I've even been tempted many times to strike up a conversation with strangers: ladies flashing their gorgeous white skin in front of me, and me dying to know what soap they use.
So I've crossed that out from my list, befriending paper-white-skinned girls in exchange for their beauty secret. I also grew tired being sold on every whitening soap commercial that's got the fairest endorsers. It's a convenient thing nowadays to have beauty forums, product review sites and, of course, blogs!
Likas Papaya Soap, 78php @ groceries, selected dep't stores and Mercury drugstore
- non-drying and gentle on the skin
- dead skin cells fall off after bathing if you are newly using this
- no overpowering scent
Pervil Soap, ~100 to 120php @ groceries, dep't stores and and Mercury drugstore
- a bit expensive but works as nice as Likas Papaya sans the long waiting period
- has an equally pricey matching moisturizing lotion
- a bit drying on my skin
- felt that you had to use the lotion to see its effects
CY Gabriel, not over 30php @ groceries and dep't stores
- a bit too drying for my liking
- saw lightening effects in a month's time
Cyleina Black Pearl, ~ 80php @ hortaleza stores and ebay/multiply resellers
- i don't quite get the hype over this soap
- it works as well as CY gabriel, in my opinion
- it's a bit drying on my skin, too
Kojie-San Kojic Soap, ~60php @ groceries, dep't stores and and Mercury drugstore
- barely saw lightening effects in a month's time
- a bit drying
- has a nice orange-y scent
Psalmstre Placenta Whitening Soap w/ Goatsmilk, 80 to 100php @groceries and Watson's
- the most drying of all lightening soaps I've tried!
- developed rashes and so I had to give it up
- one of the best whitening effects I've seen so far
RDL Whitening Papaya Soap, 30 to 40php @groceries, Watson's and Mercury drugstore
- gradual skin lightening, more gradual than Likas, in my opinion
- i just felt that Likas did a better job in lightening and moisturizing the skin
All these bars helped in easily scuffing off dead skin cells.
If I were to award the best lightening soap, it would be to Likas Papaya (for the natural kind of lightening effect). Psalmstre had a super white effect on my skin that I really liked, but I just can't bear looking at the rashes... white+non-flawless skin=bummer.
I am currently using Likas Papaya. It was the first whitening soap that ever kissed my skin and I just keep coming back to it!
If I were to award the best lightening soap, it would be to Likas Papaya (for the natural kind of lightening effect). Psalmstre had a super white effect on my skin that I really liked, but I just can't bear looking at the rashes... white+non-flawless skin=bummer.
I am currently using Likas Papaya. It was the first whitening soap that ever kissed my skin and I just keep coming back to it!
you know, i have an uncle (yes, uncle!) who is already somewhere at around 60+ but his skin is flawless. It's almost tight & i thought that is undergoing botox treatment just to achieve his flawless complexion. he said that he only use placenta soap!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that a man would actually be recommending the use of placenta soap. Im not sure if i would actually try it but then i see the effect it had on him!
anyway, likas papaya i think is the best one so far. no matter how dramatic the increase in the price was, i still think that it's worth your money!
^_~
havent tried those whitening soaps except from the KOJI.. the only downside is i dot like the orangy scent.. (blame it on my nostrils) i cant stand any scents in the morning..
ReplyDeletemuch love..
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hmm, i just might try psalmtre. i'm trying to even out my skin tone :)
ReplyDeleteHay, pareho tayo---I too was so taken with the hype surrounding Cyleina Black Pearl soap. Sadly, it was a huge waste of money (a bought a lot, as in, in embarrassing number of bars). I'm not really after the whitening effect, but more for the even complexion. And again, like you, Likas Papaya ang favorite ko, simply because it's not harsh on the skin, very lightly scented and works best on my skin.
ReplyDeleteOff-topic. Are you going to UST's 400th anniversary celebration on the 28th? If you are, I hope to meet you, even briefly. You know my email. Let me know.
i love this entry :) Must go back to Likas! :) ive tried so many soaps nadin and cant find the perfect one for me hehe :P
ReplyDeleteinteresting! didn't know soaps can do whitening too !!!
ReplyDeletelol Argie! yes it was a splurge but i also picked up a few things for blogger buddies too :D hahaha i do custom-purchasing for them :)
ReplyDeletehehe I too fell victim to the cyleina black pear hype...which only gave me a menthol feel when bathing hehehe...Likas has been my fav :) thanks for the other reviews sis! :)
ReplyDeletenaku buti na lang hindi ako nagpadala sa raves ng cyleina na yan.. hehe i onlytried ysa likas and mestiza..ok na ako sa mestiza... hehe
ReplyDeleteI have tried Likas but remember it being a bit drying for me. (Could be that I just have overly dry/sensitive skin)
ReplyDeleteIs there a particular method you use when washing with this?
Very informatinve. Using Kojie san for a week. I've read positive reviews in girl talk. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteAny review about whitening lotions you've tried? Looking forward to that one. I soooooo love this post!
@Thia
ReplyDeleteOh my! I have a tinted sunblock (SPF 40) with placenta ive been using for quite sometime now! im not sure if it's an addition to what's making my skin glow these days....
@Rhain
Hi Rhain! Likas does not have a strong scent at all... you might want to try that out. Dropped by your pretty blog :D
Hi! You may try ByNature Handmade Soap's CITRUS WHITE. It's not that drying. A bar cost around P120. It's 100% organic but you have to purchase it online as they still don't have a physical store. I used this soap when I was pregnant w/ my second child, lightened those unsightly spots on my skin. You know, how pregnancy disrupts the skin's melanin production. Okay, you get the picture. Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteNew follower here. I'm a skincare junkie too! :)
Is Likas only available in the philipenes? I want to have whited, brighter skin for the upcoming summer leg baring seasons.
ReplyDeleteAnyways great review, new follower here :)
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Helpful blog! The moment I read this yesterday, I rushed to the dept store and bought CY Gabriel and psalmstre placenta. Hahahaha. Waiting for my fairer skin to show in no time. Thank you ate. :D
ReplyDeletethanks for the reviews guys!
ReplyDeletei'm going to try the placenta soaps and see how it works..
Agree with you, Sis... Likas had always been a reliable source of gradual lightening and same goes to placenta soap... more power to your page! God bless... more reviews on whitening lotions din Sis! ^_^v
ReplyDeletepwede na po ba gumamit ang 16 years old ng likas papaya? :))
ReplyDeleteYes, pwede na :)
ReplyDeletelikas papaya is the best!!!They thought i went to Derma or skin specialists...and try fresh lemon it's good for the face or everywhere..
ReplyDeleteWhat about YSA Botanica? Would you recommend it? I tried it out but my bar disappeared... Someone took it. :P
ReplyDeleteI tried kojie san and psalmstre too. I didn't notice any significant lightening with kojie and I used it for more than a year. With psalmstre, I noticed my skin started peeling with 3 days of once a day usage. I noticed also my skin got lighter within a few weeks time. The drying effect I didn't feel that much because I use lotion. However, I got rashes so I had to stop.
ReplyDeleteall those soaps did not do their job on me exept cyleina black pearl. the best soap ever is l-gluta, and kojic acid soap from diana stalder and also beauche beauty bars. effects seen in just a week
ReplyDeleteMy Dermatologist is one of the best in the USA, and they told me skin lightening soaps are a waste of money and do nothing. To whiten the skin, you need to apply a melanin inhibitor on the skin and leave it there. The ingredients in whitening soaps are too weak to do anything, and these ingredients are washed off the skin anyway. Any lightening effect you see if from either scrubbing dead cells off your skin (which is accomplished with any soap) or the temporary plumping of the skin due to water.
ReplyDeleteDo not waste your money with skin lightening soaps, they do NOTHING.
Hi there! I haven't tried any of those whitening soaps since I'm afraid that they may harm my skin. I think I will give it a try this time. Thanks for the tips. Looking forward for other skin care tips. Btw, I would also like to know which whitening lotion works best? Thanks Much!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have heaps of interesting things on your blog. keep up the good work :-D
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Hi! Does anyone know if a 14 year old girl can use Belo whitening soap?
ReplyDeleteMetathione is the best
ReplyDeleteI've been using kojie san. Its effect is really overwhelming! I've used it for a year and many people noticed that my skin is glowing and really white. However, i still need a moisturizer for it dries the skin. I use it every 3days.
ReplyDeleteI've tried a lot of whitening soaps since gus2 ko pumuti....likas papaya, belo, silka,glutamax,magic soap, cy gabriel basta super dami na ng natry ko! Im morena kc...but only Kojie San satisfied me....d lang madami but all my friends says pumuti ako!!!!
ReplyDeleteTake note weeks lang u can see the lightning effects nya!
does kojic will balat balat my skin and can erase my peklat.pleas who anybody knows.please do answer ne.please im beging all of you.please
ReplyDeleteOftentimes, it takes TWO to TANGO... I've come across this 2-toned skin whitening soap. It has the perfect combination of Gluta and Rosehips. Noticeable results in less than a week if you are hiyang and will takes more days to achieve your desired skin complexion. You can visit their site and checkout some client testimonials. http://www.facebook.com/bewhiteskin
ReplyDeletehere's the link pala for BE WHITE GLUTA PLUS ROSEHIPS SKIN WHITENING SOAPhttp://www.facebook.com/bewhiteskin
ReplyDeleteI heard the L-gluten whitening soap is really work on dark spots and even fading away freckles and lightening up any blemishes on the skins. I'm so anxious to buy this soap and try on my skins to see any results after using it!!
ReplyDeleteCan I find any of these soaps in Australia ...Thanks
ReplyDeleteHello, I'm searching about whitening soaps and I landed with a facebook page on Diamond Orange Peel & L-Glutathione, wonder if you have any reviews on this. Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteHello, I'm searching about whitening soaps and I landed with a facebook page on Diamond Orange Peel & L-Glutathione, wonder if you have any reviews on this. Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteHi just want to share this with you guys: I'm using Meztisa whitening soap and it is really effective. I used it mostly on my face and it really whitens plus it can make disappear your large pimples and prevents from coming back. Please try it only cost around 60 pesos.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Filipina but I have whiter skin and Meztisa enhances it and also I'm pimple free.
Cons: it can dry your skin (only because it dries out your pimples). It can leave redness and mild stinging (because its the effect of special mixture that flushes out all skin impurities to bring brighter looking skin).
Cons: it can make your skin dry (because it dries your pimples). it can be stingy and leave red patches on face (
Pwede na po bang gumamit ng Likas Papaya or Koji kahit 14 yrs old palang? :)
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ReplyDeleteTry godiva soap. This has been my brand for 7 years. My family and friends notice my skin getting whiter.
ReplyDeletehi ive been using this soap and before the lightening was amazing and visible and now its like it doesnt even work also im getting slight inflamatiin anf ted spots?why did it stop working anyone experience this?
ReplyDeletewow, so you already tried all those soaps. I tried Likas before pero wala ako makitang effect kahit one month na ko gumagamit. Sa kojie san naman, naglighten din skin yun nga lang medyo mahapdi saka nakakadry.
ReplyDeletewhat about the Mestiza soap, sino nakatry na? sabi okay din yun since herbal soap. saka yung Glupa?
Kung pagiging adik lang sa whitening soap ako din yun.. Lahat na na try ko pero sa lahat ng na try ko ang pinaka the best for me is TOP GEL Papaya Soap..
ReplyDeleteRosy Cheeks ang resulta nya tapos hindi sya nakaka dry ng skin.. Try nyu fruity scent pa sya.. :D
I used to use kojic soap and it is good...but that was until my aunt introduced me to a new and better soap along with a whitening cream that works flawlessly together. The soap is called Top One original papaya whitening soap (way much better than Lika's) and I use it together with a day and night cream by Jiaoli. It's a bit pricey but very well worth every penny! And mind you all I'm a male (drag queen) using this product and it's the best by so far. Anyone wants to know where to buy it just leave a comment and I'll point you in the right direction! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat's the best whitening product have u used?
DeleteSan ka nakabili ng jaolie sir? :)
DeleteSaan makakabili ng Top One and jaoili cream? At magkano siya? Salamat.
DeleteJiaoli day / night cream is the best whitening cream I use....
DeleteI have also tried a lot of whitening soaps: CY, Psalmtree, Godiva, etc... before, maganda effect ng cy sa akin esp the original. I dont know but maybe as I aged, mahirap na matanggal ang mga scars. :) Godiva is also good but, over a year ago I came across a page in fb who sells skin products and I kind of like their producta not only the soaps but halos lahat ng products nila. As to whitening, hindi instant ang effect sa akin but I noticed lang nag.even ang skin tone ko. I also like their lotion. You can check it on fb or instagram : BN WHITENING SHOPPE. Main branch is in davao.
ReplyDeleteAt the moment though, I am using tokyo love soap premium.it is pricey talaga as prices ranges from 1000 to 1200. But i like the effect. Noticed ko ang effect on my first use.tokyo love soaps has lots of variant, cheapest is the original.
Plz tell me the most effective whitening product that u have used till date. Anything soap, cream?
DeleteHi! Na try nu na ba ang FLAWLESS papaya soap together with sutla bleaching cream? Effective ba?
ReplyDeleteHello plz tell me the most effective soap, cream that really whitens out skin. Really need to even out skin.ill be grateful.
ReplyDeletei wanna try likas papaya or a koji :(( 14 palang ako eh. okay na kaya??
ReplyDeleteWhat is the most effective whitening soap? Lately I use koji but it doesn't work. Ugh! :( Please tell me? :))
ReplyDeleteAnd now I use B&W a week ago. I wish it would be the best. :)) Anyways what is the best skinn lotion?
ReplyDeleteFor affordable, safe and effective whitening products please follow MISSKITTYPH in instagram. You'll see whitening results in just a week of use.
ReplyDeleteProducts are made from pure and natural ingredients and does not contain harmful ingredients such as hydroquinone and mercury.
Hi. May i just know what is your skin type?. Tnx and Godbless.^^
ReplyDeleteI like to share mine that effectively dries out my pimples and whitens my skin. It's tokyo love soap. Very PRICEY on my opinion but it really works well. Sad that i cannot purchase it directly at tokyoloveshop.com because they required paypal account but gladly, i found out that tameraonline.com carries the brand.
ReplyDeleteusing only soap is not enough to whiten skin dpat u do bleaching dn,,in my case,im morena kya lhat nlng ng whitening na try q na,pro ms satisfied aq when i do skin bleaching at home,yes at home coz i discovered the ingredients sa skin bleaching treatment na cheaper na effective pa,,tpos i use flawless soap and sutla bleaching cream dn,so dhl nkita q effective sken i decided to make it a bussiness,,im earning na nkaka2long pa q sa iba..-pm me lng sa my gusto mg try simply1691@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteusing only soap is not enough to whiten skin dpat u do bleaching dn,,in my case,im morena kya lhat nlng ng whitening na try q na,pro ms satisfied aq when i do skin bleaching at home,yes at home coz i discovered the ingredients sa skin bleaching treatment na cheaper na effective pa,,tpos i use flawless soap and sutla bleaching cream dn,so dhl nkita q effective sken i decided to make it a bussiness,,im earning na nkaka2long pa q sa iba..-pm me lng sa my gusto mg try simply1691@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletePwede po mlmn ingredients ng bleaching n gingwa nyo? Thank u.
Deletethese are my ratingsgs on hte soaps that i've tried so far:
ReplyDelete-likas papaya soap-> 4.2 out of 5
-kojie-san-> 3.9 out of 5
-royale l-glutathione soap-> 4.9 out of 5
-erase plantcenta exfo soap-> 4 out of 5
-tokyo love soap original-> it's a 5 but quite pricey
Glutathione skin whitening soap are effective when it comes to inhibiting the productions of melanin which gives our skin the tanned or darken skin coloration. , glutathione contains antioxidant properties and vitamin supplements. Glutathione is also available as pills or injections which may enhance its effects.
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If u want to have a fairer skin just use extract whitening papaya soap together with extract whitening papaya lotion it was really effective on my skin.:-P
ReplyDeleteTry nyo perla papaya effective un!!!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteWhy not try this one called "BeWhite"
They have fast results claimed by clients.
Products Available
Gluta rosehips soap
Gold Soap for anti-aging
Premium Collagen/Moisturizer cream
Intensive Whitening cream
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How come SILKA PAPAYA is not in yur list? It works believe me. Been using it for seven years...aside from being cheap it really works
ReplyDeleteglutamax no need na mag lotion d malagkit sa katawan. from tokyo love soap premium for 3months to glutamax mas cheaper and effective no need na mag lotion for my skin kasi d naman dry ang effect nya. para ito sa mga busy people na wash & go lng at wala nang time mag lotion or mag lagay ng moisturizer sa face
ReplyDeleteI've tried flawless papaya soap and it's super duper effective. It can lighten your skin in just 2 weeks. I saw mine after 5 days nga ehh. Try it witb sutla bleaching cream! You'll love the results. 1 bar soap is only 18-22 pesos! 👍👍👍
ReplyDeletePerla Soap can whiten your skin too! I've been using this soap for almost 2 years and my family and friends noticed that I became fairer. It's cheap too and lasts longer. :) I only use on my body. :)
ReplyDeleteFor me, the best whitening soaps are Mestiza and Kojie San – based on experience.
ReplyDeletexo,
~Pauline @Kallony
Hi there, my sister is in her thirties na pero she looks like in her early 20's palang.. She uses this soap called Amaranth Deluxe White.. it's very rare in the market pero super super great siya.. It whitens the skin without drying it.. Just sharin.. :)
ReplyDeleteI tried Kojic Soap at CY Gabriel, sadly hindi ako pumuti. Medyo OK sakin ang CY Gabriel kesa Kojic, at way cheaper pa ang CY. After 2 weeks, may nakita na akong Micro-peeling. Nag Likas Papaya din ako last year, gulat nga ako sa presyo, mahal pala un! Pero hindi din ako pumuti. Likewise, my sister's skin got whiter using Likas. So maybe, mukhang balat carabao ako kaya hindi epektib sa akin! Hahaha
ReplyDeleteSubukan ko muna yung Glutamax, sana effective. :D kung hindi baka idaan ko na sa oral gluta... *gulp... butas bulsa.... -___-
i use ANGEL SOAP available sa lahat ng DEpt stores...effective sya sa akin
ReplyDeleteI don't know what's really good! Plz help me to find what's the best soap? I tried likas,kojie,silka, cy gabriel those are not effective on my skin:( suggest nmn po ung it can remove dark scars and whiten my skin :). Thank you
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