Hi, have you all received any email regarding the Hempkor, Make P:rem, I'm from Giveaway. I am eagerly waiting and checking my email continuously in hope that I'll get one 🤞 Share me some good news that you have received yours that'll give me some hope. 
Do you know how long should I wait and then give up if I haven't received any? Usually the email comes within that day only right? I don't know much about this since I have won only once. Pardon me if my question sounds stupid 😢

Give me the good news

Hi guys today we celebrate friendship Day in India. Even if we don't communicate regularly we are in touch through this platform which United us all with a common foundation that is our love for Skincare.
So, I consider all of you my dear friends and wish you a very Happy friendship day 💗

Happy friendship day 💗

I have been in the picky squad for some time. Honestly I don't know since when cause I didn't know anything about squads that time. But then I noticed some had different badges then I noticed different squads , by that time I was already in the picky squad. I also did not know that being in squad comes with perks , I guess that's the advantage of PICKY app as it rewards those who are very devoted to it. So thank you picky for noticing my effort.

I want to know from the super pickies how was your transformation from the picky squad to super picky squad. Do you apply for it? How many reviews are the qualifying criteria for SPS?

Picky squad to super picky squad

This is the current skincare trend going on. But is this a trend or its actually effective? 
Skinminimalism is the process of cutting down your skincare routine just to the basics   i.e. Cleanser, moisturizer, SPF.
This process helps your skin to breathe and go through its natural process without anything aiding or obstructing it.
I usually adopt this when my skin in irritated, but on a daily basis I like to add and layer different products. I tend to do 5-6 steps in my routine daily. So in my case Skinminimalism is only for when I need it.

What are your thoughts about Skinminimalism. Is your routine a minimal one? How many steps do you have?

✨Skinminimalism✨

Who is excited for picky box!!!! Cause I am super excited for this. Thank you picky for coming up with ways to shower your love on us. I am so !!! looking forward to this event.
What do you think picky box is about ???

✨picky box ✨

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Cons:

Leaves a feeling of stickiness after application



💖 SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner:A potent yet gentle exfoliating toner enriched with mineral rich Himalayan pink salt & 4 exfoliants: AHA,BHA,PHA & LHA designed to target clogged pores & textured skin caused by dead skin cells & sebum buildup.It also contains their signature Cica from Madagascar to soothe & relieve skin.It is a very efficient toner formulated to achieve clear & refined natural healthy skin.

⚗️Key ingredients:
☘️Cica extract (50.47%):Protects & heals skin barrier,in turn helping in calming & reducing skin irritation & sensitivity.
💕Pink Himalayan Salt:Clears clogged pores & removes sebum buildup on skin
💥4-HA complex(AHA,BHA,PHA & LHA):Removes dead skin cells & improves skin texture imparting to overall glow of skin
💦Hyaluronic Acid:Soothing & hydrating skin, providing moisture retention benefits

📦Packaging & texture:It comes is a beautiful pink tinted bottle of 210ml with a screw cap lid. It has a light watery consistency with no scent to it.

💕My experience: The first thing that attracted me was the sleek stylish packaging & the pink tint is like a cherry on top.I have always loved SKIN1004 for their minimal yet aesthetic packaging & their simple yet effective ingredient list & potent formulations. I love their products so much that I always run out of them faster than any other products. And just like their other products I used this one also lives up to the reputation.I love how it exfoliates & at the same time how gentle it is on my skin, so I can use it everyday.It is very lightweight but it feels a bit sticky after applying but when you layer other products o top the stickiness goes away & it doesn’t cause other products to pill.It has become a must have for me during summer as I become a greasy mess in summer & I need something like this to control my sebum production.I also noticed that it made my skin smoother & softer after a few days of use.I also observed that their claim to clear out the pores were on point, as my pores appear to be stripped off of impurities & sebum.I should also mention that they don’t claim to reduce the size of pores since that is not possible but they say that it will prevent further enlargement of pores, so I am putting my trust on that & using it regularly in hopes that my pores don’t get any bigger than they already are.So my advice is to start early than to regret later & what will be a better choice than this.But please note that my skin is already used to strong exfoliating agents so my skin can handle it daily, but if you are a beginner or have sensitive skin so better start slow & then gradually increase according to your skin’s needs.

✅Pros:

Gentle exfoliating toner

Effectively clears out pores

Reduces dead skin buildup

Controls sebum production & maintains optimum oil balance

Soothes & hydrates skin

Prevents future enlargement of pores

Suitable for all skin types



Didn't experience anything bad from using this product 

✨Heimish : 
Brand story: Heimish is a makeup and skincare brand Launched in 2016  when cosmetic experts in various fields of the beauty industry decided to come together to develop a new brand. The Brand’s main motto is “Grow Your Glow” which means helping the users achieve naturally glowing skin and effortless natural makeup. The brand initially started with focusing on makeup products but then after researching on improving the widely used cleansing oil they created the bestselling All clean balm. Further down the future they perfected their star ingredient range i.e. Bulgarian Rose, Cica, Black Tea, Matcha Biome & marine care (seaweed & algae) providing wide range of benefits suiting the various needs of the vast range of consumers.

💕All Clean Balm : Cleasing balm which provides deep cleansing that removes makeup, sunscreen, sebum & dead skin buildup effectively without irritating the skin. It is suitable for sensitive skin containing hypoallergenic ingredients. It is infused with natural aroma oil giving the user a soothing feeling of tranquil & a way to experience spa at home.

💕Key ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-8 Isostearate, Shea Butter,Coconut Fruit Extract, white flower complex & 10 natural aroma essential oils such as lavender oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil & Bergamot oil.

💕Packaging & texture: It comes in a chic looking tub of 120ml with a cap. Under the hood of the cap a spatula is provided. It has a white dense solid balm like texture but melts into oil immediately upon working between the palms. It also emulsifies when water is added. It has a scent similar to the aroma candles which is quite pleasant.

💕My experience: I have been using cleansing oil for quite a while, so it is my first time using a cleansing balm & it honestly surprised me. Though I heard lots of great reviews about this product I didn’t think it will be this effective. I usually don’t wear makeup & even when I wear makeup I wear it very lightly & naturally. It very efficiently removes all the Spf & makeup that I wear. But what surprised me is that it effortlessly removed a very heavy makeup that I applied for an occasion. It didn’t cause any irritation or breakouts on my acne prone oily skin. It’s very easy & efficient to use. Overall I really liked using this product. I would rate it 5 out of 5.

🧏How to use:

Scoop an appropriate amount of balm with the spatula.

Use dry hands to spread over face & massage on to the skin.

Wet your face with water & emulsify & then massage again.

Rinse with lukewarm water & proceed with water based cleanser.

 

As it is in a tub I would have preferred a spatula with it as I don&#39;t like to put my finger in the product.

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream is a good moisturising cream for normal to oily skin, specially for those who have dehydrated oily skin. It&#39;s very difficult to find the right moisturizer for dehydrated oily skin , I know the pain because I had to go through a period where I would do extensive research and study just to find the right moisturizer. Cause the moisturizer made for acne prone oily skin sometimes leaves the skin dehydrated and feeling tight. Cause those moisturizer sometimes lack those occlusive ingredients to trap in the moisture because those ingredients make the skin more oily. It&#39;s a vicious cycle of trying to stop oil production in turn making it produce more oil. But then I bought this product reading some good reviews and I have to say it didn&#39;t let me down. It contains 92% snail secretion , allantoin, panthenol and some other good occlusive ingredients.

Pros: it didn&#39;t leave my skin feeling heavy or didn&#39;t trigger my sebum production. I was pleasantly surprised after using this as it left my moisturized without making it oily. It also somewhat improved the texture of my skin, making it a bit softer. Overall I would give this A++ .

I don't dislike anything about this product, just that 22 patches are very less for acne prone skin type and the product goes out fast


SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Spot Cover Patch: An SOS product for all the acne prone beauties out there! Important meet coming or a special date but our skin companion decided to pop up just that time! No worries this ultra light spot cover patch is here to save us. This is a very effective & hygienic patch which heals active acne without irritating it. It is also super effective cause it obstructs our habit of picking pimples. 

 

Key ingredient: Hydrocolloidsheet14: Medical-grade hydrocolloid sheet 

Packaging & texture: 1 pack comes with 22 transparent patches which includes 12pcs of 10mm patch + 10pcs of 12mm patch. This clear & thin patch is barely noticeable & it adheres to skin tightly which protects the spot throughout the day. 

How to use:  

After cleansing and drying the skin, place the patch on the affected area of the skin and press lightly for 2 - 3 seconds. 10 mm for smaller pimples & 12 mm for bigger pimples 

My experience: I love pimple patches cause whenever I put on a patch I feel like I don’t have to worry about the pimple anymore. This patch is also a great product similar to the other ones I have used. This can be used under SPF and makeup but while blending the SPF have to be mindful or the SPF seeps through the patch and reduces the adhesive strength. Otherwise this patch is effective throughout the day without losing its adherence. It acts as a good barrier to prevent infection or contamination which helps in hastening the natural healing. Usually I need 2-4 patches to completely heal the acne but I only use a patch when I am working or outdoors the whole day, cause for an acne prone person like me 22 patches will go out within 2-3 days. Overall it’s a great helpful product for acne prone skin. 

 

 

 



❌Cons: Only downside I would say is that it stays on skin for a long time, I feel like it takes long to absorb properly. But weighing the benefits it&#39;s worth it.

✨Very effective powerful Exfoliator yet gentle enough not to irritate skin.

✨ Packaging and texture: it comes in a frosted pump bottle and  it has a transparent essence type consistency with a bit of viscosity. It has no smell whatsoever.

✨Notable ingredients:
Contains 4% of Betaine Salicylate(BHA) that controls sebum, blackheads and dead skin cells.
Contains 67% extract of Salix alba bark extract, natural exfoliator with moisturizing effects.
Contains Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture during exfoliation

✨My experience: Amazing product. Got very visible results within a month. One of the best chemical exfoliator I have used so far and that is so effective. I started using it once a week then gradually increased to twice and now I use it three times a week without experiencing any irritation. My blackheads and closed comedones significantly reduced after including this in my routine. My skin has a very healthy glow to it now and my pores appear smaller than before.

✅Pros:
Very effective chemical exfoliator
Good for all skin types
Gentle on skin
Moisturizes skin
Controls sebum production
Removes blackheads and dead skin cells
Makes skin smooth and glowing