Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Face and Neck Cream

So, I got this product together with Belo BB cream. I was inclined to get this because for P269.75, who could resist that price especially one that belongs to a familiar household name for skincare. And besides, although I have been religiously applying lotion daily, it has been limited to my arms,legs and body...not so much has been applied in my face (a little cleansing and toner ...that's just about it). So I kind of figured, why not start now...

That familiar orange and white color combination that screams intense whitening product here

This particular "intensive whitening" Belo line of product boasts two of the most powerful whitening ingredients: Kojic Acid and Tranexamic Acid. Most of the whitening products on display would only have the (popular) Kojic Acid infused in them OR a small amount of Tranexamic Acid but this particular line of whitening product has the combination the two. But wait..won't doubling the dose of "acid" to our skin be harmful? A quick research eased this concern. Apparently,  Kojic Acid is an organic compound that stops melanin production, thus giving our skin a visibly lighter appearance. Tranexamic Acid on the other hand, is a peptide that prevent inflammation and melanin formation,as well. It supposedly works best on stubborn dark sports. Hence, giving our skin a more even and radiant look.  .

Personally, I think this cream is the least messy of all creams as it comes with a little curved spatula. Thus, sparing us from dipping and dipping again our fingers into the tub which technically is unhygienic therefore defeating the purpose of "skincare".

Look! Don't let the small size fool you. It's a useful spatula

The smell is quite strong especially for one that will be applied to your face ( a.k.a areas near your nose). But I hear this is similar to their body lotion. The smell will eventually go away. The lotion is best described as watery-thick. Best to apply it thinly but take note a small amount goes a really long way. For one, this product has SPF 30. Although I apply this only during the night (as I am currently alternately using the Belo BB Cream which has a higher SPF at 50). Plus it absorbs quickly,leaving a rather dewy look that will quickly dry without drying your face and neck but rather keeping it moisturise all day (or in my case, all-night).

A bit watery-thick consistency that absorbs quickly

Easy to apply that leaves my skin dewy and moisturised 

On initially application to the face, again the first thing that I noticed was the smell. It was a pleasant one but quite strong. But, my face was immediately transformed to dewy-looking.

And after a week's use, I noticed my skin to be less-tired and "less-deprived-of-sleep" each morning (remember, I apply it only at night). And my skin did lighten just a bit. 

Will update you guys again in another week or so to see how this product goes.

Pros:

1. It absorbs quickly. 
2. It gives this initial dewy look that will keep your skin moisturised all-day
3. The price is so temptingly affordable (with that tub and a small amount..it goes a really long way)
4. Surprisingly, it did lighten a bit my face  (this was in a week's time of usage)
5. It has SPF 30 
6. It is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested ( so with confidence, any one can use this product)
7. It is one of the most hygienic and least messy cream as it comes with a little spatula for application

Cons:

1. The cover ( Laugh all you want but I initially found it hard to open the tub...but atleast, you know spillage is prevented)
2. The smell ( like I mentioned earlier ,it can be a bit overwhelming ...BUT for some strange reason, it can be addicting--I for one could not help but smell it often when I tested it in my hand...so I don't know if this is a con or a pro)

Will I buy it again? Yes. Why not..especially after seeing the initial one week result. This looks promising.

Review: Belo Intensive Whitening BB Cream

Soon summer (along with it the heat it brings) is almost over but that does not mean we should be lax with protecting our skin. I stumbled upon the  Belo Intensive Whitening BB Cream by chance as I dodged inside the mall thanks to the sudden rain downpour ( I did mention earlier that summer was almost over)...and because I did not want to appear as one of those hit-and-run shoppers (those that will look around forever but will leave the store empty-handed) as I figured I will be inside for quite some time ( I knew I should have not taken out my umbrella and left it at home the very last minute)---I decided to browse the first rack I saw which happened to be the skin care section. And what do you know, right within eye-level was this bright orange-white packaging that proudly had itself labeled under Belo products. Curiosity got to me and I picked it up.

Double Duty: Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid

I first came across the term "BB Cream" around the very same time the influence of Korean, Japanese was reaching it's peak in our country (thanks to all those KPop and JPop...not to mention the Korean dramas and Japanese dramas--you get the picture). From the medical point, a quick history will show that BB cream was initially first used for burn patients. Recently, BB cream has been manufactured to give the skin that even radiant (and sometimes) dewy fresh natural look. Personally, I like using BB cream rather than foundation and such as it feels lighter and absorbs faster in my skin. And because of this, I have tried several brands of BB cream. Currently, I have been a fan of Pond's BB Cream in light shade.

A really long list of ingredients--compacted in a 10ml tube

Ofcourse, this does not mean I am open to still try other brands. More so one that has always been a household name when it comes to skin care. Also, Belo is a local brand (support and love your own,right?)

For the price of P378.00, you get 10ml worth of cream. It only comes in one shade "Medium to Deep" but don't let the name fool you, as you can see here, the cream is on the light shade

Appears to be lighter than my skin color

With proper application, the cream is easily absorbed but leaves your skin a bit smoother

It absorbs quickly and making my skin a bit more even-looking

According to the product, this can be used alone or can be layered under your favourite foundation or powder (in my case, I will try layering it before applying my existing Pond's BB Cream). However, it is important to remember that as much as possible, this should not be applied close in the eye area as it contains both Kojic Acid and Tranexamic Acid. Therefore it MAY cause mild peeling within sensitive areas such as the under eyes area.



I will update you guys once I have atleast reached the two-week application marks but so far the initial application may not exactly cover totally the eyebags but it did give my skin a light fresh looking appearance. As for the claims of tone correcting features, it may need longer application to see it (as I have just started using it..perhaps in two week's time?)



Pros:

1. The smell (it gives off this powdery scent--which would help tune in our mind that you yourself are fresh-looking already)
2. It absorbs quickly (leaving your skin smooth)
3. It is SPF 50 and pa++++ (bring it on, Mr. Sun)
4. It has tone correcting feature (no more stubborn dark spots)
5. It is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested (Carrying the name of a world-renowned dermatologist, no doubt she has ensured only the best for her product line)
6. It is non-comedogenic and paraben-free (although parabens are relatively safe, it has shown that they can disrupt estrogen production that has been linked to breast cancer and reproductive issues (yikes!) while non-comedogenic basically means, it won't clog your pores which would lead to pimples (double yikes!)

Cons:

1. The price (although it is cheaper that more branded ones...still I wish they could just lessen the price just a wee bit)

Will I buy it again? Yes, despite my qualms on the price...the Pros clearly outweighs my one and only con