Hi my sparklingly Pickies!

I am in my 20s and am looking to add retinol into my night routine! It is my first time using retinol so I really don't know where to start :'(

Here are a few questions I have 😅 :
1. Do you have any recommendations? 
2. Are there any other actives I should avoid when using retinol?

✨Thank you so much! Have a sparkling day ahead!✨

Retinol Recommendations?

Hi, is it normal to get pimples in nostrils occasionally? It is so irritating and I don't know how to deal with it!😭😣

Any tips or product recommendations?

Pimples in Nostrils

YAYY! First time buying from YesStyle and all of them are products I have never used before!!✨✨ I really hope that the products suit my skin as I am still trying to figure out my routine! 😣

I am still looking for a good moisturizer but I have tried so many but it doesn't satisfy me? Maybe Im too picky 😅

This isn't really a discussion but I'm so excited when I get my skincare! 

How about you? And also, where do you usually get your skincare from? 🤔

YesStyle Newbie

I won a giveaway and was really excited and left a review!! But the requirements was that the review needs to be posted on this app as well as Instagram so my account had to be set to public. The closing date for the reviews was 15 September, but ever since I've set my privacy to public, I've been getting a few weird messages from random strangers... 

So I am wondering how long do I have to keep my account public as I do not wish to receive any more requests and follows from random people:((

Thank you so much Picky!!

In recent years, we have seen the rise of customized Skincare. And it has tempted me to try! However, with personalization comes a hefty price tag 💸💸💸. 

My concerns are that with the diversity of skin types, different needs and reaction to various ingredients, is it possible to create skincare products that are tailored exactly to each and every skin based on each individual's needs?

If companies produce skincare tailored for different skin and needs, wouldn't the high production cost affect the sustainability of it's business model?

Or do you think they create a few products and classify them based on skin type and needs, and send consumers somewhat customized skincare products that targets the skin needs?

Have you tried personalized skincare? Also, do you think it is a 🏆holy grail or a gimmick🤔? (Also a gauge for me to decide whether to try customized skincare) 

Disclaimer: This post is not to slander any company but purely for discussion purposes.

Customized Skincare: Holy Grail or Gimmick?

So I bought 2 tubes during a sale and used the first tube. I kept having pimples but did not think much of it. After finishing the first tube, I used another brand of facial wash. And that was when I realised my skin started clearing up and stopped having pimples as often. 

At this point, I suspected that this Dr Belmeur face wash was causing pimples for me. But it was just a guess. After finishing brand X facial cleanser, I went back to the 2nd tube of Dr Belmeur fash wash. AND I STARTED BREAKING OUT AGAIN.

This was when my suspicion was confirmed this face wash is causing me pimples. I told my mom about it and she told me to stop using it and instead, she said she would finish up the bottle. However, the next day after using it, a pimple appeared on her face (she is in her 50s and has not had a pimple for the past 20+ years). At first she was skeptical to whether it was really caused by the face wash, so she continues using it for about a week. AND GUESS WHAT HAPPENED? ANOTHER PIMPLE APPEARED!!

Freaked out by it, she stopped using the Dr Belmeur face wash and used the facial wash she has always been using and she never had a pimple again. 

Maybe it was not suited for my skin or my mom&#39;s but I would not recommend it to anyone as this product is meant for individuals who are acne prone but instead it was causing my acne. 

Try at your own risk! OR MAYBE DONT.

Skin does not feel tight&#47;dry after cleansing. My skin did not itch after product usage

With AHA AND BHA in it, I didn&#39;t particularly feel that my skin became smoother due to its said exfoliating properties. It did not help treat my pimples as effectively as I hope it would either.

Still finished it eitherways so as not to waste it [and in my opinion, it can be a little pricey for something that is sprayed and falls to the ground for those droplets that did not make it to my face:( ]

It helps my face feels moisturized after spritzing it on my face and patting it in. It is a product for skin prep before layering other products. Skin feels refreshed and hydrated after use.

It does not have additional actives to treat other skin issues but I mainly got this as a soothing so it is not really an issue either :D

My skin does not get irritated often and gives my skin a plump, hydrated look. I use this as a retinol prep to calm my skin before the retinol storm HAHA I am a new user to retinol and I have not had any issues with it maybe because this helped me calm my skin!

I realised that my pimples also appear less red when I constantly use this ampoule. I have gone thru 1 big bottle already and am on my second bottle. I will buy a third bottle after finishing my second one because I will feel incomplete without the ampoule. I simply love the texture of my skin after application and the lightweightness of the ampoule combined with the soothing effect.

Upon application, my skin started to have a pricky sensation. It did not feel like it was burning or itchy and my skin did not turn red or look irritated but it felt uncomfortable. 

As mentioned earlier, this moisturizer is really lightweight, and I personally prefer moisturizers that are slightly heavier. My skin still felt dry and tight even after 2 applications.

If you prefer lightweight moisturizers and do not have sensitive skin, perhaps you should try this moisturizer!

It is a lightweight moisturizer with no sticky residue.

This physical exfoliator was kind of scratchy on my skin. I felt that the &#39;scrub&#39; particles might be abit too sharp so please be gentle and use with care.

Like all exfoliators (physical and chemical), it does get rid of blackheads but you might need abit of patience as it will not remove all your blackheads at once.

My skin felt really smooth after exfoliating with this! Numbers of blackheads have also reduced and I have been using it for about 1 week.

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