Hi, I am looking for a mild facial cleanser. I have a sensitive skin. Can you give me any recommendation?

Facial Cleanser

Hi! Hope you’re all doing well. I live in a tropical country and it’s very hot right now. May I ask if you could recommend a really good sunscreen and moisturizer, that is light weight, fast absorbing, and not sticky. Thank you in advance! 🤍

Lightweight Sunscreen and Moisturizer

I have been trying to use facial washes/cleansers and I always end up with tiny bumps and rashes on my skin. Do you have any recommendations for facial cleansers that I can use?

Facial Wash Allergy?

Hi! Any foundation/base makeup recos for pale olive skin? If you know the brand Issy, Sand is actually their lightest shade for olive undertones but I find it around 1-3 shades darker on me. It’s really hard to find brands that caters olive undertones. Hoping you could help. Thank you.

Foundation/Base Makeup for Pale Olive Skin

Can you recommend any products for my back acne? I really need help. Thank you in advance! 🫶🏻

Back Acne

Although, in spite of how much I love the facial wash, unfortunately, I did have some reaction to it. It is still quite harsh for my SENSITIVE skin. I developed tiny bumps and rashes on my face. So I would recommend that you still do a patch test and use at your own risk. Again, I am emphasizing that what works for me might not work for you and vice versa. So yes! I would still recommend this product. 8/10


SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep
Cleansing Foam

Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam is an all-in-one facial cleanser, infused with Himalayan Pink Salt to create a creamy rich foam that deeply washes off sunscreen residues, and removes dirt and impurities in pores without over-stripping the skin. Moreover, with its powerful ingredients, such as Centella Asiatica Extract, Papain, Sebum Cleaner and Kaolin Powder, that are perfectly combined to help soothe the sensitive skin, nurtures the skin's natural strength, exfoliate the skin, keeps the skin hydrated, and control sebum to make the skin smooth.


- Creamy and Rich Foam Type Texture
- Deeply remove dirt and impurities
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Sebum Control
- Smooth Skin
- Mild herbal scent
- Brightens the face
- Doesn’t strip moisture 
- Removed my makeup 

My Skin Type: Sensitive Skin

Thoughts and Experience:

Let us talk about the packaging, it is really pretty! 100% obsessed. In the span (almost 14 days) of using this, I could say that I love the facial wash. It is really good. It cleanses away all the dirt and makeup. Yes, it removed my makeup (Please take note that I only wear minimal makeup). It did not strip any moisture and brightens the face after washing. It has a mild herbal scent that goes away immediately after use. 

Not a fan of their dropper, it’s kind of messy. I prefer a more pointed one. 
Isn’t hydrating so you need to use another product to moisturize. 

What it is: 
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG is a water-based serum that reduces the look of puffiness and dark circles in the eye contour. The formula works by combining a high concentration of caffeine with a highly-purified epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside (EGCG).

Targets: Puffiness, Dark Circles
Suited to: All Skin Types
Format: Water-based Serum

Key ingredients:
Caffeine, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside

- ph level: 4.50 - 5.00
- alcohol-free
- oil-free
- silicone-free
- nut-free
- vegan
- gluten-free
- cruelty-free

Please note that dark circles can be caused by a number of reasons (i.e. stress, lack of sleep, genetics, etc.) and hereditary dark circles cannot be addressed by topical skincare treatments. 

My Skin Type:
Sensitive Skin

Thoughts and Experience:
The first time I tried this serum, it felt cool and refreshing. It has no smell, it is very lightweight and really fast absorbing. It has a gel like consistency but turns watery as soon as applied. It did not sting my eyes, and isn’t sticky. This isn’t a hydrating serum so you really need a moisturizing product to seal everything. It did reduce my dark circles but it wouldn’t completely go away since mine’s genetic. Let’s talk about the packaging, it is very aesthetically pleasing. This serum has a UV protected glass bottle. I am not a fan of their dropper since it is quite messy, I prefer pointed ones. All in all, 8/10. I would say, you give it a whirl and see if it works for you since there are many factors to consider behind your dark circles. 

Has nothing bad to say about the product. 

FRANKLY CICAHAE SUN

- SPF 50+ PA++++

- Formulated with cica and hyaluronic acid to help soothe and hydrate the skin; also has niacinamide (to brighten the complexion) and adenosine (to reduce appearance of wrinkles)

- Light lotion-like texture

- Applies smoothly on skin

- Non-sticky, non-greasy, and no white cast

- Perfect for the Philippines' hot and humid weather

- Made by Kolmar, one of the top sunscreen manufacturers in Korea

- Perfect for those with acne-prone skin as it has cica to help soothe inflammation and speed up wound healing

- Recognized by the Korean FDA as a "triple-functional cosmetic" -- meaning it brightens the complexion, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and protects against UV rays

- Original price is 499 php but can go even lower during campaign days!

THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES:
It has no scent. It feels very refreshing on the skin, immediately soothes inflammation. No white cast, no burning, no stinging. No irritations. It is hydrating and made my skin plumper. It’s perfect for tropical weather. 9/10


[heimish Moringa Ceramide Hyaluronic Hydrating Cream]

-  Moringa Ceramide : Moisturization
-  Low-molecular Hyaluronic acid : Replenishment

FOR THOSE:
- Who needs barrier-supportive moisture and Replenishment
- Skin concern: Stripped, Dryness skin

PACKAGING:
-  Reminds me of those high-end skin care brands,
it’s very classy

TEXTURE:
-  Light gel-cream with a silky finish
-  Not sticky
-  Easily absorbed
-  Lightweight

THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Very rich and hydrating on the skin. It has a subtle scent, like usual moisturizer scents. The skin feels so soft and smooth after application, definitely not sticky. No irritations as well. I just hope that it came with a spoon or spatula but other than that this is a really good moisturizer. 10/10

[heimish Moringa Ceramide Collagen Enriched Moisturizer]

- Moringa Ceramide : Moisturization
-  Plant-based Collagen : Elasticity

FOR THOSE:
- Who wants lightweight emulsion type moisturizer which
deeply nourishes skin
- Who needs barrier-supportive moisture and Elasticity
- Skin concern: Stripped, Dryness skin

PACKAGING:
- Reminds me of those high-end skin care brands,
it’s very classy

TEXTURE:
- Emulsion type like a lotion
- Not sticky
- Easily absorbed
- Lightweight

THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCE: 
- For an emulsion texture this is actually very rich and hydrating on the skin. It has the same scent as the Hyaluronic Hydrating Cream. The skin feels so soft and smooth after application, definitely not sticky and has a radiant finish. The skin is glowing! No irritations as well. 10/10

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