Hi, Picky community!

Do you have any product recommendations for me? I'm looking for a lightweight moisturizer that suits my oily skin and our humid weather. I'm currently using The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, but it feels heavy nowadays. I'm looking for a nice alternative.

Thank you!

Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin and Humid Weather

During the first few weeks of using this, I had a minor purging on my face. Small whiteheads appeared around my lips, but the consistent usage of this product made it disappear.

I&#39;ve always wanted to try a retinol product, but I was scared to try it because of its supposed irritating effects on the skin. But when I did my research, I stumbled upon this online. And I do not regret buying this because this is one of my holy grails. First of all, the formulation is amazing. Since it is an advance form of retinol (according to Deciem&#39;s website), it doesn&#39;t cause any irritation whatsoever. Also, the fact that it has Squalane means it balances the oil production of my face, which is great since I have an oily-resilient skin type. 

I use this for anti-aging and to help in the removal of my Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). And it helps with my acne too. I pair this with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% at night, and this one of the best combinations in my skincare routine.

Please take note that this is an oil-based product. I don&#39;t know why The Ordinary decided to make this Vitamin C derivative in this formulation. But if you&#39;re weary of using oils, take this into consideration. I have an oily-resilient skin type, but I am rather fond of using oils (dry skin = oleic acid &#47; oily skin = linoleic acid). I use this near the end of my routine, before using moisturizer. My skin absorbs this fast, and the texture of the product is not offputting.

My main concern about this product is the packaging. There is something wrong with the cap, and even if I close it tight, it pops. I have a few spills here and there. So, please be careful.

I previously used The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% to treat my Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), but I decided to switch to this because it has a higher Vitamin C percentage. I have brown skin, so the process of removing my PIH is a long one. With that being said, compared to the Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%, this made the process of eliminating my PIH faster. (I opted to use a Vitamin C derivative so I can use Niacinamide in my routine.) It also has a longer shelf life. It takes a long time for it to oxidize.

I have no bad experience with this toner.

I think I have found my holy grail toner. No, really. It delivers. This product is that good. I was looking for a new hydrating toner to try, and I saw this online. Its product description is enticing, which made me decide to try it out. It boats its Hepta-Hyal Complex, a formulation of hyaluronic  acid of seven different sizes. (You can check the ingredient list for more info about this.) But besides that, it also has a Green Barrier Formula consisting of green tea, centella asiatica, and, artemesia. I was happy when I found out this product has those ingredients. But I was even happier when I found out it contains licorice root! Not only is this toner hydrating and calming, it is also brightening!

It has a thick, viscous-like consistency, as what you would have expected in a product that has hyaluronic acid. But it is not sticky. So when you apply it on your face, your skin absorbs it easily. You can definitely layer this. I usually do two layers, and I do not even have a dry or dehydrated skin! I just love a hydrated skin and a healthy skin barrier. Also, I was careless with exfoliation and irritated my face in the process. And this toner helped a lot in calming my skin down. You should definitely try this toner!

Andeng