What do you think of when you think of spring? Personally, I think of pastel colors, bouquets of flowers, and lemon cookies. If that’s your ideal spring? Then you might get a kick out of a new eye cream that I discovered thanks to VV Better Cosmetics and Picky.

I was one of the skincare reviewers selected to test out this product for 2-3 weeks in exchange for my honest review. Looking at this product for the first time, one question definitely came to mind: what exactly is bakuchiol?

Bakuchiol: Retinol’s Chill Sibling

There’s been a trend of people discovering and adding retinol to their skincare routine lately thanks to Tiktok and YouTube. It’s supposed to help improve your skin texture and reveal a younger you. We all want the best skin of our lives, but were you aware that retinol can come with side effects?

There are some reasons why people don’t add retinol to their skincare regimen. In my case, I am aware that dryness and flaky skin can be side effects of using retinol during the first few weeks. If you aren’t aware of my skincare journey, I started being more dedicated to skincare because my skin broke out into flaky, dry skin. I had a damaged skin barrier and it took almost two years for me to heal my skin to its healthy state. Other people may not like the ingredient because it can be sourced from eggs, livers, or fish. For example, tretinoin is a stronger form of retinol that typically is derived from animals, making the search for retinol products to be somewhat difficult.

If you want the results of retinol without worrying about the negatives, let me introduce you to retinal aka bakuchiol!

Bakuchiol is from the Psoralea corylifolia plant that has been a staple in Asian medicinal practices. This plant is not only great for our health but for stimulating collagen production in our skin. The ingredient is still being studied for its effectiveness in improving skin elasticity and improving wrinkle appearance, but research findings do show testers having improved skin quality over time. Bakuchiol is worth trying if you’re hesitant about the peeling and dryness that is a common side effect of retinol use.

A Better Eye Cream for a Better You

VVBetter Bakuchiol Eye Cream was designed to be lightweight so that your skin can look and feel better over time. The company itself is all about building healthy habits, including taking baby steps with skincare to develop long-term, visible results. They even state that “we can never be perfect, but we can always become better versions of ourselves.” As someone who prefers more mild products to prevent breakouts and unexpected irritation, this product definitely caught my attention. Progress is always better than perfection. Nobody’s perfect (Hannah Montana pun definitely intended), and that is completely okay!

Currently, the Bakuchiol Eye Cream retails for $31.99 USD for 30 mL on their website. Using this eye cream consistently is supposed to help brighten dark circles and dull skin to balance out your skin tone. It is also supposed to help support your skin so that it looks healthier, more moisturized, and more elastic. The company recommends their eye cream for puffy eyes, wrinkles, dark circles, and dry skin. You can’t go wrong when a skincare product is cruelty-free, paraben-free, and skin-irritation tested.

To better understand why this eye cream may be effective for your skin’s needs, let’s dive deeper into some of the key ingredients:

• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is used for lightening your skin to combat blemishes and discoloration. It also helps with collagen production to create a healthier skin barrier.
• Bakuchiol: A less irritating alternative to retinol that can provide the same anti-aging effects to minimize wrinkles and discoloration while firming up your skin.
• Niacinimide Vitamin B Complex: Niacinimide and Vitamin B are both used to help blemish control and improve skin texture.
• 8 Types of Peptides: Peptides help with collagen production to even out skin tone and reduce wrinkle appearance. It also helps with reducing inflammation due to their anti-microbial properties.
• Glycerin: This ingredient is common for skincare products targeting dry skin since it provides much-needed moisture and protection for your skin to improve texture and not be attacked by pollutants and other external factors.

A New Way to Wake Up

Lavender Haze Packaging

The packaging is so sleek and sturdy. I especially love how it prioritizes hygiene by having a twist pump. I get worried when it comes to packing my skincare because of the possibility of spillage. With this product, you don’t have to worry about it at all. It really is more of an afterthought because of the sleek design.

Did I Mention There’s Liquid Gold?

The cream itself is a golden yellow gel that smells like lemon cookies! This lovely scent is because the product contains ingredients like fig, lavender, cocoa seed, orange peel, basil, centella asiatica. It was such a pleasant surprise, and with its packaging, it instantly made me think of spring in a bottle! The scent is so nostalgic to me because my favorite lemon cookies smell just like this eye cream, so yes, I might be a little biased on scent alone.

Blends in Easily

The yellowness of the cream actually is an advantage because I personally think it helps balance out the dullness or dark circles in my skin. On top of the subtle sheen finish because of the light lotion consistency, the color helps minimize the appearance of dark circles. My dark circles are not as prominent as other people, so I would love to know about the experience of people who deal with dull skin more frequently than I do.

The cream is easy to spread for your skin to absorb. I would use 1 pea-size pump of product on my under eyes and it would not leave a white cast, just a slightly tacky feeling. This tacky feeling makes it great for making sure your moisturizer, sunscreen, or makeup can stay on your skin.

If you’re not as in love with the scent of this product, no need to worry. The scent also fades away when dried.

Bye Breakouts, Hello Smoother Skin

My under-eye area has not broken out with milia (a usual problem with thick eye creams). The cream is very lightweight and leaves me looking refreshed. Again, one pump is all you need for the skin around your eyes. I’ve also been using a bit of this on my skin to prep for my usual moisturizer and it has left my face looking more radiant, soothed, and smooth.

Since my skin is usually very dry in the winter, I can say that my skin looked soothed and nourished while using this product. I did look more awake after using this product for a few weeks and my blemishes did fade away when using this product on them.

What’s Not to Like?

Not a con for me, but this product can have a strong scent for some people. This cream does contain lavender oil, palm oil, and olive fruit oil. Some people might want to avoid these ingredients, so I do want to state this here.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! The price-to-product ratio is pretty worth it and the formula is nice. I can see myself using the cream for more than 4 months with the 1 pump minimum for my under eyes, so I find it to be a reasonable purchase once I run out. This is my first time trying retinol and trying VVBetter and I loved it! I would say it was love at first sight and definitely persuaded me to consider trying out more of their skincare line in the future.

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Christmas came a little early for me! 🎄Before the year ended, one of my goals was to get one brand collab. I was in disbelief when TIRTIR’s America marketing team reached out to me to try one of their products for their December campaign! I let them surprise me with any product, so thank you TIRTIR for giving me one of their more expensive items to try out in exchange for a review.

Although I love the cold winter weather, my dry skin could probably say otherwise. The air gets drier and the cold can irritate your skin, so my dry skin can look inflamed and cracked if not treated properly. This is where TIRTIR’s Glossy Coating Mist comes in for the rescue!

What is the TIRTIR Glossy Coating Mist?

According to the TIRTIR website, their Glossy Coating Mist (70 mL) is a fine mist moisturizer that is meant to instantly hydrate and brighten your skin. It is supposed to help you if you want dewy skin that can not only look moisturized but stay moisturized throughout the day. If you want to purchase this mist to try it out for yourself, you can purchase it for $39.00 on their website.

With every great skincare product comes an even more amazing formulation. TIRTIR designed this product for it to be hypoallergenic, silicone-free, sulfate-free, and alcohol-free so that your skin won’t have clogged pores or dry out as a result of the application. Here are some key skincare ingredients that make this formula swoon-worthy and explain why it is so great:

What is There to Like About This Mist?

Very Simple and Durable Packaging

The packaging is classic and sturdy aluminum steel. The cap fits perfectly onto the bottle to prevent any product leaking or spray mishaps.

I love the subtle details since the exterior white coating has sparkles on it! It took me a while to notice this small detail because I was too busy admiring the product. The sparkles are a nice touch because it carries out the product’s purpose to give your skin some TLC to shine bright.

Amazing Spray Nozzle Design

I thought this would be a very light mister, but the spray nozzle is strong. I was surprised how one little pump could powerfully release a ton of product and cover my face instantly. It takes about 3-5 seconds to be able to cover my face with the mist. So, if you are in a rush with your morning routine or in need of a quick touch-up, this Glossy Coating Mist will be a trusty essential in your bag to the very last drop.

The mist consistency is water-like and clear. It comes out very, very fine and leaves your face looking like a dew drop immediately. After drying, my face has some tackiness to it due to the hydrating formula (glycerin, panthenol, polyglutamic acid).

Immediate Soothing Sensation and Results

The formula does an amazing job of hydrating and calming down my skin barrier. It reduces redness and makes me look more awake since it contains witch hazel, centella asiatica, ginseng, and chamomile. Upon application, my face immediately has a cooling sensation that makes my skin retain its healthy glow. The mist dries off but my face remains looking super plump and youthful. I can’t tell you how many times I used this in the morning as a face wash alternative and admired my skin. The glow-heavy formula made me look awake and ready for the day, so it is perfect for dry skin.

Sensitive Skin-Friendly

There is no strong scent to this product. It did not break me out and is great for sensitive skin. I would say that my skin actually was pretty clear while using the formula because it had a mix of moisturizing, whitening, and exfoliating ingredients.

If I had to redo my skincare journey with a heavily blemished and damaged skin barrier, this product would have been a good addition to my starting routine. Hydration is very important if dealing with a flaky, acne-prone surface. The calming ingredients in this spray would have helped speed up my healing process by so much.

Great for Mature Skin, Too!

My mom also tried the mist and she loved it, too! It made her skin hydrated and glowy, making her wrinkles less apparent. This mist does a great job of leaving a sheen that can accentuate your skin and lessen the appearance of discoloration and wrinkles.

She was also loving it more once I told her fave kdrama actor Hyun Bin was a spokesperson, so maybe she’s a little biased.

Perfect On Top of Makeup

TIRTIR also advertised that this product could be used as a setting spray for makeup. This aspect of the product was my main reason for wanting to try it since I am a huge fan of glowy makeup. Glowy or dewy makeup is a dry skin girly’s best friend because it can help hide skin flakiness or texture if done well.

After doing my usual makeup routine (primer, eyeshadow, foundation, you name it), I was initially skeptical to try this product. I was worried that all my hard work would be down the drain with the spray leaving splotchy marks on my face. I was so wrong! Since TIRTIR made sure that the nozzle produced a super fine mist, my makeup was saved and my skin looked even glowier than before on top of my makeup.

Call it Barbie skin maybe, but my skin looked as if it was plastic. It literally looked so shiny, and yes an influencer type of gasp was warranted.

Are There Any Cons to Using This?

There were no cons at all when I was using this product. It’s perfect and does its job very well.

Would I repurchase?

Yes!!! I was super impressed with the quality of the nozzle since it dispersed the product evenly and quickly. Whether you use it as a first skincare product, a pick-me-up mist, or a setting spray, it will give you an undeniable glow from within. I would love to try more in the future (especially the milk essence and bubble toners haha).

The price point of this product is a little steep, so I do recommend using this when you feel that your skin is dull and needs some extra support. I think you may also enjoy the Glossy Coating Mist if you are a fan of glowy makeup or natural makeup. The mist is such a simple but effective step in your skincare routine if you want a serious glow. It minimizes the appearance of pores and wrinkles because it results in an eye-catching shine.

I’ll be sad when I use up this product, but at least it will give me an excuse to buy more of the mist. What are your thoughts on TIRTIR’s best seller product? Would you give it a try?

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