I still can’t believe it...I just got my first ever skincare collaboration with Haruharu Wonder, I also got accepted as a YesStyle influencer!
I joined Picky hoping to learn, improve, and one day work with the brands I admire. It’s been a slow but steady journey. I’ve pitched, I’ve been rejected, and there were many quiet weeks where I felt invisible. But I kept showing up, improving my skincare knowledge, learning how to create better content, and staying consistent.
This collaboration means more than just free products, it’s a reminder that I’m seen, and I’m growing. Haruharu Wonder was on my vision board so getting that acceptance email felt like magic🥺.
If you’re still waiting for your first collab, please don’t give up. Keep applying, keep learning, and trust the process. You never know which brand will see your effort and say yes.
If you'd also like to be a YesStyle influencer you can apply using my link: 
https://www.yesstyle.com/en/influencers.html?irirco=ESSENCE123&utm_term=ESSENCE123&utm_medium=infreferral&mcg=influencer&utm_source=influencer&utm_campaign=iriprivate

You can also use my code to shop and get discounts: ESSENCE123

Grateful! My First Ever Skincare Collab...

I been using the COSRX Vitamin C 23 Serum for awhile and.....  it’s not for the faint of heart! 😂. It stings a bit at first, and the smell is not cute lol. But I’m starting to see results, so I’m pushing through. Vitamin C is hyped a lot in skincare but honestly, I think not all formulas are for everyone.

Do you prefer gentle vitamin C formulas or are you team go strong or go home?
I’d love to hear what’s worked for your skin..

Hot take: Not all vitamin C serums are beginner friendly 😅

Considering the price point, it’s definitely on the higher side for how subtle the effects were for me. It’s worth a try if you're curious, especially if you’re dealing with mild pigmentation or want a light serum in your routine but don’t expect miracles.


It feels lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin, which is nice, but I didn’t notice any dramatic or visible results in terms of brightness or texture improvement.
That said, I did see a slight improvement in my dark under eye circles, which became more noticeable during pregnancy. It helped fade them just a bit, which is why I can still say I like it just not love it.

The smell is quite strong.... like metal or rust. It took me a while to get used to.

I used the COSRX Vitamin C 23 Serum consistently in my morning routine for a few weeks, and here’s my honest experience... After about 2–3 weeks, I started noticing a visible improvement in my overall skin brightness. It has a slightly oily, watery texture and absorbs fairly quickly. At first, I was worried it might feel heavy, but once layered properly under moisturizer, it felt fine.

I don't have anything bad to say about it

Hafeezah