Hi everyone! So I recently purchased Cosrx's Poreless Power Liquid which contains 0.1% BHA. Since it's such a low percentage, I was wondering if it's ok to use it with Retinol? I usually use retinol 2x a week.

Low percentage BHA + retinol?

This is a bit embarrassing but my skin has always been prone to hyperpigmentation. Ever since I started using deodorants and antiperspirant, my underarms has always been a shade darker than the rest of my skin. 

I've tried everything from switching to natural deodorant, aluminum-free ones etc. Unfortunately I'm not one of those people who can forego deodorants or antiperspirants.

I guess my question is has anyone effectively used any skincare products that has successfully lightened underarm skin without irritating it?

I'll appreciate any suggestions!

Underarm Routine

Hi guys! So I used to have a pretty solid aha and bha routine. I alternate days and my skin has tolerated both actives pretty well. Recently I received the skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Toner from a Picky giveaway. I didn't realize it's a PHA but I need to test it out.

How do you suggest I incorporate it into my existing routine? Should I kick out one active first?

For context, I have dry but pretty tolerant skin. My main concerns are hyperpigmentation, blackheads and whiteheads.

I'd really love to hear your thoughts!

PBA, BHA, AHA what to pick?

Hi everyone! I won my first ever Picky reward. I'm so excited to try the Herbal Dynamics Diamond and Pearl Gel Mask 😍 Just want to ask other US Picky winners about how long it takes on average to receive it?

Picky giveaway/review

I've been an avid Micellar Water user but now I want to go into the world of cleansing balms. I'm trying to choose between these two. I've read reviews but want to hear opinions by people who have tried both. Which do you prefer and why?

My main concern is ability to remove sunscreen and waterproof mascara without drying my skin.

Battle of Cleansing Balms

It leaves a dewy finish so I wouldn&#39;t recommend it at all for someone with oily skin. Although I loved how moisturizing it is, I wasn&#39;t fond of the shine so I always had to put powder on top of it

Lightweight sunblock that doesn&#39;t leave a whitecast. I also liked that it moisturizes my skin. Has an aloe vera fragrance which I actually liked but might not be for everyone. I bought it while I was still in the Philippines and there it was cheaper compared to other sunscreen of the same size.

There are only a few things I didn&#39;t like about the product. One is that it leaves a dewy finish. It just makes me look oily under a mask. I normally put loose powder on top to address this. The other thing is the scent. To me it smells strongly of tea tree oil which I feel is too much for someone with sensitive skin. This brings me to the last thing, I&#39;ve noticed that it gives a slightly uncomfortable warm sensation on my face if I accidentally apply too much. It happens more often on nights that I use AHA. I&#39;m not sure what exactly is causing that reaction but I&#39;ve since avoided using this on days I use AHA.

NOTABLE INGREDIENTS 
- Arctic Berry which supposedly strengthens the skin barrier
- glycerin and hyaluronic acid to moisturize the skin
- citric acid to promote skin cell turnover
- essential oils such as tea tree, lavender and rosemary

PRODUCT CLAIMS 
- Deliver full hydration
- improve skin elasticity
- repair skin barrier 

TEXTURE
The Micro Tension Cream has unique texture. It&#39;s a cross between jelly and cream.

PACKAGING
I love the packaging! The jar feels premium. It&#39;s a heavier glass and not plastic. It also comes with its own spatula.

Makep:rem Hydrate Me Micro Tension Cream definitely delivers to its promise of hydration. It&#39;s on the heavier side and something that I pick up on days that I need extra moisture. Despite this, it gets absorbed quickly on the skin and sits well under makeup. It&#39;s perfect for my dry to combination skin but might be too much for those with oily skin.

The product settled and gets pretty hard to mix. I tend to store my bottle upside down and it helps incorporate it a little bit.

I&#39;ve been using the whole glass skin series for almost a year now. I love that it&#39;s affordable yet effective! Used altogether the whole set really brightened my skin.

The facial wash has in particular has a slight fragrance to it but nothing overpowering. It comes in a pump packaging which is hygienic and lasts a pretty long time.

Edit: I realized recently that something else was affecting my skin. Despite the brightening properties of this facial wash, it&#39;s not at all stripping or drying!

The product has spf45 but for the amount of this that&#39;s applied on the face in the morning it&#39;s definitely not enough protection. Morning Glow can also increase sun sensitivity so make sure to apply sunscreen on top of this.

As I mentioned in my review of the cleanser from the same line, I&#39;m a huge fan of the whole set. I&#39;ve been using the glass skin series for almost a year now. It&#39;s a cheap set but has been effective in brightening my skin. Even my husband noticed the change!

Morning glow has a light texture and gets quickly absorbed on the skin. It sits well under makeup or other skincare products. It comes with a pump dispenser which I am a fan of as it&#39;s a more hygienic product delivery. This has a subtle fragrance which some people might not like but I find the scent quite enjoyable.

The only bad things I have to say about this product are:

1. The amount of waste produced by needing to use cotton pads which admittedly comes with the territory of using micellar water and isn&#39;t necessarily this product&#39;s particular fault.

2. The fragrance which some people might find off putting or irritating but I actually quite enjoy.

I love how cheap and effective this product is. The Argan Oil infused into it doubles as an effective remover for waterproof makeup while ensuring that the skin isn&#39;t stripped dry. I use this on my whole face and it takes about 3 cotton pads with this micellar water to remove my waterproof mascara, liquid lipstick, and face makeup. On days that I don&#39;t put makeup, I use it take off my sunscreen with no problem. I also like that it doesn&#39;t blur my vision which is something I experienced in other brands. For the price point, this one is definitely worth it.

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