Since you loved the snail and bee toner, let me introduce you to her sista! 🐌💖🐝 No skincare routine is complete without an essence or two … especially for my dry skin. It needs all the love it can get. Benton always has my back, and luckily surprised me with a new essence to try out.

I received this product from Benton and Picky (@go.picky @pickyrewards) to use for 2-3 weeks in exchange for my honest review. This essence was part of my morning and nighttime skincare routines for two to three weeks before I came up with my opinions. This blog post was created with no obligation to help others navigate their skincare journeys and feel more sure of trying new skincare products. Enjoy!

Snails and Bees Can Save Your Skin

Benton’s Snail Bee High Content Essence costs $16.00 USD for 60 mL on Stylevana. The main ingredients listed for Benton’s summer-focused skincare line are snail secretion filtrate (light exfoliation and collagen), bee venom (soothe and protect), peptides (elasticity and anti-inflammatory) and aloe juice (moisturize and soothe). Like other products from Benton, this essence is a cruelty-free and vegan formula that is suited for sensitive and dry skin.

This Benton serum may seem simple, but it seems powerful because of the addition of bee venom. The essence works to moisturize your skin while boosting collagen and elastin production to get dewy, plump skin that’s strong enough to tackle the harsh sun rays. Like their Snail Bee Toner, Benton’s essence is targeted for dry skin and sensitive skin types.

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.

Here are a few of the ingredients listed that make this toner the perfect addition to your summer skin routine:

• Snail Secretion Filtrate: The remnants of a snail moving along turns out to be a slimy surprise for your skin. Not only is it moisturizing, it is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory for your skin. This ingredient is great for dry and mature skin types that are more prone to wrinkles.
• Bee Venom: Turns out, bee venom can bring your skin back to life! It has anti-aging properties since bee venom can encourage blood flow to your skin to bring in more oxygen, nutrients, collagen, and elastin. These components are all essential for healthy skin. If you want to look and feel more awake, maybe it’s time to try bee venom.
• Betaine: Betaine is anti-inflammatory and anti-aging. It can be used in cosmetics to retain water in your skin so you can maintain your youthful glow.
• Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon) Leaf Extract: Persimmons have anti-aging properties because they contain antioxidants. So, they can help with protecting from the effects of free radicals that can age your skin.
• Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract: Seaweed contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that support and protect your skin from losing hydration.
• Althaea Rosea (Marshmallow) Root Extract: Marshmallow can soothe and hydrate your skin. It also has anti-fungal properties that help clear breakouts of infection-causing bacteria.
• Plantago Asiatica (Plantain Weed) Extract: Commonly used for oily skin, this extract can minimize your pores, soothe your skin, and provide much-needed moisture.

No Complaints at All

Simple and Sturdy Packaging

The packaging is sturdy like the toner and has an easy peel label for easy recycling or reusing. I actually love how simple Benton’s packaging is because it makes me think of other ways to use it. I’m sure if you wash out the essence properly once you finish the product, you can reuse it by refilling it with other products for travel.

The pump nozzle for this product is also powerful since the essence can essentially fly out of the bottle. I think you can get away with using one to two drops of the essence to cover your skin with the ingredients it needs for hydration.

Simple Formulation

The product is an unscented, clear gel that can remind you of snail mucin. It’s not slimy, but it feels slippery. My skin doesn’t feel tacky whatsoever after using this essence. Personally, I felt that my skin felt more supple and nourished. This was the ideal condition for my skin to better absorb the skin-boosting ingredients in my moisturizer.

Cool and Soothing Experience

The gel was so nice to use! My skin felt nice and cool upon application and looked so dewy and moisturized after. It was a nice treat, especially after a hot day when I got slightly sunburnt. My skin basically drank this up.

If in the case that you do get a sunburn, I don’t think that your skin will have any issues with using this product. There are no notable ingredients in this formulation that I think can cause irritation or stinging. A lot of these ingredients focus on skin barrier protection. There’s even aloe barbadensis leaf juice and aloe barbadensis leaf extract in this formula. Aloe is the go-to solution for sunburn relief. Knowing this information, I think this product will also be good to your skin if you have any skin wounds or irritation from hair removal.

My Skin Has Leveled Up

I can happily report that my skin has continued to look amazing while implementing this essence on a day-to-day basis. My blemishes do look less prominent and my skin feels more plump, so this really is a summer must-have for me.

I do want to mention that I did receive multiple compliments on my skin while using this product. Someone even asked me about my skincare routine because my skin looked so clear.

Would I repurchase?

Yes, hands down 🙌. I really have nothing bad to say about this product since it helps with blemishes, inflammation, and collagen production to give you a healthy glow. This formula is great for dry, sensitive, and mature skin since it is very lightweight and doesn’t cause breakouts. Even if you don’t fall under these skin types, the formulation is so simple and effective. I’m sure skincare newbies of all skincare types and even guys who want to get into skincare will get a kick out of this product.

Would you try this? Let me know down below ⬇️

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What if a snail and a bee had a baby? 🐌💖🐝 We will never know, but we can have some idea as to how powerful those opposites can be since I received the Snail Bee Ultimate Toner from Benton Cosmetics and Picky(@go.picky @pickyrewards) in exchange for my honest review.

This product is meant for the summertime, so you know I had to try this for you. I tested this product for two to three weeks in my morning and nighttime skincare routines to come up with my opinions below. This blog post was not obligated and is being published for people who want to do their research on consumer reviews before trying new skincare products for themselves.

A Vegan Way to Get Smooth Skin

Snail Bee Ultimate Toner (150 mL) costs $24.00 USD on Stylevana if you want to find an inexpensive, long-lasting solution to stay hydrated and moisturized. This vegan and cruelty-free formula uses snail secretion (skin recovery) and bee venom (collagen stimulant) to moisturize and heal your skin. Benton designed this product with a focus on dry skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin types to protect their skin barriers while preventing breakouts.

This toner may seem simple, but that’s what it’s supposed to be: a simple solution to improve your skin barrier. I went on my skincare journey because I had a damaged skin barrier from using incompatible skincare products and not taking care of my physical and mental health. Those imbalances can cause an explosion of acne that seemed so difficult to get rid of. Since Benton’s Snail Bee Ultimate Toner is a combination of soothing and moisture-retaining ingredients, you should know that it is sure to improve and hydrate 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.

Here are a few of the ingredients listed that make this toner the perfect addition to your summer skin routine:

• Snail Secretion Filtrate: The remnants of a snail moving along turns out to be a slimey surprise for your skin. Not only is it moisturizing, it is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory for your skin. This ingredient is great for dry and mature skin types that are more prone to wrinkles.
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Water: Green tea is an anti-aging ingredient since it contains antioxidants that protect your skin and help it look young and plump.
• Bee Venom: Turns out, bee venom can bring your skin back to life! It has anti-aging properties since bee venom can encourage blood flow to your skin to bring in more oxygen, nutrients, collagen, and elastin. These components are all essential for healthy skin. If you want to look and feel more awake, maybe it’s time to try bee venom.
• Sholigopeptide-1: This is another important ingredient for anti-aging products because it is used to encourage skin cell growth.
• Betaine: Betaine is anti-inflammatory and anti-aging. It can be used in cosmetics to retain water in your skin so you can maintain your youthful glow.
• Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon) Leaf Extract: Persimmons have anti-aging properties because they contain antioxidants. So, they can help with protecting from the effects of free radicals that can age your skin.
• Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract: Seaweed contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that support and protect your skin from loosing hydration.
• Althaea Rosea (Marshmallow) Root Extract: Marshmallow can soothe and hydrate your skin. It also has anti-fungal properties that help clear breakouts of infection-causing bacteria.

No Complaints at All

Simple and Travel-Friendly Packaging

The packaging is a very simple plastic bottle that does a good job of keeping the toner solution inside. I personally like it because the label is easy to peel so you can recycle the bottle or reuse it. Most likely I’m going to wash the bottle to reuse for travel, so I love how considerate Benton was to have an eco-friendly brand.

Simple Formula

The toner solution can be mistaken for water if you didn’t read the label closely. It is a clear, unscented formula that doesn’t seem special. However, you can notice its difference once you apply the product to your skin. It leaves a thin layer of moisture that leaves your skin with a light sheen.

Perfect for My Dry Skin

I use 3-4 drops in my morning and night routines right after washing my face. Initially, you would think that this is just like water. My dry skin wouldn’t feel dehydrated or irritated. Instead, it looked soothe and dewy. There was a slight slipperiness to this toner to my skin, but it was a good foundation for my skin to better absorb my serums and moisturizer.

New Face Wash Alternative

Dry skin is more likely to form wrinkles due to water loss, so I stopped washing my face in the morning. Instead, I used this to bring moisture back into my skin and I love it a lot! It doesn’t sting my face and has helped with lightening my blemishes. My skin has not had any prominent breakouts except for some white heads every then and there. Someone even asked about my skincare routine because they said my skin looked so smooth. This was one of the products I was using, so there’s some proof that this toner is working.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I highly recommend this for newbies to skincare (especially for damaged skin barriers) because it’s an easy-to-use product. Dry and mature skin would love this formula due to the collagen production focus. It’s a stellar toner, and I really wish I had a product like this when my skin barrier was so damaged.

I actually think this product would be amazing as a spray mist for on-the-go touch-ups or for an alternative to washing my face. I use mists for the morning because dry skin is more wrinkle-prone, so Benton, please answer my prayer. 😂🙏🏼

Would you try this? Let me know down below ⬇️

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When it gets hot, it’s always good to take time to cool down 😎 Maybe it can be taking a nice nap or going for a walk, or maybe adding some cooling skincare to my routine. 🧊

I recently received Real Barrier’s Cica Relief Fade in Serum from @realbarrier_global @go.picky @pickyrewards in exchange for my honest review. I’ve been testing this out in my nighttime routine for the past 2-3 weeks in my morning and nighttime routines to come up with my thoughts.

Time to Fade Your Blemishes

Cica Relief RX Fade in Serum currently retails at $26.88 USD on Stylevana for 50 mL. You are supposed to use this serum to heal scars and soothe your skin so that it can be hydrated and stronger. If you are prone to breakouts and have a difficult time fading out blemishes like myself, then you might enjoy adding this serum into your skincare collection. The key to the serum’s fading superpowers lies in its TECA-CERA which contains centella asiatica and ceramides to quickly soothe and protect your skin barrier from environmental stressors.

Having centella asiatica be the center focus of this serum makes complete sense for your acne needs. Centella asiatica has been used in medicinal practices for wound healing and inflammation because of its anti-bacterial properties. It also helps retain the moisture in your skin that is essential for proper wound healing and for a protective skin barrier.

Not only is this serum formula great for your skin, it is gentle enough for sensitive skin and environmentally friendly. You can purchase refills of this serum so that you can switch out the serum container and reuse the external part of the packaging.

To get a better understanding of why Real Barrier’s serum is perfect for you, take a look at some of their other ingredients:

• Butylene Glycol: This ingredient is a humectant that draws in moisture and keeps your skin hydrated throughout the day.
• Asiatic Acid: Derived from centella asiatica, this form of acid is used for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and boosting collagen production to get firmer, bouncier skin.
• Vitamin Tree Fruit Extract: This ingredient is also known as sea buckthorn, which contains vitamin C. Vitamin tree extract can lighten up hyperpigmentation, lightly exfoliate your skin, and boost collagen production.
• Arginine: Arginine is perfect for dry skin because it provides much-needed moisture and can fight signs of aging by minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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.

A Serum Made for Soothing

Recyclable and Sturdy Packaging

This serum has a unique packaging design. Not only is it sturdy enough to bring for traveling around, it is also reusable. Real Barrier also carries refills of this serum that you can pull out and replace. You can keep the exterior part of the packaging and the product will dispense product just fine. Each serum refil costs $27.00 USD on Stylevana.

I also want to note that the pump of this serum packaging is really good. I was trying this out for my first impression video that is posted below, and the pump can make the serum almost fly out of the dispenser. It’s quite powerful so keep this in mind if applying the serum straight to your face.

Clear Gel

The product itself is a clear viscous liquid that is a mix of a gel and water. It has a sort of thickness to it, but spreads so well into my skin. There is very little scent to this product, so it doesn’t give you a headache. People who prefer unscented products will love this one for sure because it is very straightforward to just working well for our skin.

Dries with No Trace

Using this product was very nice! It reminded me of a hyaluronic acid serum due to its consistency. However, the product manages to seep well into my skin without leaving a tacky feeling like an HA serum.

The finish of this serum reminds me of aloe vera gel because it basically disappears on your skin. You can forget you applied this serum sometimes because your skin is left feeling super smooth. The no trace to this serum also means that it won’t affect your makeup if you’re thinking of using this in the morning.

Oh-So Perfect for the Summer

Another reason this skincare serum reminds me of aloe vera gel is because of the sensation. I find that this product does leave a cooling sensation, which is common for centella asiatica products. The wound-healing properties of the superstar ingredient make this a great solution for when you experience those dreaded sunburns. If you’re not prone to redness or stinging from sun exposure, you can also have fun using this to cool down. I put a lot on my arms while testing and loved the cool feeling especially in this heat!

Lightens Blemishes

I have seen a slight improvement with my blemishes since I use this mainly at night. They’re not as visible from afar and are also close to fading out. I can say that I have not experienced any breakouts while using the Real Barrier serum due to the antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties in the ingredient list.

In terms of redness (which is a usual occurrence for me), you can see a noticeable improvement because my face looks soothed and dewy after using the serum. This serum can alse be a good recommendation for after you exfoliate your skin so that it less dry and less irritated, which the combo for pimple formation.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I really wish I had a product like this when I started my skincare journey since I had a disrupted skin barrier. The ingredient list is perfect if your skin is really dry and flaky. I would recommend this for hormonal acne since blemishes can be hard to get rid of for that.

Would you try out this serum for yourself? What are your thoughts? Let me know down below.

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Which area of your face would you consider to be the worst place for pimples? I’m prone to breakouts on my chin and jawline. However, I can take those any day to avoid the dreaded nose pimples.

In my opinion, pimples on your nose are always the worst! It gives me instant flashbacks to when I had a big pimple on the center of my nose during Christmas (and yes, I did feel like I was a cute Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). These types of pimples can expand and be painful to touch. Don’t forget to mention they can be a huge effort to heal during the blemish stage. Ugh, they are truly something else.

Your Nose Also Needs a Pinch of Pimple Patch Love, Too

Did you know that there are pimple patches for your nose? Honestly, neither did I until I discovered the spotless nose patches from Glam Up.

Spotless Nose Patch sells at $16.90 USD on their Amazon storefront for 12 patches. Like other hydrocolloid pimple patches that you’ve seen and used for your skin care issues, these nose patches absorb sebum and oil and pull out whiteheads. Using these nose patches is supposed to help lessen the frequency of annoying breakouts on your nose.

I received this product from @go.picky @pickyrewards and @glamup.official in exchange for my honest review. These nose patches were used every few days over the course of two to three weeks in order to come up with the following opinions.

Glam Up’s Spotless Nose Patches are made of high-grade hydrocolloid patches that are vegan and cruelty-free. They are also formulated with the following key ingredients:

• Centella Asiatica: This ingredient is used in the skincare industry to deal with inflammation and redness. It can also slow down the aging process of your skin.
• Heart Leaf Extract: Hearleaf is perfect for sensitive skin types because it can provide moisture to the skin, reduce inflammation, and minimize the appearance of blemishes.
• Niacinamide: A beloved ingredient for skincare of all skin types, niacinamide can slow down the aging process by retaining your skin’s moisture and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can also be used to reduce pore size and sebum production to minimize breakouts.

Nice On My Nose and My Skin

Perfect Sizing

The 90mm size for the pimple patch was perfect and was great coverage for my nose, crevices and all. I think all nose types can use these nose patches since they appeared a little large to accommodate nose bridge shapes. This nose patch also covers the tip of my nose where whiteheads can be hidden, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover this while applying it.

Hygiene-First Focus

The patches are neatly packaged in separate baggies so that you can take them out for single use. Each patch is in a see-through plastic and paper pouch and attached to a slip of plastic for an easy-peel application. Sometimes I do have an issue with peeling the pimple patch from the plastic because the clinging can warp the shape. There is no issue with warping when using this.

These nose patches are bigger than the smaller, targeted circle patches. Because the plastic film attached to the nose patch is split in half, this means that you can easily apply the patches to your nose. You can peel one side to put on your nose and then peel the other half to complete the process. It may be difficult to peel the plastic off the smaller cuts that accommodate your nose tip, but you’ll get the hang of it over time.

When using pimple patches, you usually want them to be thin. These nose patches are thick, which is totally fine since they are for nighttime use. The thickness of the patches ensures that the product clings well to your skin and lasts through the night. It also doesn’t rip apart during removal, which is important if you want to eliminate the possibility of breakouts from clogged pores.

Comfortable Throughout the Night

These pimple patches are unscented, so you don’t have to worry about the possibility of a headache. The patches were super comfortable to wear overnight and didn’t affect my breathing or my comfort. If your nose does wind up feeling itchy, you will have to bear with it and try your best to scratch your nose or pat the itchiness away.

Pushes Pimples Out

I woke up to not seeing the absorbency like what happens with pimple patches, but I saw the effects once I took it off! The gross accumulation of oil is really visible once you remove the patch from your nose. The patch absorbed so much oil and actually brought my whiteheads to the surface, making them easy to extract.

Some of the oils were absorbed into the patch and some of the oils were at the skin’s surface. I had to use my pimple extractor to get these buildups out of my nose. That was when my nose was finally super clear and super smooth. My pores definitely looked smaller afterward.

Strong Enough for Whiteheads

If you have huge pores and are prone to blackheads and whiteheads, then you can definitely them pulled out by these strips without it drying your skin out and hurting. Removing these nose patches were not painful at all. If you remember those god-awful charcoal strips that left your nose feeling dry as a dessert, then you will understand what I am comparing these patches to. As long as you just fold the nose patch downwards, you will not feel any pain and you will not be tugging at your skin.

Would I repurchase?

The price is definitely worth it for these nose strips, which can be used once every two weeks, in my opinion. I love pimple patches and these definitely lived up to the hype. If you want to reduce blemishes or early-stage pimples without irritation, these nose patches are a nice addition to your skincare routine. I wish I had these when I was younger.

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Have you ever tried using a vitamin C derivative? 🍊If you remember my post a while back, I mentioned that I have been trying to get rid of my stubborn blemishes from hormonal acne. Pimples along my chin and jawline are usually the hardest for me to remove because it takes months sometimes for my blemishes to fade out. I used to use Vitamin C serums, but I took a step back because I didn’t enjoy it oxidizing quickly and didn’t notice any obvious difference.

I’ve been back on the Vitamin C serum lately and that’s all thanks to Korean skincare brand Dear, Klairs. They seemed have heard my prayers because I received the new Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum from @go.picky @pickyrewards and @klairs.global in exchange for my honest review! I used this product for two to three weeks in my skincare routines before coming up with my thoughts down below.

Wait, There’s an Alternative to Vitamin C?

Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum ($33.59 USD for 30 mL on Stylevana) is a Vitamin C derivative serum that gives you brighter, tighter, and bouncier skin. The derivative or alternative part of this product comes from 3-O- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid. This ingredient, unlike vitamin C, can be more stable while providing the same anti-aging effects of protecting your skin from UV damage and free radicals.

Unlike typical vitamin C serums, Dear, Klairs designed their Vitamin Charging Serum to be safe to use for daytime and nighttime so that your skin does go through any peeling or warmth flares. Your skin can be more sensitive during the day because of the high acidity levels in pure vitamin C serums. There is also supposed to be no iron-like scent or oiliness to this formula to make the serum pleasing to use and wear during the day.

Here are the ingredients that are in this serum to charge your skin for elasticity and juiciness:

• 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): A vitamin C derivative that is less irritating than vitamin C, this alternative can help brighten your skin tone for hyperpigmentation and boost collagen production for a firmer skin barrier.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Niacinamide is commonly used for improving skin texture and hydrating your skin. It acts as an antioxidant by soothing signs of inflammation and making your skin more elastic. If you want plump-looking skin, this is the ingredient to look out for.
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5): This ingredient serves as an emollient that nourishes the skin to make it more firm and supported for pimple healing. It also locks in moisture so that your skin does not turn red or become dehydrated from environmental stressors.
• Adenosine: Adenosine is used to smoothen the skin and keep it hydrated. It’s a popular anti-aging ingredient because it can lessen the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet.
• Beta-glucan: Used to deal with signs of aging and pigmentation (melasma, blemish, freckles). Beta-glucan also has anti-bacterial properties that can clean your pores at the surface and prevent or heal breakouts.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Vitamin E in tocopherol makes this a great ingredient for maintaining a healthy, moisturized skin barrier throughout the day.
• Centella Asiatica (Madecassoside): Centellas asiatica has anti-bacterial properties that help clean your pores, reduce signs of irritation, and reduce your skin’s water loss.

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.

Dear, Klairs, I Love This Vitamin C

Sleek and Shiny Packaging

I’m in love with the packaging of this serum. It is a sturdy plastic pump that easily dispenses the product without making a mess. I also love the use of the iridescent wrap on the label to carry out the idea of making your skin brighter so that your true beauty can shine Either that or because holographic packaging is always fun to look at.

The plastic pump also hides any sign of seeing the product to minimize potency loss. Vitamin C serums can go bad or become ineffective because of exposure to air and sunlight. Keep this tip in mind the next time you are on the lookout for vitamin C serums.

Hint of Citrus

I usually expect some sort of citrusy or sour smell with vitamin C serums. There is a very slight citrus scent, which is expected since there are lemon, mandarin orange, and grapefruit extracts. I did not find the smell overbearing during the application. It faded away once the serum dried on my skin.

Gel Consistency

The serum is a thicker consistency like a slightly runny gel formula because of ingredients like xanthan gum. It’s also a clear formula, so it blends very well into the skin. I like how lightweight the serum is because you can easily spread one to two drops of this on your damp skin (face and neck).

Smooth and Seamless

I love how after drying that I’m not left with any oily or sticky feeling. It reminds me of hyaluronic acid serums which feel slightly tacky after application but dries into a seamless finish. You would probably forget that you put this serum on because it is a breathable formula that dries well. The slight tackiness to the serum is intentional because it acts as a primer for your preceding moisturizer, sunscreen, and/or makeup. This serum is meant to last you through the day, and creates an even surface for other products to work well and give you a radiant look.

Noticeable Difference

I’ve been seeing great improvement in my blemishes and skin texture since using this product in my morning and nighttime skincare routines. My pesky blemishes have been getting lighter (due to niacinamide and beta-glucan) and smoother (due to niacinamide, glycerin, and panthenol). This serum leaves my skin looking nourished and naturally glowy.

I’ve had no irritation or breakouts from using this product. If you want products for redness, this is also great because of the centella asiatica in it! My dry skin is really eating this serum up and loves every drop of it.

Are There Any Cons?

Some people might want a Vitamin C that can last longer than 6 months after opening, but this is usual for Vit C serums to maintain their effectiveness. This is probably the only con I can think of. Other than that, the formulation is perfect for having the clear skin that you’ve been dreaming of.

Would I repurchase?

The price is high, but I would repurchase because the ingredient list is great. I do notice my blemishes improving and my skin looking more radiant and awake! This was my first time using Dear, Klairs, and was pleasantly surprised with this.

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These dry winters really are no joke! 🥶It may not seem like much to have dry skin in the winter, but think again. Since the air is drier, dry skin can be more prone to wrinkles and also breakouts since retaining moisture can be difficult.

All the prep you put into your skin the morning can wear off by the end of the day. This means having a travel skincare product can be your lucky savior for dry skin to be less red and inflamed. Luckily, I was able to find a new solution to keeping redness and dryness at bay thanks to @go.picky @pickyrewards @thankyoufarmer_official.

I received this product for free from Picky and Thank You Farmer in exchange for my honest review. The balm was used for 2-3 weeks on a regular basis before coming up with my honest opinions.

Bye, Bye Winter Dry(ness)

Thank You Farmer’s Rice Pure Aqua Multi Balm is a product that is meant to be used anytime, anywhere. It was created with dry skin and sensitive skin in mind since these skin types can feel dull and crepey without proper care. Not only is the balm meant for your face, it can also work for other dry parts of your body (like dry elbows). There are many possibilities when it comes to using the balm stick.

The Rice Pure Aqua Multi Balm can help make sure your skin stays moisturized for longer due to the sensitive-skin-friendly ingredient list. Some of the ingredients are also commonly used as a solution for dry skin to keep it supple, smooth, and hydrated. Here are some of the ingredients that make this item a possible staple for your skincare collection:

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: Not only is caprylic a binder for skincare, it also does work as an antioxidant to keep your skin looking young and fresh.
  
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil: This ingredient is rich in vitamin E and other fatty acids that help protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. Not only is it a moisturizing ingredient, sunflower seed oil is a great anti-aging ingredient.
  
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract: Made from local farmers in Gyodong Island of South Korea, Thank You Farmer’s exclusive rice extract is supposed to help hydrate the skin and keep it moisturized by promoting skin cell regeneration.
  
• Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract: Chickweed has been used to treat wounds, bug bites, and itchiness. It provides a calming and cooling sensation to the skin upon contact.
  
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil: On top of its benefits for making skin hydrated and smooth, rice also has brightening properties to reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles.
  

The rice balm is definitely a nice product to try if you are prone to itchiness or in need of a solution to hyperpigmentation. Their testing results reported that 59.44% of participants had less itchy skin and 19.46% of participants reported lighter pigmentation. Thank You Farmer’s multi balm is designed to be used by all skin types, so anyone is welcome to use it.

If you want to try this product for yourself, it typically costs $32.00 USD for 10 grams on Stylevana. You can get the balm at 10% off if you use my discount code INF10OHMY at the checkout on Stylevana’s website.

All Rice, All Nice

Small and Sturdy Packaging

The packaging is super sleek and minimal. There’s a nice sheen to the exterior of the container and looks like it gives the glow from within look like the product is supposed to do. I had this in my bag for touch-ups and the product didn’t open while it was in my bag. It stayed nice and secure, ready for whenever my dry skin needed some hydration.

Easy to Open and Use

The product is easy to apply since it has a twist mechanism to estimate how much of the balm you would need. The product can go in and out without getting stuck in the tube.

In terms of the balm consistency, it is a velvety balm that is better to apply directly to the skin to melt it. I tried using my fingers to apply the balm, but it doesn’t smooth the product out as well. The balm appears white but goes on clear to the skin. If I had to describe the feeling of the balm on my skin, I would say that it leaves my skin looking normal and feeling a little buttery than before.

Sensitive Skin and Nose Approved

The formula itself has no scent to it. My skin did not break out while using this product. The balm felt like a lightweight lotion that didn’t make my skin feel slippery. My skin felt like it had a very thin layer of tackiness for the balm to stick, but it wasn’t bothersome.

No White Cast

The Rice Pure Aqua Multi Balm did not leave a white cast. It goes on smoothly for a thin layer that leaves your skin feeling balmy and a subtle, dewy sheen. The formula feels like what a pore-filling makeup primer would be and kind of blurs your pores from afar. I think because of the rice in the formula and other blemish-fighting ingredients, my blemishes looked less apparent after using the balm for a few weeks. It was my skin but better.

Cooling Sensation

I love how immediately upon application you get a slight cooling effect! The cooling sensation is probably due to the use of Centella Asiatica in the formulation. For this reason, I personally think that it can make a good eye-depuffing product.

Was Expecting More

Even though the plastic container was big for an on-the-go product, I was thinking that there should be more of the hydrating balm. The container seemed to be 50% multi balm and 50% twisting mechanism to life the balm. With this product intended for frequent, daily touch-ups, I think this product can be used up within 1-2 months because of how little there is. If you have rosacea, psoriasis, or really flakey skin and are expecting this to be a solution for that, just be aware you might end up finishing the product quickly. There are no issues with the formula itself.

Would I repurchase?

I would say maybe not because I think there should be more of the balm considering the size of the packaging. It’s difficult trying to justify the $32 price tag for me since I am 1) a young adult trying to save money and 2) someone who has tried out other amazing products for cheaper and with great ingredient lists. Maybe if I wasn’t thinking too much about money, then maybe my opinion would change. Right now I don’t think it’s a skincare item that I have to go out of my way to purchase.

Do I think that this product is worth a shot? Ya. Formula-wise, the product was great and not too thick! I enjoyed the fact that my skin looked moisturized and slightly matted with just a light use of the balm. There are so many ingredients in here that are perfect for people with different skin types and makeup preferences. Even people who do no-makeup makeup might get a kick out of it because of the blurring finish.

Most of all, I loved the cooling sensation that comes with the balm formulation. It is a great pick-me-up for when you’re tired or in need of moisture either due to dry heat or from the dry cold air. This was a great first experience with the brand, but I do see myself trying out a different product just because of the size to the price point. I’m probably just not within the target demographic for this product, but things can change.

Would you try this product? What did you think of it? Let me know down below.

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