I'm sure all of us have a long wishlist of products we've been wanting to try, but what is the one you've been wanting the most recently?
For me it's definitely the haruharu wonder black rice hyaluronic toner, I've heard so much good stuff about it. I just need to wait until I've used up my other toners...

(Also, please take this as a sign to finally treat yourself to it😉)

One product you're always wanted to try

Have you tried shaving your face (or dermaplaning) before? How did it impact your skin compared to when you didn't shave your face? I'm curious about your experience!

I've been wanting to try it but I'm scared of doing something wrong so please share your tips to!

Face shaving - yaay or nay?

Beauty of joseon just announced a change to the formula of two of their products. What do you think of the changes? 
I loved the original calming serum and the new formulation looks even better!

(Images taken from their instagram)

Beauty of joseon reforumlation

Yep, it really took me that long! 😅
This moisturizer kept me good company throughout autumn and winter but now it's time to retire her as I'm switching to lighter products!
What is you holy grail moisturizer for summer?

First empty of the year!

I have been 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 with dry and slightly cracked lips for a while now and no lip balm seems to help. Now I'm looking for lip masks that might help me cure my issue. 

I know the laneige lip mask has been super popular but is it worth it? Ideally I'm looking for a product that is a little more affordable... 🫶

lip mask for the cold months 🌨

However, when I started using this product more regularly little bumps popped up all along my jaw which I have never seen before. My skin also started looking redder than usual and kind of splotchy (my friends even pointed out how bad my skin looked 🙃)… I thought that I might have introduced the product into my routine too quickly so I stopped using it for a while and focused on repairing my skin barrier until the bumps disappeared. I gave it a shot again recently but even though I only applied it once the same bumps appeared on my skin the next day AGAIN, so I immediately stopped using it. I really wanted to like this product but I guess it just goes to show that not every product will work for you and that's ok!

Thank you so much for reading my review! 🥰

𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵:
☁️ “A milder exfoliator that works to reveal smoother skin.”
☁️ ph 3.60 - 3.80
🐰 vegan and cruelty free

𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴:
☁️ 5% Lactic acid which is an AHA that offers gentle exfoliation of the skins surface.
☁️ Tasmanian pepperberry extract which helps reduce irritation and sensitivity caused by usage of acids.

𝘔𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦:
💭 This was my first experience with chemical exfoliation and I chose this product because it is targeted towards dry skin, which is my skin type. It's also great for beginners since it has a low concentration of lactic acid. The exfoliator is supposed to target uneven skin tone, textural irregularities and dullness. I did not experience stinging or burning sensation when I used this product. I applied it 2x a week in my pm routine.

I usually don't say this but actually nothing!

[𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰] 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 🍀

This has to be my holy grail toner! 

Let's first start talking about the ingredients! Of course it contains centella asiatica, which is the ingredient skin1004 is known for. In addition it also contains niacinamide which is great for every skin type and lastly it contains PHA, wich really makes this product so unique in my mind. It's a super gentle exfoliatiant which actually also helps repair the skin barrier. This makes this product AMAZING for super sensitive and rosacea prone skin.

This toner has a thin almost watery texture which sinks right into the skin and absorbs quickly. It's almost like my dehydrated skin drings this right up! Despite its lightweight texture it's still very hydrating which also makes this amazing for dehydrated skin.

After application my skin is left super smooth and subtle and after using this for a while I can definitely see that it gives me this “glow from within” type of skin! This product is great for using right before you want to apply makeup!

This product is really amazing for summer when you don't want your skin to feel stuffy but still hydrated!

I also love that this is fragrance free as well as cruelty free!

👎packaging breaks easily 
👎 feels like it's drying out my skin
👎 can feel heavy on the skin after a few layers

[𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰] 𝐈𝐬𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 - 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐏𝐅 𝟓𝟎+ 𝐏𝐀++++ 🧅

🧅 high broad spectrum sun protection 
🧅 velvety, matte finish 
🧅 no whitecast
🧅 convenient teardrop shape

I didn't like that the packaging makes it kind of hard to control how much product you squeeze out so I feel like I end up squeezing out too much and wasting a little.

𝐄𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 - 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝐱 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 🧴

𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵:
🐰 vegan and cruelty free
🧴 fragrance and essential oils free
🧴 “Moisturizing cream to strengthen skin resistance with protein barrier.”

𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴:
🧴 Panthenol which is a moisturizing ingredient with skin protecting abilities.
🧴 Madecassoside which has wound-healing and soothing properties.
🧴 Glycerin which is a natural moisturizer also found in our skin.

𝘔𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦:
🧴 If you're looking for a moisturizer for winter, you should definitely try this one! It is quite basic but thats what makes it wo good! This moisturizer has such a lovely thick texture that doesn't feel heavy on the skin. It's completely scent free and spreads easily. It does take a little to soak in fully but doesn't leave a tacky feeling.
🧴 Because of the Panthenol and Madecassoside this is an amazing moisturizer to repair your skin barrier with.
🧴 You can use this both in the am and pm although I do prefer using it at night. It moisturizes really well and my skin feels smooth and soft when I wake up.
🧴 Also, this moisturizer is honestly really affordable!
🧴 I would recommend this to people with dry and/or sensitive skin! People with oiler skin will probably not enjoy this as much because of the thicker texture.
🧴 I didn't like that the packaging makes it kind of hard to control how much product you squeeze out so I feel like I end up squeezing out too much and wasting a little.

𝐈'𝐦 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 - 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 🍚🌾

This is an absolute holy grail! I only got the 30ml travel version as part of a skincare box but this provides close to instant effects. My skin gets very dry during colder weather and this literally saved my skin. It provides deep moisture while not feeling heavy on the skin! It contains 77.78% rice extract which is supposed to help with skin elasticity. I can definitely feel this effect even with just a 30 ml bottle. I have however not seen any brightening effects but I could imagine this is because I've not been using it for too long. My skin feels so much smoother and more moisturized whenever I use this, I will definitely purchase the bigger version. In addition my skin looks less dull and more alive. I also feel like it helped me with skin texture. 
I would recommend this for every skin type! People with sensitive skin should watch out though and not apply too many layers of this at once.
If you have oily skin and don't like moisturizers this might be enough moisture for you during warmer months! 
Plus its also vegan and cruelty free so what more is there to love! 🐰🌾

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