BareNaturals Soaps & Emu Oil Plus

Last July, having heard a lot of raves about soaps from Filipino brand - BareNaturals, I purchased 2 bars: No Break-out to Makeup (P159/100g) and Amonche African Black Soap (P268/150g).  Both are made from natural ingredients, so, you'll need a good soap dish to prevent melting. 

BareNaturals  NO  BREAK-OUT  TO  MAKEUP:

Anti-pimple, Acne mark remover, Emu Oil Skin Perfecting Soap, recommended for Oily Skin

An anti-break-out soap, it has tea tree oil and real tea tree leaves with anti-bacterial action; best for pimples and other skin diseases. Fortified with the finest grade of emu oil to nourish and make the skin glow with health! With omega 3, 6, 8 and anti-bacterial properties. Mildly infused with calamansi and papain for gentle skin lightening, with sweet envigorating scent of  pink grapefruit.

I love love this soap.  Feels so good on my face after every wash and this bar smells so fresh and wonderful (I never knew that grapefruit smells this good).  This bar doesn't melt under normal temperature.  I'd be purchasing this bar again.

"Amonche African Black Soap by Bare Naturals restores damaged skin and is helpful in healing chronic eczema, acne, freckles, and dark spots. It has a built-in makeup cleanser and toner and you are guaranteed every time that it thoroughly cleanses the skin for impurities. This amazing soap is made to soften skin, heal signs of aging or scarring, and revitalize your skin" 

I'm not crazy about this one as I can't stand the strong smell (irritating my nose and eyes) plus my face felt dry and stiff after every wash.  I also got a few bumps.  I was able to finish the whole bar waiting for good results, but, sadly, it's really not a good fit for my face.  I'd be sticking to the No Break-out to Makeup Bar.

I also got their famous Emu Oil Plus (P428/30ml).  Personally, I feel that the sunflower oil I've been using is even better and cheaper than this emu oil.  This product does not deliver for me.

EMU Oil Plus by Bare Naturals has fruit acid that causes the skin to shed off more quickly, opening clogged pores, and neutralizing bacteria within, preventing pores from clogging up again by decreasing pore size, and allowing room for new cell growth.  It contains natural anti-inflammatory, healing properties with a wide range of omega oils that are known to facilitate good health. It contains a complete source of essential fatty acids. 

* I was quite squeamish to try Emu Oil because I am scared to know how they extract it.  It comes from the fat of the Emu Bird, which they also breed for their meat (like chicken).  " Emu oil is an oil made from refined fat of the Emu, a bird native to Australia. It has been used for over thousands of years by the Australian aborigines in the treatment of burns, cut wounds, bruises, and as a pain reliever for bone muscle and joints disorder."

You can purchase from: 

http://barenaturals.multiply.com/
http://www.zalora.com.ph/women/beauty/barenaturals/

Human Heart Nature Products

Found this brand - Human Heart Nature at Landmark and I got intrigued with the sunflower oil which at P129.75 is really cheap.  Somehow, I was drawn to this brand that I've never heard about before, and I'm soooo glad I discovered it.  It's a Filipino brand that is super worth patronizing.  I just started using the sunflower oil and it's surprisingly amazing!  I am careful with moisturizers (especially creams), because they break me out.  This sunflower oil actually made my sensitive oily-combination skin better.  It even cleared the little bumps on my forehead that I got because of a new cream I tried last week.  It's perfect for all skin types.

From their website:

Our premium and best-selling Sunflower Beauty Oil is 100% Natural and packed with vitamins A, D & E that help moisturize and nourish your skin to give it that healthy glow -- without any harmful chemicals. It’s so effective and so versatile, the uses are endless! What kind of miracles, you ask? Well for starters it:
Softens and gives you lighter-looking underarms
Helps lighten dark under eye circles
Helps lighten darks spots and pimple marks
Moisturizes under eye area

Softens feet soles, knees and elbows
Can be used as overall body moisturizer
Moisturizes dry hair ends
Softens cuticles
De-frizzes hair
Adds shine to dull hair
Helps relieve itching and inflammation caused by insect bites
Nourishes and conditions eyelashes
Lightens dark lips
Soothes skin after shaving
Relieves itchy scalp
Helps soothe sunburn
Smoothens skin from shaving
Helps soothe rashes

Sunflower Oil,  P129.75/50 ml

I also got their night cream for my mom, and, she loved it!  I'm using it as well,  alternating with the sunflower oil.  The sunflower oil can be used day and night.  I only use moisturizer at night, so, I alternate them.  If you want to use both oil and cream at night, apply the cream before the oil.

Natural Moisturizing Night Cream with Collagen,  P264.75/100ml

HUMAN HEART NATURE product description: 

Skincare magic… while you sleep! Your skin absorbs the most nutrients at night, so let our 100% Natural Moisturizing Night Cream with plant collagen renew your skin while you’re enjoying sweet dreams. With a host of other skin-essential vitamins and minerals, erase all signs of fatigue and tired eyes as you wake up to smoother, suppler skin and a refreshed healthy glow!

My mom also loves the Sunflower Cleansing Oil (P275/200ml) as her makeup remover, she gave up her ponds cold cream for this one.  I did, too.  I apply it using a cotton ball, then, I rinse with my facial wash. 

And, to get rid of mosquitoes and other bugs, try their wonderful citronella products: Citronella Bug Spray, P159.75/100ml and Bug Shield Lotion, P94.75/50ml - they are the best I've used so far and 100% natural.  Safe for babies and adults.  You can also spray it on cabinets and corners to keep bugs away.

Human  Nature  products  are  available  at  Landmark  and  online  at   

http://humanheartnature.com/buy

                         Online shipping fee is about  P50-75,  at your doorstep within 1-2 days.

* I love their replies to feedback from their website.  They don't push their products (they don't recommend their collagen product to teens because they don't need it yet), they are a bit scientific, and if their product did not do wonders for you they acknowledge that it may not be a perfect fit for you (unlike others who get too defensive). They'll also offer you a refund if you had a bad experience from their product.

I  encourage  everyone  to  try  HUMAN  HEART NATURE  products! 
They are amazing, world-class, affordable, and Pinoy brand.  
They also support the poor/Filipino charities and are pro-environment.

Make-up Brushes

Recently, I've discovered Pinoy Brand Make-up Brushes:  Charm and Ellana.  I just visited their side by side stalls at The Ramp - Crossings in Trinoma, I purchased 3 brushes (pics below).  Both are not made from animal hairs, and, at par with international brands like The Body Shop and Suesh.  In fact, for their cheaper price, they are worth buying than imported brands.

CHARM 
Mini Kabuki (pink) and Retractable Brush. 

Priced  at  P336  and  P500

ELLANA 
Mini Buki, P300

Both brands are good quality super soft brushes perfect for applying make-up.  They have a wide range of brushes to suit your make-up needs. 

No bleeding and shedding.  I love them both.  I prefer Charm mini kabuki and retractable brushes over those of Ellana.  For flat top and angled brushes, I prefer Ellana.