Hello everyone! What a Happy day today I woke up and see the new Golden SPS badge!!! Omg 😆 

I feel so honored ✨✨✨ thank you picky for hand picking me! I love interacting and doing skincare reviews on picky - honestly I rely on picky app so much to check new and old skincare products for my sensitive skin ❤️❤️ I always talk about picky with my friends and they are all so impressed ! 

Looking forward to chatting with you guys on various discussion board !

HELLO! New SPS Badge !!

I’m just curious to know if there is any possibility that the giveaway/reward winners are determined by the giveaway products’ targeted skin type? For example, if the giveaway prize is a cica moisturizer and targeting people with redness or sensitive skin. Therefore sensitive skin type participants would more likely to have an edge to win the giveaway? Just a thought. 

What do you think? Any winners out there have gotten something entirely different for their skin type? Entered for curiosity and then won something ?

Are giveaway winners determined by the product’s targeted skin type?

Does anyone actually report the spam reviews or other spam contents on picky? Or report on duplicate product listing? 

And if yes - have you seen result from it? I have reported a few things but when I check back I still see the spam or the duplicate products. I wonder what is the process ? 

I don’t know about others but I am genuinely trying to read reviews about some skincare products that I am interested in on picky, and especially for the not so popular ones. I love picky a lot and it has been so informative! but then for certain products I see there are good ratings but when I drill down on the details, there were either 0 review (but there’s a rating?) or the reviews are spam/trash. That’s when I get really disappointed 😔 and after a while I come back to check for new contents I still see the same spams after reporting... what to do?

Reporting spam contents

I personally use both and have many tubs of wash off masks and a huge stash of sheet masks. Sheet mask is definitely convenient, put one on, toss, and pat it in. Whereas you have to do a scrap and a wash for the other, and you still have to finish with the rest of the skincare routine. However, it’s a lot more environmental friendly using tubs (less packaging) and more varieties and different textures with these tubs. Sheet masks tend be more watery and for hydrating purpose only. 

I’m curious to know what is everyone’s thoughts on this? Are you one over the other? Or both like me? Do you have favorites? Please tag some here! Would love to check them out ! 

Here are my favs!

Sheet Mask or Washoff Mask?

Hey picky family! 

I have some scalp problems and would like to get some advise from all the skin (hair?) fans or experts’ opinion on this. I feel like not too many people talk about the scalp / skin on the head? 

I wash my hair every other day. The next day my hair is fine. By the time I need to wash my hair I am noticing flaky skin like dendriffs and itchiness in some spots. My hair feels greasy by then. 

So is my scalp dry with the flaky stuff? Or something else ? How do I deal with the itchy spots. What products should I use ? Anyone have the same issues and resolved ?? Please let me know!

Any Tips for scalp care?

This is one of my favorite Hydrocolloid patches. It is extremely thin and has a yellow tint in the center to mask the redness of the pimple! I love the thoughtfulness of the tint. Since it is so thin you can stick it on the spot and go on about with your makeup routine. Unless a person gets real close to your face, the patch is almost invisible to the eye! I like to use it right after cleansing and before skincare so it stays on the face better. 

It comes with 2 sizes and I especially love the larger ones. (These are more like XL) Those are the ones I use most often when I get those BIG BAD RED MONSTER Pimple (from hormonal cystic acne). It’s great for drawing out the pus and at hiding the redness while shielding the area from further contamination (or picking). Smaller pimples tend to go away faster and less red anyways for me. The big ones tend to be bumpy so the larger surface of the patch will stay on much better, whereas the smaller ones will fall off somewhere. 

Overall I highly recommend this to acne prone folks! It helps with the healing process by drawing out the remaining pus and shielding it from further picking and or pollutants.  The XL size is perfect for cystic acne and the yellow tint is a nice touch to mask the redness of the spot.

Maybe too “glowy” for oily skin but otherwise amazing !

This serum has medium viscosity. It spreads easily on the face. A very hydrating serum that does not irritate my sensitive skin. I use less of it during the day, about 1&#47;4 dropper, because it does make your skin very glowy (might be too shiny for oily skin) So I use more of it at nighttime instead. Ever since using this serum, I have noticed my skin has more colors, like a natural blush to my cheeks from a good workout. Because of that, I am not as bothered by my hyperpigmentation from my post acne marks. I think the serum also help to strength my skin such that it doesn’t feel as “thin” or reactive if you know what I mean. Overall I am very please with this serum. My only complain is that the bottle seems smaller than expected. But I think it is the standard size? 1.01 fl. Oz. &#47; 30 ml. The serum is also very affordable and usually on sale for 12$. I am definitely looking to get the “Glow” Serum with propolis, which is great for brightening, soothing, and preventing breakouts for acne-prone skin. 

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ &#47; 5
I am very happy with my purchase. This serum is great for normal to dry and even combo skin type would enjoy using this. (Probably too much for oily skin) It is formulated without harsh ingredients and is safe for acne prone skin. The serum is hydrating and gives the skin a nice glow. It is very affordable in my opinion for this quality.

You will not see Result immediately. It is quite watery so Some people may prefer slighly thicker essence for extra hydration.

First thing first, I love the simplistic deep green glass bottle! Just like the color of Cica! 💚 The bottle has a nice weight to it. 

The essence contains 59.12% Centella Asiatica extract paring together with polysaccharides (snow fungus). I actually love eating snow fungus in desserts. It has a squishy jelly texture. The essence looks and feels very watery but once I start patting it in on my face I can feel it becoming more and more viscous. I like to layer the essence (especially the runny kind like this one) a few times to get the full effects. Although it is labeled as a calming solution, it feels quite hydrating on the skin as well. There is minimal sticky&#47;tackiness even though I am applying more than a few layers of it. So far I have experienced zero negative reaction from using this and I have very sensitive skin! As I have only used it for a little less than a week so I cannot attest to reduction in redness or sensitivity. This essence does have the signature distinct scent of Cica, which is kind of herby earthy and a bit like an Asian pharmacy. The smell does not linger. 

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ &#47; 5 
This essence is great for oily&#47;combo sensitive skin type. It is very lightweight and also surprisingly hydrating and very soothing. I will continue to use this to judge the long term result for redness and skin strengthening. I plan to do an updated review in the future.

Nothing bad. But In the winter I tend to use something a bit more creamy for the extra hydration.

This is my second empty jar. Vitamin Tree water gel has been my go to moisturizer for a long time because of how soothing and hydrating it is. Lightweight and zero fragrance, there is nothing not to like about this! It spreads really well. The skin feels a little tacky in the beginning because of the HA but it will go away shortly. I reach for this more often in the summer when my skin is a bit more oily. If you can leave this in the fridge, the cooling sensation is perfect for the hot summer days!

May need to remove heavy duty waterproof eye makeup separately. Otherwise This cleansing oil is pretty great.

🔖 Product Claims: A cleansing oil, containing only 9 ingredients, delivers gentle and thorough cleansing of dead skin cells and skin impurities.

🌱 Key Ingredients:
* Rice Bran oil 
* Sunflower, Olive, Jojoba, Macadamia Oil 

✅ Free of silicone, fragrance, and alcohol 
➖ Not non-comedogenic 

✏️ My experience:
I really enjoy using this cleansing oil from Haruharu Wonder. There are only 9 ingredients in this! It removes my makeup effectively and leaving my skin softer and more hydrated than before. There is no added scent, which is great for sensitive skin. I can pickup some sort of light “oil” smell similar to Asian rice cracker if you know what I mean (lol)

It did not sting or give me foggy eyes like other cleansing oil&#47;balm. I was able to emulsify the oil and wash off everything quite easily with lukewarm water. I am pretty happy with this! My skin felt really soft after this step! Then I will follow up with a gentle foam cleanser. The website said its best if you remove heavy duty waterproof eye makeup separately prior to this cleansing oil. I personally rarely wear heavy eye makeup nowadays so it works out for me. 

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ &#47; 5
Overall I think this is a great cleansing oil for all skin type! No stinging in the eye. Super gentle and easily to wash off. Minimal ingredient list. Feels very hydrating as well!

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