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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Have you ever wanted to look like a zombie? 🧟‍♀️ Nah, that’s a no for me. When zombies come to mind, I think of someone that looks tired with dark under eyes. That may be acceptable for Halloween, but definitely not 24/7!

2022 was such an eventful year that is sure to make anyone feel and look like a zombie. The start of the new year means letting bygones be bygones and turning a new chapter. I wanted to start the new year right, and what better way to do it than with the Zombie Pack from Zombie Beauty by Skin 1004.

Note: I received this product for free from Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review. I tested this product for 2-3 weeks before coming up with my honest opinions.

Skincare to Make You Scream … for Joy

Zombie Beauty is a skincare line from Korean skincare brand, Skin 1004. Skin 1004’s product line is full of more simple, minimalistic-looking skincare. Think of Zombie Beauty as Skin 1004’s wild child where horror, kitschiness, and effective skincare are the focus.

As the name states, the Zombie Pack (Pore Tightening and Lifting Pack) by Zombie Beauty focuses on improving skin texture and appearance with a tightening facial. The product reminds me so much of when the beauty community was in the infamous (maybe utterly terrifying) DIY phase. Specifically, this product reminds me of when beauty influencers recommended putting egg whites on our faces to tighten our pores and make them shrink to oblivion.

The Zombie Pack is marketed as a face mask to tighten pores and give you a facelift effect to make you look younger and more awake. This is a safe version of the DIY method, so now you can try it out without any possibility of salmonella. Skin 1004 claims for the product works so well because of the following key ingredients:

• Albumin: This ingredient is derived from egg whites to tighten the skin and improve its elasticity. Basically, this is the key reason why we were told to use egg whites on our faces.
• Centella Asiatica Extract: A common skincare ingredient for people who are prone to redness. Centella Asiatica is used for healing wounds, lightening blemishes, and for an instant cooling sensation for the skin.
• Aloe Vera Extract: Aloe is used for cooling the skin, getting rid of dead skin cells, and minimizing the appearance of discoloration (scars, blemishes, wounds).
• Rose of Jericho Extract: The lovely plant is not only a symbol of good fortune but also amazing anti-aging benefits due to its antioxidant properties.
• Sea Buckthorn Extract: Sea buckthorn can help with moisturizing the skin because it does contain omega 3. This ingredient is recommended for mature and dry skin types because it can help promote collagen production.

If you want to try this product out for yourself, you can purchase this mask set (8 pieces per box) for $31.00 on Stylevana. You can save 10% off of your order if you purchase on Stylevana if you use my discount code INF10OHMY at the checkout.

‼️This product does contain egg white powder to give the tightening effect, so don’t use it if you are allergic to eggs.

An Egg-cellent Experience

Very Hygienic Packaging

In terms of packaging, it was great and very hygienic! The box comes with 8 masks (8 activators, 8 powder packs in small bowls) that you can make so that the process is easy. I personally love how they provide a wrapped facial brush since I’ve been wanting one for a while.

Easy to Use

The process was super easy. Open, mix, brush, and wait. The zombie pack powder didn’t even need water to turn into a yellow, grainy, and watery mixture (similar to an egg wash for pastries). You just had to mix the activator with the powder to get the face mask.

The process of using the mask was very clean and didn’t even leave a mess. I think the only messy part of the experience is just washing off the product and cleaning the brush. My recommendation to make the cleanup process easier would be to clean the brush while the product is still wet so that you can thoroughly it out for future use.

No Egg Smell

I was kind of scared to have an egg-y smell while using the product. However, I was pleasantly surprised to have a very floral scent. The light smell was therapeutic and floral since it contains lavender oil, centella asiatica, and multiple flower extracts.

Zombie Beauty also noted that if you did have an unpleasant smell, then it was a result of the albumin (egg white) powder that is used. They try to minimize the use of artificial scents in their products, so keep this in mind if you are expecting to not have a bad smell.

Super Relaxing Application Process

My skin felt cool upon application and was not irritated. Painting the facial on felt like being a pastry because of the egg wash haha. The waiting experience was fun since I later turned into a shedding, wrinkly zombie. I may have looked like a horrifying zombie that was ready to rise from my grave. However, I just felt like a puff pastry that was waiting to bake in the oven.

A Little Shedding for Some Shine

By layering the product on my skin, it got to a point where it was so difficult to move my mouth. It was super tight and any facial gesture could result in the cracking (aka the zombie effect). There was some slight shedding, but no need to worry. That’s part of the process.

The mask was surprisingly easy to wash off (1-2 minutes) and left my skin feeling hydrated, tighter, and glowy thanks to ingredients like panthenol, honey, niacinamide, and glycerin. I did feel that my skin was more plump because the mask served as a light exfoliator.

Subtle Spooky Improvements

No cons for me. I love how the brand emphasized hygiene because the process was not messy at all. My skin feels and looks great!

I think for other people, the only issue would be removing the mask from their skin. There was one experience where I layered the product onto my face and it did create a thicker mask that dried over time. Since removing the mask did take a while due to clumps being stuck on my skin, this can cause some mild redness as a result.

If you have sensitive skin or mature skin, I would recommend using the mask for around 10 minutes or when the mask feels slightly cool/wet. By using it for a smaller amount of time, it would be much easier to remove without irritating your skin or causing wrinkles. Another solution would just be to get a wet cloth and leave it on your skin for a minute to rehydrate the product for removal.

As mentioned earlier, I think some people might not like this product if they are sensitive to strong scents. Some people are not fans of lavender or eucalyptus-like scents while others might not enjoy the smell of egg whites.

Would I repurchase?

This product was on my Amazon wishlist prior to receiving this from Picky, and I loved every second of it! So yes. This was my first time with the brand and I’ve been eyeing their other masks for a while now. I would love to try their other cute masks in the future especially during Halloween 🎃

Have you tried this before? What other wash-off masks would you recommend?

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