Hi everyone! I’ve been dealing with acne scarrings for the past few months and I used to treat them by using The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin. But I really want to try another product to get rid of them, so what’s your recommended products to treat acne scarrings/hyper-pigmentation? Thank you!

Acne scarrings

Hi everyone! I really need your skincare/routine advices on how to treat PIE. I’ve been dealing this for 2 years already and this is my first time. Please share your tips too, I really appreciated it. 

These are the skincare products that I’ve been using throughout these 2 years on the journey of PIE experience. 

P/s: Currently, I’m on a breakout spree since it’s the time of the month again.

PIE: Post Inflammatory Erythema

Hi, I tend to get hormonal pimples and once they fade out, they leave dark acne scars on my cheeks. Yes, I did use acne treatment and even The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin but it seems it takes longer than I expected. Can you give me some recommendations? Thank you!

How to treat hormonal pimples?

Hi guys. My face feels itchy especially at my cheek areas in the afternoon. Do you have any tips on how to handle this situation? Thank you!

Itchy skin

Hi guys! I have combination skin (oily at the tzone, dry at the uzone) currently I'm using the Cosrx Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel but somehow it isn't hydrate my skin enough especially when I'm in an air-conditioned room. do you have any recommendations of what moisturisers are compatible for my skin type? Thank you! 😍

Best moisturiser for combo skin

❌  Because my skin is oily to combo, my oiler spots tend to get greasy at the end of the day. 
❌ Take note that this product has fragrance


I received this product for free from Picky and SKIN&LAB in exchange for my honest review.

About the product: 
📌 A chemical/organic sunscreen that focuses on  hydration for dry skin types. 

Its features: 
📌 Niacinamide - the jack-of-all-trade ingredient from managing acne & hyperpigmentation to improving skin barrier
📌 Glycerin - a humectant which allows the skin to retain moisture and increases skin hydration
📌 Sodium Hyluronate - a smaller molecular form of Hyaluronic Acid which can penetrate deeper into the skin that provides more hydration to the skin

📍 Best for Dry skin 

📍 Price: RM58.85 for 50ml 
(Reference: SKIN&LAB Official Shopee Store)

My thoughts: 
✅ It is a lotion-texture that easily glides and absorbs well onto the skin upon application. 
✅ No whitecast 
✅ It has a dewy finish so my skin looks so glowy throughout the day
✅ Very travel-friendly since it comes in a plastic tube
✅ Price is in the affordable range 

❌ The only downside is that it’s a bit expensive but other than that, I really recommend this product

I received these products for free from Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review.

About the products: 
A lightweight chemical sunscreen that provides hydration with its star ingredient, Hyaluronic Acid, which leaves a healthy and dewy finish on the skin. 

Best for: 
All especially dehydrated and dry skin

Price: RM109/50ml each
(Reference: Hermo Official Online Store)

My thoughts: 
✅ I fall in love instantly with this new sunscreen from SKIN1004! It feels super lightweight on the skin although I have oily skin and living in a humid country. Very comfortable on the skin! 
✅ It doesn’t sting my eyes as well
✅ No whitecast
✅ Super hydrating and has a dewy finish after 5 minutes of application
✅ Very handy since it comes in a pump 
✅ Travel-friendly 

However, both products are at the pricey side so, it isn’t budget-friendly. 

By ECOM Pure Calming Ampoule Cica Up Serum & Mask Review

📌 About the products:
Serum: A lightweight ampoule that claims to have high humectant ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid with the help of Centella Asiatica as the soothing element for irritated and rough skin.  

Mask: With its three power ingredients: Centella Asiatica, Hyaluronic Acid & Licorice extract, these ultra-thin microfiber masks can help to soothe, hydrate & improve skin texture. 

📌 Best for: 
All skin types including sensitive and dehydrated skin
P/s: my skin type is combination. 

📌 Price: 
Cleanser: RM129 for 30ml
Serum: RM109 for 25ml x 7pcs
(Reference: By ECOM from Hermo Malaysia website)

📌 My thoughts: 
The packaging for this brand is adorable with its minimalistic vibe to it. Very aesthetically pleasing! The serum comes in a glass bottle with a dropper meanwhile the sheet masks are packed as the usual sheet mask box. 

I’ve received these products on the 26th of November and I’ve incorporated both products into my daily skincare routine for 2+ weeks now. I used the Pure Calming Ampoule for both day and night routine to see how does it felt like on different times. It’s a lightweight serum & it quickly absorbs into the skin upon application. I also applied it during my skin was irritated, and as it claims, it soothes the redness well. The same goes to the sheet mask. It is enriched with its ampoule per packet, like most sheet masks do. Both products do their job, but it’s all up to your preferences as well on calming ampoules and serums

❌ It has several downsides: it isn’t travel-friendly since its made from glass, and second, the capsule is a bit bothersome to me because you need to rub it properly to get it dissolve or else there’ll be a few left on your skin. 

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

About the products:
A lightweight-formula ampoule that contains lots of key ingredients to strengthen skin’s moisture barrier and even out skin tone: 
📌 Centella Asiatica - known for its skin-soothing and antioxidant activities
📌 Niacinamide/Vitamin B3 - increase skin barrier & controls sebum production
📌 Tranexamic Acid - a good skincare ingredient for sensitive skin to brighten dark spots and pigmentation
📌 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid - a very stable Vitamin C derivative but a powerful antioxidant to boost skin collagen

Best for: 
📌 All skin types including sensitive and dehydrated skin. 

Price: 
📌 RM88.00 for 100ml 
(Reference: SKIN1004 Malaysia Official Store from Shopee)

My thoughts: 
✅ I really love the packaging, minimalistic and aesthetically pleasing! It’s in a glass bottle with a long dropper. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now, incorporating it into my daytime skincare routine. It doesn’t feel heavy on my oily skin and it absorbs quickly too. I really appreciate the fragrance-free product so if you’re a sensitive-skin person or you just dislike heavily-fragrance product, then this is the right ampoule to choose. 

✅ Another thing is that it consists of Tranexamic Acid and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid which help to brighten the skin’s complexion. After using it constantly, I can see a slignt fading on my acne scars. But I need to keep using it test the full result. Consistency is the key! 

❌ The texture is goopy and slimy (like the snail mucin 🐌), but I don’t mind it. 
❌ It doesn’t give any moisturisation to the skin if you’re in an air-conditioned room. 

🐌 Cream: A moisturiser that contains 85.48% snail secretion that is known to its anti-aging power! 

Their features: 
📌 Snail secretion filtrate - known for its anti-aging power and a good humectant 
📌 Sodium hyaluronate - lower molecular weight than hyaluronic acid where it provides greater hydration effect to the skin
📌 Adenosine - good for its skin restoration properties

Best for: 
📌 Normal to Dry skin types

Price: 
📌 Cream: RM67 for 100ml / 16USD
(Reference: StyleKorean website)

My thoughts: 
✅ The packaging is very convenient and travel-friendly as the cream comes in a tube. 
✅ It is fast-absorbing into the skin upon application. I have oily to combo skin and it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin especially during the day. 
✅ Fragrance-free
✅ It really help to soothe the skin 
