Visiting VMV
Friday, July 13, 2012 at 9:09AM There are some stores that, upon first impression, look too expensive for our budgets. Sometimes though, it's just really good branding and a smart interior designer! One such brand is VMV Hypoallergenics. I wouldn't say that the products are dirt cheap, but for how effective and nicely packaged (with recycled paper, to boot) they are, I think VMV offers a great bang for your buck. Most products are under P1,500 which in the realm of good skincare is fairly affordable.
Anyway! I managed to drop by the VMV Hypoallergenics store in Powerplant the other day to pick up something. I took a few pictures of products I like / am curious about.
Check this out, VMV's reincarnated foundation! It's the reformulated, re-packaged version of their Skin Savvy Liquid Foundation. I picked a shade (will be reviewing it as soon as I get my bottle!) - for medium skin, looks like W3 is a good match. I'm pretty curious about this one as it has SPF60, but it's still quite watery without the spf-product feel. We'll see.
I've heard a lot of raves about the ID monolaurin gel (blue bottle) but have never tried it. Have you? How was it?
Ahh, this one is a favorite. I really love the Armada line! A lot of SPF products tend to break me out eventually, but Armada is one of the few that doesn't. One bottle is like P900? There are only two other SPF moisturizers that I've tried that doesn't give me pimples, and they are in the P2,000 range. Good but crazy expensive. The Armada moisturizer is a wallet-friendly alternative.
These two products in the Red Better line are amazeballs. The Spot Corrector is super effective in drying up shallow pimples, while the Flare-Up Balm (which I haven't reviewed yet argh) is the enemy of itchiness and irritation. I swear. I get an insect bite that's itchy? The Flare-Up Balm saves the day! I get a rash from a random allergy? F-UB! Skin asthma? F-UB! I know that it's for rosacea, okay, but it's just really super effective on any sort of flare-up.
So there you go. :) VMV has a couple of promos this month, so if ever you need these services, try to catch the discounts!
Reader Comments (7)
I've been using the Id Monolaurin Gel for years. I alternate it with my other pimple meds, i'ts pretty effective in minimizing pimple inflammations. My friend with cystic pimples used it but it didnt work out for her naman :( So I guess it also depends if you're hiyang.
I love VMV! Such world class quality, so proud to be Pinoy! Good thing they changed the packaging of their liquid foundation. The old packaging in the tube wasn't so appealing and the bottom end would always tear up. Looking forward to your review!
Like I told Martha (The Beauty Junkee), I was quite surprised to know VMV Hypoallergenics is a Filipino brand. Lol. How much is the liquid foundation? I'm interested in it primarily because of the high SPF content. Looking forward to your review as well.
VMV hypo allergenics makes the best sun block or moisturizer with lots of SPF. I only buy moisturizers from them but I might consider buying their cosmetics in the future. I love to support eco friendly cosmetic brands.
My ate uses Id Monolaurin Gel for her cystic acne. Seeing the positive results, I tried it myself, but got a breakout. :( Like Ms. Kira said, it depends if you're hiyang. Another elder sister swears by Superskin 3 regimen (it cleared her pimples and pigmentation noticeably) and my youngers sister loved the shampoo and the Armada sunblock. As for me, I'm still saving up for the Armada sunblock. :)
wait, VMV is pinoy AND organic? that's a pleasant surprise! i bought my very first concealer from them (that was ages ago) and it wasn't really effective so i haven't considered buying from them again. i look forward to your foundation review though. :)
i've been using some vmv products for years now and its been helping me with my breakouts..the id monolaurin gel is a must if you're skin gets easily irritated and if you're allergic to sweat just like me.i love their skin alchemy foundation, too bad its been phased out but there's skin savvy 60 naman.its quite a lot with an spf of 60 and it looks very natural on your skin.their essence skin-saving body wash is great too, since its a shampoo and body wash in one. i've been using their blush as well and its taking me years to empty the pack.one swipe and it delivers a natural flush on your cheeks..and it comes in great packaging too..their armada line is super too and it doesn't feel heavy on the face unlike other sunblocks..