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.

Would you try this? Let me know down below!

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What is your favorite way to eat fruit? Now that is starting to get warmer, I’ve been going back to making smoothies (but I’m literally always cold 😂). I even have been trying to branch out my fruit horizons by mixing it with Greek yogurt. The journey to liking Greek yogurt is sort of getting there haha. My favorite new way, however, has been through the power of skincare!

I always love seeing how fruits are being used to make new skincare, so I was so excited to receive the new Vegan Active Berry First Essence from @drceuracle_global @dr.ceuracle @go.picky and @pickyrewards in exchange for my honest review! This product was integrated into my morning and nighttime routines for two to three weeks before I came up with the following opinions.

A New Way to Retinol

Vegan Active Berry First Essence sells at $35 USD for 50 mL on their Amazon storefront. The essence is designed to help provide moisture to your skin so that it can reveal younger-looking skin and moisturize your skin barrier. As the product states, Dr. Ceuracle uses the power of berries to the fullest–from seed to extract–so that your skin reaches its potential to glow. For people who are in need of deep hydration or in search of a product that deals with blemishes and signs of aging, this essence might be your favorite.

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.

This essence is a unique product compared to other skincare I’ve seen because it contains

• 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.

Who Knew That Grapes Were Great for Skin?

Eye-catching Packaging Design

I couldn’t get my eyes off of their lovely sleek packaging! It literally looks like a lava lamp in my skincare collection because the essence is mixed with the resveratrol capsule beads.

This essence bottle is made out of glass, so it is heavier than other essences and more fragile. If you want to ensure the essence remains potent for longer, I would avoid storing this in areas with frequent sun exposure and high temperatures.

Like a Fruit Jelly

I actually loved testing this on my hand because I noticed that the formula comes out as a clear, viscous texture (in between watery and jelly) that was easy to spread on my face and neck. The texture reminded me of those Konjac jelly drinks due to the clear color and jiggly jelly consistency.

The scent was very clean and light, maybe a light fruity note that was enjoyable. I would say that it smells lightly of grapes because of the product’s ingredients, but not the artificial grape that you would find in candy or drinks. Probably kind of like a juicy red grape or a Kyoho grape, if you know what I am talking about.

Fresh, Juicy Skin Guaranteed

My dry skin loved this formula! It would look very glowy and be left with a slightly tacky finish, making it easy to absorb moisturizer or prime up for makeup. This formula is also very lightweight, so I do believe that this essence can work for sensitive skin and mature skin that can get clogged pores from thick formulas.

My skin didn’t break out using this product, so it is good for dry and sensitive skin. The cranbetinol and grape seed oil were perfect for my dry skin and made it look flawless. I looked more awake and my skin did have a plump and juicy appearance.

Where Did This Product Go Sour?

Difficulty Dispersing All the Gel

If you’re more nitpicky with formulas, maybe you wouldn’t like the gel capsules. It would take some time for rubbing and dispersing the gel beads of resveratrol, so just keep that in mind if thinking to put makeup on afterward.

If you plan to use this without using makeup or for your nighttime routine, then this should not be an area of concern for you. The clear part of the essence blends like a dream to make your skin look juicy and firm. The gel capsules are so minuscule that you wouldn’t notice their breakage unless you pulled them up with a magnifying glass.

Improvement of Product Experience

The little hole for releasing the product would make it hard to get the essence out. It can take some time to get the essence out around the initial uses since there is less air in the container. This issue is also very minor since it wasn’t a huge bother to me. I know some people may dislike the product for this reason, so I am mentioning it here.

If Dr. Ceuracle is planning to update the product design over time, I would suggest adding a pump that equals a recommended usage (1 pump of product equates to 1 proper serving). I used 2-3 drops of essence on my damp skin so that it was easy to absorb and take in moisture.

Would I repurchase?

The product itself is a little pricey, but I think I would since there is a lot of essence. I estimate this will last 3-5 months (maybe more if you have other products). Also, the small hole isn’t a huge issue for getting the product out. I think this is perfect for dry and aging skin because of the antioxidants and retinol-alternative ingredients.

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What is your favorite flower? I love sunflowers, but I also like pink roses since they’re my grandma’s favorite. What makes roses a popular flower of choice is not that it’s the flower of love, but it also has amazing anti-aging properties.💐

Recently, Korean skincare brand Heimish contacted me to try out their products in exchange for my honest review. I was so excited to see their rose skincare line from @heimish_uk because I never used the ingredient before. So, you know it was an obvious choice to finally try it for myself.

I used their Bulgarian Rose Satin Cream for 2-3 weeks in my day and nighttime skincare routine before coming up with the following opinions.

Why use Damask Rose Water?

Damask roses originate from the Middle East and have been well-loved for centuries for their beauty, fragrant aroma, and their skincare benefits. These flower species are often used for luxury perfumes when it calls for rose water because of their beautiful scent. Water has been known for being antibacterial (healing/preventing breakouts), its anti-inflammatory powers (soothing redness), and for toning (exfoliant).

Damask rose also contains antioxidants, vitamin C, and collagen, making it great for fighting off skin damage and maintaining youthful skin. Being out in the sun can speed up your skin’s aging process, so consider smelling the roses in your skincare, too.

What is Their Bulgarian Rose Satin Cream Supposed to Do?

Heimish’s Bulgarian Rose Satin Cream retails at $36 USD for 55 mL on their website. This cream acts as a perfect moisturizer for night and day and is meant to leave a satin-like finish. The combination of rose, flower AHA’s, and lactobionic acid make this moisturizer a must have if you love being low maintenance to stay looking high maintenance.

Not only can you use the satin cream as a moisturizer, you can also use it as a skin-protecting makeup primer to start your day on a high note. The cream is supposed to minimize the appearance and texture of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation so that you have a smooth surface. If you have dry and flaky skin, this product can be a great way to lightly exfoliate and let your true beauty bloom.

Here are some other skin-loving ingredients that make this product a possible solution for your skin:

• Flower AHA: Alpha hydroxy acids include malic acid, tartaric acid, ascorbic acid, lactobionic acid (all of which are listed as ingredients in this product), and many other types of acids that help exfoliate dead skin cells and promote cell turnover to reveal smoother, younger skin.
  
• Propanediol: Helps your skin better absorb product so that it can be moisturized and nourished to maintain a youthful glow.
• Fatty Acids: Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid are in this product formulation to act as emollients that boost your skin’s hydration so that it stays healthy for longer.
• Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891): Used to enhance the effects of anti-aging ingredients in your cosmetics and provides UV protection to delay your skin’s aging process from enviornmental stressors.
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract: Contains antioxidants that can help fight UV damage that can dehydrate your skin and speed up the aging process.
• Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil: Provides antioxidants and antimicrobial properties so that your breakouts aren’t infected and can go through a smooth healing process.
• Flower Extracts: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Viola Tricolor, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower, and Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extracts work together to soothe your skin and improve skin circulation to reveal a healthier, more radiant complexion.

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.

Satin Smooth Skin

Satin Skin is Very Much a Thing

This not only makes my skin look bouncy and firm, but it also makes it prepped for wearing makeup. My skin looked so plump because the cream contains some mica (the source for all your glittery shine in your cosmetics). I would also consider this product as a tone-up cream because it lightly brightens my complexion, but it’s a slight hint that doesn’t seem unnatural.

Long-lasting Hold for Makeup

I tested this typically with my morning routine where I use my natural makeup essentials. The cream contains silica which is a common ingredient for primers, so I already knew the formula would smooth my skin texture. My makeup lasted well with this cream as a base and it lasted throughout the day. This works extraordinarily well with Heimish’s BB Creams that I had the chance to test out, as well.

Creamy, but Not Overbearing

This moisturizer reminded me so much of a L’Occitane rose hand cream that I had when I was younger. It had a pleasant smell of roses but had a creamy, thick consistency that could easily disperse into a light barrier to seal in your skin’s moisture. Now that I think of it, this cream reminds me of the L’Occitane cream because Heimish’s moisturizer contains shea butter.

Because of these comparisons to the hand cream I had used in the past, I can justify the price point. You don’t need a lot of product for your face. You can use a cherry-size amount of product to cover your face and neck without having white cast or breakouts.

Skin Improvement

My blemishes slightly lightened while using this product. Of course, my blemishes looked less visible while wearing the cream because of the use of mica and thickening ingredients that made my skin look radiant and smooth. After taking it off, the blemishes still looked slightly lightened due to the many antibacterial and gentle exfoliation ingredients. No breakouts occurred and my skin never looked irritated.

Cons

Scented Ingredients

This isn’t a con for me, but just a detail to know. This moisturizer by Heimish contains some scent due to the extracts in it like lavender extract and orange peel extract. Some sensitive skin types might not like this product if they use too much product because it could make them break out. To prevent this negative experience, I would say to go heavy with toners and serums beforehand and then apply this moisturizer while your skin is damp.

Some Patchiness Could Occur

Depending on your makeup or skincare regimen, Heimish’s satin cream can be iffy for you. I noticed that my foundation would not blend well with this cream as a primer. However, this product would be fine when using BB creams. I think using this product underneath makeup can be trial and error, but BB creams or skin tint serums could be perfect. High-coverage foundations probably aren’t compatible with this moisturizer. If you try to layer your foundation to build up coverage with this cream, patchiness could also be an issue, too.

Would I repurchase?

Yes to both! I really enjoyed the satin cream since I’ve never heard of a product like this. This can also be a “tone-up cream” since it can blend into different skin shades and leaves a nice, smoothing foundation for makeup. If you use light to medium-coverage face makeup products, using this cream will be a breeze for you.

Would you try any of these? Let me know down below.

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