Hi guys! I'm traveling to Korea for a month and will be there mid-November to early December. I come from a tropical country so I'm used to my skincare routine light and easy. A friend told me that it's extra chilly than usual there right now, so I'm bracing myself to the cold I'm going to face haha. I'm thinking of bringing these along—but would any of you have recos on what to switch to/include? I think my biggest concern is keeping my skin hydrated in the cold. Thanks so much 💕

Skincare for Winter

I received this product for free from Picky and Dear, Klairs in exchange for my honest review.

I came from a winter trip and going home to use this cream to pamper my skin is a real treat. It's blue color is an instant therapy to the eyes, and its refreshing consistency is a delight to my skin.

I'm in love with soothing products as my skin can get sensitive at times, so this product totally won me over. Plus, it's fragrance-free which my skin totally enjoyed. ❤️

I received this product for free from Picky and HaruHaru Wonder in exchange for my honest review.

Although labeled a serum, it comes in a very liquid-y form similar to a toner. Which I love because it's non-sticky, perfect for layering in our country's tropical weather! This exfoliant combines PHA and centella , which makes pore care gentler. I use this just once a week and so far loving its brightening and clearing effect. The scent is a plus since it's quite energizing and reminds me of our endless summers. I top this off with a creamy, soothing moisturizer to boost hydration.

I received this product for free from Picky and Isntree in exchange for my honest review.

I honestly can't get enough of this wonderful sun gel. It's got everything I needed in a sun protection product!

I was able to use this product in three different seasons, as I brought this along during my month-long fall-winter trip in Korea (then our country's weather is summer all year long, so you get the idea). I chose to use this for that trip because I'm already in love with this sun gel and thought that it would be the best product to use while basking in the cold. I'm right!

Even through the harsh cold, the sun gel did not disappoint. Light and refreshing on the skin, this did not leave any stickiness, but it didn't feel dehydrating, too! My skin was pretty happy actually, and I was relieved to rely on this sun gel despite the dropping temperatures. I gamely roamed around under the sun and in the cold knowing that the sun gel is working its magic.

Now that I'm home, I'm still happily obsessed with this product. Since I'm a fan of gel formulations, it also matches with the Philippines' humid climate thus perfect for my daily use! It's also very gentle and did not irritate my skin, plus offers a fresh finish. 100/10 would recommend! ❤️

The mask fits my face well, however I just wish it's a little bigger to fit my forehead well hehe.

I received this product for free from Picky and Isntree im exchange for my honest review.

First, I'M IN LOVE WITH THE PACKAGING. I'm a sucker for great art and I really fancy that Isntree made the effort to collaborate with an illustrator like Sininoni. Definitely upped the experience in using the mask.

Next, since I live in a country where it's summer all year round, this product is like the cool respite from the constant heat. I used this at night after a long, tiring day and its cooling effect gave me comfort, making me all prepped to hit the sheets.

Also, it's great even for sensitive skin like mine. No irritations—only less puffy, supple skin upon waking up!

The best part would be the mask's great fit on my face. I struggle with other mask not fully adjusting but this mask made the work so easy.

All in all, I think it's a great value for money product!

Things that could be better: Maybe I haven't used this a lot and need more time to see the brightening effect, but unfortunately this didn't do it for me. While I enjoyed the product, this isn't an instant favorite. I feel like I need to alternate this with another more brightening eye product. 

But I'm willing to give this a chance! For now I think I have to finish the whole bottle for further results. :) 

I received this product for free from Picky and VVbetter in exchange for my honest review.

First of all, this product is attractive in so many ways! From its very promising lineup of ingredients down to the packaging, it's a covetable item that I've been meaning to try.

Things that I like: its twist cap that reveals a pump for easy product dispense (it's quite fun to use, too), the scent that reminds me of one those those orange cookies I enjoyed when I was a kid, and how it did its job in firming my eye area. Got some lines that were smoothened with just a few uses (I use this for am and pm).

I also appreciate the use of bakuchiol, which is gentler than retinol. Good for those with sensitive skin.

Ava3