkets)

Content: 15 ML

Status: A Must Have

THE PACKAGING

WHAT IT CLAIMS ABOUT THE PRODUCT.

WITH THE POWER OF SALICYLIC ACID & HERBA-REPAIR.

THE GARNIER PHILOSOPHY.

I am so happy that my camera works again and I am able to share to you guys the content of the product! 

THE BENEFITS.

HOW TO APPLY.

HERE'S HOW IT LOOKS LIKE INSIDE.

THE COOLING ROLL ON. CUTE ISN'T IT?

IT'S 15 ML. Been using this for more than a month, and still contains more than half of the product. Super tipid!

THAT'S A METAL BALL.

SEEMS LIKE A SERUM.

The Packaging:

I really like the packaging of the product. It is sleek and thin and you can bring it almost everywhere! lol. Love the color too! Hindi rin natatapon yung product, it comes out lang kasi when you rolled it on your face / skin.

The Product:

It is almost like a serum, or should I say a watery substance, that has a cooling sensation when you apply it on you pimple, which I love. You might feel a bit of itchiness when you applied it on your pimple but very tolerable, I think that's how your pimple reacts when you applied it (parang naiimagine ko naglalaban yung Salicylic soldiers at Acne bacteria inside). lol. The product dries easily (maximum of 10 seconds), and looks invisible after.

The Verdict:

I've been using this for more than a month, and honestly, it is effective! Truly effective! It lessen the redness, dries the pimple in just one application and lessen my pimple scars. My skin is a very acne-prone and during my period, I usually have lots of pimples, but it really dries them out. That's why I am rating this 9 out of 10!. I am using this twice a day and for better result I use the Garnier Pure Active Micro-Scrubs too. (I am sharing this with my brother who has acne-prone skin too!)So I am strongly recommending this to those girls who has acne-prone skin like me.

Thanks again to Ms.Shen and @GarnierPh.!

Just like what the Garnier tag line says : Take Care of it! And we really should!

*Garnier also have whitening lotions, lightening creams, face powder, toners and others.

Note:

I am not paid nor sponsored by the said product to make this review. All the things that I have stated above  were based on MY OWN Observation and HONEST Opinions.

I am still working on "Before - After" pictures of me after using the product.I will soon make a post for it. So stay tuned!

Thanks for reading,

JENNY