Spotlight | Saforelle Gentle Cleansing Care.

Earlier this year, I won Sample Room's Instagram contest and received goodies from Because Inc. as prize. The prize pack included two 221 mL bottles of The Cream Factory Bath Cream, and a 60 mL bottle of Saforelle Gentle Cleansing Care, which I'll be featuring today.

Saforelle Gentle Cleansing Care.

Saforelle is a gentle intimate wash that delicately cleans, soothes, and protects the feminine area. Ideal for daily use, this product has a mild alkaline PH formula and contains no soap or parabens. It's also enriched with Burdock, a plant whose roots have been used for centuries to remedy a variety of ailments, some of which include colds, rheumatism, acne, psoriasis, and even bladder infections.

Soap-free and paraben-free.

Developed by medical experts, Saforelle is formulated in such a way that will not disrupt the natural pH of the vaginal flora - thus preventing itching, burning, and unusual discharge in the intimate area. This product has also been clinically tested with extensive clinical studies to support the product claims. Saforelle, by the way, is a French brand exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Because, Inc.

Made in France, distributed by Because, Inc. 

I've been using Saforelle for almost two weeks now, and I have had no adverse reaction thus far. It comes in a clear, liquid formula that lathers quite well. You only need a few drops to get a rich, dense foam. 

Flip-top cap.

Unlike the floral-scented feminine products that I've tried, this one has an herbal, almost earthy scent. I like it nonetheless, as its mild fragrance tends to linger on the skin longer than my usual brand. I also love how this product leaves the feminine area clean, without the drying feel. 

Shelf life of three years.

Saforelle comes in two sizes, both of which are within the reasonable price range. The 60 mL bottle costs Php 99.75, while the 100 mL bottle is priced at Php 159.75. You can find Saforelle at Landmark (Trinoma and Makati), Robinsons Department Stores, and South Star Drug branches.

Have you tried Saforelle before? How was your experience?

Spotlight | The Cream Factory Scrub-in-a-Tub.

Last month, I had been introduced to a promising new line of bath and body products called The Cream Factory. Their Goat's Milk and Honey Bath Cream was the first product that I've tried. It's also one of my best skincare discoveries to date.

Not long after, I received an invitation from Because Inc. - the company behind The Cream Factory - to visit their office so I can take a look at their complete product line, and get first dibs on their latest product offering. I had to politely decline the invitation since I have way too much mommy duties to attend to, and going all the way to Pasig on a school day is just impossible for me.

Despite that, Because Inc., the kind people that they are, sent me a sample of their latest product anyway. Big thanks to my friend Sylvia for claiming this in my behalf. :) It's a body scrub that comes in a 255 gram tub. And they aptly called it 'Scrub-in-a-Tub'.

It's a body scrub that comes in a tub. :)

A handwritten note, with a pretty penmanship to boot, came along with it.

Don't you just love handwritten notes like this? :)

Sweet and delightfully creamy, this body scrub is made with real goat's milk that nourishes, moisturizes, exfoliates, and protects the skin. And just like the Bath Creams, the Scrub-in-a-Tub is infused with active botanical ingredients that provide detoxifying, clarifying, radiating, revitalizing, and relaxing benefits for the skin. That sounds like a lot, right?

Made with real goat's milk from the Netherlands.

There are actually three variants of the Scrub-in-Tub, each variant with two 'flavors'. All in all, there are six kinds of Scrub-in-a-Tubs, which I have listed below.

Salty. Contains fine rock salt crystals for deep exfoliation. 

Comes in Seaweed, the revitalizing ingredient; and Witch Hazel, the rejuvenating ingredient. 

Creamy. Contains walnut sprinkles to buff away skin impurities. 

Comes in Honey, the germ-killing ingredient; and Jojoba, the clarifying ingredient.

Yummy. Contains bits of cocoa beans to awaken the skin.

Comes in Almond, the detoxifying ingredient; and Cinnamon, the purifying ingredient.

This time around, cinnamon was my ingredient of choice. This popular spice has many benefits that go beyond cooking, and that includes healing wounds, treating acne and eczema, and petering out fine lines and wrinkles. 

Goat's Milk + Cinnamon.

Also, I may not have mentioned this before, but I'm a big fan of cinnamon rolls. I love them more than doughnuts, actually. And back then, every time my husband would pass by the Cinnabon store at SLEX, he'd make sure to bring me home a box (sometimes two, lol).

Chocolatey goodness for the skin!

And so taking a bath with this body batter feels like walking inside a Cinnabon store - with the flavorful scent of cinnamon lingering on your skin for hours. 

Looks like Trader Joe's Cocoa Almond Spread at first glance, lol.

The product itself looks like a chocolate spread - thick and creamy, with super fine granules that do not feel harsh on the skin. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off, and voila! You get super soft, healthy-looking, cinnamon-scented skin!

Cocoa bits come out as you scrub. 

This product is so addicting, you'd want to bathe with it everyday. Not recommended though, as experts say that you should exfoliate twice a week at the most. So what I do is use this at the the start of the week (which is Sunday), bathe with the Bath Creams for the next three days, and then use the Scrub-in-a-Tub again the following day (that would be Thursday).

Now considering the size of the product, and my frequency of use, it'll probably take me two or three months before I empty out the tub. So even if you're paying Php 699 for a 9-ounce tub, you're getting your money's worth since you're feeding your skin with nothing but the good stuff.

What I love: 

- The super yummy scent that brings me memories of when the husband and I used to date, hahaha!

- Thick and creamy; just a little goes a long way.

- Exfoliating particles are tiny, and they don't feel harsh on the skin.

- Six yummy variants to choose from, catering to different needs of the skin.

- Made with natural ingredients.

- Contains no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or any other harmful chemicals.

- Not tested on animals.

What you might not like:

- Products that come in tubs are usually prone to contamination, especially if you're sharing with other people in your household. Remember to use a spatula for this product, which you will have to buy separately. 

Now if you're thinking of trying this product out (and I recommend you do), you can find The Cream Factory at the following outlets:

Beauty Bar (Powerplant Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Shangri-La Plaza, The Podium, Robinsons Galleria, Eastwood Mall, Gateway Mall, Trinoma Mall, Robinsons Place, Greenbelt 5, Alabang Town Center, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Glorietta 2)
Rustan's Fresh (Glorietta, Powerplant Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, San Antonia Plaza, Katipunan, Cuenca Park) Robinsons Department Store (Galleria, Magnolia, Ermita) - Landmark Department Store (Quezon City, Makati)
SNOE (SM Muntinlupa, SM Center Pasig, SM Valenzuela, SM Center Las Pinas, SM City Sucat, SM City Sta. Rosa)
SM Supermarket (SM Megamall, SM Aura)
SM Hypermarket (SM Mall of Asia, SM Center Pasig)

My goodies from Because Inc!
Because I also won the Saforelle/The Cream Factory Instagram contest
held recently by The Sample Room. Yay! 

Big thanks to The Cream Factory for making bath time lots of fun - even without a rubber ducky! :)

Spotlight | The Cream Factory Bath Cream.

Just as I am a sucker for perfumes with hints of vanilla or cherry blossoms, I'm also a patsy for anything with milk or honey when it comes to body wash and liquid soaps. And when I saw my Instagram timeline flooded with photos of this new bath cream made with goat's milk, I was like, "Where do I buy this? And how?!"

Lucky for me, Sample Room had 150 samples in stock earlier this week. And luckier for me that I was able to snag one. (You have no idea how fast those Sample Room ninjas are! One email announcement, and whoosh! The next thing you know, the product you are vying for is already out of stock. Lol.)

And so here it is, the bath cream that I've been eyeing for the past few weeks. It's also my first online purchase of the year. Well, I can't even call it a purchase because I got the item for free. All I paid for was the shipping fee, which costs Php 130 (provincial rate).

The Cream Factory, courtesy of Sample Room.

Now here's a little background about The Cream Factory. Their story is pretty simple, actually. They started with Goat's Milk from the Netherlands, which is prized for its quality and purity. It's loaded with essentials (vitamins D, C, E, B1, B6, B12) that's good for both the skin and body.

Real goat's milk from the Netherlands!

Then they added active botanical extracts to make the formulation even better and to further address specific skin needs. As for me, I got the one with Honey, which is all too perfect for my sensitive skin.

Goat's milk & Honey.

In case you didn't know, honey contains anti-microbial properties which helps protect the skin. It's a great anti-ageing agent, and has the ability to absorb and retain moisture - keeping the skin hydrated, soft, and supple.

Kills germs, moisturizes the skin. :)

Now if honey isn't your cup of tea, there are eleven other variants to choose from. Here's the rundown: Goat’s Milk & Almond: The Detoxifying Soap 

Goat’s Milk & Jojoba: The Clarifying Soap 

Goat’s Milk & Yogurt: The Soothing Soap 

Goat’s Milk & Seaweed: The Revitalizing Soap 

Goat’s Milk & Cinnamon: The Purifying Soap 

Goat’s Milk & Avocado: The Radiating Soap 

Goat’s Milk & Acai Berry: The Age-Defying Soap 

Goat’s Milk & Witch Hazel: The Rejuvenating Soap

Bath cream, baby! 

And you can also choose between two sizes. What I have here is the 221ml sample size. They're actually sold in bundled packs of three, priced at Php 799. Then there's also the 768ml full-sized bottle, which costs Php 699.

What I love:
- The scent! One whiff and I'm sold! And yes, the scent lingers on your skin for hours.
- The uber-cute milk bottle packaging. And no, they're not made of glass.
- Thick and creamy; just a little goes a long way.
- Effectively moisturizes the skin.
- Twelve variants to choose from, each addressing a specific skin need/problem.
- Made with natural ingredients.
- No harmful chemicals.
- Not tested on animals.

What you might not like:
- My only concern is that they're not available at the supermarket near my place. But then again, I can always order online. :)

Have you tried this bath cream? What's your favorite 'flavor'? :)