YesStyle + code: KBEAUTYNOTES (5% OFF)

STYLEVANA

Wishtrend

Oshen Skin (you get 10% OFF on regular priced products)

I don&#39;t really like this toner. It didn&#39;t provide any hydration nor felt moisturizing. I went and built it up to 3 layers and it became very sticky. After a couple of minutes it went away, but I didn&#39;t feel the face comfortable. Also, the next day some small whiteheads had developed around my mouth area. I think there are better toners out there.

My skin type: oily dehydrated and acne prone.

This is my HG hydrating toner! It deeply hydrates the skin and it layers so well without becoming sticky. I can do up to 6 layers of it. Improves my skin texture and smooths out flakes. Not only it doesn&#39;t break me out, but contributes in keeping my skin blemish free. It feels soothing and reduces redness.
Layers well with other skincare and sunscreen. Doesn&#39;t contain alcohol, fragrance or EOs.

Not ideal for oily skin types (especially in hot humid weather).

This sunscreen checks all the boxes for me:

Provides long lasting moisture.
Dewy finish, but not tacky.
It doesn’t pill.
It doesn’t sting the eyes.
No whitecast.
Most suitable for normal to dry skin types, combo skin in winter, acne prone and sensitive skin.
Creates a beautiful base for makeup.
Free of alcohol, fragrance and essential oils.
Vegan and cruelty-free.

None, as long as you use it correctly to avoid skin irritation as it can happen with all retinoids.

Everyone refers to this as a retinol cream, but it's actually a RETINAL cream. Retinal is more potent than retinol and it requires only one step to convert to retinoic acid in the skin. (retinol requires 2 steps). The formula contains 0.05% retinal (% that's proved to be effective), 0.05 bakuchiol and 0.001 ppm Retinol which translates to 0.000001% retinol (no significant effect).

An emollient cream that’s a bit on the greasy side, but has great spreadability without being thick or heavy. Also, it’s non-sticky. It won't be very pleasant for oily skin.

In terms of effect, I have to say the biggest difference I’ve noticed so far is smoother texture and improved skin tone. To notice any real change in reducing fine lines/wrinkles, it has to be used consistently for a very long time, so I’m patient about that part.

Not ideal for oily skin in hot humid climate.

If you like the BOJ, you'll like this one too.

What is it: An organic (chemical) sunscreen.

Protection:
SPF50+ PA++++

Texture: The texture feels like lotion and spreads easily. Although it’s moisturizing it feels neither greasy nor sticky. At first, looks very dewy, but sets very quickly into a satin finish. The sheen it leaves on the skin looks beautiful and makes the complexion look healthy and radiant. Also, it’s velvety smooth to the touch.

This will feel very comfortable on the skin for both dry and dehydrated skin types because it is hydrating and emollient at the same time. Depending on how dry your skin feels and the climate you live in, you may or may not need a moisturizer beneath the sunscreen.


Does it contain alcohol?
No.

Fragrance/Scent?
No.

Does it leave a white cast?

As it happens with a couple of other Korean sunscreens, it leaves a slight whitecast only as you are applying it because of the hybrid filter Tinosorb M, but it disappears completely within a few minutes.

How does it work with makeup?
Due to its beautiful silky-smooth finish, it works great as a primer for makeup.

Does it sting the eyes?
No.

Easy to re-apply?
Yes. It doesn’t ball up on me. In the beginning it may feel slightly heavier than the initial application, but feels exactly the same in 10 minutes or so.

KbeautyNotes