Just got an email notifying me I won't the Athè's Mega Lip Balm Giveaway! Have you guys won any giveaways recently? If so, what did you win?

Wow! Just won my 3rd Picky giveaway!

I'm getting the VDL Blusher Set! I'm so excited!

I was chosen for a picky giveaway! If you've won before, how long does it usually take to receive your products?

I was so skeptical about this app when I 1st joined as so many similar ones have let me down... this week I was crazy excited when I learned I was one of the winners for the VDL 3 pack of cheekstain blushers (received them today) but somehow missed another email notifying me I was also chosen as a winner for the Ownest Triple Collagen giveaway as well. Just saw it this evening...  so I've won 2 Giveaways back-to-back... don't get me wrong, I've always enjoyed the app, writing and reading reviews - its actually something I'm very passionate about, even recently I've created a blog so I could dive into reviewing skin care & cosmetics a little deeper and now I will probably use Picky even more now as I can see the payoff, but best believe I'm kicking myself for ever doubting the Giveaways to begin with. Even if I never win another one, I am honored to have been chosen for just these two. My point is, if you've been utilizing this app, earning points and using them to enter Giveaways but haven't been chosen yet, don't give up!!!

Question: Have you ever won a Picky Giveaway? If so, what did you receive? If you haven't won one yet, which Giveaways you have you recently entered/products are you most excited in hopefully winning?

PS: I'm definitely not trying to down play how important I think the Picky app is (a place to find product recommendations for your skin type, a place to go where you can share the love of your favorite brands and products, a place to go to find friends aa its literally an amazing community here, of like minded individuals to engage with & a place to discover brands/products you otherwise might not come across) bc that's not my message. I won't lie & say the potential to earn freebies wasn't an incentive to join either, bc back then, it did play a factor, as it was in a blog where "the opportunity to earn free products" was listed & I was unfamiliar with the app completely... but over time, I've discovered theres so much more to it, just as I've listed above. I'm just saying doing all these things & staying engaged + doing what us skincare lovers enjoy doing, has the potential of rewarding you further with Giveaway opportunities you can cash your points in to enter & if you have entered many, like I have, but haven't been chosen yet, don't let it discourage you from continuing to enter them. Again, I truly have come to love the Picky app, the entire community that comes with it & all that you can do here. Me winning 2 contests are just added bonuses. I appreciate all that goes into Picky, from the developers to the brands to the users & the community. Each of you make this experience incredibly enjoyable, knowledgeable and fun 💜 with that said, Good luck to everyone in the upcoming contests!🤞🍀also, if anyone would like to give me a follow, I'll gladly follow back 😘 xoxo 

((Note: I already LOVE the VDL brand and use many of their products but I haven't used any blush products from the brand so I'm beyond thrilled to try these Cheekstain Blushers! I wasn't aware of the Ownist Brand prior to entering the Picky X Ownist Giveaway & am always on the hunt for new products and discovering new brands, so I'm extremely excited to try their Triple Collagen Products and am thankful for the opportunity to do so because of Picky as they've also made me aware of the brand! - THANK YOU SOOO MUCH PICKY, VDL & OWNIST! I CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH YOU ALL))

I won 2 Giveaways Back-To-Back

I just wanted to see if any of you have ever won a Picky Giveaway before. And if so, I would love to know when it was and what your prize ended up being. Also, just a general idea of the whole experience. ❤️

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My only issue: if you don't use this product up within 60 or so days, it can dry up on you (i have seen SOME last longer but mostly they dry up faster than other brands)... I have other scrubs that have literally lasted years and although the Bullet Lipstick like packaging is super convenient, making it easy to store and even easier to use, it's not as protected as other products that are in container with lids that keep them from drying out. So keep that in mind. 

Elf is is a brand I always recommend to everyone. They've come such a long way in the 15+ years I've been using their products and I know anyone who loves & uses their makeup & skin care can agree, its one of the most affordable brands that offer some really note worthy products... while they've definitely had their hits and misses, I believe they've learned alot along the way & have seen them explode into what they are today and while they've pumped 1,000s of products over the years, this is one product, like many of their OGs, they have in their line up, this one has stayed consistent. I loved it years ago when I discovered it and I love it still. I'm a huge fan of elf's sleek signature black packaging and luckily this product comes in it. I have tried 100s of elf products & more lips scrubs from more brands than I can count. And while I love a variety thats on the market today, I always find myself coming back to this one. I have some faves costing upwards of $30+ but how can you not love a product thats under $5 - that performs like your favorite high end? While my lips are consistently dry, I try to keep up with a good lip care routine, at least every other day, so that I keep them as moistured as possible... this product stays in my purse and on my vanity, as its a go to for days I'm not exfoliating and hydrating my lips in a full blown 5+ step routine. It's perfect for ridding dead skin but also putting moisture back into your lips. I also like to use it right before applying my makeup, especially when choosing a dry, matte lippy, so I ensure they don't flake and that my lips start off as a nice & smooth canvas. After just one application, I can feel the difference in my lips, leaving them super soft, sometimes even softer than my skin! It's easy to apply and easy to use. The bullet lipstick like packaging also makes it easy to store and even easier to use, without having to dig into jars of product like some other brands. This is a product I definitely recommend to anyone battling dry, flaky lips! Especially to those not wanting to splurge on a scrub who also want results. It's insanely affordable and is extremely effective!

Nothing. This product IS PERFECT as it is!

I have been a huge fan of Glow Recipe for years. Its one of my top 5 all time favorite Korean Beauty brands and this serum is one of my Holy Grails! First, I have to mention how amazing the packaging is... just like all of my other Glow Recipe products, the packaging is out of this world. This Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum is in a beautiful uniquely shaped, green, glass bottle. I love that they pay attention to the slightest details of their packaging, as I feel it just elevates the product even more. I also appreciate that they color their bottles based on what's inside. For example this ones green because of the "avocado"...( I have a banana product thats yellow, watermelon product thats pink, plum product thats purple...) and since it does come in a glass bottle, the product is super sturdy feeling, weighted and has a very luxurious look and feel to it. Now let's talk about the contents of the bottle! I want to point out that the consistency of this serum is lightweight & milky but not at all sticky. Its a slick yet smooth and silky serum. It has an incredibly light, clean fragrance, that doesn't linger after application. It absorbs quickly and easily when applied and doesn't leave behind any greasy feeling or unwanted residue. It soothes my irritated skin and calms it immediately, reduces and redness or inflammation I may be experiencing. My skin feels and looks so much more hydrated and moisturized than ever before after using this. This product has also replenished my dull skin, helped even out my skin tone while conditioning it, re-balancing it & nourishing it-leaving it healthier than ever before! I use this in my nighttime routine, as my last step (before under eye cream) and I wake up with the most radiant, dewy and glowy looking skin that is soft, silky and smooth to the touch! This is an all time favorite, holy-grail, must have serum for me. Its a truly amazing product from a truly amazing KBeauty brand. If you haven't tried this product, I highly recommend you do. And if you haven't tried the brand Glow Recipe out yet, you are totally missing out! 

I received this product complimentary (FREE) from Picky & Etude in exchange for my honest review... Opinions are always my own... this is my experience with the Etude SoonJung Relief Toner...
I was excited to try this ETUDE Relief Toner so as soon as I received it, I incorporated it into my skincare routine without any issues. I used this product along with the Etude SoonJung Whipped Cleanser & SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream, but I am going to focus on JUST the Toner for now. The consistency is light weight & almost identical to water. It doesn't have a fragrance or overpowering scent, so I really like that. It also is free of parabens & minerals as well! I used this as my 3rd step in my skincare routine (after cleansing & exfoliating). To apply this product I soaked a cotton pad with this toner and rubbed it in circular motions all over my entire face & neck then I soak another pad and pat it into my skin. Unlike other toners, this one doesn't build up into a rich layer, it's thin & watery so it absorbs so nicely & so easily. The PH level in this Toner is 5.5 so it's kind of mildly acidic, which balances your skin. I absolutely love the minimumal ingredients like glycerin,  madecassoside, panthenol, green tea extract, and skullcap root extract ad these are known to be effective & gentle on your skin and I love that this doesn't contain any harsh chemicals. It's perfect for all skin types & gentle enough to use on sensitive skin as well. I love that this Toner gives my skin a subtle amount of hydration & doesn't overly moisturize, as I like that in a Toner because my serums & creams I use afterwards are where my intense hydration comes from. I feel when Toners hydrate too much, your skin can feel greasy when you apply your other moisturizing products so I don't have that issue here. I also want to mention the packaging, as it is stylish yet minimumalistic & has a very luxurious & high end look and feel to it. I love how it looks sitting with my other SoonJung products in my bathroom. I also want to add that this is an amazing Toner but I feel it works best when used in combination with the SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream & SoonJung Whip Cleanser. These 3 products are the ultimate Trio of skincare for beautiful, dewy and intensely moistured skin. I highly recommend them. I am looking forward to trying more Etude products especially from the SoonJung line. 

I received this product complimentary (free) from Etude & Picky in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are always my own. This is my experience with the SoonJung Hydro Barrier Cream. I want to start off by mentioning the packaging, as I love how minimumalistic yet, sleek & luxurious it feels and appears. It is also made to be convenient and practical as it has an easy to open twist off lid, another pull up lid (for extra protection, to avoid spills) and a tiny spatula that makes it also more hygenic, so you're not having to dip your fingers into the product possibly contaminating it. More importantly, the contents of the packaging is what we're here for right? I am beyond impressed with it and I honestly wish I had discovered it sooner! The cream doesn't have a scent and the consistency is very thick and buttery yet light weight. It applies so smoothly and it absorbs quickly without leaving behind any stickiness, oiliness or residue. My skin is normally more on the dryer side, and is particularly even more dry during the winter months so this came at the perfect time! I've even experiencing dry patches especially on my forehead & on the sides of my nose and after using this for about 2 weeks, my dry patches are gone & my overall skin has improved dramatically! I can't believe the difference it has made in not only in how my skin looks and but how it feels as well! I want to mention that I had no issues when adding this into my current (and elaborate) skin care routine and it played well with my other products and did not cause my sensitive skin any irritation. I also received the Etude SoonJung Relief Toner and Etude SoonJung Whip Cleanser along with this Barrier Cream (and added them into my routine as well) and I honestly believe the combination of the 3 products enhanced my experience. I think this cream is incredible on its own but the toner and cleanser are equally as good especially when used together in my routine. But back to the Barrier Cream - it has completely changed my dull, dry and dehydrated skin skin by adding an insane amount of moisture, making it visibly smoother, softer, and more brighter & radiant than ever! I can see and feel the dramatic difference! It was noticeable after even just one layer/application and over the last 14 days it's left my skin dewy, more youthful and incredibly bouncy. It's the most moisturized my skin has been in as long as I can remember. I've been using it twice a day in my morning & evening skin care routines. After I apply all of my morning skin care, I usually apply my makeup. Somedays I create minimalistic "no makeup" makeup look and on others I do bold glam. Regardless of which I choose, my makeup applies flawlessly & my skin stays hydrated all day long. I have even used this in place of my primer and when I do, my makeup looks great and doesn't budge all day. Makeup can really dry out your skin so I always recommend a decent moisturizer before application and this one is perfect for that! When I do my night time skin care and use this Barrier Cream, it keeps my skin hydrated, dewy and radiant all night & I always wake up looking refreshed with brighter & more youthful looking skin. This Barrier Cream has also strengthened my skin barrier & has improved my skins texture and over health dramatically. If you're looking cream that offers intense moisture especially during the winter & summer when your skins at it driest, I highly recommend this or if you suffer from dry skin in general and want a product that won't cause further irritation, this is it. I am totally head over heels in love with this product and am so grateful I was able to try it! I


I received this product for free from Picky and Athé in exchange for my honest review. Here's how things went...
I absolutely love this Athè Vital C Capsule Toning! I am a huge fan of Korean Beauty (makeup & skincare) and since discovering a few products from the brand Athè, I must say, its definitely one of my all time favorite KBeauty Companies. So when I received the Athé Vital-C Some Toner, I was excited to try it and had very high hopes for the product. I'm happy to report that it held up against my expectations! The consistency of this product has a thicker, non-watery feel amd doesn't leave any residue behind...  it absorbs nicely and quickly without any greasy feeling as well. I use this product after makeup remover and cleansing & actually noticed I got a much more "dewy" appearance when I layered it. I saturate a cotton ball with this toner and apply it (pat it into my skin) all over my face and once it dries I repeat this step 1 or 2 more times. It immediately gives your skin a deep soothing effect... After just few uses, I started to see an improvement in my skins barrier, as it became alot stronger. I love that this contains Vitamin C, as its an amazing ingredient for skin brightening which is another benefit I received from using this. I also got a ton of moisture as this toner is super hydrating and gives not only results you can feel, but results you can see as well! It also visibly reduced the few wrinkles I did have & they are almost completely gone now! My skin looks more  youthful, dewy, radiant and luminous than ever before and feel so much softer, smoother and silkier. If you're looking for a brightening, hydrating and skin strengthing toner, this product is perfect! I highly recommend it for those with dull and dry skin like me! I saw an improvement after just one use and even more incredible results after continuous use! This product is certified Vegan and has clean ingredients! 