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It's not about being the best.

Normally I don't think so but lately I've seen my skin go from dry to combo skin? 

Before starting skincare, I have always had dry skin to the point areas on my nose and cheeks would flake. Then when I started skincare, I started hydrating and moisturizing then eventually I don't experience skin flaking anymore.

Recently I noticed that whenever I put on makeup, my skin would look oily in my T-zone.  Even without makeup, my T-zone feels slightly more oily then my cheeks.

This is purely based on observation though. I'm curious if this is just a normal thing skin goes through or maybe skin type could change due to certain factors. I live in a country that's warm and damp all year 🥲. Would love to know your thoughts on this 🤍

Does skin type change?

Theres somewhat an unspoken thing that brands like Thayers, Mario Badescu etc. are some brands that are disliked from what I read and videos I watched. I never know the reason why and because of the dislike for the brands I'm too scared to try products from them as a result 😅 

Are there any brands that you know are generally disliked but not exactly sure what the reason is and just listen to word of mouth? Or maybe it's just me 🤣

Disliked brands for what reason(s)?

I'm currently running low on sunscreen and I'm on the look out for a new one to try. While I was perusing online stores, I see a few sunscreens but they contain alcohol. Checked them on Picky and they were labeled Risky or a bad ingredient for my skin type.

I'm not risking the effects since my skin is recoevering from acne. I'd love to know what are your thoughts on sunscreen that has alcohol. Do they react well for your skin? Is there benefits to having alcohol in sunscreen, ie. texture wise etc? Or I should just avoid it at all cost?

Sunscreen with alcohol, would you recommend?

The thought of layering moisturizers came to mind when I accidentally used a moisturizer typically for my AM routine (gel cream) in my PM routine. So I thought about layering a gel cream followed with a cream. But then again, the frugal side of me thinks otherwise as to not waste products.

Has anyone ever tried layering moisturizers? Would it result in something bad rather than good? Just a curious thought 😅

Layering moisturizers, worth a try?

STYLEKOREAN tag ID: casuallyamee

I received this product for free from Picky and By Wishtrend in exchange for my honest review.

Since this product is a night cream and is emphasized to use 2 pumps max, I follow as such. The texture is light and lotion-like. It does have a strong scent but goes away after applying the cream. I use the product twice a week as my last step even though it is supposed to be more gentle than retinol, its my first time using it so I didn’t want to risk anything. 

I really love this as a night cream! It works just as well as an actual night cream despite the lightweight texture. Two pumps is honestly enough for my face and it applies like a dream. I would love to try a normal night cream with this texture by this brand if they had one. The night cream is moisturizing for my dry skin which I love!

As for the results, I couldn’t see much difference as it does take a while to show and using it only twice a week would take time to see any changes. The night cream didn’t cause any sort of irritation or breakouts which does support the claim that its suitable for sensitive skin. I’m definitely emptying this and see if there are any changes to my skin. 

I would only remind that if applied in a large amount, it might take time to set due to the thick texture. Other than that, I have no issues with it.

Ever since I ditched heavy creams due to clogged pores, I focused my attention towards gels and gel creams. I have found some amazing products that although marketed for combo&#47;oily skin types (I really need to stop believing in marketing statements), they work for my dry skin as well.

One of the gel creams I love is the Illiyoon&#39;s Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel. A fan favourite from Illiyoon is the Ceramide Ato Cream which I purchased along with the soothing gel but at the time my mother&#39;s CeraVe moisturizing cream ran out. I sacrificed the cream for my mother due to my undyling love for the woman who created me and settled for the soothing gel and I do not have any regrets.

The Ceramide Soothing Gel is a 175mL tube priced at $21.90 (Stylekorean). It is a thick, translucent gel cream that claims to pack long lasting moisturizing care and soothing sensitive skin. 

The product is vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic tested and free of alcohol, fragrance and essential oils. The formulation includes star ingredients which acts as humectants (Glycerol, Betaine), emollient (Squalane), antioxidant (Tocopherol) and help repair the skin&#39;s natural barrier (Ceramide NP).

I really love this gel cream! Right off the bat, I agree to the claims. My skin stays moisturized and hydrated throughout the day. On days when my acne situation is bad, the gel cream is soothing upon application and the sensation really helps calm my skin. No irritation felt throughout the day and night. For my day routine, I use a light application and for night, I apply a slightly thicker amount to last the whole night. My skin doesn&#39;t feel greasy and still feels moisturized when I wake up the next day. 

To conclude, I really enjoyed this gel cream. Highly recommend to those looking for a gel cream, something lightweight and of course all skin types especially sensitive skin types are welcomed.

Texture is thick gel. I use this product at night after toners every night. Though the product is thick it doesn&#39;t take long to absorb into skin. This serum helped with my irritation especially when I have redness and active acne. 2-3 pumps is enough and massaging onto skin is easy and feels nice. After that, I pat it all over areas with redness and acne. Using it after a few weeks, I have seen my redness subside and active acne not irritated as usual. I love this serum so much!

Texture when on skin is gel-like and slightly thick. When lathered with water, slightly foams. Feels soothing on skin when massaged and leaves skin feeling smooth. No fragrance detected. I use it as my double cleanse after using a foaming cleanser. Does not feel drying after cleansing. It&#39;s gentle and hydrating. At times after rinsing off, it feels like there is still residur on my skin but it&#39;s actually my skin feeling smooth. I love it so much.

Product Overview:
• Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit
Extract, Salix Alba (Willow), Bark Water, Pyrus Malus (Apple), Fruit Water
• Claims: Hydrating

Review:

Texture&#47;Consistency:
Lightweight, Gel-like, lighter than Propolis Synergy Toner but thicker than Hydrium Watery Toner

Fragrance:
None detected

My Review:
Although it is formulated with AHA, BHA and Vitamin C as well, the toner feels gentle on my skin. Usually acids would have a slightly sticky feeling on my skin after applying but this toner has a smooth finish. i am able to use the toner daily as it is gentle and has a lot of benefits.

Would I recommend?
Yes for beginners as a starter for gentle exfoliation

Rating:
★★★★☆

AmeeJay