Hey y’all, just wanna get some opinions here. I like to switch products around according to what I think my skin needs that day. So that means opened products that I do not finish using within the stipulated expiration date. 

Anyone had any bad reactions to using such products? 🤪

Seems like such a waste to throw them away!

let’s be honest…do you throw out expired products on time? 😗

Weeks into using this, I’ve yet to experience any significant effects. Guess this just isn’t the product for my stubbornly short lashes :(

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

On paper, the science appears great. The two types of peptides and amino acid complex found in this product claim to strengthen the lash follicles, boost thickness and support healthy growth. Moreover, it also contains hyaluronic acid to keep the lashes moisturised and accelerate growth.
 
I did not experience any sort of irritation or poor reaction to the product.

Doesn’t really give an obvious brightening effect as claimed. Worked better as a daily moisturiser than as a sleeping mask.

I received this product for free from Picky and RE:P in exchange for my honest review.

Texture ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Watery, gel-like consistency that immediately absorbs into the skin
- Doesn’t feel sticky at all, no messy bangs-stuck-to-face situations
- Refreshing and light
 
Packaging ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Pretty innovative ‘suction pump’ bottle! Love that it’s transparent so you can see exactly how much is left
- This could be just me, but I found it great that one pump was the exact amount I needed for my whole face
 
🌼 Does it do what it claims to?
This dermatologically-tested mask contains flower extracts including lavender, calendula, rose etc., all of which are meant to soothe, hydrate, and nourish the skin. Another main ingredient is refined olive oil to give long-lasting moisture and supplement the skin’s absorption of nutrients. Plus, the product is said to have anti-wrinkle and brightening benefits.
 
If you asked me whether this is a great sleeping mask with amazing next-day effects, short answer is, not really. On my skin, I found it to be moderately hydrating and calming. Because of how light it is, I enjoyed using this more as a daily moisturiser than as a sleeping mask, and would probably recommend it as such.
 
The product also has a light tea tree scent which I really like, but if you’re not a fan of fragrance, you might have to give this a pass.

I didn’t necessarily find the product “soothing” as it claims. Moreover, alcohol is listed as one of the first few ingredients. As a sunscreen, I think it works well, but there weren’t many additional plus points for me to justify switching from my usual sunscreen to this one, as its price is a bit on the high side.

Formulated with Cica Barrier Complex, this vegan sunscreen claims to soothe the skin while offering strong protection from the sun. It also contains Polyquarternium-51 to help strengthen the skin barrier.

What caught my attention about this sunscreen is its PA++++ rating, which is pretty rare to find.

I wore this sunscreen to the beach. Despite the afternoon sun, I did not experience tanning or sunburn. Perhaps there is some truth that higher PA ratings do confer greater protection against the darkening of skin due to UVA exposure.

On the skin, I found this sunscreen lightweight and comfortable to wear. Reapplication was easy too, as the formula spreads and absorbs well with no white cast.

Unfortunately, this sunscreen is not suitable for me. I found it difficult to apply, especially since it is tinted green to help correct red skin (tone-up effect). However, the formula does not spread well, and it leaves a white cast on my skin. I also noticed some streaks on my skin, although I have taken time to work the product into the skin. Needless to say, reapplying the product can be a hassle especially when in a rush.

This sunscreen is formulated with lots of great ingredients including tea tree extract, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. The formula is also said to be non-toxic to marine life, making it suitable for use at sea.

I also like its high PA rating, which is quite uncommon.

Results aren’t immediate, but otherwise all good!

Thanks to the Madagascar Centella Ampoule, my skin and acne has overall been much more calm. I’ve been having some pretty good skin days, so in the context of this review, I would consider my skin as being dry to normal.

Following the awesome results I’ve had with the Madagascar Centella Ampoule, I was much excited to try this Brightening Capsule Ampoule. As my acne has improved a great deal, I have been eyeing products to improve my dull complexion. Along with centella asiatica, this product features madecassoside and a complex of niacinamide, tranexamic acid and a vitamin C derivative for their brightening effects.

I’ve been using this product, 3 drops day and night, and the results have been subtle at best. I wouldn’t say you will get immediate brightening results, but I do think if I were to persist the results should amplify. In terms of hydration, it certainly performed well up to my expectations.

As for the texture, it is certainly on the slightly thicker and viscous side. It does take a bit more effort to pat it in for full absorption, but once it’s all absorbed, the stickiness is minimal. I’ve seen some reviewers noting that the capsules are hard to break, but in my experience they have “melted” with no difficulty. 

This comes in a 100mL bottle so it is extremely affordable, and it will last at least 6 months if you’re using it twice daily!

reniseeeee