So, how’s everyone dew-ing??? I’ve been taking more walks outside lately and it’s so nice even tho I’m melting lol. That’s why it’s also been important to reapply my sunscreen and bring it everywhere!

I’ll call myself out here: I commit a skincare sin here and there. That has to be not reapplying SPF consistently. They always say to layer on SPF throughout the day, but I am just so darn lazy. I also wear makeup, so how can I use SPF without worrying about my makeup smudging? That’s where Benton Cosmetics comes in to save the day and my skin.

I was given the Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream by Benton Cosmetics and Picky (@go.picky @pickyrewards) in exchange for my honest review. This product was used for two to three weeks in my daytime skincare regimen to come up with my opinions. Also, I was not obligated to create a blog post for this product. It is being documented on my website for people who do their research on skincare products before purchasing. So, enjoy!

Stay Cool While Staying Hot Under the Sun

Benton’s Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream is available at $19.68 USD for 50 mL on Stylevana. This is a vegan sun screen with SPF 50+/PA++++ and formulated with centella asiatica and botanical extracts to moisturize and cool your skin. Since this sunscreen is PA++++, this means it has UV filters that can keep your skin protected for longer periods of time.

Unlike other sunscreens, Benton’s sun cream seems to be friendly for all skin tones due to its green color. The green is supposed to help with reducing areas where your skin can be red from inflammation. It can also help brighten your skin tone and signs of blemishes. This means no white cast will be in sight.

Another claim for Benton’s Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream is that it can replace your moisturizer. It is not supposed to leave your skin feeling oily or sticky unlike other sunscreens. Basically, this sunscreen seems like a lazy or low-maintenance-friendly product for your healthiest skin. I like the sound of that!

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 some listed ingredients in this sunscreen that make it a great choice for you:

• Propanediol: Propanediol is a humectant that draws in moisture from the outside and helps slow down water retention. It also has emollient properties that can help smoothen out skin texture and make it feel nice and soft.
• Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a popular ingredient in skincare products because it can help even out texture and even out your skin tone by fighting discoloration (blemishes, dark spots, and so on).
• Centella Asiatica Extract: Centella asiatica is a must-have for dry skin and acne-prone skin types because of its soothing and antibacterial properties. The ingredient also can help fight discoloration by healing and minimizing the appearance of blemishes.
• Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry or Miracle Berry): Benton uses the leaf extract and the flower extract for this sun cream. This fruit has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-septic properties to it and has been used in India for medicinal purposes.
• Panthenol: Panthenol is a humectant that draws in and holds moisture so that your skin doesn’t look dull and dehydrated, which can cause breakouts and pimples.
• Tocopherol: Tocopherol contains vitamin B5 which is great for your skin’s nourishment and maintaining that plump, glistening sheen to your skin.
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil: Rosemary is perfect for acne-prone skin because it fights inflammation and infection-causing bacteria that can wreak havoc on your skin.

Sun Cream is a Summer Dream

Easy-to-Use Packaging

Love the packaging since it keeps the product sealed and protected from hot weather. The product is easy to open and close with the secure twist lid. Holding the tube, I was surprised that it actually felt cool on the outside! I can imagine myself reapplying my SPF with this because the ice cold sensation can provide much-needed relief in sweaty situations.

Minty Fresh

The sun cream itself is a mint green, watery cream that is lightweight. The smell is a strong rosemary scent that reminds me more of centella, mint and cilantro because of the strong notes, which I personally like! It reminds me a lot of going to a spa because it makes me feel relaxed.

Because of the use of rosemary oil and centella asiatica in this product, I don’t think it would be a great option for applying on top of open skin (like skin that is irritated from shaving) or skin that is very much sunburnt.

No White Cast

The sun cream blends like a dream from green to clear! It took me at most twenty seconds to blend the sun cream into my face, neck, and decolletage area. I was so impressed at how easily it absorbed into my skin. I have a light medium skin tone, so there are times when I have trouble hiding the white cast from sunscreen. Fortunately, there was no white cast at all.

Super Soothing

The cream reduced my redness because it gives an instant cooling effect upon application. This cooling sensation is usually occurring for centella asiatica-heavy products, making this oh-so perfect fo the summertime. I think this cool sensation fades away maybe after 5-10 minutes when the product dries down.

Because of the use of rosemary oil and centella asiatica in this product, I don’t think it would be a great option for applying on top of open skin (like skin that is irritated from shaving) or skin that is very much sunburnt.

Perfect Skin is Possible

The product left my skin looking super dewy, but this dewiness does turn into a slightly tacky finish when dried. This can make it a good makeup primer, or you can just leave it alone as a moisturizer that seals your skin from environmental stressors. My skin never broke out from using this formula and I even received some compliments on how nice my skin was.

Only Caveat for Some People

Not a con for me, but the rosemary scent slightly slightly remains after drying. This is just a note for those who don’t enjoy eucalyptus/cilantro/minty scents or have a sensitive nose.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! Benton created a really nice sun cream since it literally takes seconds to blend with no white cast. My skin gets red easily, and this was a godsend of a product to try since I get red easily in the summer. The formula is sensitive and dry skin-friendly, but maybe not for people who dislike scented skincare. All skin types will probably have a pleasant experience with this sunscreen.

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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Eye gels are probably my favorite skincare product to turn to right now. Imagine yourself feeling tired and exhausted from another long day, so you do some skincare to “treat yourself.” Eye gels are what I consider to be that “treat yourself” type of skincare. You may not think they’re necessary, but they really level up your skincare and make you feel better afterward. Consider them as an investment for relaxation and happiness.

My love for eye gels made these rose water hydrogel patches from Heimish a clear choice for testing. I was contacted by Heimish a few weeks ago to test out some of their products in exchange for my honest review. I used this product for around two to three weeks in predominantly my nighttime routine before coming up with my opinions listed below.

This blog post was not part of my obligated duties with Heimish. I am documenting my more in-depth thoughts of my experience here for skincare lovers who love doing their research before buying new products. So, enjoy!

Why use Damask Rose or Bulgarian Rose Water?

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

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

Why Would You Love These Hydrogel Eye Patches?

Bulgarian Rose Water Hydrogel Eye Patch cost $22 USD for 60 pcs on their website. These rose-scented gel patches are meant to improve line appearance (adenosine) and brighten dull skin (niacinamide).

Besides the main ingredients listed, here are some other supporting skincare ingredients to give your skin some love:

• Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan): This ingredient has vitamins and antioxidants while also acting as a deep moisturizer that gives your skin next-level hydration.
• Butylene Glycol: This ingredient is a humectant that draws in moisture to your skin to restore its moisture levels and look plumper.
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract: This is essentially similar to coconut water and is also rich in amino acids. Like other products that also contain coconut, coconut fruit extract is used as an emollient to seal in your skin’s moisture and make sure you have a healthy skin barrier.
  
• Pinus Sylvestris (Pine) Leaf Extract: Pine has antibacterial properties that make it perfect for soothing your skin from inflammation and redness. It can also be used to cleanse your breakouts of infection-causing bacteria to minimize the appearance of blemishes and ensure your skin can heal.
  
• Plant Extracts: Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Flower Extract and Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract are used in this formula to both soothe your skin and provide anti-aging effects since they both have antioxidant properties.
  
• Castor Seed: PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil are in this product to moisturize your skin and draw in moisture to prolong a healthy glow for you. Castor seed oil also contains triglycerides and can soothe inflammation.
  
• Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract: Witch hazel is a popular ingredient in skincare for oily and acne-prone skin types because of its antibacterial properties. It gets rid of infection-causing bacteria so that you’re less prone to pimple breakouts and blemishes.
• Chondrus Crispus (Red Algae) Powder: Algae or seaweed is highly moisturizing and evens out skin texture by creating a film on your skin. Some call it a “second skin” because the film it creates is very smooth and lightweight.
  

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.

My thoughts

Can it Be Any More Perfect?

The eye gels are gorgeous since they feed into my sparkly pink obsession. It’s got sparkles. It’s got pink. When the gels are bunched together, they look like dewy rose petals. I mean, what more could you even want with the design of these eye gels. I could look at them forever and get lost in the sparkles.

Light Rose Scent

Since the focus of Heimish’s skincare line is rose-focused, do not be surprised by the rose scent. The product has a light rose scent to this product that is not headache-inducing. I find that the scent is calming and pleasant. This scent does fade away over time as the gels dry up and lose their moisture.

Instant Cooling Sensation

These eye gels left an instant cooling sensation once applied to my skin. Instantly, my skin felt soothed so that the de-puffing effects could go into action on my dull undereye area. I left these patches on for about 10 to 30 minutes and my skin did appear firm and brightened. The solution helps smooth out texture because it leaves this light layer of film to it. Even the shininess of the solution of these patches helps do the job of minimizing signs of aging so that you are more focused on the fact that you look like you got that good night’s sleep that you’ve been dreaming of.

Brightened, Healthy Skin

Since using these eye gels, I can happily report that my skin is not breaking out. There may contain some coconut which can be known to be pore clogging and also castor seed oil in this formula. However, the amount of both ingredients and their consistencies make the serum solution lightweight enough for my under-eye area which usually has thin skin. The solution leaves a light layer of sheen that can distract from signs of dullness or tiredness so that I look relaxed and energized.

Only Area of Improvement

Although these patches are recommended to use in the morning to say goodbye to dull eyes, I personally don’t think I would use these for the morning. The liquid of these patches can pill on my skin if the gels are soaked in so much of the serum solution. This makes it hard to create a smooth application of my foundation or concealer, as well as hard to work with certain makeup primers. To avoid this situation, I would suggest avoiding makeup primer over where you place the eye gels since the solution has a slight tackiness to keep makeup in place.

Would I Repurchase?

Yes, I think I would. For $22 USD and the number of eye gels you get, this product can last a long time. You can use these eye gels every day and not have to worry about milia or breaking out. I would suggest using these 2-3 times a week to make the most out of them.

In terms of using it for the morning, I think these are great if going makeup-free or going very minimal with the makeup. For people who love to use mattifying or high-coverage makeup, these patches might work for their morning routine.

The eye gel solution should be perfect for most skin types. There are some ingredients like coconut extract and castor seed oil that I’m not sure would work well with sensitive skin types because they can be pore-clogging if you overdo it. Dry skin and mature skin types will have the most benefits from this formula because they need those antioxidants and collagen-boosting ingredients to keep their skin moisturized and clear of stubborn breakouts.

Would you try this product for yourself? Let me know down below.

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