I used to have a huge span of enlarged, visible pores across my cheeks. Now, after all the painstaking derma trips (I live faaaaar from my doctor's clinic) and the half-awake sessions slathering on creams and gels using my tired hands, I can say that my pores got smaller! It was all worth it. I'm attributing this beauty milestone to Doc Six Foronda's Glowing Solution.
Product Impression
The solution stains cotton pads yellow and can smell chemical-ish when taking a whif of it from the bottle. This strong scent though is absent in fewer amounts like when poured on a cotton pad.
I do not recall any stinging or burning sensation during the time I've been on it.
Usage
After cleansing the face at night, dab a small amount of the glowing solution on a cotton pad. Target that you spread ONLY ONE LAYER of the solution evenly on the face while avoiding the following areas: undereyes, sides of the nose and around the mouth.
For acne-prone areas (like my notorious chin which has eventually been cured, thanks to Robaz), swipe on TWO LAYERS.
Product Highlights
This is worthy of it's name, really. I experienced a more youthful glow after a week of using it and eventually, I got improvements with my pore size. This is a cheap product that effectively addresses dull and uneven skintones. It's an added plus that it was able to shrink my pores, too.
Because of the lesser amount of product needed to cover my face, I get a huge bang for my buck for the infrequent need to repurchase the product. A small bottle lasts me 3-4 months.
The Letdowns
Aside from the scent, my biggest gripe about the glowing solution is that it leaves my face a VERY sticky after feel. It takes time before the skin absorbs it so that's more waiting time for me before I hit the sack.
It can also be a pain to be specific about evening out the solution in ONE LAYER. I find that if I put on too much, it can leave my face reddish, flaky and unflattering.
Another con is that this product is compounded by my derma, Doc Six Foronda, so it's not very accessible.
Limitations
- i've observed that it neither alleviates nor worsens my zits.
- when using this topical, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, wear an effective sunblock
- the solution oxidizes over time (the light yellow tint becomes a rusty orange color)
- i used this product alongside other topicals from my derma (remember the local obagi?) and Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. I zeroed-in on this product as the greatest contributor to shrinking my pores because it's the only one I've been CONSTANTLY using all these months
Overall, I have lived with the letdowns of the 6F Glowing Solution because of its amazing effects on my skin. Here's an old picture of me (circa 2008) vis-a-vis the photo above (minus the doodling):
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have clear skin but my pores are visible near the cheeks. I Googled your dermatologist and I'm so happy the clinic is just a five-minute walk from my office building. I called too and inquired about the Glowing Solution! I am getting one today. Thanks again! :)
I definitely see an improvement in your pores. :) Wish we had that here. I wouldn't mind having smaller pores!
(Your "colorblocking" comment literally made me LOL! You are hilarious! XD
@MK
You're welcome. I hope this works wonderfully on you, too, do give me an update :)
@Lisa
Isn't it dreamy to eliminate all that enlarged pores?
(coz I really think that your Le Creuset ovens were in some colorblocking stint :D they have the most adorable colors!)
reminds me of Belo's Chat 2%. good to know your skincare worked for you! am satisfied with my Belo Acne control kit but i can be happier. hehe.
Argie, it made such a huge difference! Your skin looks almost poreless na. You're super hiyang with your derma. :)
I'll use the sample you gave me na. Haha!
Super lapit lang from my place, 10 minutes on car at most!
Isipin ko pa. May previous derma is at Aesthetic Science Clinic, sa Jupiter Street. She gave me a solution din, CHAT 2%. Sticky din and yellowish that turns into orange overtime. Kaya pati leeg ko nilalagyan ko na and I buy the smallest variety. Maybe it's the same ingredient. I love the effect on my skin too before. Pero I stopped kasi mahal.
Baka cheaper kay doctor mo...
P.S. Do you also put it on your lips? Wala lang... Parang ang supple ng lips mo sa photo. Lovet
wow thanks so much for the review! the improvement is awesome! im amazed by how this product can do on your skin!
thinking probably i should buy one =D
hi, may i ask what soap do you use before applying glowing solution? is it from 6f also? thanks
@MereMAkeupManiac
It seems to be like CHAT nga....
@Pammy Thanks sis
@Rae
Lol sis, I use it on the face lang :D
@Stella
Thanks!
@Anonymous
I use the 6F Acne Soap. But in my opinion, the solution can pretty much stand on its own because my sister used this too and she was using a soap she bout from the supermart.
how much is this?
Did you get a nose job? It looks very different from before and after?
@Jen
It's ~350php
@Anonymous
oh, no, i have no money for that, lulz
hi, how much consultation kay Dr. Foronda? Planning to go and have a consultation and perhaps buy the meds on the same session. How much kaya dapat kong dalhin? thanks!