Hey my Picky community

JOLSE has another sale that looks bomb, I'm on a no-spend ban at the moment 😂, but thought I would share with all of you!

Another JOLSE Sale!

I've recently started using the Iunik Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum, and you guys I think me and my skin is in LUUUV!

The texture and feel of this is just so pleasant and it gives my face an instant glow ✨✨✨

I'm already so excited to do a full review of it when I've used it for longer, but I am pretty darn certain this will be a Holy Grail product for me. 

What's a new product you've incorporated into your routine that you're crushing on?!

I have a crush! Iunik Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum! 😍💞💕

Just did a review here and on my IG @skinwith_suss of the Laneige Fresh Calming Balancing Toner, and it made me wonder why this was discontinued 🤔❓

As mentioned I haven't had enough usage of this to be able to speak to its anti-aging benefits, but I thoroughly enjoy this as it hydrates my skin well and indeed gives a very refreshing feel. 

Do any of you know why Laneige chose to discontinue it? Curious to find out!

Laneige Fresh Calming Balancing Toner - why was it discontinued?!

🎁JOLSE unboxing 🎁

My 1+1 order from JOLSE arrived 😍

I received my package from Korea about 3 weeks after putting in my order and I'm yet to open any of the products but I'm so excited to try these great skincare recommendations tfrom @euniunni and @kelldris 

Featured:
💛 Iunik Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum 
🐝 Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
🍵 Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner

@cosmetic_jolse always has amazing deals and I love that they give you samples too 🙏

#koreanskincare #kbeauty 
#eunimademedoit

JOLSE 1+1 package arrived!

When I first got into skincare, I would try too many products all at once and got disappointed when I didn't see immediate results but now I feel like I've learned to really 'listen' to my skin and what it needs and introduce new products one at at time.

With this more patient and consistent approach I've found that some products I thought wasn't doing much, has positively surprised me! 

For me these are the Melano CC Brightening Essence and the Hada Labo Tamagohada AHA+ BHA Mild Exfoliating Face Wash.

How about you fellow Pickys, any skincare that you initially weren't that impressive by but have gotten redemption?!

Patience and consistency is key!

Picky Squad

As mentioned unfortunately this stung my skin and led to red, itchy small spots leaving me to now be dealing with a lot of hyperpigmentation 😭



Today I’m sharing my thoughts on the @oxecureofficial Blackhead Clearing BHA PHA Toner. Sound on for a bit of ASMR on the videos 📣😁

CLAIMS & DESCRIPTION 
An alcohol-free formula that combines BHA,  PHA and nourishing natural extracts to soothe and prep your skin for the next step. This is meant to clear black- and whiteheads and to gently exfoliate the dead skin cells. 

INGREDIENTS HIGHLIGHTS
2 % BHA 
4 % PHA (Gluconolactone)
Witch Hazel Extract
Tea Tree Extract 
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

MY THOUGHTS & EXPERIENCE 
I was curious to try this as I have had more textured skin after a lot of irritation from being in a cold climate and also was intrigued to see how my skin would respond to a PHA. 

This comes in a plastic bottle with a flip top cap and a pump feature which in theory I liked. However I find that when using the pump to soak a cotton pad I get a lot of product on my hand and since it has an oily feel to it, it’s not a sensation that I particularly enjoy. 

I’ve been using this 2-3 times a week for about 3 weeks and am about halfway through the bottle. Unfortunately I don’t see any real improvement on the stubborn blackheads on my nose and for the first two weeks this stung my face BAAD 😥even though it’s meant to be gentle. Whilst it no longer stings I find that my skin feels very dry and tight after using it and I also don’t feel like it’s helped much with smoothing out the areas where I have rough texture from small breakouts. 

I’m now using it only on targeted areas instead of my whole face, but am thinking to switch it to be used on my body. I suspect my skin just doesn’t take well to the combination of the chemical exfoliant and both Witch Hazel and Tea Tree, so others may enjoy this. For me I won’t be repurchasing. 

My first review after a couple of months wasn&#39;t as positive, but this goes to show patience and consistency is key ☺️

UPDATED REVIEW!

I&#39;ve been faithfully using my Melano CC Brightening Essence from @rohto_official before applying my sunscreen everyday. 

Packaging + usage 🙌
I love the packaging of this product which keeps it from breaking down as vitamin C is notoriously unstable when exposed to sunlight. The one drop at a time control this gives you is great, and if used just as a spot treatment this will last you a LONG time! 

Feel and absorption 🤔
This has a sort of dry oil texture to it, and is quite runny upon application. For the first while using it, I found it a tad inconvenient that it took a little while to absorb into the skin, but since I switched my routine to only rinsing with water in the morning that wait time has been reduced.

Results 🙂
I&#39;ve been using this for several months now, and have definitely seen some improvement in my hyperpigmentation. Initially I felt like this worked best on newer dark spots and I hadn&#39;t seen a huge effect on the older dark spots I had. 

However, this little tube has surprised me positively with consistent use after a longer time. I feel like I&#39;ve been seeing even older PIH fade over time, and for new ones it pretty much helps ensure that no marks are left. 

In addition to addressing PIH, this gives my skin a fresh, healthy look and I feel like it even helps minimise the appearance of my pores. 

A real work horse of a vitamin C product, which is going on my list of stables!

As mentioned I experienced a bit of milia when first starting to use this, but it&#39;s not a problem at all any longer.

Experience using this:
On initial use I did have a bit milia appearing but after adjusting the amount I applied this hasn&#39;t been an issue at all.

The texture is creamy and medium rich, which is usually not the best for my combination skin (veering towards more oily), but I like using this under my eyes, on the eyelids and on my expression lines around the mouth (smile lines).

Whilst not dramatic I do feel that this plumbs up the skin under my eyes, which makes the fine lines seem a little less visible. 

Packaging: I like the tube packaging which makes it easy to dispense exactly the amount of product you want.

Price: a very reasonable price also as a little goes a long way.

I honestly have no negative thoughts about this, issa Holy Grail product for me. 

This cleanser may be the best cleansing foam I've yet to come across. 

According to the brand this gently but effectively cleanses the skin whilst keeping your skin well-hydrated and I can't agree more. 

This is packed with soothing, antioxidant rich ingredients including Centella, Green Tea, Heartleaf, Panthenol and Allantoin. It also features the 'cousin' to salicylic acid - White Willow Bark, giving you some anti-inflammatory benefits. 

When squeezed out this has a relatively liquid and silky texture with a bit of a gloss to it. It lathers into a bouncy, buttery and super soft foam that glides onto the skin and makes it a complete pleasure to work into the skin (I use my darling foaming net for this). The foam almost creates a barrier so there's zero tugging or pulling at your skin whilst cleansing it. 

This leaves my face feeling cleansed properly but never gives it a tight or stripping feeling, a big big plus in my book. 

There's no artificial fragrance in here, but it does have a fairly distinct fermented, kinda herbally scent to it. I still can't quite put my finger on what it smells like, but I don't mind it at all. 

Be aware though that this does contain Rosemary Leaf Oil which some can be sensitive to. 

I'd recommend this for any skin type overall, and think it would be great for those with sensitive, irritated skin. For myself, this definitely has been added to my favourites list!

📦 My biggest gripe with this product is about the packaging. It comes in a heavy luxe-looking purple dropper bottle, which is a plus in terms of preventing the retinol from deteriorating. But the top button function that is meant to automatically dispense the necessary amount is a no for me. It&#39;s fiddly, doesn&#39;t actually give you the amount you need (at least not for me) and because of the thicker texture it leaves a lot of product stuck in the pipette. 

It&#39;s also not the most affordable product particularly given the 30 ml you get.

Let&#39;s take a look at the Olay 24 Hour Retinol Night Serum 🔍

This is the first retinol product I&#39;ve tried and I&#39;ve been using it for about 4 months.

Olay says that with regular use, this will give you hydrated, plump and younger looking skin. They state that it&#39;s formulated with a Retinol24 Complex with niacinamide to help renew skin and make it smooth and glowy. 

So what&#39;s in it? 🛒
Aside from the Retinol and Retinyl Propianate (a vitamin A derivative), it also has Pentapeptide 4 which incidecoder notes is one of the better-researched peptides. According to them clinical studies are promising and show that it can reduce fine lines, wrinkles and improve skin texture significantly.

💆 Texture and feel
This is a milky, somewhat thick serum that has a silky feel to it. It applies easily and absorbs almost a bit too quickly as I found the recommended pea-sized amount wasn&#39;t enough to cover my entire face.

I incorporated it slowly into my routine 1x a week to reduce the risks associated with retinol, and slowly working my way up to a couple of times a week and didn&#39;t have any adverse effects. 

As far as results go, I do feel like I&#39;ve seen some improvement, specifically on my smile lines which appear less deep. However I personally think the company&#39;s claim that you&#39;ll see results in 28 days is a bit bold. 

I think this is a good beginner retinol as the formulation with quite a lot of silicone and emollients seem to help prevent  redness and irritation. As the percentage of retinol is kept as a proprietary secret though, always make sure you patch test first.

💰 30 ml bought at Boots on sale for 799 THB&#47;approx. 24 USD

Sussi