Have you been making sure you had a good night’s sleep? I previously thought I did by making sure I slept my required six to eight hours. However, it still wasn’t enough for me to have the high-quality sleep that I’ve been wanting so badly.

So what was that missing step to having the kind of sleep that made me look awake and not sleep-deprived? Well, it had to be finding the right skincare to support my skin at night. That is, skincare that specifically contains vitamin A.

An Amazing Sleep Starts with Vitamin A

Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream currently retails at $33 USD for 30mL on Stylevana. This cream is literally meant to top off your nighttime routine by providing a layer that can seal in your moisturizing skincare and make it strong enough to fight aging and blemishes. Basically, it is your skin’s new bestie that has your back when you are off the clock. This night cream is designed to be sensitive-skin friendly and hypoallergenic so that it can help anyone repair their skin from UV damage and minimize signs of aging.

If you have been wanting to try adding retinol into your routine, this product is designed to be the proper introduction. Retinol can have side effects that can leave your skin flaky and super dry. For someone like myself who avoided using retinol for those reasons, or for someone who wants to avoid animal-derived retinol (otherwise known as retinoids), Wishtrend’s night cream can be a possible solution for you. It is formulated with carotenoids, the second source of retinol that is vegan.

There are some notable ingredients in this night cream that makes it friendly for newbies to Vitamin A:

• Retinal: Source #1 for vitamin A that is a vegan, less irritating alternative to retinol. Vitamin A helps with rejuvenating your skin by boosting skin cell turnover so that your skin stay hydrated and prevent the formation of wrinkles.
• Bakuchiol: Source #2 for vitamin A that is also less irritating and vegan compared to some forms of retinol.
• Macadamia Seed Oil: Macadamias are superfoods that can work for all skin types due to their emollient properties and their talent of balancing sebum levels in your skin.

By the way, you can purchase this product at a cheaper price and with 10% off your total if you buy it with my discount code INF10OHMY at Stylevana. If you purchase at least $59 USD worth of your Kbeauty essentials on Stylevana, you can get 15% off your order with that same discount code. I do receive a small percentage of the commission if you use my code.

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

A Great Introduction to Retinal

Cute Packaging

The packaging is a pump style which makes it hygienic and easy to use for travel! I love the unique packaging because it is a lavender purple with details of neon highlighter yellow. It definitely is a unique addition that can stand out from more simple skincare packaging.

Smooth Like Butter

The night cream came out as a bright lemon yellow and has a consistency of thick butter. I had to do a double take with the neon yellow color of this product, but it was perfectly fine and blends well into my medium skin tone. No need to worry about the possibility of a white cast.

The ability to spread this product on your face also depends on the situation. If you put it on dry skin, the cream will take a bit longer to blend out due to the thick formula. Wishtrend recommends using a maximum of 3 pumps to spread on damp skin to avoid this issue and prevent unnecessary tugging of your skin. I recommend doing this, too, if you have dry or mature skin since those skin types are more prone to the formation of wrinkles.

An Acquired Smell

The smell of the cream reminds me of a mix of fruit and some herbs. This interesting scent is probably due to the use of fig extract, centella asiatica, and eclipta prostrata leaf. I wouldn’t say this smell is pleasant. It definitely takes some time to get used to it, but it is not an overbearing scent that can mess with your nose.

Noticeable Difference

I did see an improvement in my skin by using this every night for the past 3 weeks. My skin looked more radiant and I do think my pesky dark blemishes have been getting lighter from using it on top of my usual routine.

The night cream left my skin feeling calm and buttery smooth after each use. I can say that I felt my skin texture improve since I experienced little to no signs of a breakout. Usually, retinol can come with an initial round of purging (or breakouts), but I was fortunate enough to not undergo that.

My Only Caveat

Although my experience with Wishtrend’s night crema was lovely, I do have a slight con. The only con would have to be the scent if you’re not a fan of strong, herbal/chemically scents from the leaf extracts. I personally didn’t mind it after a while. The benefits of using this product outweighed this only con.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I think this is a great introduction to retinals and retinols for people who want to try the ingredient out. I never tried it since I was worried about breaking out and ruining my hard work maintaining my skin, but this product is great!

The $33 price tag might seem like a lot. However, considering you just need 1-2 pumps of this product to use on damp skin, this can last maybe 2-3 months at most. I would say this is a justified reason to buy it. Wishtrend even says not to use more than 3 pumps of this product to minimize the possibility of breakouts or flaky skin.

I definitely recommend it and am hoping to try more of @bywishtrend.kr in the future. Thanks again!

Would you try this product for yourself? Let me know down below in the comments and we can start our own conversation.

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Are you a morning person or a night owl? As much as I would love to wake up early, I can’t help staying up late watching a movie or investing in a good book in bed. My skin may look tired from waking up late, but that’s exactly why I love having skincare for that perfect, 8-hours-of-sleep look. They do the hard work for me so that I can look more energized than I may actually be.

I was so excited to receive the new Vegan Active Berry Lifting Cream from @drceuracle_global @dr.ceuracle @go.picky and @pickyrewards in exchange for my honest review! This product was tested for two to three weeks in my morning and nighttime skincare routines for me to come up with my opinions of this product.

Can Berries Save the Day? Maybe …

Vegan Active Berry Lifting Cream by Dr. Ceuracle currently sells at $33 USD for 75g on Amazon. This cream screams anti-aging and moisturizing heaven by giving your skin a dewy glow while minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and making your skin more elastic. It is also recommended to use this cream on areas that are prone to wrinkling like your neck and decolletage area for an at-home “facelifting massage.”

By the way, you can purchase this product at a cheaper price and with 10% off your total if you buy it with my discount code INF10OHMY at Stylevana. If you purchase at least $59 USD worth of your Kbeauty essentials on Stylevana, you can get 15% off your order with that same discount code. I do receive a small percentage of the commission if you use my code.

Like their vegan berry essence, Dr. Ceuracle supports your skin by providing boosting ingredients like:

• Resveratrol Capsules: Made from French grapes, these capsules revive your skin and give a nice glow since resveratrols are antioxidants.
• Grape Seed Oil: This oil is made from used Port Wine grapes and gives intense hydration to seal in moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Cranbetinol: This is a cranberry-derived peptide alternative to retinol (Vitamin A). If you want to avoid the flaky skin and dryness that can come from retinol or want to avoid retinol because it can be animal-sourced, then trying cranbetinol and retinal can be a safer alternative.
• Titanium Dioxide: Provides UV protection and is commonly used as a thickener for skincare products to enhance the anti-aging effects of other ingredients.
• Contains other hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid.

A Luxurious Experience

Simple, Reusable Packaging

Dr. Ceuracle does a great job with the first impressions. When I opened the box, I could not help but admire the sleek glass packaging. It’s a very simple glass jar with a pastel purple or lilac-colored lid.

If you love skincare brands that make their packaging recycling-friendly, you will like this. The sticker labels are very easy to peel so you can reuse the jar or simply recycle it for repurposing. I think I’ll be reusing it, so I’m excited to use it up to the last drop.

Pudding-like Consistency

The formula is pudding-like and seamlessly blends into a slippery cream on my skin. The cream isn’t too jiggly and maintains its shape probably due to the thickening ingredients like titanium dioxide. I did not really notice the gel capsules in the cream unless you looked up close.

Juicy Finish to Prep Your Skin

The cream leaves this glow that makes my skin look hydrated. After spreading onto my skin, I did see a sheen that would distract from my blemishes. I think this effect also works for you if you have fine lines or wrinkles, so this is an anti-aging product to look out for.

After a few minutes of using this at night, I did notice that this cream can leave a slightly tacky feeling. This cream is meant more for a morning routine because of this feeling. So, if you are thinking of putting on makeup and sunscreen in the morning, use this cream formula first to seal in your serums and create a protective barrier for your skin. This cream can serve as a primer to hold your makeup for longer.

Lovely Scent

There is a pleasant scent from the mix of lavender and orange oils, but it isn’t overbearing. I would pinpoint the scent as more fruity if I did not read through the ingredient list for you. I did not get a headache from using this product, which can happen to me when I use products with strong scents.

Summer Skin Potential Unlocked

My dry and sensitive skin didn’t break out with this product. The cream blends into my skin effortlessly and doesn’t leave a white cast. I love the thin finish of this formula so that I can let my skin breathe with or without makeup.

The Only Caveat

This formula overall is great, except for one thing: the beads. The gel beads didn’t disperse easily after rubbing the product well into my skin. There were a few occasions when I would notice the small beads and mistake them for my sunscreen pilling up on my skin. So, if you do not like skincare products that tend to pill on your skin, keep this in mind before buying.

Would I repurchase?

Although I love the glowing effect it gives to my dry skin, I do not think I would. For the price point, I would expect my skincare to blend in without any pilling or beads.

I think I would only repurchase if the gel beads were not there. You can see that the beads were still easy to see in the close-ups. If you don’t mind that, then I would highly recommend the product! Please also keep in mind that the small amount of titanium dioxide isn’t enough for SPF protection. Make sure to support your skin with other sunscreens afterward so that it isn’t affected by UVA and UVB rays. It can be a good primer for makeup, in my opinion.

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If there is one thing to know about Bubble Skincare, it should be that they don’t play around with their products! They definitely know how to leave a big impression and how to make skincare fun or approachable.

Recently, I was gifted their dry skin set a while back to provide honest feedback, so I genuinely wanted to give a few weeks for testing and come up with my thoughts on their products. This is actually the last post I have talking about my dry skin bundle from Bubble. If you’re curious about their other products that are suited for dry and mature skin, be sure to check out my reviews for their Cloud 9 Facial Oil and their Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer.

Bubble’s Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask was the product I was most excited to test out since I received this during my dry skin winter. December to February is usually when I turn to nourishing, creamy formulas to maintain my skin barrier and keep it firm. It is also when my pajamas and my blanket are my preferred uniform of choice.

Sleep is So Underrated

Beauty sleep is so, so important. It is not fun to brag about your sleepless nights partying or grinding on work that you had to get done. If you prioritize your health and your beauty, then sleep has to be a part of your daily schedule. No excuses.

There are multiple reports stating that sleep serves as a recovery period for your skin to heal. It is a chance for your skin to fight the aging process by increasing blood flow to encourage collagen production and reduce damage from UV rays. Lack of collagen results in skin that is more dehydrated and dull. If you want to avoid wrinkles and have a faster healing time for breakouts, then you need your sleep. Even at least five hours should be your goal.

Heal Your Skin While Catching Z’s

Now that we know that sleep is an essential recovery period for our skin, let’s talk about further supporting our skin with our skincare regimen. Bubble’s Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask retails at  $20.00 USD for 50 mL on their website. This leave-on mask is supposed to level-up your skin by soothing, hydrating, and brightening it while you sleep. It also is supposed to be creamy, yet lightweight so that you don’t clog your pores and end up with pesky breakouts.

You might want this sleep mask for yourself because of these awesome ingredients:

• Maple Sap: Maple leaf is especially beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types due to the high amount of antioxidants in it. The antioxidants will help with barrier repair by protecting your skin against environmental aggressors that can affect its aging process.
• Mandelic and Kojic acids: Mandelic acid has anti-microbial properties that can reduce the likeliness of breakouts and blackheads forming. It also has anti-aging benefits by activating skin cell turnover for a youthful glow. Kojic acid is also used for brightening skincare products because it can suppress melanin overproduction in the form of blemishes and discoloration.
• Sodium PCA: A common ingredient in skincare and cosmetics, this natural ingredient helps your skin by drawing in moisture and trapping it for long-lasting, healthy skin.
• Biosaccharide Gum: Biossaccharide gum is a complex sugar derived from sorbitol (from bacterial fermentation). It is what helps your skincare products provide a film for your skin to stay moisturized and for your skin texture to smoothen out.
• Arnica: Arnica is from a flower called the Arnica montana. It is used for healing and soothing wounds and bruises, so this benefit can also be applied to skincare issues.
• Triglycerides: An ingredient binder and a preservative, triglycerides are ingredients that steal the show. They also have antioxidant properties that can minimize the early signs of your skin aging.

Fun to Use and Sleep in

Packaging Points

Again, Bubble knocks it out of the park with the packaging! It’s great quality and sturdy, plus the switch mechanism on the pump is so smart for traveling. The vibrant-colored packaging for each of their products adds a nice pop of color to my skincare collection. The brand’s focus on color also makes it enticing for skincare newbies and changes the idea that skincare can be boring, so I definitely see this item as a great product for teens, too.

A Little Product is Enough

1-3 pumps is the perfect amount for covering your face and neck area. I would use the mask right after putting on toners and serums so that my skin would have an easier time absorbing the product. The cream is a lightweight, milky texture that takes a bit of time to blend into your damp skin. The mask serves a protective barrier to seal in the goodness of your skincare while you sleep.

No Breakouts

My skin didn’t break out with this product and I do feel like my skin is left with a cooling sensation to reduce redness. There has been some improvement with my blemishes since they have slightly faded out. Pimple breakouts were less frequent and, in combination with their other products that I’ve tested, my skin has been feeling super duper smooth and calm.

A Nice Break from the Usual

I’ve also been loving that this can be an alternative to moisturizer for the nighttime. If you’re looking to switch to overnight masks every once in a while, consider starting with this one! It has no scent and doesn’t clog your skin.

I think using 1-3 pumps of the mask is okay for the wintertime. However, if you plan to use this during the warmer times of the year, I would recommend using 1 pump on wet skin to prevent breakouts. I usually go for more lightweight formulas during the summer, so you can adjust your usage for the summertime, too.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I have no complaints about the product and I would say that using all three products from their skincare set gave me my smoothest skin ever. I was very impressed with how baby skin smooth my face was feeling. Even my mom was enjoying this sleep mask since she also has dry skin. Safe to say, it’s both mature skin and dry skin approved!

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