Hi everyone. I'm curious to know your skin care routines, and what order you do them in.  Shown here is the order most commonly used for optimal effectiveness. I've found in my research that this order seems to be across the board. Do you agree?

 How have you changed it up for hot weather?

What's Your Routine?

I was very curious about the difference between these collagens other than sourcing, so I went in search of & found answers. 

Marine Collagen:  Derived from fish (that's right all you vegans out there, it's made from the fish itself), and contains Type 1 collagen.  Type 1 collagen has benefits such as  wrinkle reduction, skin rejuvenation, and skin aging reversal. Due to its high biocompatibility with the human body, collagen type I is the most used in cosmetic & skincare production.  Now that we know what Marine Collagen contains and does, let's talk about sourcing.  Many come from Asia, where regulations are less severe, and tend to contain toxins because of that. On the other hand, wild caught fish is harsh when it comes to overfishing, which often leads to disruptions in the ecosystem.  It's gotten from the skin & scales of, most often, wild caught cod because they're not endangered.  However, it is notable that there are growing concerns due to microplastics being found in wild caught fish, also, if you have a fish allergy, you'll want to stay away from this source.

Bovine Collagen:  Bovine collagen contains both Type 1 & 3 collagens.  Type 3 is beneficial for skin, ligaments, blood vessels, and joints. It also promotes skin health and elasticity. This makes type 1 & 3 most beneficial to your skin health. (note that Type 2, in case you were wondering, primarily benefits the joints). Sourcing Bovine Collagen is extracted from the skin, muscles, and bones of bovine species like water buffalo, bison, yak and cows. 

Which do you prefer, and why? Has this knowledge changed how you look at collagens in skincare?  What skincare products do/are you use(ing)? 

Sources:  Nat'l Institute of Health, The Collagen Co., TCI Bio, SkinGlo Collagen

Marine vs Bovine Collagen

I thought this was a good time to share another fantastic infographic for moisturizers! Hope you find it as useful as I do 😊

What is your favorite hot weather moisturizer? Right now I'm using Make P:rem Safe Me Watery Gel Cream that I keep refrigerated to help me through this heat and to stay moisturized. Thanks to some great advice received here on Picky, cool gels have become my savior!

Let's Talk Moisturizers!

Do you ever use a serum under a sheet mask? I did this with Hue Calm's Pine sheet mask and their serum and wow! Such crazy great results! But I wonder if it would be good if I tried a favorite ha serum instead? 

Have you ever done this? What do you think of doing it? I did it because i needed to replace a lot of moisture, and because of the intense heat wave, my skin has been sensitive even to the touch, and I know my skin agree's with these products.

Serums & Masking

There's a lot of acids out there, so I wanted something to help me narrow down their uses. Hope these help you too 😊

Acids Cheat Sheet

Nothing bad to say about this glorious ampoule!


I received this product for free from Picky and Dr. Ceuracle in exchange for my honest review.

Step 2 in my @drceuracle_global #Mellight skin care regimen is the Pure VC Mellight Ampoule.  This bright yellow serum is great for depigmentation, repair, relief & brightening for dry & oily skin alike.  Formulated with 100,000ppm of Vitamin C powder that you pump into the serum (there is a button on the bottle top), this is truly a powerhouse for anti-aging.  

This ampoule absorbs nicely and fairly quickly, and it's not heavy, like some others I've tried.  It left my skin feeling so hydrated, and prepped me for the next step in the regimen.

I am really loving the #Mellight line as a set, but they're equally great on their own, and with how powerful this ampoule is, I think it should be on everyone's vanity.

Thank you to @go.picky @pickyrewards @drceuracle_global for this gorgeous set.

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I am such a lover of lip masks, how about you?  Tocobo Vita Glazed Lip Sleeping Mask ranks among the top when it comes to richness. And while it is rich, it's not sticky or gummy, but instead has a feeling of silky softness.

With ingredients such as Vitamin E derivatives, Olive Oil & Pomegranate Flower Extracts, you can kiss dry lips goodbye.  It easily melts to the temperature of your lips and gives a gorgeous glazed look.  This 100% vegan lip mask immediately  begins removing dead skin cells so your lips are as soft as can be.

It comes with a spatula to keep it contaminant free, and the little jar it's in is so cute!  I definitely recommend you give this a try if you love lip masks as much as I do!                                 



Not transfer proof, but works great, so its ok!

This divine lip balm melts at body temperature, giving it a hint of color, and tons of protection.  Containing Olive & Sunflower Seed Oils, this gives your lips a shiny appearance, and has just a hint of sparkle.  I love how light it is, and it lasts, though it is not transfer proof. It applies so soft & delicately & provides a smooth look, it's just beautiful.


There is nothing bad about this fantastic, hydrating, toner 💚

Fermented Kombucha is created by fermenting green tea grown in the cool, fresh, sea air on Jeju Island.  With 60% Fermented Kombucha, and 1% Panthenol to give life to your skin, soothe, and hydrate, you know the @kaine_official Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner going to be fabulous.

This mildly scented ampoule toner is slightly viscous, and has only a hint of scent, again, earthy to me.  I love it.  Just a few little shakes is all it takes to give you the hydration that is the perfect follow-up to the Rosemary Gel Cleanser.  It absorbs quickly, leaving behind fresh, moist, skin well prepped for the next step in your routine.

Thank you to @kaine_official & @stylekorean_global for this amazing toner that I just can't get enough of!


You can check them out on Amazon😍

Absolutely nothing bad about this sunstick ❤ 


This is my first @tocobo_us product, and I must say, it lives up to its reputation! I am a big fan of sunsticks, but admittedly, I found one I liked and have been using it ever since, so I've not tried more than a few of the newer ones. That's changing, and I couldn't be happier.

The Cotton Soft Sun Stick by #tocobo is a lightweight, incredibly soft, sunstick.  The first thing I saw was how pretty it is with it's powdery blue color.  Then there's the scent.  Now, typically, I avoid anything with a scent, unless it's done right.  Tocobo did it right.  I'm not quite sure what gives it the scent, or how to describe it, other than to say it's softly feminine.  Flowery almost, but not overpowering. It glides smoothly and effortlessly, and isn't tacky at all. Used as a last step in your routine, this baby provides a beautiful transparent matte finish.  And it's the perfect pocket size!

🤓 In the know:

🌱 Herb AC Complex: 4 herbal complexes with anti-inflammatory properties, soothing
🔍 Contains micro-sized porous powder to absorb sebum & oil
☀ SPF 50+ PA++++
🐰 Cruelty Free
🌿 Vegan

Overall, I am very happy with this @tocobo_us Cotton Soft Sun Stick and I cannot thank @stylekorean_global for choosing it for the #SunnyBundle ! I am so excited to have the opportunity to try a brand I've been curious about for so very long.   



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