What are yours top 5 favourite serum? 😊

My top 5 serum ❤️

Some active ingredients go well together that benefits the skin but some should NOT to mix

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Thank you to those that stating Niacinamide can use together with vitamin c for skin brightening effect. I’m aware of updated articles that support this claim. However, I tried it in the past those 2 together, doesn’t work for me so I include it here as should not mix for those with sensitive, redness, acne prone and problems skin. ❤️❤️

Active Ingredients NOT to mix

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What are skin concerns?

Acne, blemishes - the most common skin concern in adolescents and into adulthood
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Skincare ingredients suitable to reduce acne breakouts:
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)
BHAs or Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid)
Benzoyl Peroxide 
Retinol (Vitamin A)
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Green tea 
Chamomile
Zinc 
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Enlarged Pores - pore size is determined by genetics so we can't really shrink the size
Clogged pores appear larger, so the good news is there are products that help to unclog pores and in turn help improve the pores' appearance
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Skincare ingredients that helps minimize the pores size:
Retinol
Niacinamide
AHAs
​BHAs or Salicylic Acid 
Charcoal
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Loss of elasticity - happens as the production of collagen slows down, so does our skin's elastin and ability to stretch and return to normal 
The role of skincare is more as a preventative measure before problems becomes to irreversible as we age.
Wrinkles and dehydration - caused by repeated facial expressions, natural aging process, excessive sun exposure, smoking, unhealthy diet and alcohol
Through regular use of moisturizer to maintain our skin's hydration, the second layer of our skin will improve. This will keep collagen and elastin flexible and able to bounce back when needed
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Skincare ingredients that helps with fine lines, skin sagging and wrinkles:
Retinol 
Coenzyme Q10
Hyaluronic acid (HA)
Peptides 
Growth factors (proteins that regulate cellular growth)
Stem cells 
​Bakuchiol
Antioxidants
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Pigmentation -  patchy melanin over-production produced by pigments cells of the skin, triggered by hormones and sun exposure, also affected by pregnancy, oral contraceptive pill and menopause
Melanin determines our skin's color, those with dark skin have more compared to those with fair skin

Skincare ingredients to look for to help with pigmentation:
Retinol
Niacinamide
Ascorbic (Vitamin C)
Antioxidants 
AHAs
Arbutin
Liquorice
Bakuchiol 

Redness or sensitivity - is more about figure out what was the caused of it, inflammation, acne scarring, excessive sun exposure, rosacea or skin sensitivity
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Choose skincare ingredients that calm, soothe your skin:
Cica or Centella asiatica
Aloe vera
Green tea
Zinc
Oat meal
Mugwort 
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Sun damaged - resulting in sunspots or moles, freckles, uneven skin color, dullness, yellowish color, contributes significantly to skin aging
​Sunscreen is the most essential protection against the sun harmful UV's rays 
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Skin ingredients to look for to repair sun damaged skin:
Aloe Vera
Retinol
Niacinamide
Panthenol 
Zinc
AHAs
Vitamin D 
Green tea 
Honey
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Dryness & dehydration - when the skin is dry, it's lacking oil and if the skin is dehydrated it's lacking water. The signs of dehydration include skin tightness and flaky.
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Skin ingredients to look for to combat dryness:
Ceramides
Shea Butter
Glycerin 
Avocado 
Olive oil and olive leaf extracts
Jojoba oil
Squalane

Skin ingredients that help with dehydrated skin:
Hyaluronic acid 
Panthenol 
Niacinamide 
Vitamin E
Seaweeds 
Aloe Vera
Honey
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Skin concerns and active ingredients ❤️

Here are skin benefits of Niacinamide 
My favorite ingredient ❤️

What is your favorite skincare ingredient? 

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Niacinamide skin benefits

The skincare products that you use could go to waste and not benefit your skin, when you use the water temperature that is not ideal for the skin 

Do you feel the same?

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How water temperature affect your skin?

Might not be suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding woman 

Thank you @klairs.global x @go.picky @pickyrewards for sending me the product to review. 

𝓚𝓵𝓪𝓲𝓻𝓼 𝓐𝓵𝓵-𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓐𝓲𝓻𝔂 𝓢𝓾𝓷𝓼𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓷 a mild but powerful daily sunscreen with
SPF 50+ PA++++ fully protect your skin against harmful UV rays. ɴᴇᴡ ᴘʀᴏᴅᴜᴄᴛ

𝑀𝒶𝒾𝓃 𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈
✭ 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, chemical sunscreen agents, broad spectrum, protect against both UVA and UVB rays 
✭ 𝗚𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻 moisturize, hydrate the skin  
✭ 𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗲 helps rejuvenate your skin, enhances skin clarity and luminosity, thanks to its soothing property
✭ 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹 has anti-inflammatory, wound healing, skin protecting properties
✭ 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮 important for collagen product to improve skin elasticity, contributes to skin youthful look 
✭ 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗲 soothes & moisturizes the skin 
✭ 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 from different plant extracts neutralize free radicals damage from the environemnt 
Full ingredients list visit my blog 

𝑀𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈
✭ Appears creamy from the tube, has a lightweight texture, absorbs well into the skin & leaves no white cast or residue behind
✭ A moisturized sunscreen with no fragrance & smooth finish on the skin
✭ Use as a last step of AM routine, apply a generous amount on face at least 30 minutes before heading outside
✭ To re-apply after 3 hours throughout the day, especially on those days with  prolonged sun exposure
✭ I could feel cooling sensation on first application
✭ No skin irritations or reactions noted while using 
✭ RRP:~49 -64 nzd, depend on retailers 

𝑅𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝑒𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 4/5

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Full review link on bio or https://www.thebasicblue.com/blog/review-dear-klairs-all-day-airy-sunscreen

Available option in New Zealand but otherwise no negative points from me 

Thank you @go.picky @pickyrewards @theskinhouse_official for sending this product in exchange for my honest review

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓴𝓲𝓷 𝓗𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓥𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓵 𝓢𝓷𝓪𝓲𝓵 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓔𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 contains 95% of snail secretion filtrate t nourish the skin for a firming finish, offers gentle exfoliation, improves skin elasticity and hydrates the skin

𝑀𝒶𝒾𝓃 𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈
✭ 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 95% stimulates collagen production, cell regeneration, soothes irritation, great source of copper peptides, vitamin A, E
✭ 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻, penetrates through the skin for strengthening, hydration, improves skin elasticity
✭ 𝗔𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱 offers antioxidant and antiinflammatory effects, fade scars and even out skin discoloration and reduce signs of aging 
Also contains niacinamide, panthenol, centella and more 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨

𝑀𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈
✭The texture of the essence is watery, lightweight, easily absorbed to skin
✭ Citrus subtle scent, skin feels hydrated, cooling, smooth to touch, gentle to use daily to prep the skin 
✭ Too soon to tell on the brightening, even out skin tone but I'm impressed with the cooling, soothe and hydrating effects on skin so far
✭ Suitable for all skin types, target dullness, hyperpigmentation, textured and mature skin 
✭ When use in the morning, make sure to always follow with sunscreen to protect the skin 
✭ RRP:~35 nzd

𝑅𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝑒𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 4.5/5

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RRP not available on retail stores when search, would prefer unscented version 

Thank you @go.picky @pickyrewards @coxir_official for sending this product in exchange for my honest review
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𝓒𝓸𝔁𝓲𝓻 𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓴 𝓢𝓷𝓪𝓲𝓵 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓵𝓪𝓰𝓮𝓷 𝓣𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓻 formulated with snail, collagen and black bean minimizes the fine lines, wrinkles, creating healthy and vibrant glow
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𝑀𝒶𝒾𝓃 𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈
✭ 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 stimulates collagen production, cell regeneration, soothes irritation, great source of copper peptides, vitamin A, E
✭ 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻, penetrates through the skin for strengthening, hydration, improves skin elasticity
✭ 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗚𝗹𝘆𝗰𝘆𝗿𝗿𝗵𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗲 salt from of licorice plant, for skin brightening and anti-inflammatory properties
✭ 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝟭 helps strengthen skin barrier, balance, improve skin textures and enhances skin elasticity 
 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨
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𝑀𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈
✭The texture of the toner is lightweight, more like an essence texture, easily absorbed to skin
✭ Flowery sweet scent, remind me of the scent in baby oil, baby powder or baby products in general
✭ PAO is 9 months
✭ Suitable for all skin types, especially wrinkles and mature skin 
✭ Skin feels soft, smooth, hydrating, has healthy glow after use
✭ RRP not available on retail stores when search
𝑅𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝑒𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 4/5
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✭ Not recommending for pregnant or breastfeeding women

Thank you @go.picky @pickyrewards x @skin1004official for sponsored this product to review

𝓢𝓴𝓲𝓷1004 𝓜𝓪𝓭𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓼𝓬𝓪𝓻 𝓒𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪 𝓗𝔂𝓪𝓵𝓾-𝓒𝓲𝓬𝓪 𝓦𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓻-𝓕𝓲𝓽 𝓢𝓾𝓷 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓾𝓶 is a daily moisturizing sun serum with Hyalu-cica formula"

𝑀𝒶𝒾𝓃 𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈
✭𝗛𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘂-𝗖𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 Skin1004's unique combination of Centella Asiatica Extract and Hyaluronic Acids to ultimately hydrates and heals the skin
✭𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 provides broad-spectrum protection for our skin against harmful UVAs and UVB rays 
✭𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗲 helps rejuvenate your skin, enhances skin clarity and luminosity, thanks to its soothing property
✭𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 delivers extreme antioxidant, anti-inflammation, anti-aging benefits for our skin 
✭ 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲 has anti-inflammatory property, cell-signaling role to improve wound healing process, barrier protection and repair, improve collagen production while improve skin elasticity and firmness

𝑀𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈
✭It appears creamy, but lightweight, absorbs well into the skin  and leave no white cast or sticky residue behind
✭ Broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA++++ with no added fragrance
✭ Take some time to blend to skin 
✭ Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin
✭ Skin feels hydrating and moisturising after use 
✭ RRP:~  $30- $42 nzd, depend on retailers 

𝑅𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝑒𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 4/5

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Full review link on bio or https://www.thebasicblue.com/blog/review-skin1004-madagascar-centella-hyalu-cica-water-fit-sun-serum

No negative point about this product from me 

Thank you @go.picky @pickyrewards x @skin1004official for sponsored this product to review

𝓢𝓴𝓲𝓷1004 𝓜𝓪𝓭𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓼𝓬𝓪𝓻 𝓒𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪 𝓗𝔂𝓪𝓵𝓾-𝓒𝓲𝓬𝓪 𝓢𝓵𝓮𝓮𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓟𝓪𝓬𝓴 is formulated with special HYALU CICA and MELATONIN to provide deep hydration overnight

𝑀𝒶𝒾𝓃 𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈
✭𝗛𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘂-𝗖𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 (𝗛𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗶𝗱 + 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮) replenishes the skin's hydration level and prevents moisture loss overnight
✭𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻 helps firm the skin
✭𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗲 helps rejuvenate your skin, enhances skin clarity and luminosity, thanks to its soothing property
✭𝗔𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 amino acid, helps to speed up wound healing and moisturize the skin
✭𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 help soothe, calm, great source of antioxidants, brings anti-inflammation and anti aging benefits to the skin 
✭𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗣 protect and repair the skin's moisture barrier and keeping it hydrate all the times

𝑀𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈
✭ Has a subtle melon/fruity fragrance, not overpowering
✭ My skin feels super soft and plump in the morning after use
✭ Lightweight gel texture, melts away when applied to the skin, absorbs well
✭ Very cooling and calm redness right down, forming a protective layer on the skin overnight
✭ Helps calm down those angry acne spots 
✭ RRP:~ 23 - 43 nzd, depend on retailers 

𝑅𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝑒𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 4/5

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Full review link on bio or 
https://www.thebasicblue.com/blog/review-skin1004-madagascar-centella-hyalu-cica-sleeping-pack

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