Skincare Review: Some By Mi's V10 Pure Vitamin C Soap
13 September 2019 • 30 day miracle soap Beauty Dubai glass skin korean skincare Skincare skincare routine some by mi V10 Pure Vitamin C Soap
For some time now, I have found a bar soap that effectively attends to my primary skin problem which is keeping my acne at bay. However, impulsivity hit me and I bought another soap of the same brand to test and compare its performance on my skin.
SOME BY MI has become a well-known Korean skincare brand when, from what I can remember, they created an online buzz with their 30 Day Miracle skincare set and a lot of beauty influencers and skincare enthusiasts uploaded their reviews on the products. Hence, I was intrigued, then immediately convinced of the promising reviews so I bought my first bar soap.
I decided to purchase the V10 Pure Vitamin C Soap due to its brightening and radiant effect on the skin and also the use of natural ingredients (not to mention, their little experiment on their video advertisement that really made me buy it). Initially, I expected that this soap will give me what it promised to do and will also take about 2-3 months to consume.
First try, I was amazed by its instant brightening effect after lathering it on my face. It wasn't drying and felt that my skin was completely cleansed even without using a cleanser brush. A week has passed and I was beginning to be unimpressed by it due to three reasons- 1. The brightening effect is only after every wash, 2. My face looks oily, not dewy-looking oily, but really oily especially on my forehead, and lastly 3. The soap easily runs out. I do not have any before and after photos to display the progress as it did not have lasting effects on me, although I should have kept some documentation still.
FINAL VERDICT
The soap did brighten my face only after cleansing. I expected it to lighten up my acne scars even just to a minimum amount because it contains Vitamin C, which helps with pigmentation, but unfortunately, it did not work. Also, I hated that my skin turned out oily afterwards and sometimes caused breakouts. Additionally, unlike the Miracle Soap bar which I can keep for 3 months, the V10 Pure Vitamin C Soap only took me 2-3 weeks to use the whole soap.
Will I repurchase? No, I think I would just return to using the Miracle Soap Bar and stick to it to meet the needs of my skin. In general, the V10 Pure Vitamin C Soap did not give significant improvement to my skin, although it grants complete cleansing and removes dirt off your face.
I will try to post more reviews on the products I will be incorporating to my skincare routine, as well as the new products I'll be trying for the first time. If you got any questions or comments, you're free to drop them below in the comment section. 'Til next time! :)
My 3 Skincare Empties and Here's Why I Will Repurchase
10 August 2019 • Beauty Bio-oil Bioderma Skincare Skincare Empties The Ordinary
Upon arriving in Dubai, I've been more dedicated to taking care of my skin since I witnessed the winter season which caused my skin to dry and of course summer, that keeps my skin oily and acne-prone. So I did my fair share and searched for suitable products to combat my skin problems. I made sure that I picked the right products that I will apply on my face because I have sensitive skin and I don't want to worsen my skin condition.
Below are the three products that I have emptied (some are almost empty) and my, perhaps, convincing reasons why I will buy them again. A little forewarning, in case you are interested in testing out the following products- the products did address the needs of my skin but it does not automatically mean that it may also work for you. Take note that we have different skin types and we must research the applicable products for our skin.
Bioderma Créaline H2O Solution Micellaire Cleanser
I must say this is a two-in-one product for me- makeup remover and toner. When I'm wearing makeup, I use this to wipe my makeup off and apply another swipe after washing my face.
Unlike the other toners that I have tried, this doesn't sting, effectively removes makeup and excess dirt on my face (that didn't come off with my facial cleanser), gentle on the skin and non-drying, unscented, and the best part- it's best for sensitive skin.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%- My oily skin produces more acne and I've been trying to prevent it for a long time now and none actually worked wonders. Not until I've heard about this magic serum. I've watched and read reviews on Youtube and from multiple blogs that shared their experiences and their verdict about this product. I purchased mine from Glamazle after being persuaded by how it improved the breakouts of those who religiously used it.
Buying it was not a wrong choice. In fact, it was the total opposite! After 3 weeks of regular use, it did reduce my breakouts, helped in minimizing my overly large pores, brightens my skin tone, and improved the appearance of my blemishes. I do have a say about its smell but it is fairly tolerable. After all, it does what it promises. An additional reason why I love and will repurchase this serum is that this single bottle lasted for four months. FOUR MONTHS. That will help you save cash for your next purchase or for other skincare products you wish to add to your routine.
Two drops are enough to cover the whole face. I apply it in a tapping motion as it what the others recommend doing, wait for it to dry and proceed to lather heavier creams.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil
A cult favorite, miracle product, and a must-buy- definitely my mainstay in fading acne marks. This is the product I apply before moisturizer which completely seals all that I have applied on my face.
I've noticed how unbelievably fast it faded my acne marks (approximately up to 2 weeks). Not only it clears scars, but it also nourishes my skin and prevents it from being dry and flaky.
It fades my acne marks, brightens my skin tone, hydrates my skin, and leaves a glowy finish when you wake up.
All these products have become a staple part of my skincare routine and really helped with improving my skin condition, although my skin is still far from perfect. What about your skincare empties, or other beauty products you will continue to repurchase? I'd love to read them in the comment section below!
10 Tips On Passing The Psychometrician Board Examination + Books I've Read (GET THAT LICENSE!)
21 July 2019 • BLEPP board exam tips Lifestyle Personal Psychometrician RPm tips to pass the board exam
In order to ace the board examination, you have to bite the bullet and endure four dreadful months of nonstop studying, constantly regretting why put yourself into this, and not to mention, the cups and cups of coffee you're going to drink. Thankfully, I survived and get to tell my experience and share a few tips that hopefully can help you in this journey.
Disclaimer: Following the tips alone does not guarantee you to pass the exam. Hence, the success of becoming a board passer still lies on your own hands.
1. "Do I really want this?"- Trust me, you will ask yourself multiple times whenever despair attacks you. It is always easier to achieve something if you do it for yourself. So, if you are being forced to take the exam because your parents told you so or due to peer pressure, it is most likely you won't take this seriously, which will possibly result in failure. Ask yourself this question first before you participate in this serious matter and to avoid wasting all your effort. Do you want that license? Do you want to be a psychometrician/psychologist? Do you think this will help you with your career? If all your answers are yes, then go for it!
2. Manage and ready your requirements. Time and effort are needed in preparing these documents. Make sure you search for and gather the necessary requirements and go to the nearest PRC branch to hand it over. Complete all these so it won't intervene with your review session.
3. Enroll in a review center. - This actually depends on what type of learner you are. If you are more capable of studying independently, then maybe there's no need of attending to a review center. As for me, though, I cannot imagine reviewing on my own. We know that the test encompasses the four subjects- Psychological Assessment (40%), Theories of Personality (20%), Industrial Psychology (20%), and Abnormal Psychology(20%). However, studying alone gives me the idea that I will be lost on what I should read, what topics should I focus more on, or is my lesson plan enough to pass the exam.
My review classes were on weekends and it was one subject for two days. We will be taking exams at the end of the second day to assess our learning. I found it very fast-paced and more challenging since I have to keep up with the topics. Nonetheless, the instructors share their powerpoint files so we can also study at home.
4. Self-study. Attending to a review center is not a method to be spoon-fed. You have to read your materials at your own pace and study in advance so you can relate to the topics being discussed during the review. Also, you need to write down notes and important keywords. I remember studying from 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM for five days trying to finish one book. Yes, it was brain-draining and I used to be aloof towards my family. I eat inside the room and only have dinner with them. You see, sacrifices, huge or small, are essential in achieving success.
5. Disregard small defeats. Not completely since you will learn from them but don't make it a reason so you can underestimate yourself. I remember what our instructor once said. "Hindi ibig sabihin na pag mababa yung score niyo sa tests, di na kayo papasa." (It does not mean that if you got a low score on the tests, you will not pass the exam.") This is absolutely correct. It is just a test, an assessment of your own learning. Instead, use this as a strategy- recheck your mistakes and look them up in your handouts. This will be added to your chamber of learning.
6. Familiarize not memorize. Know that the board examination does not require you to enumerate, you just have to select the best answer in the given choices that are seemingly similar and correct. Yes, they can be tricky like that. Therefore, familiarize yourself with the theories, basic essential terms, and significant persons. Also, reading researches and reading situational questions are helpful.
7. Have a support system. The importance of this contributes to your psychological health. You will be more likely motivated and improve how you deal with stress.
8. Take a break. There were times when I felt that my brain can't accommodate more information or when I don't think I am still understanding what I was reading. I took a break- ate something sweet, checked my phone, or nap. After getting a well-deserved rest, I return t studying with a fresh mind.
9. Positive thinking. You need to remember that you have to battle your doubts with optimism. Simple as that but of course difficult to take in action. For example, from time to time, you will say," cannot do this.", "I will not pass the exam.", or "What if I fail, what will happen to me?". Respond to these the other way around, positively- "I can do this.", "I will pass the exam.", and "I will not fail!".
I remember before dismissing us, the staffs would ask us to say the "motto" of our review center.
"I can do it! I can make it! I will top the board exam and be the number one.[Lecturer/staff: Grab your license!] It's mine!"
Honestly, it was simply powerful and it will really fuel you with enthusiasm.
10. Pray. This doesn't need any explanation but it is proven. You are doing your part but also remember that God has been in action since day one.
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." -Matthew 7:7
I was so specific in asking God to help me pass the exam, that I acquire the wisdom and knowledge that I need, to provide all the test-takers good health, and to have nothing that will interfere with processing my requirements. I asked, He heard me, and so He made it all happen.
Hopefully, these tips will assist you in pursuing that license. Worry less and do your best. God bless future Psychometricians!
BONUS!
Below are the books that I read during my reviews. These were so helpful to me since I found some of the items on the tests of our instructors here. The following are available online as PDFs/E-books and are also saved in my drive, so if you want, I can e-mail them to you :)
1. Psychological Testing (Kaplan, Saccuzzo) 7th Edition
2. Psychological Testing and Assessment (Cohen- Swerdlik) 7th Edition
3. Theories of Personality (Feist & Feist) 7th Edition
4. Abnormal Psychology (Kring, Johnson, Davison, Neale) 2012
5. Abnormal Psychology- An Integrative Approach (Barlow & Durand) 6th Edition
6. Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World (Nevid, Rathus, Greene) 9th Edition
7. Industrial Organization Psychology (Aamodt) 6th Edition
8. DSM-V (Of course)
1. Psychological Testing (Kaplan, Saccuzzo) 7th Edition
2. Psychological Testing and Assessment (Cohen- Swerdlik) 7th Edition
3. Theories of Personality (Feist & Feist) 7th Edition
4. Abnormal Psychology (Kring, Johnson, Davison, Neale) 2012
5. Abnormal Psychology- An Integrative Approach (Barlow & Durand) 6th Edition
6. Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World (Nevid, Rathus, Greene) 9th Edition
7. Industrial Organization Psychology (Aamodt) 6th Edition
8. DSM-V (Of course)
I am more than pleased to be of help so if you have any questions, drop them in the comment section below and I will gladly answer them :)
My youth has indeed officially expired. Turning 21, I honestly don't have any expectations of major life changes but I do know that my previous year gave me experiences that led to sageness.
I moved out at the age of 20 and truth be told, I was not ready to leave everything- my family, friends, old habits that I was unsure if I can take with me to Dubai- in short, my life. Nevertheless, I've learned that I should always seek positivity in every unwanted and surprising circumstances. Hence, I viewed my departure as a portal to welcome new opportunities specifically, finding a job.
My job hunting adventure is not a piece of cake. I attended interviews, even done one-day trials but haven't heard the line that I'm waiting for- "You're hired, Ms.Milca!". Nada. Until now, I am still unemployed, still sending my CV to online job portals, waiting to land on that one job. When I passed the board exam, I thought, "This is it. Employment here I come." Wrong thought, I guess. I felt that I left myself there, and I'm a useless, lost individual now. Why? Well, aside from being jobless, it feels like I'm not growing and striving. Reading the tweets of my batch mates, complaining how difficult and stressful their jobs are, or how they hate "adulting"- I just wish that I can relate to them, how I also want to be stressed out because of daily adulting, or how I wish I am also earning so I can help with our house bills. Imagine the self-loathe, the lack of trust in oneself, standing on the brink of giving up, and the feeling of being left behind. I snapped out of it. I don't deserve this kind of treatment I am giving myself.
“Think positive” and “everything happens for a reason”- yes, cliché but I always remind myself. This isn't a race where I should be competing with my batch mates. Their time has arrived, and mine will also come. Patience is the virtue I am holding right now and also trust in God's timing. Hence, I seize every moment, every opportunity that will take me to success, to that job I am eagerly and patiently waiting for.
So let me quote myself, "Turning 21, I honestly don't have any expectations...". WHO AM I KIDDING? This is the perfect time to look out and anticipate vast possibilities that will shape me into an empowered individual, a stage where I become more insightful, and a step where I must always discover and understand the meaning of life. At 21, rejection and pain will still come my way but I'm not terrified, for I know it will make me stronger. At 21, uncertainty will still be present but I will embrace it. At 21, foolish decisions will still be made but I won’t regret it because I will learn afterward. At 21, my personality will still develop and this will help me know myself more. At 21, I may lose some people but there is a chance that I will meet new ones. At 21, whether I like it or not, I may not still be the person I aspire to be, but it is okay, it is going to be okay because for what it’s worth, I have the courage to ceaselessly create the best version of myself. After all, I’m just twenty-one and still learning.
Ergo, if there are instances in your life (for in my case, being jobless after college equates to being stagnant and futile),where you doubt yourself, when you feel like your stuck, or when you think you are headed nowhere- pause. I've learned how essential it is to pause and devote time for yourself. Find yourself again, be a source of positivity not only for yourself buy for others as well, be patient, venture where you feel most valued, and put God first always.
'Tis the season to ditch skinny jeans!
Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope.
Throwback to the days when I was actively updating my blog. Hopefully, sharing my Dubai travel experience would do the trick.
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