What are your thoughts on brands asking for PR reviews through giveaways to increase popularity?  When a certain deadline comes, there seem to be a sharp increase of reviews for the certain product (eg skin1004 Brightening toner + ampoule) and your feed is just full of the same thing. How honest are the reviews? And also I feel that these giveaways aren't by luck or chance, I think they go by how popular your feed is. Some people seem to win it v often but I have only won once. (Not being salty but just being curious on how these algorithm work) I understand they need it to increase awareness of their products but the giveaways seems to be so often that I wonder why should I buy their product if they are giving it out for free to influencers?

Thoughts on PR reviews?

What do you do with expiring products or products reaching their PAO yet only used a few times? 

What are you opinions of skinfluencers having giveaways to gift away these products especially when they receive it as PR? Have been seeing some giveaways on insta like that. On one hand it's good cos we are reducing product wastage and the product can go to someone that can better use and appreciate it but on the other hand I just cannot wrap my head having a giveaway with products that the influencer themselves shld be using to test and gaining exposure because of this giveaway

Product wastage?

Smells abit like plastic so some ppl might mind 

Lightweight, leaves no whitecast, moisturising, easy to reapply and gives a dewy natural look. It actually ticks all the boxes that you will find in a sunscreen. It reminds me of the purito sunscreen that many loved but this has certified SPF 50. I am not sure about the Rice and probiotics in the sunscreen but those are not priority for me in the sunscreen 

Lightweight and lightens acne scars effectively 

Lightweight. Easy to use. Sooth my skin especially after going out in the sun 

Will need to add on hydrating and moisturising products if you have dry ans dehydrated skin

Lightweight, refreshing and fragrant free. Able to calm my redness down very fast 

Expensive for such a small bottle. Due to the design of thr bottle, the last drop of cream is always stuck there 

Super hydrating. A little goes a long way. Love the finish as well 

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