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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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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What do you love most about the spring? I’m looking forward to sunny days since that means more flowers, more time to go out, and also more reasons to put on some sunscreen. Our skin is too precious to neglect it even when putting on makeup and looking pretty.

Now that I’m running out of foundation and sunscreen, I was so happy to hear from @heimish_uk so that I could test out their SPF BB creams in exchange for an honest review. Prior to coming up with my honest thoughts, I used the heck out of this BB cream in the course of two to three weeks. The BB creams were basically my second skin during that period so that I can tell you how effective the product is for day-to-day makeup.

What’s the Big Deal with BB Creams?

Heimish’s BB Moringa Ceramide Tinted Moisturizer Makeup and Sunscreen cost $25 USD on their website for 1.05 oz. These BB creams are designed to be the healthy medium between makeup and skincare because you can utilize them for sunscreen, for moisturizer, or as a lightweight makeup foundation. If you go for natural makeup or want makeup that doesn’t clog your pores, I am sure you would like this product.

Each of these BB creams have an SPF 30 PA++ so that you’re protected from harsh UVA and UVB rays for a longer period of time. It is not meant to be a full coverage formula, so if you want a natural, glowy finish that is meant to hide redness and blemishes and support your skin barrier, you can try this one out.

If you want to try this BB cream for yourself, you can purchase this with a 10% discount at Stylevana by using my discount code INF10OHMY at the checkout. You can use this discount code at Stylevana to save 15% off your order if purchasing at least $59 USD worth of product. I do receive a small percentage of commission if you use the code, so go on and have fun stocking up on your Kbeauty essentials!

The BB creams are supposed to enhance your skin’s beauty because it contains show-stopping ingredients such as:

• Moringa Fermented Oil: Moringa is a great anti-aging ingredient because it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This ingredient is antifungal and anti-inflamatory so it is perfect for dealing with redness and constant breakouts while moisturizing the skin.
• Eco-ceramides: Ceramides help promote skin barrier health and moisturize your skin to prevent infection and dry, flaky skin. This is one of the essential ingredients to look out for if you are looking for solutions to dry skin.

Tested for Everything

Lovely Packaging

The packaging is so nice and great for travel! I love the pump nozzle for a hygienic user experience.

Considering the price for this product, you might think that this BB cream is fairly small. However, a little product can go a long way for providing a natural finish that protects your skin. Going on with too much of the BB cream can make your face look like a sweaty girl really quick, so use this on top of your usual SPF if you have other SPF products with you.

Great Shade Range for Kbeauty

There are shades for both warm and cool tones, so there’s something for everyone. In this line, there are 2 shades meant for lighter skin tones with cool undertones. The remaining four shades are neutral undertones and for warm undertones, but they are the darker pigments.

Some people might be iffy about this product for the shade range, but I think it is impressive. I personally don’t think it’s a huge critique considering that Heimish’s customer base is primarily in South Korea, which is where they are founded. They are trying to expand their reach right now (with some of their skincare being readily available now at Walmart stores in the United States). I think eventually they will expand their shade range to cater to their international audience.

Perfect for Hiding Redness and for Natural Looks

I didn’t notice any particular scent when using the BB cream. It comes out as a richly pigmented, lightweight cream that easily covered my redness. A little went a long way for me because 1 pump of the BB cream did just the job of providing coverage without feeling cakey. If you are hoping for a high coverage makeup product that can hide all the pigmentation of pimples and blemishes, this one only slightly lightens them. This formula can also enhance pimple bumps since it is a glowy finish.

The cream is easy to blend into my skin and contour. I actually used the Medium shade for my face and the Deep shade for contouring to test it out, and it made me look like I had a nice, sunkissed tan. The product is very beginner friendly because it doesn’t dry out quickly and is easy to blend the shades out for contouring or bronzing. I’m so excited to use this in the summer.

Sweatproof for Sure

When I tell you I put this BB cream to the test, I meant it! I wore this cream to work out and even tested it underwater, and they definitely stayed in place. The coverage stayed there despite the warm temperatures. The only time the BB cream would go off is when I washed it off with my makeup remover.

Wearing this BB cream was a pleasant surprise during my workouts because it did not turn splotchy from sweating. I usually go hard during my workouts with cardio and weights, and there were no issues. On top of that, my skin did not break out at all! I got compliments on my skin both in and outside of the gym. To know that I can work out with some makeup without it clogging my pores is when you know you have a solid product in your hands.

Would I repurchase?

Hands down yes because I think I have a new makeup essential for my collection. For my first impression of Heimish, I was amazed with their BB cream line. This seems like a great product for the summertime and works for all skin types since it is sensitive skin-friendly and supports a healthy skin barrier for oily and dry skin. A little bit of product gives a decent amount of coverage for pimples, but I would layer more on for blemishes.

Would you try this? So curious to know!

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Have you ever tried facial oil? I’ve only been in my skincare comfort zone, per say. Skincare aficionados and influencers always say that the classic trio of face wash, moisturizer, and sunscreen are must-have’s, so I always stuck to that. Plus, I would hear that oils can be clogging to pores and make sensitive skin more likely to break out. I just stayed away from them … that is, until now.

Bubble reached out to me to try out some of their skincare products in exchange for my honest review, so I decided to try their most popular dry skin solutions! After a month of using their Float On Facial Oil, I can say that I get the hype as to why people use facial oils. I may be super late to the party. However, it’s not too late for me to take you onto Cloud 9 with me.

Before I give my thoughts while using facial oil, let’s first discuss who is the right person for these skincare essentials.

Why Might an Oil Be For You?

Facial oils serve as skincare tools that help support your skin’s functions. Specifically, it adds an extra layer of moisture to protect your skin barrier and ensure that it is moisturized and healthy. This means that facial oils can not only support your skin in terms of extra moisture but in terms of supporting a foundation to reduce the likeliness of breakouts and wrinkles. You can say that it is an anti-aging addition to your skincare regimen. Oils can also help with hyperpigmentation and blemishes since it adds moisture (lipids) to strengthen your skin and retain its water. Hydrated skin is essential to say bye to those blemishes.

Like our skin, oils can also be formulated differently. You can’t just go crazy and put every single facial oil on your face or else you’re setting your skin up for disaster. There are oil formulations that are for dry skin and there are oil formulations for oily skin and sensitive skin, so make sure to do your research and find what ingredients are most compatible with your needs.

If you are trying hard to integrate oils into your skincare routine, treat it like every new addition to your skincare collection and take baby steps. Do a patch test on your skin the day before in case of irritation. Start with 1 drop every other day and work your way up to using it every night.

A Dry Skin’s Dreamy Savior

Bubble’s Float On Facial Oil is a product that is suited for all skin types. It is designed to be lightweight and to make your skin look healthier and nourished by calming it down from outside pollutants and stressors. Currently, the facial oil retails at $19.00 USD for 30 mL on their website.

This facial oil can be used during the day, during the night, or whenever your skin feels it needs a touch-up. It is here to save your skin and change your skincare game because of these awesome key ingredients:

• Safflower Oil: This ingredient is perfect for dry skin since it hydrates while soothing the skin from inflammation.
• Neem Seed Oil: Neem seed oil has antioxidant properties and is also known to reduce inflammation and help with wound or blemish healing.
• Prickly Pear Oil: Not only are prickly pears yummy, they also contain Vitamin E and amino acids that help with skin cell generation and younger-looking skin.
• Buriti Oil: This oil contains fatty acids and Vitamin A. It is a great ingredient for anti-aging if you want to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
• Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Cactus) Flower Extract:  Cactus flower has antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that help you by soothing and calming your skin.

Floating High, Floating On

Metal Packaging

Unlike the other products I received from Bubble, the facial oil comes in a sturdy metal container. The container also isn’t see-through to maintain the potency of the facial oil and also to ensure outside temperature doesn’t affect it.

The packaging probably stole my heart because of the pipette. I love the pipette since you can release oil with the button that is on the top of the lid. You have to twist open the top in order to reveal the push mechanism for obtaining and releasing the oil. I haven’t tested this oil for traveling, but the twist lid seems to be a good solution to the flimsy pipettes with silicone handles.

Lightweight Formula

The oil is very lightweight and has a light castor oil-like scent that isn’t overwhelming. There is no color to this oil and it feels a little slippery on my skin. When applying 1-2 drops of oil after using moisturizer, my skin easily absorbed this and loved it. A little bit of the oil can go a long way. You will know you used the proper amount for you if you aren’t tugging at your skin during application.

Smooth, Silky, Softness

I was not expecting my skin to love this facial oil so much! I was wowed when using the facial oil because it felt so nourished and healthy every single time. No annoying greasy feeling, just a super soft, silky finish! My skin felt baby skin smooth when topping the oil over their Slam Dunk moisturizer. My face just had a very slight slipperiness from using the facial oil that wasn’t a bother.

During my experience with this product, I can say that my skin did not break out. My dry skin can get red pretty easily, so I was in disbelief when I was left with skin that looked calmed down, smooth and glowy, and perfectly moisturized to beat the cold. There were multiple times when I stopped myself in the mirror to admire my skin. You can say it was love at first sight for me with this oil.

Your Skin’s New BFF

My skin never broke out. In fact, I think it felt better because it was silky smooth. Since the facial oil is an emollient that helps support the superpowers of my moisture-focused skincare routine, it helped my skin stay healthy. I can honestly say I had the best skin ever with the facial oil because it left a huge impression on me.

Would I repurchase?

Bubble really converted me into a facial oil follower with this one. I wasn’t expecting to love this one (in fact, I was initially apprehensive to try it because oils would clog my pores). Now, I don’t think I can see my winter skincare routine without it. It’s part of my holy grail skincare list and I wish I had this when I first dealt with a damaged skin barrier.

I also had my mom try this product out, and she loved it just as much as I did. Her skin felt so moisturized and she also reported no breakouts on her end. I kind of had to prevent my mom from taking this one because she took my moisturizer (sorry, mom). If we’re fighting over the same product, you know it’s the real deal. Don’t worry, I’m planning to get one soon once I run out.

Bubble really knocked it out of the park with this one and that’s my honest opinion! Seriously, give this one a shot. 💙

Have you tried facial oils before? Follow @style.oh.my for more solutions to get your best skin ever!

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When starting your skincare journey, it’s very difficult to find a skincare product that works for you. You have to go through trial and error, and maybe end up wasting money and time on a product that makes your skin worse than before. What if I told you that there’s a product that can help moisturize your skin without breaking out?

I recently received the Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer from Bubble Skincare to test out and review. This was part of their dry skin trio, so I do have more Bubble products that I will be talking about in the future. I used the moisturizer for both day and nighttime routines for a month in order to give you some thorough feedback.

What Makes Their Hydrating Moisturizer So Special?

The Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer from Bubble Skincare retails for $16.00 USD on Ulta or on their website. It is an everyday moisturizer for dry to normal skin types.

Bubble’s moisturizer is setting up your skin for success. Not only is the moisturizer vegan and cruelty-free, it is designed to be suitable for normal to dry skin because of its amazing skincare superstars, including:

• Aloe Leaf Juice: Aloe contains an antioxidant that protects, soothes, and moisturizes the skin. It is a trustworthy solution to healing wounds, sunburns, and blemishes. Aloe also is known to help seal in moisture, making it a great skincare essential for oily skin and dry skin.
• Vitamin E: This ingredient is a potent antioxidant that helps fights off the inflammation and damage that can come from UV rays and other environmental stressors so that your skin can heal faster.
• Avocado Oil: Besides being another great source of vitamin E, avocados are also used for treating wounds and blemishes. It has properties that allow it to help inflammation and redness, common symptoms of dry and flaky skin.
• Hoya Lacunosa Flower Oil: The plant can help soothe skin and promote a more radiant, glowing complexion since it has antioxidant properties. It also can be used to provide moisture to the skin so that it is more supple and smooth.
• Superfood Proteins: Superfoods help with boosting your health, and that includes your skin’s health, too. They help firm up your skin by promoting collagen production and boosting hydration so that your skin is protected against blue light damage.

An interesting part of this formula is that it is supposed to protect your skin from blue light. I also noticed this with another skincare product I had tried and was confused if this was a trend or a marketing ploy. However, blue light seems to have some interesting effects on your health that you didn’t realize.

Why Should I Care About Blue Light Exposure?

Blue light is usually associated with sunlight exposure, but it also can come from our screens. Computers, phones, TV’s, and so on. We are pretty much reliant on technology for day-to-day tasks, so we may need SPF more often than we initially thought.

There have been some studies that report blue light can help with some skin conditions. These benefits are more associated with a short period of exposure to powerful wavelengths of light. The positive findings are also correlated to sources of blue light that aren’t artificial.

Recent findings have shown that prolonged exposure to blue light from artificial sources like tech can actually worsen our skin by speeding up the aging process. This means that you would be more susceptible to fine lines and wrinkles due to the production of free radicals in blue light. Free radicals are defined as unstable oxygen molecules that can mess with cellular structures. These structures include your DNA, lipids, and proteins, which are essential for your skin to remain firm and protected from outside factors.

If you’re dealing with hyperpigmentation, blue light may also be the cause or exacerbator. Since the blue light is weakening your skin barrier, this means your skin is lacking the support aka the cellular structures needed to help your skin heal faster. The next time you turn on your phone or laptop, consider putting your devices on dark mode to lessen the blue light. You can always take action by starting with skin-boosting skincare like this moisturizer.

It Was a Slam Dunk

Stand-Out Packaging

Packaging is so cute and is super sturdy plastic! Love the flower applicator for a clean application. Typically, I’m not a huge fan of the pump packaging style because I like knowing when I run out of product to restock. I can look past that with this one because squeezing out the product is very easy compared to other pump package products I have used in the past.

Easy to Use

I used the moisturizer for my day and nighttime routines. In my opinion, 1-2 pumps of product were enough to cover my face and neck immediately after using toners and serums. During the wintertime, I’m more careful with making sure my creams aren’t too thick for breakout prevention. Using the moisturizer on wet skin was no issue and my skin looked and felt great.

If spreadability is your concern for skin care, you will like this one. I have a medium skin tone and I did not have any white cast. It took me less than 20 seconds probably to make sure the product was absorbed into my skin.

Sensitive-Skin Friendly

Using the moisturizer was a dream. The cream is very lightweight and has no scent, making it friendly for sensitive skin types. There are no essential oils in this formula that can cause concern for unexpected breakouts. When my skin was in its dry and flaky period, I am sure that my skin and I would have thoroughly enjoyed using this product if it hit the market in 2019.

My Skin Did Improve

On top of my skin not breaking out while using this formula, I do think that my skin definitely improved. The moisturizer left my skin with a natural finish so it won’t clog your pores. Sometimes, I would forget that I had moisturizer on because it didn’t have that heavy, oily residue that can be an issue. It just felt like my skin, but a million times better.

Since my skin felt great using the product, I can say that I did see an improvement in terms of blemishes and breakouts. My skin did not turn red or have an increase of breakouts (or “purge”) during use. My blemishes did look lighter since the moisturizer has a great ingredient list to protect my skin.

What’s Not to Like with This Moisturizer?

Literally, nothing to dislike about the Slam Dunk Moisturizer. Going back to my previous point, I think the only issue is the pump packaging for some people. I personally like knowing how much product is in the package, but some people might prefer this because it is hygienic or aesthetic. The formula is great and worth a try.

Would I repurchase?

Usually I’m not a fan of not being able to see the product to see when I run out, but I actually love the packaging. It’s a cute way to keep your product clean and ready to keep your skin clear and nourished. I was pleasantly surprised with how good my skin was looking after consistent use. This is a great product for beginners to skincare or even for the skincare obsessed (like me haha).

I wish I can tell you that I finished the product in this review, but my mom took it from me because she wanted to try it for herself. It’s her favorite skincare product for the same reasons that I have, so I think the moisturizer is also a great choice for mature skin.

Would you try this? Follow @style.oh.my for more! ☺️ Thanks again, Bubble.

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What comes to mind when you think of “exfoliation?” Do you think of physical exfoliators that require intense scrubbing, say a sugar scrub? For skincare newbies, that’s usually what they think of. It can also come with some shudders because some people might over exfoliate to the point where their skin is stripped and screaming for moisture.

Beauty is Not Pain

I used to be one of those people that hated exfoliating my skin because I feared that burning sensation after using makeup wipes. It was so unbearable! Now that I’ve restored my skin barrier and cleared my skin, I wish I had access to high-quality skincare to prevent this issue. By skincare, I also have to include my new HaruHaru Wonder Centella Toner. I received it for free from Picky and HaruHaru Wonder in exchange for my honest review.

What’s So Good About the HaruHaru Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum?

HaruHaru Wonder’s Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum is a new release that focuses on gentle exfoliation. This means you can get rid of blackheads and sebum without having that stinging sensation. The product helps you have a great exfoliation experience because of the key ingredients in its vegan formula:

• Polyhydroxy Acids aka PHA: These are similar to AHA’s because they can exfoliate dead skin cells at the surface to reveal a brighter complexion by evening your skin tone and skin texture. There are also studies that report PHA’s can help hydrate the skin and encourage cell generation to improve your skin’s appearance.
• Centella Asiatica Extract: Centella Asiatica is commonly used in skincare as a solution to redness and irritation. The extract helps soothe skin upon contact and has been historically known to be a solution for healing wounds.
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water: Orange water is used to provide a light dosage of vitamin C. Vitamin C not only is an ingredient for blemishes and discoloration, it can help brighten dull skin and encourage collagen production to reveal younger, healthier skin.
  
• Anti-Sebum P (patented ingredient): HaruHaru Wonder’s patented ingredient helps with sebum and oil so that you won’t be frequently prone to blackheads and other stubborn breakouts.

I received a full-size version of the HaruHaru Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum, which is 120 mL for $28.00 USD on Stylevana. This serum was part of my skincare routine (both daytime and nighttime) for about three weeks before I came up with my following review.

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Why Might I Enjoy HaruHaru Wonder’s Exfoliating Serum?

A Perfect Addition for an Aesthetic Routine

The frosted matte packaging is so cute and elegant. The bottle is made from sturdy plastic and is lightweight. Because of the packaging design having a plastic focus, I think this can actually be great for traveling. The cap does twist, so I would recommend taping it or putting it in a ziplock bag for travel.

Easy and Carefree Experience

The serum is transparent and thin, like water. It does leave your skin with an unmistakable glow thanks to the orange extract and fermented black tea and with a slightly sticky texture. It was easy to spread around on my face and neck area.

Due to the slight tackiness post-application, I think this would be a great addition to a morning skincare routine. By using it in the morning, moisturizers and makeup primers would be easier to apply. There was a slight orange scent since orange water is the second most ingredient in the product list. However, the scent does fade once the product dries on your skin.

Using the product was very easy. Personally, I would put 3-4 drops of the product on my hands to pat onto wet skin. I think the consistency of the product can be good to soak onto cotton pads and leave them on your face for 10-20 minutes as a sheet mask or toner pad.

Sensitive Skin Approved

There is no noticeable scent with this product and it is gentle on my skin, which is great since it is sensitive skin tested. It did not break me out.

The formulation being sensitive-skin-friendly also would make this product great if you are dealing with a damaged skin barrier that is in need of moisture. Since the exfoliating ingredients of PHA’s are in low doses compared to other stronger, more potent, exfoliating serums, this is a great introduction to exfoliation.

A Slow Process, but Noticeable Improvement

I have been using this for the past 2 weeks and have noticed my blemishes being less prominent. This is a great light exfoliator for evening skin tone and making your skin more radiant. I thoroughly enjoyed using the product because it left my skin looking super dewy and plump. That’s all I could simply want for my dry skin.

Were There Any Cons to Trying HaruHaru Wonder’s Exfoliating Serum?

There were no cons to using the HaruHaru Wonder serum since it did not sting or irritate my skin. It’s very friendly to even the most sensitive of skin types.

I think someone would not enjoy this product if they are expecting to see a dramatic difference overnight. However, those products are not friendly for skincare newbies or people with sensitive skin. Since this is a leave-in exfoliating treatment that has a gentler ingredient list, this makes it easier to prevent skincare mishaps. Stronger exfoliating products may require you to go heavy with moisturizing skincare or with SPF since your skin can end up very sensitive to UV rays. HaruHaru Wonder’s serum clearly considers this niche market in this product.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! This was my first time trying @haruharuwonder_official thanks to @go.picky and @pickyrewards and I was pleasantly surprised with this one! I’ll definitely be putting this on my skincare wishlist for when I run out. My breakouts have been less frequent or obvious lately, so products like these are great to have.

What’s your opinion on exfoliating skincare products? Would you try this out? Let me know down below!

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