What I love Less:
👀 Plumps up the skin but wrinkle improvement is not noticeable in one stick
👀 Added fragrance may be overpowering and cause sensitivity or allergic reactions
👀 Can be sticky for oily skin so it is best to use only on problem areas

𝕂𝕒𝕙𝕚 Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm

I first spotted this petal-pink tube while watching k-dramas and it was known as the “Kim Go Eun balm”.

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Salmon Complex
🌟 Jeju Fermented Oil
🌟 Filmexcel
🌟 Turmeric Root Extract
🌟 Licorice Extract

What I Love:
👍🏻 Portable and convenient to carry around which makes it easy to apply frequently
👍🏻 Easy to glide on the face/neck/hair and any dry areas but I use it mainly for neck care given its occlusive consistency that acts like targeted slugging for problem areas
👍🏻 Provides a nice glow with a single swipe and can be used as a primer for makeup to last longer
👍🏻 Doubles as a lip balm and helps form a moisture barrier
👍🏻 Great for people who lead busy lives and do not have time to properly take care of their skin

What I Love Less:
👀 None (Worth the hype)

𝕋𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟 Dive-In Serum

I have emptied 2 bottles of this 3 Second Serum in the 50ml and 100ml sizes!

Award Ingredients:
🌟 5D Hyaluronic Acid
🌟 Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
🌟 Madecassoside/Madecassic Acid
🌟 Trehalose, Propanediol, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP
🌟 D Panthenol (Provitamin-B5)
🌟 Malachite Extract

What I Love:
👍🏻 Easy to draw up the serum and product dispenses through the dropper consistently
👍🏻 Absorbs quickly into my skin thanks to the thin viscosity
👍🏻 Does not pill and allows layering which makes it a great choice for both day and night use
👍🏻 Feels light on my skin and not sticky or greasy at all
👍🏻 Delivers a punch of hydration and does not irritate sensitive skin
👍🏻 Beautiful pastel-blue tone which is a pure color of malachite

What I love Less:
👀 The shelf life after opening the product is only 6 months given that it is made with natural ingredients
👀 The mist gets more oily towards the end
👀 Fruit oil/citrusy fragrance may be irritating for sensitive skin

𝕊𝕚𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕤 Time Is Running Out Mist

When time is running out, my skinimalist routine can be as simple as mist and sunscreen.

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Citrus Junos Fruit Water
🌟 Glycerin
🌟 Allantoin
🌟 Tocopherol
🌟 Licorice Root Extract

What I Love:
👍🏻 Checks all boxes for a multi-purpose product that covers toner/mist/serum steps in one and can be used at any order of skincare routine (I use it right after washing my face and as a setting spray)
👍🏻 The biphasic mist consists of an oil layer and water layer that mix and spray finely from a nozzle which dispenses consistently
👍🏻 Lightweight yet seals in the hydration and is suitable for all year round including summer
👍🏻 A gentle moisturizer that leaves my skin feeling fresh and supple and the organic formula is great for healing eczema
👍🏻 Quickly absorbs into my skin without it feeling greasy and does not feel heavy at all

What I love Less:
👀 Short period after opening (PAO) of 2 months so I need to use it diligently
👀 The sheet mask dries fairly quickly towards the end even though the recommended application time is 10-15 minutes
👀 The mini tweezers are pretty flimsy and it is challenging to pull out a sheet
👀 Caution on fragrance for sensitive skin but the herbal scent fades away

𝕍𝕋 Cica Daily Soothing Mask

I like the concept of a box packaging which is great for storage and convenient to reach out to instead of the usual individual masks that come in a plastic-foil pouch.

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Glycerin
🌟 Panthenol
🌟 Centella Asiatica Extract
🌟 Propolis Extract
🌟 Arginine

What I Love:
👍🏻  Pull-out type daily mask that delivers quick and basic skincare which is perfect for those with busy lifestyles
👍🏻 The sheet adheres nicely to my skin without any sagging or slipping off at all
👍🏻 Each mask holds a good amount of the essence so less of a dripping mess and it is not slippery to the touch
👍🏻 Feels comfortable on my skin and does not leave a tacky feeling after all the essence dry out

👀 Essential oils like orange peel oil/lemon peel oil/bergamot oil/limonene/linalool/lavender oil are known potential irritants to sensitive skin so it is advisable to do a patch test first

𝔾𝕠𝕠𝕕𝕒𝕝 Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum

This is the ultimate glow-getter, one of my favorites that I have finished till the last drop. Excited to try the new upgraded version!

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Citrus Tangerina Extract
🌟 Arbutin
🌟 Nicotinamide
🌟 Centella Asiatica Extract
🌟 Adenosine

What I Love:
👍🏻 No strong signature smell of Vitamin C-boosted serums and just a fresh citrus scent
👍🏻 A less harsh Vitamin C derivative unlike other formulas that can leave skin sensitized and the serum delivers the claim on minimal irritation
👍🏻 Do not have to worry about keeping the product stored in a cool place to maintain its consistency and potency with Vitamin C serums being notorious for their very unstable nature and short shelf life
👍🏻 An antioxidant explosion in a gel-like texture that is lightweight and the non-sticky formulation makes it easy to absorb
👍🏻 Fades newly formed acne scars and evens out my skin tone nicely

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