Biore from PH

I know that Biore is a Japanese brand of skin care products but then online I am seeing Biore from US too. So I would say I am not sure of Biore Japan and Biore US are the same or connected to each other. 

Anyway on this post I just want to share the Biore Japan sunscreens that are widely available in the Philippines and thanks to Watsons (I am always forgetting the S in that). 

I am currently in the UAE and we do not have many choices when it comes to Asian beauty products especially with Japanese brands. Maybe because Japanese uses alcohol which is haram in Muslim. Just maybe. I am not sure about the reasons. Because honestly there are many beauty products in there with alcohol and no one cares or bats an eye. So getting my hands on my affordable asian skin care is a struggle.

I can order them through Dessercart but I find them too expensive and the waiting time of one to three months is just too much for me. I can order them via Ebay but then they uses only EMS and one month waiting time. I just got lucky that a colleague went on vacation and I asked my brother to get me a complete line of Biore sunscreens from Watsons and here they are.

Biore UV Bright Face Milk

SPF 50+ PA++++

Waterproof and Perspiration Proof

PHP 380.00

Perfect Series for Oily Skin

Biore UV Perfect Milk Face
SPF 50+ PA++++
Waterproof and Perspiration Proof
PHP 380.00
Perfect Series for Oily Skin

Biore UV Perfect Milk
SPF 50+ PA++++
Waterproof and Perspiration Proof
PHP 395.00
Perfect Series for Oily Skin

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
SPF 50+ PA++++
Not stated if: Waterproof/Perspiration Proof
PHP 420.00
Aqua Series for Dry Skin

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with BB
SPF 50+ PA+++
Not stated if: Waterproof/Perspiration Proof
PHP 450.00
Aqua Series for Dry Skin

Biore UV Aqua Rich Whitening Cream
SPF 50+ PA++++
Not stated if: Waterproof/Perspiration Proof
PHP 420.00
Aqua Series for Dry Skin

Maybe by now the Biore Aqua Watery Gel has been brought to the Philippine market. I started using most of the items as soon as I got them except for the pink one. And I have more than dozen because of the purchases I made from Ebay last year which came only this year. Plus when a friend went home and asked me what do I want as 'pasalubong' I said Biore sunscreens. My verdict: I love them all. And I am satisfied except for the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence with BB. First of all production date was 2015 and as I can remember even though Japanese beauty products do not have expiration dates they are good up to one year only. Then it is Made in Taiwan and not in Japan. And as I can see from the internet there is already a 2016 version which has PA++++ so I have this feeling that Watsons Philippines are carrying the old and expired ones. What can you say?

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel

Not a thorough review of the product. But just product introduction for those who does not know yet it exists. And some sharing of my life over here. Loads of photos as well.

November 2016 when finally I was brave enough to order online. The downside is you need to have a credit card to do such thing. First I made an order to DesertCart which is based in UAE and acts as third party between customers and Amazon. But the issue I had with them was they are taking long to deliver an item. 2 weeks if you are lucky which is understandable but in some cases it will take months. Then Amazon Japan which takes only 3 days but since it is using DHL carrier and via air, there are many restrictions. They wont even send a sunscreen just because it contains an alcohol. In spite of explaining that it is for face. Then lastly I ordered from Ebay. And I am glad that it was a smooth transaction. I got my items after a month of waiting.

I got this Biore Aqua Rich Watery Gel through Ebay and this is recently introduced to Philippine market. Yes Biore products are available via Watsons across the Philippines but nowhere near in UAE or in the Middle East. I will be sharing more photos but they are written in Japanese and I don't understand a thing.

Product Details. Ingredients. Everything you need to know. But written in Japanese. Others would surely be curious but as of me I do not mind at all.

Cautions and how to use are surely written too. As that is the standard anyway. Can't blame them though for not writing it in English after all it is meant for Japanese market. But we foreigners are too damn curious to acquire their products no matter how hard to get them.

I don't understand them at all but believe me that this product is love. As I write this I can't decide which Japanese brand of sunscreen I love the best. Seems like I cannot choose one out of the dozen or so that I own.

Made in Japan. Before I forgot I got this for barely 40.00AED and no complaints because my La Roche Posay cost me 130.00AED so in short Japanese brands are way more affordable. Plus this bottle of Biore Aqua Rich Watery Gel contains 90grams as opposed to other Biore that only has 30grams to 40 grams.

SPF 50+ PA+++ Japanese brands have the highest out of them all. Perhaps because their government is not that much strict. It really feels like a sunscreen if I were to compare to the US brand that I tried last year.

I wish I can share the ingredients for those who are curious but they are in Japanese. All I know is I love it. It does not leave a white cast. It sinks in the skin. It does not go bad when paired with other skin care products or make up. Affordable. Especially if you will buy it in Japan. So when I visit Japan I would surely stock up on sunscreens. So far I can't find any faults yet.

I am following the step of at least 1/4 teaspoon for the whole face and re applying hours later. But it takes time for me to finish this one just because I am also using other brands alternately.

It does not feel heavy on the skin. And does not aggravate the whiteheads on my nose. That is the only thing that concerns me big time. I am the one with endless whiteheads on my nose. Whether I put something on my face or not.

In the evening I clean my face first with cleansing oil also from Japan. No matter how tired I am at night I never skip cleansing. After cleansing oil I wash my face with facial cleanser and water making sure that all the traces of sunscreen and make up if there are any has been cleaned properly.

All the top of bottles of Japanese sunscreens are like this. Not pump type. But old school type instead. I don't mind though.

They call it gel but the consistency is still cream like. Milky white cream. I am certain it contains alcohol but the smell is not overwhelming.

Biore Aqua Rich Watery Gel when spread. Do not worry about the shine it will fade away. And honestly I find it giving a momentarily dewy look.

Upper one is Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence while down is the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Gel. The essence is more liquid than the gel. But both produced the same results. I do not feel any difference at all.

Both will sink in to the skin fast so don't worry. I took this photo just to see and show you if there will be a huge difference.

My love for Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel and Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence is a tie. Please do not make me choose. Last photo is the photos of the 4 sunscreens I ordered from Ebay. Right now I am using 3 of them. I will be sharing another post about them. I may not offer an in depth reviews but I'll just take loads of photos again for product familiarization. All of them do have alcohol which might not sit well with some of you. But they are the best out there. Better than French brands.

Now about my life here as an OFW: for years I had been complaining about money. But not really looking deeply at myself like about my spending habits. Only last year when I finally took charge of my life and decided to make some changes. Little and slow changes. But changes anyway. I started Pan Project with all the make up and skin care products I own during my hoarding phase. I started discarding items I do not need and keeps on doing so until I am satisfied. And trying hard to be smart with my expenses. Plus disciplining my family back home not to rely on me all the time since all my siblings are all grown ups.

I know most OFW's have the same problems like me. About money and family back home. But only us and us alone can change our lives if we want to. I always thought that it was only my family that drains my money forgetting that I am also at fault. As I discard a clothing of mine per day at the same time I am also on a Shopping Ban. Not only for myself but for my family back home. September up to the present I purchased only one dress on sale. Somehow it makes a difference with my budget no matter how small the difference is. I wish someone influenced me about minimalism and being frugal since Day 1. So the people that surround us play a part too. Surround yourself with people who will help you grow. If not possible read blogs and books about self help and the likes.

September 2016 ~ the last time I purchased body wash I am still using some that I acquired when I was still a hoarder. And I will be going back to using bar soaps again soon. It will be 6 months of me not purchasing. I would rather save the money for future travels. I do not remember when was the last time I purchased body moisturizers but I know it is more than 6 months now. It is a big help since most of the spaces are getting clearer.

Right now the only items I am still buying are food. But I am avoiding stocking up as it leads to being expired which is a waste of money. I am still buying skin care products and admittedly I have at least 30 now but I got them all of sale or they are not available in the UAE market and I am really using them unlike in the past that I would buy something and keep it until I forget about it. For example: I have 5 kinds of toners but I am using them all for my 7 skin layering (not necessarily need to follow 7) and I have 4 kinds of emulsions which I am using alternately to see which one will works best for me. The only remaining thing is finding another alternative source of income. I know one day I will come to that.

But one step at a time. I only started saving for my future. And at the same time paying off debts if there are still any. And of course take a vacation that I deserve. Something I deprived myself off for the last 10 years. I still have problems but I feel that at least my life now is better than it was.

Daily Reminder

Everybody Should Work

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Ipon Muna

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Saving 💡

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Some Advice

 

Those who think they have all the answers, don’t. Those who admit when they don’t know, learn.
Those who figure they can gain something by deception, gain nothing worth having. Those who always act in truth, gain power that transcends their actions.
The person who fantasizes about something for nothing, gets nothing. The person who embraces responsibility and willingly puts forth effort, gets control and influence, richness and fulfillment.
There are those who insist on doing what’s right, even when their good deeds go unnoticed. Those who do what is wrong, even when they are clever, eventually are found out.
If you look hard enough you might find a shortcut. But it probably won’t take you where you truly wish to go.
There are those who live with uncompromising integrity. Those who don’t, surely and eventually wish they did.
— Ralph Marston

Reasons I Buy Things

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Toxic People

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Our Money 💰

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Declutter 🔛

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Hoarder 😉

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Confucius 🍁

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Declutter 📦

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Peter Pan 🕊

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Parenting 👪

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NO Budget 😡

OFW

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Hanggat dika OFW

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Mag Impok

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Teach Your Kid

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Kitchen

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Every once in a while I'm posting photos of small houses or tiny houses. Just to give ideas. This is a tiny kitchen with so many items but somehow I could say that it is organized. It could probably being used for business. Or maybe deep inside of me I'm longing to have a place of my own and go home to it for good.

Perang Ipon 💰

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Taong Manhid

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Happy Valentines 😂

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Jollibee Dubai Mall

This photo was taken the first time I had eaten at Jollibee Dubai Mall. It has taken time for me to eat at the said branch as upon opening and following weeks after that, the queue is quite long that it will take you hours of waiting. 

My verdict: I am happy but not extremely satisfied. They are serving Pepsi, I like Coke. So having a Coke Float is totally out of the picture. Peach Mango Pie didn't make it here. I think Philippines has the best mango in the world. Followed by Thailand. But sending Philippine mangoes in UAE can be extremely expensive especially when it is not in season. Most Filipinos eat pork and back home I love their Palabok. This is a Muslim country and applying for a pork permit cost a fortune, so my favorite Palabok didn't make it here too. I love Chicken Joy but comparing the price to KFC and Chicking both are way cheaper than KFC. Hello, last time I check chicken is still affordable in UAE market. Do Jollibee chickens are coming straight from the Philippines?

At the end of the day, still there is no place like home. I will eat at Jollibee every once in a while for my Burgersteak fix and some chicken joy. But the best Jollibee will still be back home.

Makahiya Herbal Medicine

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Lugaw

I didn't purchase it outside. Cooked it by myself as it is very easy to do. Lugaw or the Philippine version of porridge. Best accompanied by tokwa at baboy (tofu and pork) but only tofu is in the photo since I do not have pork at the time of cooking.

This is best for breakfast. Or snack. Or midnight snack. In short you can east it any time of the day. ♥

Makahiya Herbal

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Koryo in Mall of Emirates

Successful People 💕

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Fish World: Tilapia 🐬

I don't always get the chance to go to Burjuman Mall. It is far from my place. Always traffic. And I feel like most of the shops are for rich people. But in the midst of this expensive mall I found Fish World in their food court. I had this crispy fried tilapia which is extremely delicious on my taste buds. You know one of the disadvantages when you are living in a closed flat. I do not mind living in the smallest flat on the world as long as it has a good ventilation and has an open space like windows. That way the smell that emits from kitchen can go away. But building owners don't consider that. So in this place I only get to eat Crispy Tilapia whenever I am out of the house.

Totally recommending this place for your affordable seafood fix.

My Turkey Diaries: Turkish Breakfast 🇹🇷

Sample of Turkish breakfast back in Merzin. Turkish people eat heavy and healthy breakfast. No rice in sight but a lot of fruits, cheeses, olives and bread. And yeah bottomless tea. Sometimes I miss it but with the way of life in UAE it is simply not possible. Every waking hour if mine either I am at work or preparing to go to work or doing something inside the house.

Thanks for visiting my page. Till next time.