August Skincare Empties + Quick Review

I've been posting about my skincare empties for almost 3 years now on my IG (@glowbycai), you can check it out here: #GlowByCaiEmpties! It's my way of keeping track and being accountable. I make sure to empty every product I opened and like and this is also to keep me from opening new products of the same category.

Sharing with you my August Skincare Empties, with a quick review for each product! This is my empties for the month, most of them were opened 3-4 months ago! 

A total of 11 products which is quite a lot already. I always feel satisfied and accomplished whenever I see my empties stash! **I will include affiliate links for some of the products. 😊

Let's start from left to right, front then back.

Innisfree Pore Clearing Cleansing Balm with Volcanic Clusters  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

- it's the perfect size for travel (but we ain't going nowhere 😐)

- it leaves a film after washing it off but nothing a good cleanser can wash it off as well

- it doesn't emulsify as much

Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

- this also the perfect size for traveling

- it emulsifies nicely and removes sunscreen, dirt and grime

- this is a really nice cleansing balm and really worth a try!

Krave Kale-Lalu-yAHA ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

- it has 5.25% Glycolic Acid - great for AHA beginners

- it stings a little

- 3 starts because my skin prefers stronger acids

Anua Heartleaf Soothing Toner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐

- super love this toner! I use 3 layers every routine.

- keeps my skin plumped and hydrated

- suits all skin types

Round Lab Dokdo Toner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐

- I love this toner too! I alternate this with Anua and I also use 3 layers every routine

- it's lightweight but very hydrating

-suits all skin types

Cosrx Hydrium Watery Toner ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐

- another lightweight toner I loved using! 

- I also layer this 3 times and prefer using this in the morning because of its watery consistency

- I will definitely purchase the full size one soon

Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum

- I never got the Niacinamide hype until I tried this!

- It brightened my skin and make it look so healthy

- And it's very affordable

By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 15% with Ferulic Acid Serum

- A great Vitamin C serum for beginners

- It can be a bit oily so best to use this at night

- Best to keep in the fridge

Happy Skin Hyaluronic Soothing Cleansing Gel

- this is one of my favorite local cleansers

- it's non-stripping and gentle

- I really enjoyed using this and the scent as well!

That's all for August! Hope you enjoyed this post and just comment if you have any questions on the products!

Sanicare Introduces its First Brand Ambassador, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal Plus Mommy, Kitchen and Beauty Hacks!

When I became a homemaker, I started doing my own grocery. I got acquainted with different products and brands and and as I do it often, I became more aware of the brands I grab from the shelves and I eventually stick with it. One of those brands I am loyal to is Sanicare! My husband is very particular with tissue papers, he wants thick and strong sheets, that's why we always get Sanicare. While R loves their baby wipes because it's in his favorite color, green!

Last July 25, Sanicare invited us mom bloggers to a very intimate event where we got to see the the full range of Sanicare products from the Kitchen Hygiene and Bathroom Hygiene Lines to the Personal Hygiene and Baby Lines. We also got to learn about about cleanliness and hygiene for the family and a few mommy, kitchen and beauty tips and hacks from Sarah Tirona, Frances Sales and Shari Macainag.

Here's Sarah sharing mommy and baby hacks to us. Easy hacks you can do with things you have at home!

Frances sharing kitchen hacks and tips using Sanicare kitchen towels. Such a versatile product!

 Shari shared her beauty tips using cotton buds and kitchen towels as well. Here she's showing us Sanicare's disposable toilet seat cover which I super LOVE and you can actually flush this in the toilet!

We did some arts and crafts at each station which we got to take home!

The highlight of the event was a big first for Sanicare as well. Sanicare introduced its first ever brand ambassador, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal! I'm a big fan of her! I've read her blog, I have her book, watched her on PBB and now I follow her and her daughter Lucia on her IG stories.

You can never go wrong with Sanicare as it is made from 100% virgin pulp that has no artificial whiteners and no elemental chlorine! Only the safest and most hygienic for our family!

According to Sanicare Marketing Director Ms. Lea Sio Pacis, Bianca is the perfect choice to represent the brand and not just because she has been a long-time Sanicare user. “Bianca represents the moms of today. She is independent and hardworking but her priority is always caring for her husband and baby,” said Ms. Pacis.

The lovely Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi was the host for the event. Her babies are so cute too!

During the Expo Mom last May, one of the booths I spent the most of my shopping time was at the Sanicare booth! I was surprised to see their new product offerings, which is mostly for babies! I bought a Hygiene Kit (includes a roll of tissue, disposable toilet seat cover,..) which I brought to our trip to Ilocos (read about the trip here), so useful especially for bathroom stopovers. 

Bianca raved about her Sanicare favorites which no doubt will also become any mom's favorite, like the Jumbo Cotton Balls. When my kids were babies, I used the ready made cotton balls but they're too small, so sometimes, I buy the big cotton pack and asked my yaya to roll cotton balls while the baby is asleep. Haha! With Sanicare's Jumbo Cotton Balls, you don't need to anymore!

Sanicare's Baby Care Essentials.

Before the program ended, we had a fun Q&A game to test our hygiene knowledge. Our table was the competitive moms table, hindi pa tapus ang question, may answer na kami agad! Hence, we won tickets to Kidzania! Hahaha! Yay for our kids!!!

We're having so much fun. Halata naman diba? Bungisngis kaming lahat. Hahaha! Thank you Sanicare for our Kidzania tickets. You made us moms happy!

Sanicare Brand Ambassador, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal together with Shari, Sarah and Frances!

The competitive mommas with the Sanicare Momma!

I just have to post this. She commented on my post. Waaaah! Kilig much!

And I just had to have a photo taken with her! Eekk!

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