I’m quite good at skincare but I’m not so good at makeup. I would love to hear some constructive advice about how can I improve my makeup look. Thanks in advance!!

How to improve my makeup skills

Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion this is the third bottle that spend my mom and I. Its really moisturizing, works for fading macs thanks to the tranexamic acid in it and has antioxidants. Also the amount of product is huge and really last long, specially because a little goes a long way. Highly recommended. 

The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment It’s a nice product if you have eczemas like me or dandruff like my boyfriend. Really useful and convenient. Already emptied our 4th bottle. Recommended. 

You can find how I love the laneige lip sleeping pack in this review https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gnvlhoRij/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dear Klairs Freshly Jucied Vitamin E mask it’s one of my favorites sleeping  masks. I like to pair it with a vitamin C serum to boost my antioxidants. The morning after I feel my skin plump and shiny. I’ll repurchase.

Purito Seoul Bakuchiol Timeless Bloom Revitalizing Serum it’s a nice serum but the pump it’s terrible. Creamy and easy to absorb. But the pump, as I said, so annoying.

Purito Seoul Green Tea Level Eye Cream https://www.instagram.com/p/Clix1u0Iwhd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia it’s one of the best stick sunscreen that I tried and the only one that I finished so far. I’ve already repurchased some more for my stash.

Bio-Oil Gel It just only moisturizing. It’ does nothing for the strech marks. I will not repurchase nor recommend it.

That’s all, Thanks for reading!

A Bunch of empties

I have a friend that wants to start a skincare routine but I can’t find any information on books or anywhere if vitamin C topical is safe for pregnancy 🤰 or breastfeeding. Any suggestions?

I can find any information anywhere about if the topical vitamin C is good for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

I’m thinking about buying a primer but I’m not sure which one. My skin is mainly oily. I’m thinking in some of this but I’m open to other ideas. What are your suggestions?

Primer for oily skin

Did you know that the Hemp seed oil has so many benefits but it’s not talked a lot because its difficult to commercialize? 

Hemp seed Oil:

- Control sebum production
- Helps regenerate tissues
- Antimicrobial
- Nourishing
- Anti inflammatory
- Brightening
- Calming

Hemp seeds oil

The shade isn’t the best for me and the applicator it’s too big for my lips

@etudeofficial Fixing Tin에뛰드 ETUDE officialds Limited edition in #02 Orange Mojito*

What it claims: “This lip tint’s hydro-matte formula offers long-lasting wear. The weightless texture blends smoothly on the lips without transferring onto your face mask”. 

How to use: “for a bold look, apply a moderate amount along the edge of lips and then fill the inner part. For a graded effect, gently apply from the inner lips and move outwards”.

Package: It comes in a sturdy matte-finish case with a cute picture of Ryan of Kaokao Friends playing in the outside.

Thoughts: 

the scent is sweet and light. It is a warm summer shade that suits my skin perfectly (warm autumn!), although I prefer nudes. I like to use a thin layer as this way feels more natural.  

Because the color is really buildable, you can use it either for natural or for bold looks. 

This lip tint is really creamy and thick but once dried it stays on for a long time, and as it claims, it is mask proof transfer.

I also prefer this lip tint because it’s not as drying as other lip tints of this brand. 

This shade 02 Orange Mojito is best suited for summer months. 

All in all,  I will use it for the spring-summer season, and I will definitely purchase more of it in autumn shades, as those suit my skin the best! 

*I received this lip tint from @yesstyle and @etudeofficiYesStyle | K-Beauty & Fashionhange for my honest review.에뛰드 ETUDE official

🌱 @innisfreeofficial Intensive Hydrating Toner with Green Tea Seed

🌱What it Claims: “Refreshing toner delivers intense hydration with blend of Jeju green tea extract and green tea seed oil to help soften skin and strengthen it’s natural moisture barrier.”

🌱How to use: Apply over face and neck after cleansing, then gently pat for better absorption.

🌱Price: 20,99€ at @sephora 

🌱Main ingredients: Green tea seed oil (humectant, skin conditioning), Panthenol (skin conditioning and promotes wound healing), Butylene Glycol (skin conditioning and humectant), Glycerin (humectant, skin protecting), Citric Acid (anti-aging, exfoliant), Camelia Sinesis Leaf extract (humectant, antimicrobial, skin protecting and antioxidant).

🌱First impressions: As I’m in love with the Innisfree Green Tea Seed serum I wanted to try the other products of the line, and this came as a really convenient Christmas present. I like the consistency of it. It’s not too thick so it’s suitable for my morning routine. It absorbs without tacky feeling and the scent is very light. 

🌱Final thoughts: I’ve been using this toner since last Christmas and I’m pleased to say that I love it! It’s a really moisturizing yet lightweight toner that sinks into my skin fast and promotes the absorption of the following steps of my routine. I like its ingredient list, as it’s rich in antioxidants, good for all skin types. I will definitely repurchase it once I end my other toner stash. Love it! 

It has whitecast and the bottle it’s not the best to finish the product

# Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Sunscreen Plus SPF50+ PA++++

What it claims: “Made with pure Centella from Madagascar. UV Protection and Brightening Functional Cosmetic. An ultra lightweight physical sunscreen protects your skin from strong UV rays with a fresh and matte finish. It is formulated with mild botanical ingredients for sensitive skin.”

How to use: At the last step of basic skincare, evenly apply on areas exposed to UV rays such as face, neck, arms and legs. 

Main ingredients: Zinc Oxide: (UV protection), Niacinamide (Skin conditioning, smoothing, brightening, anti-aging), Madecassoide (antioxidant, skin conditioning, promotes wound healing), Centella Asiatica extract (Skin conditioning smoothing, soothing, promotes wound healing), Butylene Glycol (skin conditioning, humectant), Sodium Hyaluronate (skin conditioning, humectant, promotes wound healing), Tocopherol (anti-aging), Titanium Dioxide (UV protection).

Price: 18,99€ at Primor

First impressions: It’s lightweight and it has whitecast. It doesn't pill.

Final thoughts: I like this sunscreen to use it under makeup. That way I don’t care about the whitecast. Because this sunscreen does have a very noticeable whitecast even in my pale skin. It has a matte finish and doesn’t feel greasy over time. I don’t use it to reapply sunscreen since this one would mess my makeup. All in all, I will repurchase this sunscreen.

The price XD it’s a bit too much for a toner.

💙 @laneige_europe Cream Skin💙

💙What it claims: “Simplify your routine! A 2-in-1 hybrid that softens like a toner and hydrates like a moisturizer”.

💙How to use: for night and day. Apply a small amount with your hands and tap gently until fully absorbed.

💙Price: 29,99€ at @sephora_spain  per 150ml

💙Main ingredients: Butylene Glycol (humectant), Glycerin (humectant), Vitamin E (anti-aging and moisturizing), Green tea extract (humectant, antimicrobial and antioxidant). 

💙Package: it comes in a transparent matte plastic bottle really aesthetic and simply design.

💙First impressions: Although it’s a milky toner, it’s quite watery. Absorbs well.

💙 I’ve been using this toner as a moisturizer in my daytime routine in the summer months because at this time of the year my skin is really oily and it can’t stand something thicker than that on top of the serums I use. It does the job well enough. Now that the time is colder I use it as a toner for my daytime routine too. I y works well as a very light moisturizer and as a hydrating yet lightweight toner. It has a nice ingredient list and although is a bit pricey, I will repurchase it if I find it on sale.

What I don’t like about it is that the last drops are difficult to extract 😂

🟡 @innisfreeofficial Ginger Honey Ampoule skin 🟡

🟡 what it claims: “A hydrating ampoule toner that helps protect the skin with its exclusive Gi-ney Complex. This high-performance essence-like toner is packed with nourishing ingredients to reinforce a weakened skin barrier due to external aggressors and dehydration. Featuring Gi-ney by combining Jeju Canola Honey and its seed oil, as well as Ginger Extract, to provide deep hydration, easy application and comfortable to wear. To prep your skin and maximize the benefits from the steps that follow”.

🟡how to use:
1. As skin pack: saturate 1-2 pieces of cotton pad with the product, apply to the areas where hydration is needed. Leave in for 5-10 minutes.
2. As toner: Disperse a pea-sized amount of the product and apply to the face, neck and décolletage. Let absorb.

🟡Price: 17,40€ per 200ml at @yesstyle 

🟡Main ingredients: honey extract (humectant and moisturizing), Meadowfoam Seed Oil (emollient and occlusive), ginger root extract (conditioning), Butylene Glycol (humectant), glycerin (humectant), Vitamin E (anti-aging).

🟡First impressions: This is a quite thick toner really moisturizing, so a little goes a long way. I bought it influenced by one of the Pony Syndrome videos. It looked so interesting that I had to try it! 

🟡 Final thoughts: I’ve been using this toner for quite a long time now. In fact, this is my third bottle of it! I like to use it to nourish my skin at night if I’m going to use tretinoin that night or whenever my skin is sensitized. I find it really calming and moisturizing, perfect to prepare my skin for my night routine, but definitely too much for my morning routine. Keep in mind that my skin is oily to combo.

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