Free and Clear Liquid Facial Cleanser - Great Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

I have been using Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for years, but lately I've noticed that it wasn't doing good to my skin; I think that it gave me some pimples and blackheads. So I asked my dermatologist if I need to change my facial cleanser. She gave me Free and Clear Liquid Facial Cleanser.

She said that this cleanser thoroughly cleanses the face without leaving any residues that will lead to clogged pores and acne breakouts. She also said that it's good for very sensitive skin. And she's right. I have combination skin that gets quite oily especially on the T-zone and I have very sensitive skin that gets red when I put something that doesn't agree with my skin. This is the BEST CLEANSER I've ever had.  The others leave my skin tight and feeling so dry, while the others too moisturized that I feel like I haven't cleansed my face at all. This one is perfect. I have been using it for a week and together with the Acne Plus cream of my dermatologist, my skin has greatly improved. No rashes, no pimples, just glowing clear skin. I'm so glad my dermatologist gave me this cleanser. 

My verdict: Free and Clear Liquid Facial Cleanser is a great cleanser for sensitive skin and acne-prone skin. Highly recommended!

Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell in Greenbelt 5: My Favorite Salon!

One of my friends told me about Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell in Greenbelt 5 and how she raved about it. So I had to try it myself. I had digipermed hair for more than a year and would like to have my hairstyle revamped. I wasn't interested in hair color, just a good hair cut will do. So last Sunday, I went to Studio Fix.

Here's what I loved about my Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell experience:

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Hermes who is hands down for me one of the best stylists my hair has ever had! He actually listened and followed what I wanted done on my hair, analyzed my hair texture prior to styling it and gave me recommendations. And he wasn't pushy on selling me treatments and hair products. His cut and style were really good. I love how it looked good even without blow drying and styling my hair after it dries after showering.

Iced tea and coffee were complimentary which is a plus. And most of all, I felt like a valued customer, and I'm not even a celebrity!

For PhP 500 for hair cut, I think it's very reasonable.

My verdict: Studio Fix by Alex Carbonell in GB5 is highly recommended!

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion - A Review

I have basically dry skin on my arms and legs because of my skin asthma and have been using my dermatologist's lotion everyday. But when I was in Cambodia with my friends last week, I forgot my lotion and had to go to the local store to buy one. I saw Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion and since I remembered that my dermatologist mentioned the brand to me before, I thought that it was a good lotion. But I was mistaken. 2 hours after we went out to go around the city to visit temples, I felt so itchy because my skin dried out. I guess my skin really preferred my dermatologist's lotion. I will really have to find a better substitute if ever I forget my usual lotion or when I run out of it and can't visit my dermatologist.

My verdict: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion is not a good lotion for dry skin or for people with skin asthma.