If you’re in pursuit of finding the best whitening products out there, there are two favorites in the running: The Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set and the Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set No. 1. Women left and right have praised one and the other for their amazing 7 days rejuv results: glass skin, whitening, and clearing the skin of acne scars and blemishes.

But which of these two should you buy? Which of them yield better results? Let’s find out in this review.

Disclaimer

Before trying any new products, you should always to the allergy patch test on your skin.Test each item on a small patch on your neck. If you’re testing all the products at once, remember to take note which product you placed on what area of your neck. If no irritation appears within 24 hours, that means it’s safe to use the products and you’re good to go!

If you have very sensitive Filipino skin, please consult with your dermatologist before testing on yourself. A health professional can administer an allergy test for you.

Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set

What is Skin Perfection?

Skin Perfection is a local skincare brand manufacturing products that give every Filipina the beautiful skin they yearn for. Their Rejuvenating Set, particularly, is your entire skincare routine in one package. One box contains the following skin perfection beauty essentials:

1. 135 grams Kojic Soap
2. 60 ml Rejuvenating Toner
3. 10 grams Rejuvenating Cream
4. 10 grams BB Cream SPF45++

The contents of the Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set are precisely the products you need to complete your skincare routine and target all skin imperfections. One set is good for 4 weeks of every day use, and can yield the following benefits:

• Revive dull and pale-looking skin
• Give that glass skin effect
• Reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and other signs of aging
• Lighten skin tone
• Moisturize the skin and improve elasticity
• Dissolve dead skin cells and limit sebum production to help get rid of clogged pores, blackheads, and acne
• Protect the skin from sun damage
• Lighten acne scars and other blemishes.

Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set Ingredients

The manufacturer, Skin Perfection, guarantees that all products in the Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set are 100% safe, effective, and authentic. The contents are all FDA approved, dermatologically tested, and formulated. But it’s still helpful to be informed about the ingredients in the products you’re using. Let’s break down the contents of each product.

NOTE: The ingredients have been provided by the manufacturer. Pretty Me do not have the scientific equipment to quantify the amount of each ingredient or confirm parts of the formula. Please speak to a dermatologist or other health professional before using any of these products.

Kojic Soap

BENEFITS: Helps reduce signs of anti-aging and lighten the appearance of age spots and sun damage.

INGREDIENTS:

• Sodium Cocoate and/or Sodium Palmate: Cleanses skin and gets rid of dirt, oil, and other pollutants.
• Sodium Hydroxide: Helps maintain natural pH balance to cleanse and sensitize the skin.
• Kojic Acid: Lightens skin imperfections caused by sun damage, age spots, and scars.
• Papaya Extract: Gets rid of dead skin cells and impurities to rejuvenate and nourish skin.

Rejuvenating Toner

BENEFITS: Perfect for oily skin since it helps restore natural pH levels and removes excess oils and impurities.

INGREDIENTS:

• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice): Eliminates free radicals in your skin; has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties; fades blemishes and dark spots.
• Arbutin Lactic Acid: Lightens complexion and reduces the appearance of blemishes.
• Retinyl Palmitate: an antioxidant and a milder concentration of Vitamin A.
• Phenoxyethanol– alcohol-based preservative used in skincare products.

Rejuvenating Cream

BENEFITS: Rich in moisture to help hydrate the skin and improve elasticity.

INGREDIENTS:

• Cera Alba (Beeswax): Retains moisture; has anti-inflammatory properties to help heal wounds.
• Caprylic Triglyceride: Softens and replenishes skin to resist moisture loss.
• Allantoin: Gentle moisturizer suitable for those with sensitive or irritable skin.
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil: Promotes clarity, radiance and smoothness of skin; reduces acne and other skin conditions.
• Triethanolamine: Balances skin pH levels
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Oil): Prevents further sun damage and protects collagen and elastin content.
• Bisabolol (Levomenol): Thick, oily liquid with strong anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant and anti-microbial properties; also helps other ingredients penetrate deep into skin.

BB Cream SPF 45++

BENEFITS: Protects the skin from sun damage. The high SPF level can shield the skin against Melasma and other diseases caused by harmful UV rays.

INGREDIENTS:

• Glycerin: Helps lock in moisture to hydrate the skin
• Octocrylene: Shields the skin from harmful UV rays emitted by the sun
• Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane: The same ingredient used in sunscreen to protect the skin from damage.
• Titanium Dioxide: Sunscreen and colorant
• Alcohol Denat: Helps fight off bacteria on skin

How to Use Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set

DIRECTIONS

Step 1: Kojic Soap

Morning + Evening

1. Rinse your face with clean water.
2. Apply Kojic Soap and lather for 30 seconds.
3. Rinse off all the soap thoroughly.

Step 2: Rejuvenating Toner

Morning + Evening

1. Put a small amount of Rejuvenating Toner on a cotton ball.
2. Gently rub the cotton on your face in a circular motion.

Step 2: Rejuvenating Toner

Morning + Evening

1. Put a small amount of Rejuvenating Toner on a cotton ball.
2. Gently rub the cotton on your face in a circular motion.

Step 3: BB Cream SPF45++

Morning + Evening

1. Take a small amount of the BB Cream with SPF45++.
2. Apply it on your face before going out.
3. For long periods of sun exposure, reapply the BB Cream every 2-3 hours for maximum protection.

Step 4: Rejuvenating Cream

Evening

1. At night, repeat the process from Step 1-3.
2. Proceed to Step 4 by taking a hefty amount of rejuvenating cream with your fingers.
3. Apply the cream directly to your face.
4. Spread the cream until all areas are covered.

NOTE: You may experience temporary redness, prickly sensation, and peeling for the first 2 weeks of usage. This is completely normal and is part of the rejuvenation process. If, after two weeks, discomfort or irritation persists, consult your dermatologist.

Morning vs. Evening Routine

Ideally, each product in the Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set should be applied every day. The Rejuvenating Cream is only required for evening use. Here’s the recommended morning and evening routine to guarantee the best results:

Morning routine:
Kojic Soap
⇩
Rejuvenating Toner
⇩
BB Cream SPF 45++

Evening Routine:
Kojic Soap
⇩
Rejuvenating Toner
⇩
BB Cream SPF 45++ Cream
⇩
Rejuvenating Cream

Is Skin Perfection Safe for Breastfeeding?

Yes, the Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set is safe for breastfeeding. The ingredients are all-natural and there are no harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances. This set can help to improve the appearance of your skin while also providing nourishment and hydration. It is gentle enough to use on a daily basis, and it will not interfere with your breastfeeding.

Perfect Skin Rejuvenating Set Side Effects

There are no perfect skin rejuvenating sets without side effects. The Perfect Skin Rejuvenating Set comes with a wide variety of possible side effects that may occur. These include, but are not limited to:

• Dryness and redness of the skin
• Itching and burning sensation on the skin
• Rashes and blisters on the skin
• Swelling of the skin
• Peeling of the skin

If you experience any of these side effects, please discontinue use immediately and consult a physician.

Final Thoughts

Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set 1

What is Skin Magical?

As briefly mentioned earlier, Skin Magical is a local beauty brand with a wide array of products that target skin concerns for Filipinos. The particular set of products we’re checking out has brightening, moisturizing and anti-aging benefits, and it’s been also advertised as acne treatment.

The products in Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set #1 include:

1. Rejuvenating Soap (Extra Strength)
2. Rejuvenating Facial Toner No. 1
3. Rejuvenating Cream No. 1
4. Age Defying Cream No. 1
5. Smoothening Sunblock Cream No. 1

With the help of a lot of its natural ingredients, these are the functions of products:

• Peels and renews skin for even skin tone
• Exfoliates without burning skin
• Brightens complexion
• Fights signs of aging
• Treats acne
• Reduces size of enlarged pores
• Moisturizes skin

The brand also claims that their products are gentle formulas safe for irritated and sensitive skin, but everybody has different skin so it cannot be assumed that this will be safe for you. Other claims include results within 7 days, and that they’re 3 times more effective than other brands. Again, you get to be the judge of that if you end up using the products.

Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set 1 Ingredients

Every Skin Magical Product is FDA approved, Halal certified and dermatologist tested, but you should always do extra research and find out what exactly is in the products in question. Let’s break down the specific ingredients and benefits of each product in Rejuvenating Set No. 1. Ingredients to watch out for will be marked with an asterisk*.

NOTE: The ingredients have been provided by the manufacturer. Pretty Me do not have the scientific equipment to quantify the amount of each ingredient or confirm parts of the formula. Please speak to a dermatologist or other health professional before using any of these products.

Rejuvenating Facial Toner No. 1

BENEFITS: Anti-aging and whitening

INGREDIENTS:

• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) contains antioxidants to eliminate free radicals in your skin; has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties; fades blemishes and dark spots.
• Arbutin Lactic Acid is an exfoliant that lightens complexion and reduces appearance of blemishes.
• Retinyl Palmitate is an antioxidant and a milder concentration of Vitamin A.
• Phenoxyethanol* is an alcohol-based preservative used in skincare products.

Rejuvenating Soap (Extra Strength)

BENEFITS: Moisturizing and whitening

INGREDIENTS:

• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil hydrates your skin; has antibacterial and antioxidant properties
• Niacinamide Carica (Papaya Extract) rejuvenates skin by removing dead skin cells and inactive proteins.
• Citric Acid (Vitamin C) treats mild acne; evens skin tone for those with dark spots, hyperpigmentation or sun damage; helps to unclog pores; reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
• Glycolic Acid is an exfoliant used to eliminate scarring and skin discoloration; fights signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles.
• Chinensis (Jojoba Oil) Seed Oil soothes and repairs dry and irritated skin; has anti-inflammatory properties to reduce chaffing, chapping, redness, and skin flare-ups from eczema and rosacea.

Rejuvenating Cream No. 1

BENEFITS: Anti-aging and whitening

INGREDIENTS:

• Cera Alba (Beeswax) creates a thin layer on your skin to retain moisture; has anti-inflammatory properties to help heal wounds.
• Caprylic Triglyceride is a derivative of coconut oil and glycerin that softens and replenishes skin to resist moisture loss.
• Bengkoang Extract is a fruit essence with Vitamin C that brightens dull skin and fights signs of aging
• Allantoin is a gentle moisturizer suitable for those with sensitive or irritable skin.
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil promotes clarity, radiance and smoothness of skin; reduces acne and other skin conditions.
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape Seed Extract) is an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent
• Triethanolamine* balances your pH; should not exceed 5% of the formula since it’s not intended for prolonged use.
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Oil) is an emollient with lots of Vitamin E and prevents further sun damage and protects collagen and elastin content.
• Bisabolol (Levomenol) is a thick, oily liquid with strong anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant and anti-microbial properties; also helps other ingredients penetrate deep into skin.

Age Defying Collagen Cream No. 1

BENEFITS: Anti-aging and whitening

INGREDIENTS:

• Hydrolyzed Collagen (Collagen Peptides) are smaller forms of collagen so they are easily absorbed; strengthens skin and improves skin elasticity.
• Beta Glucan promotes skin healing and collagen production; is a moisturizer and anti-irritant.
• Carbomer is a thickening and emulsifying agent safe in small dosages.
• Disodium EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)* is a preservative and stabilizer not easily absorbed by skin but helps other ingredients penetrate deeper.

Smoothening Sunblock Cream No. 1

BENEFITS: Sun protection and moisturizing

INGREDIENTS:

• Avobenzone* protects against UVA and UVB rays, but only for 30 minutes until it breaks down.
• Octyl Methoxycinnamate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) protects against UVB and less irritating than most sunscreen ingredients.
• Titanium Dioxide protects skin from UVA and UVB rays; is gentle on skin so it’s great for sensitive, redness-prone skin; thickens, whitens and lubricates skin.
• Zinc Oxide is a safe sunscreen ingredient protecting against UVA and UVB rays; heals skin, retains moisture and treats acne breakouts.
• Lycopersicon Esculentum (Tomato) Extract promotes skin health; contains lots of Vitamins C and E.

Ingredients to Watch Out for

Although these ingredients might be in safe dosages, it’s important that you understand why they may be a concern in your skincare regimen. You also may want to do further research into these specific ingredients

Phenoxyethanol in Rejuvenating Facial Toner No.1:

This a preservative that contains alcohol, which has a drying effect and induces the micro-peeling effect in the product. Alcohol tends to weaken the skin, and can be especially destructive for dry or sensitive skin.

Triethanolamine in Rejuvenating Cream No. 1:

It may balance skin pH but it isn’t intended to use for a long period of time. Most dermatologists recommend you rinse the product off immediately, unless it’s a product that supposed to be used in the long term. In that case, the product should not contain more than 5% of this ingredient. The amount used for the cream cannot be confirmed by Pretty Me.

Disodium EDTA in Age Defying Collagen Cream No. 1:

While it doesn’t get easily absorbed by skin, it can be potentially dangerous if there are other questionable chemicals in the formula, as this ingredient helps bring those chemicals deeper into your skin.

Avobenzone in Smoothening Sunblock Cream No. 1:

Although it does protect you from both UVA and UVB rays unlike many sunscreen ingredients, avobenzone breaks down after 30 minutes of sun exposure. Thus, it’s not the most effective in terms of sun protection.

How to Use Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set 1

Directions

Step #1: Rejuvenating Soap

Morning + Evening

1. Rub soap into a lather.
2. Massage face and neck with lather in circular motions.
3. Rinse thoroughly with water, then pat dry with a soft towel.

Step #2: Rejuvenating Facial Toner

Morning + Evening

1. Soak cotton pad with toner.
2. Gently glide the cotton pad all over your face and neck.

Step #3: Rejuvenating Cream

Evening (Morning – Optional)

1. Gently apply the cream all over face and neck.
2. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
3. Let skin absorb product.

Step #4: Age Defying Collagen Cream

Evening (Morning – Optional)

1. Gently apply all over face and neck in upward and outward circles.
2. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.
3. Let skin absorb product.

Step #5: Smoothening Sunblock Cream

Morning

1. Apply all over face and neck at least 20 minutes before sun exposure.
2. Proceed with rest of beauty routine (makeup).

Note: Skin peeling will occur after two days of use. Please resist peeling the skin yourself and let the products do the exfoliating for you.

Morning vs. Evening Routine

Some products are optional in the morning. However, here are our recommendations for your morning and nighttime routines:

Morning routine:
Rejuvenating Soap
⇩
Rejuvenating Facial Toner
⇩
Smoothening Sunblock Cream

Evening Routine:
Rejuvenating Soap
⇩
Rejuvenating Facial Toner
⇩
Rejuvenating Cream
⇩
Age-Defying Collagen Cream

Final Thoughts

Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set vs. Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set 1 Comparison Table

Product	Brand	Price	Inclusions	Safety	Effectiveness	Total Rating
	Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set	10	9	9	9	9.25
	Skin Magical Rejuvenating Set 1	9	9	9	8.9	8.9

The Final Verdict

All points considered, we advice that you go for the Skin Perfection Rejuvenating Set. The products and their ingredients are safer and more ideal for every day use, and can suit any skin type — whether you have oily, dry, acne-prone, or sensitive skin.

For its price, you are reaping a ton of benefits. It’s much more effective in terms of whitening, moisturizing, and improving the appearance of your skin. Indeed, beauty need not be expensive.