#dear face

Throughout my teenage years, I never got into skincare and make-up just like most teenagers do. Others my age would have already tried rejuvenating sets or have a skincare routine that they religiously follow. I remember several occasions when my college friends would inquire what skin products they use on their faces, or what they use to maintain their complexion. It was only last year (and I was already about 21) that I started to one-up my game and be serious about "skincare".

After seeing all the hypes, raves, and testimonies of the brand, I thought that using peeling or rejuvenating sets might "reset" my skin, and consequently try the newly launched Dear Face for that very reason. Last February I had a minor breakout in my cheeks and chin, adding more to my already distressed appearance. Nothing serious though, but I just dislike the dark marks left on my face, especially since I don't wear make-up that often to conceal them. Furthermore, the marks look uneven! There are more pimple marks on my left cheek than on my right one and it's bugging me.

Just last month, I finally decided to try some Dear Face products after a bit of hesitation. The main reasons being I have non-existent knowledge and experience with using rejuvenating sets, and that I still have a lot of stocks that I bought during last year's holiday sales. I only bought the Dear Face toners, Radiance Toner and Poreless Toner, and the night cream, Rosy Night Cream; since the first item I had run out of is toner, followed closely by the sleeping cream. I purchased the said products from Local Bellas via Shopee.

Dear Face's Radiance Toner

Let me say this first, this toner is so beautifully clear! Feeds my aesthetic. But don't let this toner fool you, it can do its job. When I first used it, I experienced some mild stinging sensation. This is the main reason why I'm hesitant to buy any rejuvenating products. I want to experience the glass skin result they claim but I'm scared of any burning sensation and the peeling effects. But this toner is the exception.

The effects are only mild. I even used this for 5 and 10 days straight without any major or very obvious peeling on my face. Some areas of my face had micro peelings like in the lower sides of my right cheek and the areas with pimples. But nothing tragic - no redness, no puffiness, no irritations. I stopped using this for 3 days (notice the gap between my 5 days and 10 days use) where I switched to the Poreless Toner in the beginning while my skin is adjusting. Now I'll be using the Poreless Toner for a whole month to restore the nutrients and moisture my skin needs after some micro-peeling here and there. Dear Face suggests that you use the Radiance Toner (or the Radiant Glow set) and the Poreless Toner (Facial Whitening Set) alternatingly for one month each. However, I feel like my face is "crying" if I continued to use the Radiance Toner for 1 month straight. So I'll lessen the intervals to 2 weeks instead so that my skin can rest with Poreless Toner for a month.

Dear Face's Poreless Toner

Opposite to the Radiance Toner, the Poreless Toner of the Facial Whitening Set has a very thick consistency. After applying it for a couple of days, I feel like it's giving my skin a pampering break after using the pink micro-peeling toner. I like how my skin feels after applying it and after washing my face in the morning.

Dear Face's Rosy Night Cream

I'm not yet sure about its smoothening and brightening capabilities but I'm very certain of its pimple drying ability. I only have used this for a couple of nights and my pimples dried up. That fast! Now that I have moved on to using the blue toner, I'm only using this cream as an acne-spot treatment. There's some slight stinging (it also feels like drying) effect when I applied it on my skin for a while. But as seconds passed, it vanishes so nothing serious about it. I think it also lightens some of my dark pimple marks from years ago, but I'm not sure about it as they haven't lightened completely yet. Maybe with continued use? This is one major factor that prompts me in trying out Dear Face products. I wish Dear Face would release a bigger amount of this cream. 10 grams would last for only a little bit over a month for me.

free gifts

And lastly, Local Bellas even included some free items on my parcel. They sent 3 pieces of stickers and a Serum Foundation from Rosy Skin Essentials for 3. Considering that I only bought 3 items from Local Bellas, I thought they had accidentally sent me something that should be for another customer, at first. I mean, sending this make-up foundation for free is already too much when I didn't bought a lot. Anyway, I thanked them for that and the secure packaging of my orders. I asked them to tightly pack the toners as I don't want them to spill during transit. I had an experience from a different online shop before when almost half of my ordered toners leaked. If only the toners didn't come with a plastic wrap, they probably drenched my other stuff. But with Local Bellas, I didn't have to worry about that because they carefully packed each item with a plastic wrap, placed them inside the blue Dear Face box (also with a plastic wrap) for added protection, then into a pink heart-shaped bubble wrap to secure my order.

While I had already noticed some change after using the Radiance Toner plus the Rosy Night Cream on my entire days for 5 and 10 days, I'm not so sure if using Dear Face products, in the long run, would do the trick. But- here's to hoping that it would.

Thanks for taking care of my order Local Bellas. Your bubble wrap is so cute!

A little bit of note, the seller, Local Bellas, is so kind to include a thank you letter and some freebies (more of that later). This just shows how they appreciate and value their customers. 100% will try the other products that they're selling. 5 stars for customer service as they will also update you about shipping and will even send you a photo of your orders before they packed them.

Overall, my shopping experience with Local Bellas has been great. I might try to buy some of their products in the future as they are also selling other local products that I wish to try. *hint hint: Babe Formula. And as for Dear Face, so far I liked them. I'll try their newest addition to their line, the Drunk Skin facial wash, once when I ran out of the face soap that I've been using, haha.

Shameless plug, I made an unboxing video featuring this purchase from Local Bellas.

With love, bows, and frills,

This is not a paid promotion post.

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It's going through the absolute most

It's bitter, depressed and just angry

What has the world done to you, my dear skin?

Please lets talk. I try to give you enough water, treatments, sunscreen hell I even stopped drinking for a minute for you

But nothing seems to please you

Whoever did you wrong, I sincerely apologize on their behalf

We have graduated from breaking out every single month to twice a month, clearly ovulation means a whole lot to you, a mark need to remain.

I get it, not going to judge you

I come to you humble and pleading, please spare me. We've been together for so long, surely I've experienced all there is I can experience. I plead for peace, maybe try meditation?

I come in peace and harmony

Yours trully

(We have some questions we're saving pictures for, so don't think we're ignoring anyone~)