Until now (Jan 2025), I have <100 followers on IG, <50 followers on TT but I would like to tell reviewers/creators like me that there are ways to get gifts without having to have >1000 followers or diving into UGC!

Here are the gifts I received and how I received them! Hope they help to encourage anyone who needed a sign!

Gifts received on Nov-Dec 2024 & how I got them (realistic)

Compared to many creators, I create content at a slower pace and I’m quite passive when it comes to expanding my following 🤭 Until now, I have ~100 followers on IG, <50 followers on TT but I would like to tell reviewers/creators like me that there are ways to get gifts without having to have >1000 followers or diving into UGC and create contents for brands. I also only participate in review events & giveaways that I'm really interested in and I'm grateful for the small wins I have so far! 😁

Hope this post helps to encourage anyone who needs a sign! Starting small is better than nothing ☺️✨

PSA:
I only apply for review events and join giveaways for products I want to use/consume to avoid wasting resources. Free products to try are always great, but let’s be more mindful and finish what we are lucky enough to have!

Gifts I Received (Jan & Feb 2025) & How I Got Them

Has anyone who won this giveaway received their products? It's been two weeks since we're notified about winning but I didn't receive any updates after that. 😔

My previous Picky giveaway gifts took only 10 days to arrive after being notified about the win. Hoping this will arrive before the end of this month 😩

Haven't received products from I'm From Giveaway

As the drydown can be slightly sticky, I only use it at night. 

This product is an absolute lifesaver when my skin was peeling from dehydration and it doesn't sting my skin at all no matter how bad my skin condition is. It never fails to leave my skin soft the next day after using it at night.

I'm currently using my second tub and this product has been my favourite gel moisturiser. 

This sunscreen does contain alcohol, fragrance and octinoxate (not reef-safe). If you're not allergic/sensitive towards these ingredients or going near the ocean, this should not be a big concern. 

This is my holy grail sunscreen as the texture is watery and non-greasy and it just works well on my oily combination skin in the tropics! It's a chemical sunscreen that absorbs quickly into the skin while making your skin feel very hydrated. Definitely will repurchase! 

The sunscreen may feel a bit greasy and sticky on the skin as it does have shea butter for moisture retention. 

This sunscreen is of a milky texture and is suitable for kids and sensitive skin as it is formulated without any potential irritants! Although it's a mineral sunscreen, the white cast is minimal on me (for reference I'm a slightly tanned East Asian). 

This is one of the rare products that I have nothing to complain about 😂

This cream soothes and moisturises my skin without feeling greasy and really helps to repair my skin barrier! It has a gel cream texture and absorbs fairly quickly into the skin without feeling tacky. This is my go-to moisturiser when my skin is extra sensitive and I love it! 💚

This is one the rare products that I have nothing to complain at all 😂

This unscented serum is really effective for skin soothing and reducing irritation! It calms the redness and acne on my skin while also hydrates! The texture is a lightweight watery gel that absorbs quickly into the skin and it's not sticky at all! 💖

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