What type of product do you have the most of? Do you seem to gravitate towards one thing in particular? Or maybe a certain brand? For me it's definitely cleansers! I had no idea until I started looking through my products for my year-end lists. I don't know that I have more of one brand over others. I have probably an equal amount of Hero, Good Molecules, and Bliss. What do you have the most of?

What do you have the most of?

What are some of your favorite sites or shops to purchase Korean skincare and beauty? I have only started exploring this year and mainly only know the brands I've discovered through Picky. Would love to have a place I can be introduced to new brands as well as purchase for a good deal. I am in the US.

Where to shop for Korean skincare?

Do you use specific hand cream or the same lotion/cream you use on your body, when it comes to dry, chapped hands? What are some of your recommendations?

Hand cream or body cream?

Hi! I am looking for your favorite wash-off face masks! I have quite a few overnight ones, but realize I only really use one or 2 wash-off masks and would like to increase my "collection" lol. Not really for exfoliating, but if you have one you love, I'll check it out. Thanks in advance! 🙂

Face Mask recommendations

Have silicone face mask applicators worked for you? I just tried one for the first time and didn't like it. I know it's good for sanitation purposes, but it did not spread the product evenly at all. It didn't initially look as if I had enough product, but when I used my fingers to distribute, it was way more than enough and covered my neck, too. Does the brand of applicator really make a difference? Has anyone else experienced this?

Thoughts on face mask applicators

I am OBSESSED with this toner. The gentlest exfoliating treatment I've ever used. I have reactive skin prone to redness and had absolutely no issue with this AHA toner. I jumped right in using it everyday and even used it twice a day for awhile (did I mention I'm obsessed??). It truly works. I have had blackheads on my nose for as long as I can remember (literally since I was a teenager) that nothing would get rid of. They are now almost gone! I also always have congestion around my jawline, and using this everyday has  helped smooth it tremendously. My skin also never dried out using this. Contains chamomile and cica to help sooth and prevent irritation. This is also a large 6.76 ozbottle, so it will last at least a few months. Excellent value.

I love that both products are nearly 100% plant derived 🌱, but each lose a star for not being cruelty-free. 😔 While Clarins claims to not do animal testing themselves, they do still sell to countries that require it. 😢🐰

*I received a sample of this product complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion.*

I really enjoyed using these samples. The eye lift was good, but I think I would prefer the eye serum. I am not a big fan of eye creams, as I feel they lay a bit too heavy for me. That said, this cream did absorb better than others I've tried and gave a near immediate lift (the 60 second claim is accurate!) that lasted a good portion of the day (maybe 5-6 hrs?). I also loved that it is fragrance free. There was enough in the tube to last 2 weeks, even with applying AM and PM, but not enough to show major improvement for me personally. 
Clarins Total Eye Lift: .5 oz, $89.00

Took quite a bit longer to absorb than what I am used to with an oil.

Since I used at night, I am unsure how it wpuld perform under makeup. 

I love that both products are nearly 100% plant derived 🌱, but each lose a star for not being cruelty-free. 😔 While Clarins claims to not do animal testing themselves, they do still sell to countries that require it. 😢🐰

*I received these samples complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion.* 

I really enjoyed using these samples. The serum is wonderful and one I would like to have a full size of. I applied the serum in the evenings every day for seven days, but began noticing a difference after just three. My skin was softer, slightly firmer, and my complexion seemed a bit brighter. The scent is like a cross between a light earthy fragrance and sunshine. I looked forward to applying each night and it became part of a ritual rather than feeling like a chore. Lightweight and absorbed well without feeling sticky, although it did take longer than my regular oil. Clarins Double Serum comes in three sizes: 1 oz, $90.00; 1.6 oz, $128.00; 2.5 oz, $169.00

Cons: 
·Weird shape- never had an eye mask not fit the shape of my eyes before 
·Stick together 
·Tear easily 
·Tacky feeling once removed 
·Did not have a brightening effect for me at all

Price is good but I doubt I will be repurchasing. Many people love these, but I need something a bit more taylored for brightening, also. Would possibly reconsider if they changed the shape. The curve is cut too deep and not wide enough, so unless I move the patches down further, the tips tend to poke over my lower lids. I have tried them both ways, and they are just not a good fit. I feel like they cover my cheeks more than my under eye area. 

Would still recommend for overall benefit and see if they work better for you.

I love Good Molecules as a brand but these eye patches just don't do it for me. I like them, but I don't love them.

Pros: 
·Depuffs 
·Firms 
·Hydrates 
·Has a nice cooling effect 
·Comes with spatula

I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this product. 

One of my new summer must-haves! ☀️ 

I do not like milk or cream cleansers- all I have tried I found to be too thick for my combo to oily skin. It's also a bit of a texture thing- I love a good lather! While the Gentle Milky Cleanser by @herocosmetics doesn't lather, it is the perfect milky cleanser for my combo skin. It is more like a thin lotion and I absolutely love it. I don't have sensitive skin, but do have reactive skin with a lot of flushing. This helps soothe my dry patches and calm the redness without making my face feel oily. I rarely wash my face twice a day except in summer, and this helps keep my skin just the right amount of hydrated without stripping it. Been using this everyday for just over a month now and this will continue to be a staple in my routine. Affordable, frangrance free, vegan and cruelty-free, and lasts for quite awhile (I use 2 pumps each time and still have over half). I would recommend for ANY skin type to try.

RavenA