Most of the people I know, myself included, can keep up just a few products on the face. We are up and going with just moisturizer, sunblock, brow definition and lip color. But we have to admit that there will be times our skin calls for coverage. Times we have to hide those skin blemishes and conceal imperfections. Though an obvious response, we just cannot afford putting on foundation and/or concealer on top of everything we have on and on an everyday basis. And with that tinted skincare products are heaven-sent to us.

Tinted moisturizers were a hit before the entry BB creams and now, CC creams. I have a handful of the latter since they promise for moisture, sun protection, and coverage. But have you heard of the existence of tinted sunscreens? I haven't until I got the Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen from SampleRoom.

The continuous innovation of Belo brought the Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen, the first in the country that offers sun protection we need with the skin coverage we desire. It is armed with SPF50 PA ++++ to protect our skin against the harmful UV rays of the sun while its light tint benefits is from the Tone Adapt Technology. This, together with Cell Protect, evens out the skin and conceals imperfection while preventing premature skin aging.

Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen is a better version of the Belo SunExpert Face sunblock. The consistency is creamy and not as thick and oily. The shade I got is Medium to Deep, which I think is the only shade available. Though still lighter than my skin, it is bearable and workable.

It feels slightly sticky and oily and looks too light on the few minutes of application. But once it sets, it becomes demi-matte and the tone adjusts on the skin.

I give it about 2-3 minutes to set before I complete the rest of my face. In this way, the shade somehow adjusts to my skin tone. Though still lighter, it makes my skin look healthy and glowing. I finish it off with a dust of powder on the t-zone to tame down the oil in that area.

It doesn't claim to control the oil and still, it is a sunscreen, so expect the oil to still seep through. Blotting is a must especially if you have uncontrollable oil production on your face. The coverage it gives may not be enough to conceal undereye circles so have the pleasure of using a concealer on those areas. Just like any other sunblock, it is waterproof. So yes, you can use this to swim.

The photo above shows how I groove with Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen on a daily basis. After my moisturizer, I put on a good amount of it and finish everything with powder. To bring back a bit of color, I use a blush and a tinted lip balm. Oh, I so love how it has sun protection and quick makeup fix in one. My skin instantly achieves a flawless finish without layering a lot on the skin.

Currently, the Belo SunExpert Tinted Sunscreen is my go-to sunscreen and face makeup. For an extra kick of coverage, I top it with a powder foundation and I am good to go. It feels light on the skin as if you don't have anything on.

Do I recommend it? Oh, yes! To everyone, honestly. :)

I got mine from www.sampleroom.ph but this is available in almost all stores nationwide for only Php449.50.

Dry skin? Chapped lips? Burns? Rashes? Those are just some of the skin problems brought to us by the tropical weather. I, myself, is battling with dry skin on normal days and the intense heat of summer we are experiencing makes everything worst. Despite slathering a good amount of lotion, our skin still ends up feeling dry and dehydrated at the end of the day. All thanks to heat, humidity and pollution that we are all facing.

I am pretty sure you are familiar with Petroleum Jelly, a wonder product that can heal burns, rashes, chapped skin, cuts, bruises, and a whole lot more. I am a fan of this product that it has been a staple in my household. To prove the healing powder of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, a live billboard was mounted along C5 last April 8-10 wherein real leaves were used with half of them covered with Vaseline Jelly while the other had none. The difference was obviously visible. To see how the live billboard worked, check out bit.ly/vaselineleafbillboard.

I have witnessed the same effect though a mini-experiment. These leaves were kept in an air-tight frame for more than 5 days now. Notice how the leaves with Vaseline remained moisturized? The same moisture can be brought to your skin by Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.

Though it is fact that petroleum jellies can help us battle with skin dryness and dehydration, we cannot apply it all over our body for it'll feel thick and icky on the skin. This was addressed by Vaseline. Micro-droplets of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly are infused into the NEW Vaseline Body Lotions to bring us the moisture brought by petroleum jellies without the heavy feel.

The micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly in the New Vaseline Lotions works deep within the epidermis to bring back lost moisture and heal dry skin. I took a Dry Skin Test on http://www.vaseline.ph/skin-index-test to know what variant will work best on me and this was the result I got:

True enough, my skin is dry due to prolonged exposure to heat and stay in air-conditioned room. To see how the healing power of Vaseline works, I applied Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Lotion all over my body and did my usual day activities.
 Upon application, the skin feels smooth and moisturized. It smells amazing, too!
The New Vaseline Lotions bring hydration and moisture that last the whole day. The works of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is noticeable without the heavy and icky feel.

Jergens has been a staple in our household. When my mom was still alive and was on the peak of her skincare addiction (I got it from her, huh?!), she would stock up on Jergens lotions, in different variants, in her vanity table. Honestly, I didn't see she used any other brand of lotion. She loves Jergens and I think I know why.

Last September 5, 2015, Jergens transformed the middle section of Araneta Center Gateway Mall for #GetGlowingWithJergens Skincare Fair. College students and skincare enthusiast from all over the metro gathered in the event to experience activities that would help achieve and maintain glowing skin from inside and out. 

Skin consultations were conducted to give advice on skincare. Experts helped the participants in  knowing the proper nutrition that would be beneficial for the skin and informed them what Jergens variant would best suit their skin type.

Everyone was treated with refreshments inspired by some of the Jergens variants. My favorite was the coconut water. It was so hydrating and indeed, refreshing!

One of the highlights of the event was the launch of the newest Jergens variant, The Hydrating Coconut Lotion.

This Hydrating Coconut has the infusion of coconut oil and coconut water that makes the skin feel soft and highly moisturized. The participants of the #GetGlowingWithJergens were privileged to try it and everyone loved it!

The universe knows how much of a coconut fan I am. I can drink coconut juice and eat its meat everyday so you don't know how interested I was in slathering coconut lotion on my skin.

This variant gives the same moisturizing and softening effect as other Jergens variants do but the standout, for me at least, is its scent. The concoction of coconut and other essences made it smell refreshingly and heavenly good that I cannot stop myself from smelling my own skin! I always get compliments when I use it. Actually, there are times I would skip on using perfume just because the scent of Jergens Hydrating Coconut Lotion is enough for me.

I have shared how important it is for one to slather on lotion on to your skin and now, I encourage you to try the ones from Jergens because they do wonders on the skin. Oh, you will love the scents to for sure! If you trust me enough, get the Hydrating Coconut one!

For more information, visit www.jergens.com.ph, www.facebook.com/JERGENSph.Vibelle and www.twitter.com/jergens_vibelle.

*Some photos were from Digify Corp.

Being a skincare freak requires me to have a minimum of  6 steps and 6 products in my usual skincare routine.Some could live with just a cleanser and a toner, but I just can't. I have to have my cleaner, toner, serum, moisturizer, eye cream and sunblock on a daily basis and my scrubs/exfoliants and masks at least once a week. Having these numerous steps in my routine make a difference so I don't mind spending time on doing it religiously. But who can say no to a product that claims to do the jobs of 4 products (facial lotion, moisturizer, serum and mask) and trim down the skincare routine to just 4 steps?

Honestly, I had to think more than twice before I decided to accept the Hadabisei Challenge. I trust my routine that much that I doubted how one facial mask can make a difference in my skin. Since I am always up for challenges and the claim that one mask can do 4 tasks is intriguing, I agreed on doing it.

Curious on what the challenge was about?