I would always stan products that deliver, but I'm also over the moon with the special sales that Cosrx has been offering lately. 
Years ago, I couldn't even buy a single product from them despite them finally launching their brand in our country. Now, I get to repurchase their products because they have proven to make a difference on my skin and are generous enough to lessen their prices to reach out better to the community. I stan!! 
I'm also so happy to finally get my hands on their low ph gel cleanser! This is my first time trying this cleanser. My HG is their snail mucin essence!! The propolis pad and the mini hydrium soothing set were freebies ❤️

Appreciating Cosrx's Thank You Sale/Events

Hi, guys! With how great and big the skincare industry has become, I've been immensely curious as to how much I can get my hands on in the long run. When I was a student, I remember gushing about the brands being reviewed and getting sad in the end because I was downright broke lol. Now that I want to widen my horizons and try products that I want to use and maybe love, I'm also wise enough not to get ahead of myself and do research first as this community has taught me a lot already. 
 
Here are the brands I remember listing down in the past to which I've never ever tried until now. Please share your experience with any of them and tell me what you loved/hated!!
Also, share the brands you dream of trying in the future!

Dream Brands I Wish to Try

I'm getting overwhelmingly curious with the sun stick buzz going around the community. I want to get my hands on one, but your help and input especially those who have already used a number of sun sticks will be a great help for sure. There are so many to choose from and not quiet certain if it will do my skin type well. 

As a person with oily, acne prone, and sensitive skin, it's a struggle to choose products that will be a hit, not a miss. Please share your ideas below about sun sticks, so we can learn from your experience. 

Here are also sun sticks I'm considering, but may be modified.
-Benton
-Nature Republic
-AHC
-Tocobo
I considered the price and the reviews I've seen overtime. 
I thought of 2 other sun sticks, but may be the last of my options because of the price since I'm trying not to spend so much on one product alone (Isntree sun stick) and availability (Thank You Farmer sun stick) since I tried looking for this in my go-to shops and saw it was not sold in my country conveniently. 

Your input is highly appreciated, everyone! 🌱❤️

Sun Stick Possibilities

Hi, guys! Last week I was over the moon for receiving my first ever Try Me Review Me Program. Now, I'm kinda confused how the process goes, because it was mentioned there that a separate email will follow for the shipping and guidelines. A week has already passed and I haven't received any follow-up email yet. Am I really just supposed to wait this long or am I missing a step/process after that? Thank you!

TMRM Program

Hi guys! I suddenly realized how much I've bought from one brand and I came to realize how everything I've tried was good for my skin type based on my experience (oily, acne prone, and sensitive skin). 

Along the way, I've thought of how fun my skincare journey has been with getting my hands on products that became my lifesaver when I felt down with combatting my never ending skin concerns especially with acne. I feel as if there's still so much I need to discover along the way and the list is endless and exciting!!

My favorite skincare discovery is definitely Isntree with five (5) of their products I've loved and appreciated along the way. I actually gave one Isntree product to my aunt because she wanted to try it (TW-Real Bifida Ampoule). Please tell me if this was a TOTGA (the one that got away) 🥺😂

Now, I want to know about yours! What's one brand that comes to mind with most purchases around 5, more, or less that became a favorite of your skin. Here are mine:

P.S. Share your skin type as well, I'll watch out for my fellow skin type deities here ❤️🦎❤️

One Brand + Holy Grail Products

Yesstyle Code - SKINGECKO56

Wishtrend Code - SKINGECKO15

Olive Young Referral Link

Picky

No bad experience on this product, but the packaging or the glass bottle is too heavy for me compared to other products I've had. 
Still, I would like to remind others of the following:
As I have expected with niacinamide, the end result does take a long time to be visible, so it may be something that people would think about, but note that niacinamide is generally recognized to take a long time to take effect on the skin since it's not going to work overnight or very soon.
Using this can sometimes be painful on the skin especially when a lot of acne show up, but it's considered safe given that the ingredient is greatly received by those who constantly use it while having a lot of pimple especially with the recovery process of the skin.

First things first, this niacinamide serum from Good Molecules is a good option to those who want to start trying niacinamide to combat their skin concerns with inflammation or acne scars. This product is sold inexpensively compared to other well known brands that offer the ingredient. The serum has a rubber/glue-like smell which I have noticed to also be present with the first niacinamide I've tried from another brand (TO - which I think is still the best one I've had as a niacinamide serum)
Consistency-wise, this serum is slightly stick and heavy, but doesn't altogether feel too heavy on the skin. 
Overtime, I have noticed that niacinamide indeed takes a long time to noticeably make a change on my skin, but on my end I have noted that some of my scars became less visible. 

This can create a slight discomfort around the eye area…

Somewhere in the middle, there’s balance found in integrity for the brand B_lab~

First off, I was very pleased with how efficient the packaging box was! Loved the sound that it made when I had to unbox the product 🤎

The B_lab Matcha Hydrating Real Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ comes in a 50ml tube that’s handy and sleek! I like how clean and smooth it is to hold. Packaging does make a difference with how in love you can be with just looking at a product, right?

I love it even more that this is a hypoallergenic daily sunscreen with 4 cooling ingredients and green tea extract [one of the best ingredients for my acne prone skin!] with excellent cooling abilities to calm UV ray-irritated skin! Promising, right? 

This is one of the sunscreens that I can definitely recommend for those who have oily, sensitive, and acne prone skin like me - does not feel icky and heavy to the skin, does not cause me bumps or breakouts, does not make my skin extra oily, and never felt uncomfortable during and after application! 

Aaaaand, look at the glow it provided very naturally!! A must-try in this hot weather we’re having ☀️ 

Overall, I give this a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5! Deserving indeed if not for the slight discomfort around the eye area as a minus point 💖

‼️ Not PR, free gift from Yesstyle Purchase 🎁 
*Product information taken from the product packaging, but my thoughts are my own honest opinion and experience ☘️


One thing I don’t quite feel much is the fragrance; I don’t really hate it, but I also don’t like it 😅 It’s not something I can describe best, but it has a slightly noticeable scent that reminds me of cosmetics in general 💄

Overall, I can recommend this if you’re in need of hydration and some gentle purification overnight 🌸

Thank you for sending this over! Happy to try more from the brand 🫶

I’m from Beet Purifying Mask 🎀 

This is a wash-off clay mask that comes with 1.5% red beet enzyme from Damyang, Korea. The rich beta-carotene component of red beet has a soothing capability as claimed. 

First off, I love the overall formula of this clay mask! A creamy soft and pinkish texture that comes with this bits/chunks [that I’m not so sure what to call] I’m just quite surprised that this mask does not feel heavy on my skin contrary to how it looks! I like how immediate the results are too! My skin feels moisturized and smooth after application and it doesn’t make my skin tight 💕 I don’t use this too often, because clay masks can be quite a task at hand, but when I do, boy do I love it afterwards! 

You can apply this for 10-15 minutes, but I appreciate that I can apply it in lesser or more time as suggested and my skin still gets some good results overnight 🌺

I like how soft my skin feels after and I use this when my skin is on a duller side. This one’s safe for my sensitive skin & does not give me any form of discomfort during and after usage 🫶

‼️ PR, Affiliate | With Obligations to Post 
*Product description taken from the packaging, but my thoughts are my own 🦎 

First off, the formula is slightly sticky to me. 
I think that people who have sensitive skin should use this with care because I felt a slight discomfort around my nose and cheek area after application considering that my skin is feeling and looking good at the moment. Additionally, this gives off a shiny and dewy finish that is probably be more suited to those who struggle with dry or dehydrated skin rather than those with oily skin like me. 

I have received this product for free from Picky and Coxir in exchange for my honest reviews. 

🤍Coxir Intensive EGF Peptide Emulsion is claimed to be anti-wrinkle and vitalize-care product that is also for firming & brightening. This emulsion is offered for both AM and PM use on a daily basis. It also has a promising ingredient list, but has fragrance in it. 

♥️ From using this singularly at night, I can say that this emulsion has a light & runny consistency that makes it easily absorbable by the skin. 
🤎I did however noticed that it gives off a faint vanilla-like smell that is not uncomfortable for me. 

🩶Overall, I haven’t seen any drastic improvements on my skin according to its claims, but this is something I will probably use in alternate days of my routine and learn more of it in the process. 



Is it just me or I keep on further loving my experience with @bentoncosmetic? Recently, I was sent a package where the products are  recognized to be:
- non-comedogenic 
- organic/botanical based
- dermatologically tested


Here is my review for my perfect three and specifically:

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence 
- this comes in a lovely light gel texture that is heavenly to me! I was amazed how my skin gobbled the essence! Soo lightweight and easy to work on my skin. This is something that I’d love to use as an end to my routine. 🤎

OVERALL, these three (see other product description for further reviews) as a set is a perfect fit for me! I didn’t feel something altogether worth noting about them [in a negative way]. I also feel that they are something I can suggest for a no-fuss & simple, but very meaningful routine especially to end the night. I do believe they offer an end look to my skin that is soothed, hydrated, and clear ☀️


“I received this product for free from Picky and Benton in exchange for my honest review.” @go.picky @pickyrewards 
#pickyreview #gopicky #bentonpicky 

‼️ PR, but my thoughts are my own personal opinion 🦎

SkinGecko