What was your first ever skincare product from the K beauty world and do you till use it?

First ever K beauty

Just thought I’d have a bit of fun 😃 I’d love to know, if you could only use one serum/ampoule from your collection for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Mine is this one, I could bathe in it I love it so much 🤣

If you could only use one…

I’d love some recommendations for heavy duty night creams or sleeping packs for very dry skin during winter  ❤️  I know a lot of you will probably want to say Cerave but it doesn’t agree with my skin unfortunately

Favourite winter night cream/sleeping pack?

I want to make the most of the 50% sale at Face Theory before it runs out. What are your top picks?

Facetheory

I’m really keen to explore this ingredient after a recent trial product showed some impressive results (way too cost prohibitive to continue). I know Deciem has several offerings but can anyone recommend some AB products? I’d also love to hear your experiences with copper peptides

Bonus points if you know of an eye serum!

Copper peptides

I rubbed my eyes with this on and there was the tiniest hint of stinging. Nowhere near as bad as other sunscreens but worth noting nonetheless 

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

This latest sunscreen release from SKIN1004 is a non-nano chemical sunscreen that aims to hydrate and leave skin with a moisturised, dewy finish. The products in this line are formulated with a unique blend of Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid, hence the name Hyalu-Cica.

I feel this really lives up to its serum name, even though it comes out of the tube almost white, you can see from the video that it melts  instantly and leaves a soft dewy finish with absolutely zero white cast 🙌This sunscreen does take a little longer to dry down than others I’ve tried but my very dry skin appreciates that because I feel moisturised for longer. It’s cold and wet here at the moment so I can’t comment on how it would feel under hot and sweaty conditions but I’m finding very enjoyable as a winter sunscreen. 

Overall,  I’m enjoying this one and think it’s most suited to dry skin, if you are oily you could consider skipping moisturiser in the morning because it’s easily comparable to a hydrating gel cream ❤️

What can I say? Possibly the best Picky Box yet!!! I’ve been with Picky for a little while now and I don’t think I’ve seen any of the boxes disappear so fast 😍 

Outstanding value for money with 7 full size sunscreen products featuring different types and methods of application to suit every occasion!

Cannot believe I only had to pay shipping and I’m all set for the summer to come ❤️ 

Thank you Picky and all of the particpating brands 

My preference for balms remains the heavy duty greasy type. Although this is beautiful in its own right I’m not sure I could replce my favourites with it. 

This contains Rovectin’s Barrier Repair Complex TM to help restore and repair your skin barrier. It aims to soothe and protect damaged, sensitive and irritated skin which has been impacted by conditions such as hormonal breakouts and rosacea and contains a number of star ingredients including but not limited to:

💖Calamine - A pink powder that’s useful in calming irritation caused by breakouts 
💖Madecassoside - one of the main active ingredients derived from Centella Asiatica, established healing and soothing properties 
💖Glycerin - a great humectant that draws water from the air into our skin

This doesn’t have a classic balm texture, it’s more lightweight and sits somewhere between a balm and cream. It’s pale pink and while there’s no artificial fragrance there are some extracts that give it a very sweet scent, I can’t decide if it’s fruity or floral though 🧐

I found it hard to gather my thoughts on this one because what disappointed me is also what makes it special. Ok let me explain…I like balms a lot! They’re thick, greasy, occlusive and that’s what makes them so effective for me…but…they’re definitely only for night time or for when you will be at home not seeing anyone 🤣 This isn’t like that at all! It’s lightweight and wearable and actually has quite a matte finish. So on one hand I was a bit let down that this wasn’t a ‘balmy balm’ but on the other hand I’ve discovered something new that I also like. It does calm irritation but more on the breakout front. I don’t find it does as much for dry/sensitive type irritation although it certainly doesn’t make it worse. 

Where does that leave my rating?  I’m going to say 4/5 but if you’re looking to soothe acne irritation this could be a HG for you!

It’s nice, I think I just expected it to be a bit more moisturising and rich. I think it would be a better option if you want the barrier support but aren’t too dry. 

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

This moisturiser is formulated with 5 different types of ceramides to support the skin barrier, as well as allantoin and squalane offering comfort and hydration. 

The product is housed in an airless pump, is fragrance free and has been specifically developed with dry and sensitive skin in mind (thank you so much for thinking of us 🥹). Giving it a quick shake before use will help to clear any air bubbles and pressure build up to ensure the pump works well to dispense your product.

My experience…

So of course I am the target market for this product so I was really excited to try it. This feels very similar to other creams of its type but has more elegance to it. It’s fast absorbed, non greasy and I would say it has a really nice satin finish.  I’ve had some pretty angry skin due to a recent bout of illness and I was able to continue using the whole time and didn’t experience any stinging or burning which can happen with other ceramide moisturisers. I wouldn’t say it soothed but I do think it helped heal my skin during this time. 

I’ve seen this described by lots of people as a great night cream but as person with very dry skin this is not enough for night. What I have found it to be is a decent day moisturiser that leaves my face feeling comfortable for a few hours. I love the generous size and think Purito has done a great job.  

This isn’t getting full marks because I believe there are better options in this particular category of moisturiser when considering price and performance. Will happily use it up but not sure I’d repurchase. I do want to try the balm in this line though 😍

I havent found a single issue with this lip balm, its just so nice!

🧊The Balm
So you can see straight away this is no ordinary lip balm. First of all it contains a super vitamin blend consisting of A, C, E and P (bioflavonoids) plus it’s rich in Shea butter to ensure your lips stay richly moisturised. Before we even get to the glitter this is a great lip balm that keeps my lips hydrated and healthy, it’s fragrance free and without any stickiness. 

🧊The Glitter 
Finely ground, sherbet like glitter pearls run all the way through this balm, they’ve been carefully cut from different angles to make sure they are always catching the light but don’t worry it’s subtle, you won’t look like a disco ball and you can’t even feel they are there. 

🧊The Hidden Feature
Oh we’re not done yet, this is a chameleon lip balm that changes to a soft pink when it hits your lips, so perfect to enhance your natural lips or for days when you just want a simple makeup look. 

Overall such a beautiful skincare-makeup hybrid that I’ve lusted after for ages, it’s very affordable and I feel so fancy pulling it out of my handbag 🤣

missionhydration