Hey guys!

I recently finished the iUnik Rose Galactomyces Essential Toner and didnt’t wanna buy any new kind of toner because everyone says you don’t need one. BUT I started noticing getting more oily throughout the day while using the same routine…

Could it be that the toner was working its magic and can you recommend some hydrating ones for oily skin?

Hydrating toner

Hello everyone! Im finally quite happy with my routine but I just have some stubborn acne hyperpigmentation on my cheeks, 4-5 spots.

I’m using BoJ Glow Serum and it’s quite nice. I also exfoliate every third day. Do you recommend adding another serum or just using this one?

Keep it simple od add one more thing?

What are your thoughts on some brand’s branding, marketing posts and, especially, packaging?

Do you have some brands that you love the designs but not the brand itself and vice versa? 

For me I absolutely ADORE Isntree’s packaging. It’s so minimal without it being boring. And it’s easily recyclable. 😍

On the other hand Urbanand have such quirky packaging that putts me off. 🙃

Brand packaging

Do you guys have days when you exfoliate or do you do it when you feel your skin being congested or feeling dull?

I’ve been exfoliating every third day and it’s been going great for about a month, but this week I got 5 breakouts. Is this due to overextoliating or?

Exfoliating routine

Do you guys use gentle everyday exfoliators or use higher percentage a few times a week? I used to do this but stopped, don’t know why 😅

If you do use them which ones do you use, do you ternate between several or use just one?

Gentle exfoliators

Not a fan of the dropper. Because of it’s gooey texture it kinda hard to get it out of the bottle, at least for me. 

After one month I started getting breakouts so I don’t know if it’s from the niacinamide or because of hormones. I’m kind of weary of niacinamide products.

I bought this product cause it was the wintertime and when I read that it had propolis I clicked add to cart. 

This serum is pretty goopy but not sticky, it glided really well on my face. I needed one whole pump in order to cover it. 

It has a yellow tint to it and has no smell. It was really soothing because of the propolis and I also saw an improvement in my complexion.

The packaging is nice because it’s glass, feels lux and the label on it makes it less slippery to use in the bathroom.

If you are in need of hydration then this, my friend, is it! This toner is such a joy to use I am writing this review after just one week of using it.

First let’s start with the texture. While in the bottle it looks super runny, quite like water, even when I apply it on my hand. BUT, when I rub it on my palms and tap it on my face you can feel that it’s quite viscous. Not tacky at all, yet definitely not gonna splash everywhere!
5/5 

It has no scent, which I prefer. Not that I can’t handle them, I’m just very picky (har har) about them. 
5/5

Packaging is also lovely. A simple plastic bottle with a screw-on top. I don’t always like these because of it’s a runny texture I splash it everywhere, but this works nicely. Also the design of the label is very simple and the colors are calming.
5/5

Price-wise I got it for about 10€ on sale which is nice. It’s usually around 15€ but I always shop during sales. This will also go a long way cause you don’t need much to cover your whole face so it’s worth it.
5/5

Thoughts overall: My oily skin enjoys this very much. Especially in the colder months I need to use a hydrating toner. My face doesn’t produce as much oil and is plumper.


It’s kind of hard to get the product out after it’s been used for a while, but not enough for cutting it with scissors.

It kind of pills after more than one coat.

White creamy texture, easy to apply and spread.

It has a faint smell which evaporates after the sunscreen has absorbed. 

It’s very hydrating and especially great in the winter time after moisturizer. In the summer I think this would be enough without moisturizer, but I prefer to seal all the skincare from before. This goes for oily types.
For dry skin this would be perfect.

The packaging is a white matte tube soft to the touch and shiny black lettering. Very pretty and a convenient size as it is very slim.

I think it’s great for sensitive skin cause it’s a hybrid sunscreen. 


I think the slight sake smell might be overpowering for some. But as I have a horrible nose for scents it doesn’t bother me 😅

As winter was approaching I was in dore need of quality hydration. As i have had luck with Japanese skincare, I wanted to try either this toner or the Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner.

This got its chance and it gets five stars for its existence. Even though it has lotion in its name, it stands for toner in Japanese. It has a super watery consistency, which I was looking for in order to use for DIY masking. One pump easily covers my whole face, as well as my neck.

The main ingredient is sake, made from the company which started out making its own sake and noticed that it has brightening, sooting and moisturizing benefits. It also has placenta extract and arbutin for added skin brightening. The 500ml bottle has the same amount of amino acids as an entire bottle of sake, as the company says.

The watery toner is wonderful to use as it glides on the skin, for some it might be sticky, but as I finish off with a ceramide cream it has a lovely effect on the skin.


The only downside is it's kind of hard to get the product out. The opening of the cap is very small for the thick consistency of the foam.

Ingredients:
Centella Asiatica extract 49.9%
Salicylic Acid 0.2%
Plant based ingredients (wheat sprout extract, broccoli extract, cabbage extract, alfalfa extract, radish seed extract, rapeseed extract)

Texture: Soft, shiny, creamy texture. Very soft to the touch. After rubbing in your hands it becomes like a foam, but with a much creamier consistency, hence why it's non-drying.

Smell: It has a faint herbal scent which I don't mind. It probably comes from the ingredients as it is fragrance free.

Packaging: It's a super matte white tube with a velvety touch. The font is beige and green which makes it pleasing to look at and very simple.

After using this cleanser for more than a month I can say that it is going in my favorites box. I am break-out prone so this super mild cleanser really helps my skin in that regard, while also not stripping it. After cleansing my skin doesn't feel dry or tight. 

You don't need much in order to get foam so this will be in your cabinet for a long time.


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