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Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner

my all time favorite toner!!

Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner product review
Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner product review
Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner product review
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emmyliuuy


Dry/Resilient

I received this product for free from Picky and Acwell in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much to @go.picky @pickyrewards @acwell_global for giving me the chance to try Acwell's Licorice Set!  💚 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 150 mL (Rating 5/5: Must try for all skin-types!) I have been wanting to try this toner for the longest time! Happy that I finally got a chance to try this famous toner and this toner is seriously so amazing for my dry skin. This toner has a light watery consistency that absorbs into the skin quickly and feels so good on the skin. Does not cause any sort of irritation and it is not drying to the skin. And it has this lovely herbal scent that some might find off-putting, but I quite enjoy the scent. Very calming and therapeutic scent. Worth the hype! It makes my skin feel so fresh, moisturized, and smoother. I can definitely see that this toner is helping to make my skin look more radiant and I think it is thanks to how good it is at removing any impurities that could be left on the skin. I double cleanse every night, but I still love to go in with a toner to make sure I remove any extra impurities left on my skin. This toner is absolutely perfect for this step! I have been using this nightly for the past two weeks and have noticed that my skin’s texture is so much smoother (especially reducing the texture of those tiny bumps on my forehead) and it also looks so much bouncier. Also, the claim that this product helps to reduce hyperpigmentation is so true for my case! I sometimes get some tiny acne spots from stress, and this toner did help to sooth and reduce the pigmentation from those spots. I think it also helped to heal those acne spots a lot faster too! I never knew that licorice root in skin care could be so beneficial like easing inflammation and fading dark spots/acne scars. This toner also contains peony and green tea extract which contain strong antioxidant properties. Definitely a must try for those who struggle with dark spots and would also like a toner that can help deeply hydrate/cleanse the skin! Made my skin look so clean, glowy, and balanced. Updated review 6/29 : I received this product for free from Picky and Acwell in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much to @go.picky @pickyrewards @acwell_global, @acwell_official! 💚 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner 150 mL (Rating 5/5: Still my absolute favorite toner!) It’s been a couple months since I first tried this toner and have tried many other toners since then, but I always come back to my tried-and-true toner from Acwell. Whenever I feel like my skin is feeling irritated or I feel like my skin is not very happy, I always go back to this toner to help with resetting my skin. My skin always feels better after I use it – hydrated, refreshed, and soothed. Even when my skin is not feeling irritated, I enjoy using this toner since I really like this toner’s light and watery consistency. This toner easily absorbs into the skin and it does help my skin look more radiant. This toner is also excellent removing any impurities that could be left on the skin without stripping or drying out my dry skin. Even though I double cleanse every night, I specifically love to use this toner to make sure I remove any extra impurities left on my skin. It just makes my skin look and feel so deeply hydrated, cleansed, and balanced. There is a plus that it does help improve my skin’s texture as well. My skin hasn’t been very happy with me lately and I have been getting some breakouts. This toner has absolutely helped with calming down those irritated areas and reducing the hyperpigmentation spots. It really is thanks to the licorice root in this toner that is so beneficial in easing skin inflammation and fading dark spots/acne scars. I can’t stop recommending this product to everyone!

Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner

ACWELL
Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner

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Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

love this serum 🥰

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emmyliuuy


Dry/Resilient

I received this product for free from Picky and Acwell in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much to @go.picky @pickyrewards @acwell_global for giving me the chance to try Acwell's Licorice Set!  💚 Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum 30 mL (Rating 5/5: New HG!!) I was so excited to try this serum out! I have been wanting to try the toner in the same line for the longest time, and now I was able to test it out with this serum! Initially I thought that this serum would be heavy since the milky liquid appeared to look quite thick, but surprisingly it was so lightweight and water-like that this serum soaked into my skin so quickly and provided my skin this deeply nourished/hydrated feeling without feeling greasy. It didn’t cause any sort of irritation and it didn’t feel tacky or sticky on my skin. Seriously, so so good! You only need one dropper for your whole face and it really pairs so well with the toner. Since the toner helps in removing the impurities on the skin, it aids in allowing this serum’s benefits to enter more deeply into the skin. There are just so many amazing ingredients in this serum as well – the combination of licorice water (66%), pine bark extract, eggplant extract, niacinamide, and glutathione work together to help hydrate/brighten dull skin, contains an concentrated amount of antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and brightening properties to help fade hyperpigmentation, and provides anti-aging effects. I am honestly so impressed with this serum and it really does work so well on my skin! I think it is also helping to heal the occasional acne spots so much faster. After roughly 2 weeks of using this serum, I am happy to say that my skin looks so more hydrated, supple, glowy, and calm! My skin just looks so much healthier and evened out. I didn’t think it was possible, but I think I ended up loving this serum even more than the toner! And I look forward to try more products from this Licorice line. Seriously would recommend this serum for all skin types and for those who might struggle with hyperpigmentation! This serum is so gentle and works so nicely on the skin without causing any irritation. And as a plus, it is just so deeply hydrating to the skin. My skin just drinks this serum up!

Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

ACWELL
Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum

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Trap Water Essence - Coooly

my favorite mist! i use it all times in the day!

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emmyliuuy


Dry/Resilient

I received this product for free from Picky and isfrom rom in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much to @go.picky @pickyrewards @isfrom.us! 💚 Trap Water Set (TRAPWATER MORE LIKE ESSENCE 90ml + Oil 5ml) (Rating 5/5: Love love love!) I am in love with this essence and oil mix! Just like the name, the product is trapping essence or “water” into the skin and it is thanks to the beautiful oil. I decided to mix roughly half of the oil into the spray, so I could try the oils individually without the essence. The essence contains so many lovely extracts and ingredients like Centella Asiatica, Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides! The “water” I have really dry skin and when I use this in the morning, my skin stays moisturized, soft, supple, and hydrated for literally the whole day. It is so lovely as mid-day pick me up as well. The mist is so fine and I love the smell of the oils. The entire experience of using these mists is so relaxing and I genuinely find myself reaching for the mists as soon as I finish taking a shower or as soon as I finish washing my face in the morning. My skin feels so nourished immediately and the product doesn’t leave a sticky residue. Coooly (BLUE) Moisturizing and Cooling: This oil is infused with morocco cactus seed oil and lavender that is great at providing extra hydration, rejuvenates the skin and it has a really nice cooling/refreshing effect.

Trap Water Essence - Coooly

isfrom
Trap Water Essence - Coooly

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Cicaplast Baume B5+

absolute best when it comes to healing my skin!!

Cicaplast Baume B5+ product review
Cicaplast Baume B5+ product review
Cicaplast Baume B5+ product review
Cicaplast Baume B5+ product review
Cicaplast Baume B5+ product review
Cicaplast Baume B5+ product review
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glowandsunshine


Dry/Sensitive

I had seen and heard so much about this cult favourite, so I got my hands on the 100ml size on my trip to Paris for 14,50€. The balm comes in a pretty plastic tube and is easy to squeeze out. The texture is similar to a sunscreen that's on the thicker side and you really don't need to apply much product so it will last a long time. My skin tolerated it well and didn't show any sign of irritation etc. The scent is also subtle and contains no fragrance. As you can see in the video, after application my skin absorbed it well and it didn't leave a residue. Though I can only say that for the skin on my body; my face not so much. The balm aborbed so well on my hands or knees but not on my face I have dry, sensitive and redness-prone skin: apparently one of the target groups of the B5+ Baume but I personally can't see that it benefitted me. Every skin is different and I have heard and read many positive reviews so I wouldn't say to stay away from it. Just didn't work for me, so I stopped using it; for example my sister has combination + acne skin & 40ml version and didn't have the problem with pilling

Cicaplast Baume B5+

La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5+

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Deep Cleansing Oil

my favorite oil cleanser!!

Deep Cleansing Oil product review
Deep Cleansing Oil product review
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Skincarekitten


Dry/Sensitive

Summary: This is a lovely cleansing oil for dry skin. It gets my face nice and clean without drying it out at all. Using it is a very relaxing experience. Details: This product contains olive oil and you can smell it when you use it. I see that as a good thing because it means it doesn't contain artificial fragrance which is great for my sensitive skin. It's also alcohol free and has a short ingredient list which is always preferable. Upon contact with water it immediately turns creamy and it's super easy to distribute all over the face and neck. Afterwards my face doesn't feel greasy at all, simply clean and soft. It can also be used as the first step in double cleansing. At 14€ per 100ml this product lies in the lower range of skincare products. This product is vegan.

Deep Cleansing Oil

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Deep Cleansing Oil

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Blemish Serum

love love love this serum!!

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emmyliuuy


Dry/Resilient

I received this product for free from Picky and Papa Recipe in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much to @go.picky @pickyrewards @paparecipe_global_official! 💚 Blemish Serum (Rating 5/5: Love this serum!) I really love this serum; it is lightweight and my skin just drinks this product up. I have been using this serum for more than a week now, and it makes my skin feel so amazing. It does not leave my skin feeling oily or greasy. It is so lightweight and it does not leave a sticky or tacky residue on my skin. I am also very interested in the ingredient, Bakuchiol, since it offers similar skin benefits of a retinol without the irritation. This product is fragrance free and the texture is this wonderful silky gel-like liquid that reminds me of snail mucin. The serum layers well over toners and I don’t have any issues with pilling. It has made my face look brighter and pump. I noticed that this product has helped with the texture on my forehead. Those annoying tiny bumps are all gone now. I have a couple hyperpigmentation spots that have started to fade away a lot quicker since using this serum. I also love how this bottle is such a great value and I can happily use it for a long time. On top of that, this product pairs really well with the Eggplant Clearing Mild Cleansing Foam product that I received with this serum. I can’t wait to continue using both products to see the benefits after some more time. Key ingredient: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 40%: helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier, balances uneven skin tone/texture Niacinamide: relaxes sensitive and damaged skin. Adenosine/Bakuchiol: helps with decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and helps with soothing the skin. Hyaluronic acids: aids in locking moisture in the skin Packaging: 150mL in a simple plastic tube with a plastic pump.

Blemish Serum

PAPA RECIPE
Blemish Serum

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Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

my number 1 sunscreen!!

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ product review
Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ product review
Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ product review
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Skincarekitten


Dry/Sensitive

Summary: Excellent hydrating sunscreen with smooth texture and dewy finish. Did not irritate my skin and also didn't pill. Details: This sunscreen is perfect for dry skin. It contains different molecules of hyaluronic acid to help hydrate the skin. It's a chemical sunscreen and leaves no white cast. It doesn't contain alcohol or fragrance and is therefore suitable for sensitive skin. The texture feels more like a moisturiser than a sunscreen and sinks into the skin easily. Isntree as a brand is vegan and cruelty free. With 31€ per 100ml this product lies in the mid-range of skincare products.

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

ISNTREE
Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

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