I recently found that Sunscreen application step varies based on whether its physical and chemical.
 For chemical Sunscreen, we need to first apply sunscreen before moisturizer since chemical Sunscreens offer protection by penetrating into the skin. 
And for physical/Mineral sunscreen, Moisturizer first and after that sunscreen. As they provide protection as a shield on top of the skin.

Did you guys know this already? 
It's a new information for me so I wanted to share it with y'all.
No matter which step it is applied first, Don't forget to apply Sunscreen no matter what! ☺️


Here's a link to the similar information I found:

https://www.colorescience.com/blogs/learn/sunscreen-before-or-after-moisturizer

[ There are alot of conflicting information about this method so kindly do your own research before trying] 

PS- Image taken from the page of Sandiva

Edit- Calm down Everyone😅 I'm not in support of this method but just wanted to let the ones unaware know about it. I also use sunscreen as my last step and will prefer doing that.

DO YOU APPLY SUNSCREEN FIRST OR MOISTURIZER FIRST? 🤔😲

Just came across this picture from Hyram's insta story. Isn't it funny how most of us weren't interested studying science related things in schools and now we are so focused in knowing every scientific evidence about skincare😂
 
You can share your thoughts as well☺️

Skincare Chemistry

When you have bare minimum expectation you win, but when you have high expectations you don't 😅.
This has happened quite often to me. I take part in giveaways and sometimes I expect so much to win but I don't and recently I won Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule which I didn't expected (Lucky). So don't be disheartened if you don't win. Just keep trying and you'll win someday. 
Also don't forget to enjoy your journey on picky it's more than just Giveaways. We have one of the most wonderful community🥰

Don't worry if you don't win

After posting first impression, how long do you take to post a proper review?
I have filled out the form [ for skin1004 brightening Ampoule and toner] that was given. There was an option 'Yes but my review will be late' and I selected that so should I do a First impression or not? 
Please help me out incase you have had similar experience.

How long after First Impression?

So I just posted my first ever Review on IG and I feel so much cringe after watching my own made posts 😂 
Does anyone else feels the same after posting your review? 

I'm grateful for the chance I got but it just makes me nervous of what the outcome will be 🤭
Also in case you guys wanna check out my review on IG. You can connect with me as well🥰

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTzRLdvPXF3/?utm_medium=copy_link


It's very raw and there might be so many mistakes. I had a great time trying this out but it also included alot of my efforts ☺️

Edit: 
Added a sneak peak


Ps: I love this community, It's one of the most supportive community ♥️

My First Review posted and I feel cringy

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓝𝓮𝓰𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓼 :
 ●I had to discontinue using it because I was getting breakouts constantly ಥ‿ಥ
●I'm assuming that the high concentration of Centella in this ampoule might be a drawback because of which I suspect i broke out (just my lookout ).

ɪɴ ᴄᴏɴᴄʟᴜꜱɪᴏɴ🍀
 
● It's a light weight, non-sticky and hydrating ampoule which will suit most skin types. 100% centella extract Might be too much for some people. Also, it's supposed to be a hydrating and calming ampoule so expecting too much wouldn't be a good option.

𝚂𝙺𝙸𝙽𝟷𝟶𝟶𝟺's 𝙼𝙰𝙳𝙰𝙶𝙰𝚂𝙲𝙰𝚁 𝙲𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙻𝙻𝙰 𝙰𝙼𝙿𝙾𝚄𝙻𝙴 🍀🍀🍀

I received this product for free from Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🍀
 ●It looks and feels very watery but as the Ampoule💧 touches the skin, a lil bit of viscosity can be felt. 

𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭🍀
●Has a very subtle scent, not overpowering at all.

𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲🍀
● Fairly priced.

𝐌𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ↷
It's the first ever ampoule that I tried so i didn't put too much expectations.

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓟𝓸𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓼 : 
●Upon the first application, my skin felt extremely soothing and cool

● I experience my skin feeling very well hydrated and plumped over the time; it also added a glowy effect on my skin ( ꈍᴗꈍ).

●My skin became a lil brighter.

●Very strangely, it gave me more breakouts but at the same time also helped calm my breakouts.

●I like toners for its hydration properties which i didn't find in this one. Infact, it left my skin feeling tight which is not something I want.
● I used it along with the Ampoule and it made my skin feel very dry and it did broke me out.
❄️OVERALL EXPERIENCE- 
● The toner is refreshing but not very hydrating. It leaves the skin feeling quite tight so you might not prefer it if you have damaged barrier or very dry skin. It did made my skin even toned (no drastic change though), though I've not seen it working on my Pie. 
One thing I found is that the products i received from Skin1004 so far none of them worked for me. I guess High percentage of Centella could be the reason so be mindful of that while making your purchase. 

● Extremely Light watery texture.
●Freshens and Brightens skin.
● 210 ml is quite a decent amount for the price.
● There is no artificial scent.

[I GOT IT FOR FREE FROM PICKY AND SKIN1004 FOR MY HONEST REVIEW]



Oily skin peeps might not like it. It's on the heavy side. 
From what I heard, 5% Niacinamide is just enough and more than that is unnecessary and can sometimes cause irritation. I personally didn't experience anything bad but you should just be aware of it and do your own research.


I got the small size 15ml and was able to use it for around 15 days but thoroughly enjoyed the experience of this.
It has a slightly thick texture unlike other serums but sinks in very well and is very Hydrating.
Saw my skin plump up as I was using this.
Really like the fact that it contains Rice and Niacinamide two of my Favourite ingredients.
I saw my skin getting a little brighter after using this.

Would definitely repurchase this again. 

It doesn't has any bad attributes except for that it can't be used as a stand alone moisturizer. Since it doesn't include any occlusives in it.
Also, Don't expect much because it only heals and calms skin and doesn't do anything much than that.

If you want to calm your skin but with an affordable option this is the one.
→ Helps calm and soothe the skin as it claims.
→ Easily accessible and affordable too.
→It has very light gel like texture.
→ it has minimal ingredient list.
→ No artificial scent,  but has its own faint scent which can be barely noticed.
→Could be used as a treatment ointment on breakouts or irritated skin.
→It can also be used as a  soothing mask to heal irritated/inflamed skin.

○ I thought I was purging using this product but it actually gave my skin break outs. I gave it another try after some time but it gave me little bumps everytime I used it.
○  it was quite heavy for my oily combination skin, I feel like it'll suit dry skin more because of the nourishing ingredients it contains.

It was not for me,  I bought this because the commercial of this product was so promising😅
 Thoughts↷
○ The texture is thick unlike the other cleansing oil I've tried
○  It Emulsifies very well
○  It helps decongest pores just like many oil cleansers do
○ It leaves a film on the skin after washing away so you definitely need a water based cleanser.
○ It comes with a stopper which is great for  the times when you want to take the product for travelling purpose without having to worry about spilling of product.

Enris