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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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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Do you also switch up your makeup for the summer?  Like my skincare routine, I usually go for more lightweight products during the summer to not clog my pores. This also means going from full-coverage foundations to light/medium-coverage ones.

Making the switch to lighter coverage makeup has also been made by a lot of people since they are transitioning from the full-glam-to-the-gods Instagram makeup to the simpler, natural-looking makeup. We’re getting tired of putting in so much time applying makeup and going ham with eyeshadow or highlighter. So, finding makeup treasures that work easily and quickly is a dime a dozen.

I was recently given the Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation by @urbandecaycosmetics and @influenster to test out in exchange for my honest review. I wasn’t obligated to make a blog post regarding my experience with this product, but wanted to share my thoughts here. This more in-depth review is made for people who are interested in reading customer experiences prior to buying new products. I’m one of those product researchers too, so I get it.

Are You a Hydromaniac, Too?

What is a hydromaniac really? Urban Decay defines a hydromaniac as someone who is obsessed with keeping their skin feeling and looking hydrated. This definitely official term can also be associated with dewy makeup, glowy makeup, or golden hour makeup. So basically, Urban Decay’s Hydromaniac Glow Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation is supposed to bring out the inner beauty of your skin so it can shine.

The Urban Decay Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation costs $33 on Sephora USA and is designed to provide medium coverage while giving you a healthy glow. The foundation is supposed to be a lightweight formula that makes your skin feel more hydrated after 24 hours of wear due to the nourishing ingredients that are also used for some of your must-have skincare products. It’s supposed to be that

Infused with nourishing ingredients, this lightweight tinted moisturizer foundation leaves skin feeling super hydrated while minimizing pores with a blurring effect. This dewy foundation delivers a healthy glow that looks like real skin for a no-makeup, makeup look and wears for up to 24 hours. Urban Decay even tested its foundation with 281 participants and reported that 85% of them loved the product because it kept their skin looking fresh all day.

This tinted foundation gives you a luminous glow and keeps your skin glowy thanks to its key ingredients:

• Kombucha Filtrate: Detoxifies and nourishes your skin. It contains vitamin C, which lightly exfoliates your skin and boosts collagen production to eliminate signs of aging.
• Marula Oil: Hydrates your skin and seals in moisture to protect it from environmental stressors and free radicals.

Get Your Dose of Liquid Dew

Travel-Friendly Packaging

Like the dewy blush liquid that I also tried from Urban Decay, I also liked the design of the foundation packaging. It is a larger plastic tube that is also TSA-compliant so you can make this your foundation of choice while going on your summer escapades.

The Hydromaniac Glowy Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation also has a pointed nozzle tip to pinpoint areas of application where you want to apply your drops of glow. I used this multiple times and noticed that the foundation remained clean and hygienic due to the nozzle point. Other foundations get messy over time because of the lid (usually a regular squeeze bottle or a pump). I hate having to clean the inside of the lid to get rid of the dried-up foundation, so shout out to the Urban Decay team for being so attentive.

Lightweight Consistency

The formula is not scented and has a lightweight consistency. I wouldn’t say that it is sort of watery like Urban Decay’s dewy liquid blush because it seemed a little thicker like a BB cream.  If I had no idea what the product name was, I would call this a BB cream because it is lightweight enough to wear on top of blemishes and pimples to hide some hyperpigmentation. You can easily spread this out with your fingers and it will blend out on your skin. BB creams also usually are tint mixed with various skincare ingredients, if you haven’t taken the time to see what they are.

Blends into My Skin

Urban Decay did an impressive job of sending a foundation that blended into my skin, even with different lighting. The color match for me was perfect! Since this is a light/medium coverage foundation, I was able to build this up to cover light blemishes and make them barely noticeable.

I would notice a slight lightness in the foundation to my skin if I tried layering more product for making the foundation more high coverage. That didn’t really work. If I want to layer the foundation more, I’ll probably do so in the winter when my dry skin could use more hydrating ingredients to seal off irritation and free radicals.

Your skincare prep can also play a part in the effectiveness of this foundation. If your skin is more on the flaky side of the skin type spectrum, I would suggest trying to exfoliate the night before wearing the foundation. The formula is lightweight so it can cling to flaky skin and not hide the texture, so just a note to keep in mind. It will not hide the appearance of texture, but can hide the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and blemishes/discoloration. Also, use moisturizer sparingly to create a light layer of moisture because the slipperiness of it can cause some patchiness during foundation application.

My Skin but Better

With the vegan and cruelty-free formula and the use of kombucha and Marula oil, my skin looked hydrated, bouncy, and glowy! There were times when I looked in the mirror and thought my skin was like a Barbie doll. It looked so smooth and glossy, maybe what Barbie’s skin would look like if she did her makeup.

The first time I tried this foundation, I also got compliments from my relatives because my skin looked so nice. My relative said my skin looked glowy and didn’t seem like there was any skin texture from afar. Of course, I told my relatives about this foundation so she could add it to her shopping cart.

Longlasting Glow

I wore this multiple days in hot weather for at least 6-8 hours or so and my makeup still looked great and glowy. Topping my makeup off with setting spray also helped out with keeping the foundation on my face, but the foundation did well when I did forgo days of not using setting spray, too. My skin also did not break out while using the foundation and looked calmed and moisturized. Baby smooth skin was possible while wearing and after wearing this foundation.

Would I repurchase?

I think this is well worth the $33 price point for a product that gives great coverage and makes me look more awake. If you want a break from foundation and are looking for an alternative that looks great and promotes a healthy skin barrier, consider trying this one out. The ingredients in this product also have anti-aging properties that make this impossible to say no to.

This formula didn’t break me out and actually was perfect for my dry skin. The only caveat to this product is that the foundation doesn’t contain SPF. Therefore, I would suggest applying your sunscreen first before using the foundation.

What are your thoughts on this foundation? Would you try it?

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Guava in skincare?! Girl, yes! You read that right.

It’s very rare I hear about skincare using guava, so imagine my excitement when @bentoncosmetic and @go.picky @pickyrewards sent me the newest launch from Benton Cosmetics. It’s literally my favorite fruit, so anything with guava is an immediate urge to try.

I used these toner pads primarily in my nighttime routine for 2-3 weeks before coming up with my opinions on this product.

A Unique Collaboration

Benton sells their Guava 70 Skin Toner Face Mask Pad (70 pads) for $28.00 USD on their website. This product is unique to their lineup because it was made in collaboration with @bbomni who is a popular Korean beauty content creator in South Korea. These toner pads are supposed to help lightly exfoliate your face, even for sensitive skin types, while also making your skin more elastic and healthy.

I loved researching this product because of the reason this product was made. Bbomni herself has sensitive skin, and creating content for makeup looks made her realize that great makeup looks really start with a strong makeup base. She wasn’t talking about a primer, she was referring to going skin deep with a product that can improve her skin texture so that makeup can be applied evenly and look better throughout the day.

Before going into my thoughts on this product, I do want to do a little deep dive on some of the noteworthy ingredients that make this vegan formula unique:

•  Jeju Guava Leaf Extract: Guavas contain antioxidants and are full of vitamins A, B, and C. These characteristics make them the perfect, fruity ingredient for an anti-aging and blemish-fighting product. They are also great for collagen production since vitamin C helps boost collagen production for a healthier skin barrier.
• Mugwort: Mugwort is a plant that contains a compound called artemisinin. Artemisinin has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and redness.
• Kelp: Kelp contains amino acids that can help firm our skin tissue and keep it moisturized.
• Calendula: Calendula is another soothing ingredient in skincare that has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is commonly used to treat wounds and eczema.
• Green Tea: Green tea is anti-inflammatory because it contains polyphenols. It also contains antioxidants that can protect your skin from sun damage and environmental stressors.
• Yam Root: Yam can deeply moisturize your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It can soothe your skin and can boost collagen production. This is a dry skin must-have, basically.
• Houttuynia Cordata: Houttuynia has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, so it can eliminate bacteria that can cause pimples to form.

Where Have These Toner Pads Been All My Life?

Simple, Recyclable Packaging

The packaging is a nice sturdy plastic container that came with cute little plastic tongs. Since the packaging is easy to open and hollow, this also makes it easy to clean for recycling.

I did notice that the simple white container can also be reused. Benton does sell toner pad refills inside a zip-seal bag so that you can insert them into the plastic container. If you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint by reducing your waste levels, you might want to try these toner pads.

Small but Mighty Cotton Pads

The pads are a nice thin cotton (kind of reminds me of Korean radish slices because they are paper thin) that are so absorbent since they are drenched in the toner solution. I would always be soaked in serum because the pads carry so much toner solution. It reminds me of the drenched sheet masks that I would use from other Kbeauty brands.

A huge selling point of these toner pads is that you can make them targeted to certain parts of your face. I love how you can easily rip them to fit smaller parts of your face or for swiping on your neck and chest. They are multi-purpose sheets, for sure. Some days I would rip the sheets into little triangles to hit the temples of my face. Other days, I would just use the rounds for my cheeks and forehead. I personally like to rip the sheets in half for my nose and chin area.

An Instant Cooling Sensation

I don’t refrigerate these, but putting these on gives a cooling sensation that makes me feel like I’m at a spa. This cooling sensation happens whenever I apply them, and it does fade as the toner pads dry out. On my tiresome days, using these toner pads at night served as a little reward of relaxation. My skin definitely looked forward to these toner pads every single time.

The toner pads are supposed to be on your face for 15-20 minutes. I like to wear these till they are almost dried out since they don’t irritate my skin.

Visible Improvement

The toner solution is great for my dry, sensitive skin and doesn’t break it out. It’s super hydrating and its consistency is more watery/slippery.

I’ve been using this nightly after my showers and my skin has been looking radiant and glowy. I would say there’s an improvement to my blemishes on top of my routine because they can be barely seen from afar. I’ve also been complimented by friends and family on how glowy my skin looks lately, so I think it’s working!

In terms of applying makeup, I don’t use this before makeup application. The toner pads have helped with improving my skin texture and elasticity. My makeup goes on super smooth and blends seamlessly for blush and bronzer. It can be hard to tell sometimes if I am wearing makeup or not. These toner pads do a great job with creating a smooth canvas for your makeup routine.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I haven’t used toner pads in years, but this product is so nice and worth it since it comes with 70 large toner pads. It has made me question why I stopped using toner pads because this formula is so good.

I’ve been using this for about 3 weeks and I notice my skin looking healthier and glowy. Amazing job to @bbomni and to @bentoncosmetic_us on this one. I think I have a new holy grail product! That is a huge statement to say considering I have some ride-or-die skincare solutions that took me months to find.

Would you try this? Let me know down below.

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Are you a morning person or a night owl? As much as I would love to wake up early, I can’t help staying up late watching a movie or investing in a good book in bed. My skin may look tired from waking up late, but that’s exactly why I love having skincare for that perfect, 8-hours-of-sleep look. They do the hard work for me so that I can look more energized than I may actually be.

I was so excited to receive the new Vegan Active Berry Lifting Cream from @drceuracle_global @dr.ceuracle @go.picky and @pickyrewards in exchange for my honest review! This product was tested for two to three weeks in my morning and nighttime skincare routines for me to come up with my opinions of this product.

Can Berries Save the Day? Maybe …

Vegan Active Berry Lifting Cream by Dr. Ceuracle currently sells at $33 USD for 75g on Amazon. This cream screams anti-aging and moisturizing heaven by giving your skin a dewy glow while minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and making your skin more elastic. It is also recommended to use this cream on areas that are prone to wrinkling like your neck and decolletage area for an at-home “facelifting massage.”

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.

Like their vegan berry essence, Dr. Ceuracle supports your skin by providing boosting ingredients like:

• Resveratrol Capsules: Made from French grapes, these capsules revive your skin and give a nice glow since resveratrols are antioxidants.
• Grape Seed Oil: This oil is made from used Port Wine grapes and gives intense hydration to seal in moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Cranbetinol: This is a cranberry-derived peptide alternative to retinol (Vitamin A). If you want to avoid the flaky skin and dryness that can come from retinol or want to avoid retinol because it can be animal-sourced, then trying cranbetinol and retinal can be a safer alternative.
• Titanium Dioxide: Provides UV protection and is commonly used as a thickener for skincare products to enhance the anti-aging effects of other ingredients.
• Contains other hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid.

A Luxurious Experience

Simple, Reusable Packaging

Dr. Ceuracle does a great job with the first impressions. When I opened the box, I could not help but admire the sleek glass packaging. It’s a very simple glass jar with a pastel purple or lilac-colored lid.

If you love skincare brands that make their packaging recycling-friendly, you will like this. The sticker labels are very easy to peel so you can reuse the jar or simply recycle it for repurposing. I think I’ll be reusing it, so I’m excited to use it up to the last drop.

Pudding-like Consistency

The formula is pudding-like and seamlessly blends into a slippery cream on my skin. The cream isn’t too jiggly and maintains its shape probably due to the thickening ingredients like titanium dioxide. I did not really notice the gel capsules in the cream unless you looked up close.

Juicy Finish to Prep Your Skin

The cream leaves this glow that makes my skin look hydrated. After spreading onto my skin, I did see a sheen that would distract from my blemishes. I think this effect also works for you if you have fine lines or wrinkles, so this is an anti-aging product to look out for.

After a few minutes of using this at night, I did notice that this cream can leave a slightly tacky feeling. This cream is meant more for a morning routine because of this feeling. So, if you are thinking of putting on makeup and sunscreen in the morning, use this cream formula first to seal in your serums and create a protective barrier for your skin. This cream can serve as a primer to hold your makeup for longer.

Lovely Scent

There is a pleasant scent from the mix of lavender and orange oils, but it isn’t overbearing. I would pinpoint the scent as more fruity if I did not read through the ingredient list for you. I did not get a headache from using this product, which can happen to me when I use products with strong scents.

Summer Skin Potential Unlocked

My dry and sensitive skin didn’t break out with this product. The cream blends into my skin effortlessly and doesn’t leave a white cast. I love the thin finish of this formula so that I can let my skin breathe with or without makeup.

The Only Caveat

This formula overall is great, except for one thing: the beads. The gel beads didn’t disperse easily after rubbing the product well into my skin. There were a few occasions when I would notice the small beads and mistake them for my sunscreen pilling up on my skin. So, if you do not like skincare products that tend to pill on your skin, keep this in mind before buying.

Would I repurchase?

Although I love the glowing effect it gives to my dry skin, I do not think I would. For the price point, I would expect my skincare to blend in without any pilling or beads.

I think I would only repurchase if the gel beads were not there. You can see that the beads were still easy to see in the close-ups. If you don’t mind that, then I would highly recommend the product! Please also keep in mind that the small amount of titanium dioxide isn’t enough for SPF protection. Make sure to support your skin with other sunscreens afterward so that it isn’t affected by UVA and UVB rays. It can be a good primer for makeup, in my opinion.

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What is your favorite way to eat fruit? Now that is starting to get warmer, I’ve been going back to making smoothies (but I’m literally always cold 😂). I even have been trying to branch out my fruit horizons by mixing it with Greek yogurt. The journey to liking Greek yogurt is sort of getting there haha. My favorite new way, however, has been through the power of skincare!

I always love seeing how fruits are being used to make new skincare, so I was so excited to receive the new Vegan Active Berry First Essence from @drceuracle_global @dr.ceuracle @go.picky and @pickyrewards in exchange for my honest review! This product was integrated into my morning and nighttime routines for two to three weeks before I came up with the following opinions.

A New Way to Retinol

Vegan Active Berry First Essence sells at $35 USD for 50 mL on their Amazon storefront. The essence is designed to help provide moisture to your skin so that it can reveal younger-looking skin and moisturize your skin barrier. As the product states, Dr. Ceuracle uses the power of berries to the fullest–from seed to extract–so that your skin reaches its potential to glow. For people who are in need of deep hydration or in search of a product that deals with blemishes and signs of aging, this essence might be your favorite.

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.

This essence is a unique product compared to other skincare I’ve seen because it contains

• Resveratrol Capsules: Made from French grapes, these capsules revive your skin and give a nice glow since resveratrols are antioxidants.
• Grape Seed Oil: This oil is made from used Port Wine grapes and gives intense hydration to seal in moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Cranbetinol: This is a cranberry-derived peptide alternative to retinol (Vitamin A). If you want to avoid the flaky skin and dryness that can come from retinol or want to avoid retinol because it can be animal-sourced, then trying cranbetinol and retinal can be a safer alternative.

Who Knew That Grapes Were Great for Skin?

Eye-catching Packaging Design

I couldn’t get my eyes off of their lovely sleek packaging! It literally looks like a lava lamp in my skincare collection because the essence is mixed with the resveratrol capsule beads.

This essence bottle is made out of glass, so it is heavier than other essences and more fragile. If you want to ensure the essence remains potent for longer, I would avoid storing this in areas with frequent sun exposure and high temperatures.

Like a Fruit Jelly

I actually loved testing this on my hand because I noticed that the formula comes out as a clear, viscous texture (in between watery and jelly) that was easy to spread on my face and neck. The texture reminded me of those Konjac jelly drinks due to the clear color and jiggly jelly consistency.

The scent was very clean and light, maybe a light fruity note that was enjoyable. I would say that it smells lightly of grapes because of the product’s ingredients, but not the artificial grape that you would find in candy or drinks. Probably kind of like a juicy red grape or a Kyoho grape, if you know what I am talking about.

Fresh, Juicy Skin Guaranteed

My dry skin loved this formula! It would look very glowy and be left with a slightly tacky finish, making it easy to absorb moisturizer or prime up for makeup. This formula is also very lightweight, so I do believe that this essence can work for sensitive skin and mature skin that can get clogged pores from thick formulas.

My skin didn’t break out using this product, so it is good for dry and sensitive skin. The cranbetinol and grape seed oil were perfect for my dry skin and made it look flawless. I looked more awake and my skin did have a plump and juicy appearance.

Where Did This Product Go Sour?

Difficulty Dispersing All the Gel

If you’re more nitpicky with formulas, maybe you wouldn’t like the gel capsules. It would take some time for rubbing and dispersing the gel beads of resveratrol, so just keep that in mind if thinking to put makeup on afterward.

If you plan to use this without using makeup or for your nighttime routine, then this should not be an area of concern for you. The clear part of the essence blends like a dream to make your skin look juicy and firm. The gel capsules are so minuscule that you wouldn’t notice their breakage unless you pulled them up with a magnifying glass.

Improvement of Product Experience

The little hole for releasing the product would make it hard to get the essence out. It can take some time to get the essence out around the initial uses since there is less air in the container. This issue is also very minor since it wasn’t a huge bother to me. I know some people may dislike the product for this reason, so I am mentioning it here.

If Dr. Ceuracle is planning to update the product design over time, I would suggest adding a pump that equals a recommended usage (1 pump of product equates to 1 proper serving). I used 2-3 drops of essence on my damp skin so that it was easy to absorb and take in moisture.

Would I repurchase?

The product itself is a little pricey, but I think I would since there is a lot of essence. I estimate this will last 3-5 months (maybe more if you have other products). Also, the small hole isn’t a huge issue for getting the product out. I think this is perfect for dry and aging skin because of the antioxidants and retinol-alternative ingredients.

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If there is one thing to know about Bubble Skincare, it should be that they don’t play around with their products! They definitely know how to leave a big impression and how to make skincare fun or approachable.

Recently, I was gifted their dry skin set a while back to provide honest feedback, so I genuinely wanted to give a few weeks for testing and come up with my thoughts on their products. This is actually the last post I have talking about my dry skin bundle from Bubble. If you’re curious about their other products that are suited for dry and mature skin, be sure to check out my reviews for their Cloud 9 Facial Oil and their Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer.

Bubble’s Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask was the product I was most excited to test out since I received this during my dry skin winter. December to February is usually when I turn to nourishing, creamy formulas to maintain my skin barrier and keep it firm. It is also when my pajamas and my blanket are my preferred uniform of choice.

Sleep is So Underrated

Beauty sleep is so, so important. It is not fun to brag about your sleepless nights partying or grinding on work that you had to get done. If you prioritize your health and your beauty, then sleep has to be a part of your daily schedule. No excuses.

There are multiple reports stating that sleep serves as a recovery period for your skin to heal. It is a chance for your skin to fight the aging process by increasing blood flow to encourage collagen production and reduce damage from UV rays. Lack of collagen results in skin that is more dehydrated and dull. If you want to avoid wrinkles and have a faster healing time for breakouts, then you need your sleep. Even at least five hours should be your goal.

Heal Your Skin While Catching Z’s

Now that we know that sleep is an essential recovery period for our skin, let’s talk about further supporting our skin with our skincare regimen. Bubble’s Overnight Hydrating Sleep Mask retails at  $20.00 USD for 50 mL on their website. This leave-on mask is supposed to level-up your skin by soothing, hydrating, and brightening it while you sleep. It also is supposed to be creamy, yet lightweight so that you don’t clog your pores and end up with pesky breakouts.

You might want this sleep mask for yourself because of these awesome ingredients:

• Maple Sap: Maple leaf is especially beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types due to the high amount of antioxidants in it. The antioxidants will help with barrier repair by protecting your skin against environmental aggressors that can affect its aging process.
• Mandelic and Kojic acids: Mandelic acid has anti-microbial properties that can reduce the likeliness of breakouts and blackheads forming. It also has anti-aging benefits by activating skin cell turnover for a youthful glow. Kojic acid is also used for brightening skincare products because it can suppress melanin overproduction in the form of blemishes and discoloration.
• Sodium PCA: A common ingredient in skincare and cosmetics, this natural ingredient helps your skin by drawing in moisture and trapping it for long-lasting, healthy skin.
• Biosaccharide Gum: Biossaccharide gum is a complex sugar derived from sorbitol (from bacterial fermentation). It is what helps your skincare products provide a film for your skin to stay moisturized and for your skin texture to smoothen out.
• Arnica: Arnica is from a flower called the Arnica montana. It is used for healing and soothing wounds and bruises, so this benefit can also be applied to skincare issues.
• Triglycerides: An ingredient binder and a preservative, triglycerides are ingredients that steal the show. They also have antioxidant properties that can minimize the early signs of your skin aging.

Fun to Use and Sleep in

Packaging Points

Again, Bubble knocks it out of the park with the packaging! It’s great quality and sturdy, plus the switch mechanism on the pump is so smart for traveling. The vibrant-colored packaging for each of their products adds a nice pop of color to my skincare collection. The brand’s focus on color also makes it enticing for skincare newbies and changes the idea that skincare can be boring, so I definitely see this item as a great product for teens, too.

A Little Product is Enough

1-3 pumps is the perfect amount for covering your face and neck area. I would use the mask right after putting on toners and serums so that my skin would have an easier time absorbing the product. The cream is a lightweight, milky texture that takes a bit of time to blend into your damp skin. The mask serves a protective barrier to seal in the goodness of your skincare while you sleep.

No Breakouts

My skin didn’t break out with this product and I do feel like my skin is left with a cooling sensation to reduce redness. There has been some improvement with my blemishes since they have slightly faded out. Pimple breakouts were less frequent and, in combination with their other products that I’ve tested, my skin has been feeling super duper smooth and calm.

A Nice Break from the Usual

I’ve also been loving that this can be an alternative to moisturizer for the nighttime. If you’re looking to switch to overnight masks every once in a while, consider starting with this one! It has no scent and doesn’t clog your skin.

I think using 1-3 pumps of the mask is okay for the wintertime. However, if you plan to use this during the warmer times of the year, I would recommend using 1 pump on wet skin to prevent breakouts. I usually go for more lightweight formulas during the summer, so you can adjust your usage for the summertime, too.

Would I repurchase?

Yes! I have no complaints about the product and I would say that using all three products from their skincare set gave me my smoothest skin ever. I was very impressed with how baby skin smooth my face was feeling. Even my mom was enjoying this sleep mask since she also has dry skin. Safe to say, it’s both mature skin and dry skin approved!

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

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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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