Skin barrier repair really can be tricky sometimes, specially when the weather is as unpredictable as fall. So here’s a little helper to get you started if you have oily to very-oily skin.

Key ingredients in this routine: 
• Niacinamide
• Ceramides
• Green Tea
• Propolis
• Panthenol
• Rice
• Zinc PCA

Key textures: watery, lightweight, gel-like.

1. @bliss Niacinamide Disappearing Act Toner: a very gentle and slightly hydrating toner, with a very watery texture and w/o alcohol. Niacinamide in this helps strengthen the skin barrier, green tea soothes, while witch hazel and zinc balance sebum levels.

2. @paulaschoice Hyaluronic Acid Booster: Rich in skin-loving cermides and panthenol to soothe and strengthen the skin barrier, well as hyaluronic acid and adenosine to plump up the skin.

3. @bywishtrend Polyphenols in Propolis 15% Ampoule: Rich in propolis, known to reduce skin inflammation, heal pimples and increase the moisture content. Also contains zinc to balance sebum levels and 59% Houttuynia Cordata extract to calm and soothe the skin.

4. @klairs.canada Fundamental Water 
Gel Cream: A medley of skin-loving ingredients like green tea, panthenol, centella, mugwort and rice for barrier healing+soothing. The texture is very lightweight, kinda like a hybrid between a milk and a gel. So cool!

Barrier Repair for Oily Skin

Reviewing the @houseofdohwa rice wash off mask, an empty!

I received this product for free from @go.picky and House of Dohwa in exchange for my honest review.

🔑 Ingredients: 9 kinds of rice bran extract, glycerin, titanium dioxide, vitamin e

Experience: This is my second pack of this creamy goodness. Yes, I went ahead and bought another one myself! I loved using this wash off mask in the shower, as well as before special events. The rice granules form the gentlest physical exfoliant, while the hydrating rice water, glycerin and vitamin e nourish the skin, leaving me with an insane glow!
Swipe for a texture check! 😉

The good:
• Gentle exfoliation
• Leaves skin with a subtle glow
• Texture improved upon repeated use
• Smells absolutely delicious (earthy, rich freshly cooked rice smell! 😍)
• A little goes a long way
• Super affordable compared to luxury face masks ($18.99/100ml)
• Not a drying mask by any means, ideal for dry to combo skin types
• Very soothing to the skin

The bad:
• The physical exfoliation might not be ideal for sensitive skin types
• Not the prettiest packaging for the vanity (a plastic pouch), but very environmentally conscious!

Rating: 9.5/10 🔥

Would you like to try it? Drop your thoughts below⬇️ #pickyreview #gopicky #houseofdohwapicky @pickyrewards @houseofdohwa

House of Dohwa Rice Wash Off Mask Review

I just woke up to this email from Picky Rewards! Reviewing products is my favorite part of being a part-time influencer, so I’m pumped!

I started this awesome journey of reviewing, engaging and indulging in the world of Picky last week, and getting the opportunity to review products for Asian brands like Make P:rem is so exciting!

Were you selected for the Review Event too? Let me know because I’d love to hear your thoughts on the products. 💙

Picky x MAKE P:REM

Coming up with two more barrier supporting routine, this time for sensitised skin! 💕

Sensitisation is a skin condition that comes with having a broken skin barrier. It’s that stinging or burning sensation when things that didn’t bother your skin before (like fragrance, EOs, alchohol) start stinging the life out of your skin. It is NOT the same as sensitive skin (which is a skin type, not a condition). Adding an oil according to your skin type often helps with this, as the oil seals moisture and allows the skin to heal itself.

Routine 1: Sensitised Combo Skin

1. @onething_official Artemisia Capillaris Extract: One-ingredient toner, instantly soothing to the skin, & comes in a great value size ($25/300 ml).

2. @cocokind ceramide barrier serum: literally liquid gold! Has 5 types of ceramides, aloe, glycerin, arginine & beta-glucan for ultimate barrier care. 🙌🏼

3. @cerave_canada moisturising cream: A good trusty option w/ 3 essential ceramides & HA. Is affordable and easily accessible! 

4. @indeedlabs vegan squalane oil: Great starting oil if you’re not used to the feeling of an oil on your face. Very lightweight and doesn’t clog pores.

Routine 2: Sensitised Oily Skin 

1. @bliss niacinamide toner: slightly hydrating, very lightweight, balanced sebum level while strengthening skin barrier.

2. @cocokind ceramide barrier serum

3. @theinkeylist multi-biotic: Very lightweight lotion that’s microbiome friendly. Has oat and green tea for extra soothing!

4. @heybudskincare australian hemp oil: Hemp is known to soothe and nourish the skin w/o clogging the pores or making you feel bogged down. This has a whole host of skin-loving oils alongside hemp, like camellia oil, macadamia oil, Jojoba oil, rosehip oil, tamanu oil, seabuckthorn oil & kakadu plum.

Barrier Care (Sensitised Skin)

Let’s dive into some sensitive skin friendly products from Make P:rem 🥰

I received this product for free from @go.picky and @makeprem_global in exchange for my honest review.

This is a set containing two minis one full-sized product. They’re all from the Safe Me line, featuring gentle formulas good for pretty much all skin types, specially sensitive skin folks.

1. Relief Moisture Cleansing Foam: This is a mildly acidic formula, with the gentlest creamy lather. I was kinda surprised at how much I liked it! It leaves my skin feeling supple and non-stripped thanks to the glycerin, HA and hydrating surfactants. 8/10 💙

2. Relief Essence Toner: I was really looking forward to this toner because the jumbo size is such a great value. And it did not disappoint! Super easy to layer up and really quenches the skin right after cleansing. Contains plant-based ingredients such as dill extract, ceramide NP, panthenol and fructan to deliver soothing, intensely moisturizing and skin-strengthening effects. 💪 This has quickly become a step in my routine I’ve been really looking forward to. 9/10 💕

3. Relief Moisture Cream: I had no prior impression of this cream before I started using it, and honestly, it’s a very simple cream that fits nicely in my routine. I love the texture of this too! It’s a simple formula with squalane and 11 other ingredients. I’m used to my moisturisers having multiple skin-loving ingredients, but if you’ve really sensitive skin to the point that no other cream seems to work, give this a try! 8.5/10 ✨

Overall, I think the Make P:rem pH5.5 Skincare Set is a good one to pick up this holiday for yourself (or someone else) if sensitivity is a big issue for you (or them). 🌟

Make P:rem Safe Me Line Review

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This serum features tranexamic acid and bakuchiol for the best dark spot defence. 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide and 0.5% bakuchiol to target acne scars super fast! I love how gentle yet effective it is. And the results speak for themselves!

I wish it came in a bigger bottle because I find myself needed a refill every month or so.

I had to get my hands on this one because: 1) The texture is thick the way I like it, and 2) NIACINAMIDE!

I’ve been using it for almost 3 weeks now, and it does not disappoint! I find it super nourishing to use right after waking up, and a little goes a long way with this beautiful clear toner.

It also has vitamin C, licorice root and arbutin to fade hyperpigmentation from acne scars, and I’m all for it.

Its a high concentration which did irritate my akin at first. The best way to use it is to ease into it: use it 2x a week and then slowly build upto every other day.

I love this in the summertime when my combo skin is its oiliest! This is what all 10% niacinamide serums should strive to be. I used it every other night (when I wasn’t using retinoid) to help my skin heal, and it never irritated me or caused any purging. I noticed a visible difference in my acne scars within the first 2 weeks!

The mugwort smell can be off-putting for some. My boyfriend hates that smell lol 

1. This re-formulation has been tested to be SPF 50+ PA++++, has physical filters and skin-loving ingredients like mugwort, niacinamide (2%), calendula, green tea, allantoin & squalane. 

2. This is especially nice if you have really sensitive skin and aren’t fond of chemical filters in SPF. 

3. No white cast
4. Has the nice mugwort smell I love
5. Great packaging, easy to dispense.


I wish it had more skin-loving ingredients for acne-prone skin like niacinamide, allantoin, centella or even green tea. The formula is quite simple, which means it doesn’t multitask.

This serum changed my hydration game this winter like nothing else! I&#39;ve tried other hyaluronic acid serums, but the lasting effect of this is next level. Little goes a long way, so it took a long time for me to get through this travel size, but the moment it ran out I rushed to my nearest shoppers for the big bottle!

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