Moringa O2 Malunggay Herbal Facial Toner ingredients and other details

Moringa O2 Malunggay Herbal Facial Toner

To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this toner. I only picked it up on a whim because I was about to run out of and the specs on the label looked promising.

A week later, I was rushing back to the grocery aisle where I bought it with a mission to buy a backup. Lo and behold, they were all gone. I swear there were at least ten of them. So there, it officially sucks because I am now so in love with this toner. It is green tinged and has a bit of a fresh tangy scent. It is alcohol-free so it doesn't make the skin feel dry. It also incorporated the nutrients of malunggay, olives, and sunflower oil to "rejuvenate, nourish, and protect" the skin. But like I said earlier, I didn't expect to be blown away! But here we are. I attribute the improvement of my skin condition to this toner. The pimples on my temple gradually vanished and if there were new ones, they didn't go big, fat and plump and they heal pretty quickly. I used this in combination with the Zenutrients Tea Tree Soap that I featured on the first skin care roundup. I agree that I have experienced all the benefits listed at the back label. Am checking my reflection and my facial skin is actually whiter, not that I care much. This is definitely a toner that I will not hesitate to buy again. 

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Mamonde Rose Water Toner

I already used this a few times in the past. It has a nice rose water scent, it is very mild and it has a softening effect on the skin. I didn't experience anything particularly bad or amazing things about this toner. Like status quo lang. 😁 However, I had to stop using it because my skin was going through a breakout and I needed something more potent in fighting acne. Now that my skin has finally calmed down, I think I would definitely use this again. Well, there isn't much because this is just a 25 ml travel-sized bottle. I am not planning to repurchase this after I run out tho.

Empties

I'd like to have my say on these products too but let's save it for a different blog post. Shall we?

So... I know this blog o' mine features a lot of girl or mom-related stuff but for today, I'm in the mood to feature something for the gents.

These products are straight from the husband's vanity kit. 

*small talk* 

His regimen is pretty simple. He's loyal to one variant of facial scrub or else he gets zits so I know that what he uses is really THEEEE "sikreto ng mga gwapo". Over the course of our 10-year relationship, I've only seen him use one brand of hair wax, so much so that I've associated the scent of *cough* Bench Clay Doh *cough* with him. One way to put him in a bad mood is to hide his hair wax and I am not exagerating here. He only ever likes one particular deodorant, that's why I hoard whenever there's a BOGO promo. He might use whatever bath soap there is but I am aware that he prefers the Piolo-endorsed papaya soap, not that he cares. 

Whilst I, love switching from one product to another, he sticks with what works for him. But I heard that most member of the male specimen are like that so I am not surprised. 🤣

For his fragrance, I'll admit that he has no particular brand. He agrees on experimenting and is not averse to buying blindly. He sprays generously though, so a bottle can only last about three weeks on him. 

Today I am featuring his two latest, one of which is already empty and the other one is about 30% away from. They are from a well-loved Filipino brand - Penshoppe.  I like the Penshoppe website because they include the notes of their fragrances. Even though I know very little to none about fragrance notes, I still enjoy reading them and I love validating them with my own thoughts about the fragrance. Check 'em out after the jump!

I purchased this fragrance a few months back when he tasked me to get him a new one. I was at the Penshoppe store and I had to take photos of the racks of fragrances to get his approval thru Fb Messenger. But that's ridiculous though, it's not like you can smell it through the photos. 😜 In the end, it all came down to my decision. Too bad, I easily get nauseous with strong scents and I was already dreading the task before I even started.

Hustle is a scent that would call your attention. Kinda like it could make your head turn when somebody who's wearing it would walk by. I would describe it as a sweet musky scent. I definitely detect the lavender - vanilla but they don't come off as feminine probably because some of the other notes balance them out. For someone who is easily nauseous, I can tolerate it but it borderline makes me heady. It got his seal of approval naman, although I felt that he was still looking for something else. 

DenimLove was what he purchased for himself. When I opened the bottle and took a sniff, I realized that the scent definitely suits his personality. It is very subdued, you'd think it's just a clean after-shower smell because it is fresh. It doesn't scream "look at me!" and it is very simple. The citrus fruity musk description is very apt. Or I would say citrus and greens with a tiny hint of sweetness. Since this is a scent that he personally chose for himself, I could imagine a repurchase in the making. This could be his signature scent from hereon. 

If your concern is the staying power of these fragrances, they are both EDT or eau d toilette so expect them to last about 4 hours on the average. They linger if sprayed on clothes. They are affordable and the packaging looks great. They are definitely great for gifting for the men in your life, especially that Father's Day is just around the corner.

I loved these scents and now I am convinced that I should get something from Penshoppe for myself.

Someday.

xO,

She will reread the books because she needs to brush up on her knowledge about the series. It's been more than a decade, after all. So cut her some slack.

She may say she's not that much of a rabid fan but she low-key has a Twilight playlist containing songs from the movie soundtrack, and then some, that she plays from time to time. Yes, from Supermasive Blackhole to Clair de Lune. No doubt she'll be listening tonight.

She is over-the-moon! Do you have any idea how many times this prequel has been shelved? Well, she already read the parts that got leaked. No matter how blurry it was, she tried very hard. She was happy when Steph officially released the manuscript that got leaked (at least it was blurry no more). 

And now she's wondering if Steph wrote a different, new "Midnight Sun", not like the one that got leaked. She can't wait to find out!

Now, she's harping on the idea. Will get it to a point where Steph would write about Jacob and Renesme? Anything is possible, under the moon!

She bothered to write this much on her blog. She really still loves Twilight. It was 2008 when she first discovered the books, while hanging out on Multiply. She learned about it in time for the movie release, and while the fourth book was about to come out. Just thinking about those days fills her with warmth. Falling over Twilight, agonizing over New Moon, feeling conflicted over Eclipse. Pooling funds with her brother to buy the hefty Breaking Dawn book, and feeling happy over things coming full circle. She shipped RobSten but isn't delusional; she's happy that they're happy with their private lives. 

Meow! I see you not.

Now, I broke my eyeglasses (again; twice for the past year). 

Impeccable timing, too.

I actually planned on getting new ones in Tacloban. Not happening. A taga-Burauen who traveled from Northern Samar and who passed through crucial parts of Samar. I'm sure they would shake. 😝

I thought about taking a jeepney to Catarman, with its skyrocketing fares. 

But I'm not sure if the optical clinics are open.

I didn't want to go home empty handed.

I just found out that my left eye is worse than my right. 

Left is -4.00, Right is -3.75.

I am nearsighted and again my friends, I can't stress this enough.

If you see me in public from a distance and I am not wearing my glasses,

don't expect recognition. 

I CAN'T SEE YOU.
Doctor said that I don't need to wear my exact grade because they would be too heavy on my eyes.
We tried different combos but settled on -3.50 for each eye.

Fresh.

How do I understand these icons? I can wear these while doing sports? Well, I don't do sports. It can withstand those temperatures? It's not like I'll boil or freeze them. Is that cross medical-related? And I can whack 'em with a hammer? Whoa.

I paid upward of six thousand grands for a new pair of glasses.

If you ask me about my hazard pay for reporting to work three times a week during Community Quarantine, you know where the money went.

And if that amount is not enough to remind me about being mindful of where I put these babies then I don't know what is.

I pray I don't loose them because they are really good. They're weightless. They don't hurt despite the all day wear.

They don't break, but I am not putting them to the test. The color and design is very simple. Very me. 

The good doctor stretched the glasses in front of me and I just stood there slack-jawed. Point taken, doc. 

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If I were to make a rating, I would definitely give the Estee LauderTake It Away Makeup Remover something close to 5/5. The Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm is somewhere behind with a 4.5/5 above rating. All the micellar waters are 4/5+++. The Klorane Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover was so-so for me, as I have tried a similar one from Nivea that works just as well.

I know I made quick blurbs about these products and there could be some details that I have skipped so if you have any questions about any of them, feel free to drop a comment down below. ;)

Stay safe. Wash yo' hands. Wear face masks. Stay indoors.

XO,

caRissa ♥️

I live day to day.

Every time I open my eyes in the morning, I feel grateful.

Early morning sunshine makes me feel stronger.

My lifestyle is very sedentary, I am making an effort to move my lazy ass every now and then.

Every time my daughter hugs me I feel like 5 years get added to my life. 😄

It is common knowledge, but it has been affirmed further during the quarantine that my husband cooks better than me. 😀

I am scared of weakening my immune system further, so I TRY to sleep early.

I have stopped drinking all sorts of tea concoctions, they triggered my acid reflux and I wasn't breathing properly at night, I thought I had COVID19.

Water is still the best.

Look, my skin is clearing up.

I should get off Facebook to stop feeling anxious but it is also my main source of the latest news.

I read posts about recoveries.

I read posts about deaths, especially about the medical front liners.

Both make me ugly cry, I am a mess.

I don't know how to pray but I am sure God can hear the jumbled words coming from my heart.

Keep washing your hands.

Stay at home if you can. Follow health protocols.

 Help the front liners.

XO,

caRissa ♥️