Hey picky squad, hope y’all doing great 💕

Have you heard about the scandal regarding the Nivea Kids Protect & Care Sunscreen spf 50+ ? 
It failed protection tests conducted by a respected, independent third party testing lab and the brand response to the whole situation was shady to say at least 😪

A lot of people, especially here in Europe, reach for Nivea products since they are generally nicely formulated and very affordable.

After the failed independent tests, Nivea released a statement and they said they don’t recognise the independent testing and their own supposed tests did well (but were NOT released to the public 😳) 

They showed a lot of disrespect for the consumers since people have reached out for refunds but Nivea has declined saying that ,,what they sold is what was delivered to the consumer”. 😬

NIVEA SCANDAL ✨

Hey Picky fam! 💞

I’m very close to running out of my beloved I’m From Rice Toner and I’ve been thinking about purchasing a new one 🛍

I looved the texture and slight hydration it provided 🍚

I’m looking for a similar product since my face is very dry from Accutane and I would love to enchance the hydration with my toner 🧖🏻‍♀️

Any recommendations or should I just stick to my I’m from Rice Toner? 🤷🏻‍♀️

BETTER THAN RICE TONER ❔

Hey picky squad! I wanted to keep you updated with the latest sunscreen news.

5 AEROSOL SUNSCREENS from Neutrogena & Aveeno have been recalled this wednesday after finding out they contain traces of benzene.

These sunscreens are :
❗️Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen
❗️Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen
❗️Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense aerosol sunscreen
❗️ Neutrogena Ultra Sheer aerosol sunscreen
❗️ Aveeno Protect+ Refresh aerosol sunscreen

Benzene is a known human carcinogen and should not be used in sunscreens - if one of your sunscreens is on the list above, I believe you can seek a refund and maybe search for sunscreens that have been already certified as BENZENE-FREE.

Take care!

❗️ SUNCREEN RECALL - Neurogena & Aveeno

Hey picky squad💞 I hope everyone is doing great today 🤗

I wanted to adress an issue I haven’t really seen discussed that much around here - YOUR acne journey.

Whether you have found succes or are still struggling, I would love to hear some or your insights when it comes to acne. 

Do you struggle with this everyday? Do you have hormonal acne / just get the occasional breakout? Is your confidence affected by acne? Do you get nasty comments every now and then?

I would love to hear some of YOUR stories since I’ve struggled with horrible nodulo-cystic acne for a long,long time. My journey has been taxing mentally but I’m still trying to keep being positive,even after so many years of constant struggle 💕

I’m gonna share some photos I’ve taken the past few months (I’m 3 months in my 2nd course of accutane)

❔What about YOUR acne journey?

Heey guys 💞
What do you think ab the new giveaway ? This brand is new for me but I’m so eager to test it out ☺️ I also love that it’s a global giveaway 🌎

New giveaway 😭

💔 I wouldn’t put this on acne-prone skin since I find it very greasy and comedogenic
(even for dry skin)
💔 the scent (even though it is a natural scent, I really don’t enjoy it)

BOTTOM LINE - Great oil for the hair 👩🏻‍🦰 (you can use it as an overnight treatment) &amp; nails 💅🏻 (very nourishing for your cuticles - I use it on my nails a few times a week to keep them healthy) The scent throws me off a lot but it’s worth it 🥲

💞 great hydrating oil for nourishing the hair &amp; nails (and maybe face but I wouldn’t recommend that)
💞 100% argan oil 
💞 well thought out packaging

😞 sometimes makes my face tingle but I don’t find this problematic

BOTTOM LINE : I love using this when I feel the need to soothe my skin. Helps with calming my skin and I think it also reduces my redness a bit. I like the experience and I’ll keep using this 💞

🌿 calming and soothing
🌿 great ingredients - 49% centella extract, niacinamide, green tea extract &amp; peptides
🌿 helps restore a compromised skin barrier
🌿 great price point for what it offers
🌿 fragrance-free
🌿 suitable for all skin types
🌿 absorbs easily and doesn’t feel tacky

😞 Not hydrating enough for my very dry skin
😞 Little amount of product for the price
😞 Evaporates and leaves my skin damp when I work out &#47; sweat

🌿 Nice lightweight texture
🌿 Contains glycerin &amp; sodium hyaluronate
🌿 Fragrance-free - BE CAREFUL WHEN CHOOSING THE PRODUCT because not all formulations are fragrance-free
🌿 Suitable for oily &#47; combo skin 
🌿 You don’t need a lot of product when you apply it

😞 a bit expensive but I find it’s worth it 

PRO TIP : apply a toner before for best results✨

🌿 hydrating &amp; plumping
🌿 calms redness 
🌿 helps restore a healthy skin barrier
🌿 contains 6 forms of Centella Asiatica which my skin looves 💕 plus Sodium Hyaluronate which promotes hydration
🌿 very confortable and does not dry out
🌿 does not burn or sting

🥺 texture is a bit too sticky for my liking
🥺 not very affordable - that’s why I got the mini-size 🤷🏻‍♀️
🥺 not that suitable for oily skin types

BOTTOM LINE - I use if every so often when I feel like my skin needs it - leave it for around 30 mins to do its magic! ✨ 
It’s a very hydrating &amp; soothing mask but because of the texture I don’t enjoy it as much as I thought 🥺 
But not everyone has the same experience so test it for yourself 💕

🐝 very moisturising &amp; plumping
🐝 great ingredients - a whooping 38% honey extract plus Snail secretion, Beta Glucan, Shea butter, Bee-venom, Aloe leaf water 
🐝 suitable for dry, flakey skin
🐝 heavenly honey smell - makes you want to eat it with a spoon 🥄

Alexandra3