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Top 5 Finds of 2023!

I tried so many amazing products in 2023, and it was a real stuggle to narrow it down, but here are my top five products of the year!

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YuWy

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Rice Probiotics Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

This is literally my dream sunscreen. Perfect for a natural, yet hydrated finish.

Rice Probiotics Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ product review
Rice Probiotics Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ product review
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YuWy


Oily/Sensitive

I added this sunscreen to my aresonal this year and I am never going without it again! This is hands down my favorite sunscreen. It’s a little more substantial feeling texture-wise than the Isntree hyaluronic sunscreen (which I purchased at the same time) and leaves my skin less shiny. It doesn’t leave me shiny at all, actually, which is exactly what I wanted. I’d say this has more of a satin finish; still a little hydrating, but very natural and not oily. I seriously can’t recommend it enough. It’s a perfect all-arounder sun screen.

Rice Probiotics Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Rice Probiotics Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule

I’ve tried so many skin barrier treatments, but after the heavy lifting was done I’ve struggled to find the perfect product to maintain all my hard work. This is THE skin barrier maintenance serum. Seriously, none hold up to this one. Other companies have started to hop on the bifida biome train, but don’t be fooled. This is the original and it’s absolutely the one to get.

Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule product review
Bifida Biome Complex Ampoule product review
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If you have ever had issues with your skin barrier in the past or are just aiming to increase your skin barrier health over-all I cannot recommend this serum enough. It is my only Holy Grail status serum and I’m going to use it for as long as I live. The texture is very medium weight for a serum but it sinks into my skin fairly quickly. It doesn’t feel like much upon application but it didn’t take me long to notice the positive changes in my skin. It’s hard to target a specific detailed change but my skin just looks healthier overall; I feel less prone to skin dehydration and reactive redness plus I have gotten very few breakout since I started using this regularly.

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4.6

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Madecassoside Blemish Pad

My first ever toner pads! These have been an absolute game changer for my redness prone skin.

Madecassoside Blemish Pad product review
Madecassoside Blemish Pad product review
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Oily/Sensitive

I cannot state this clearly enough; these things are MAGIC if you struggle with chronic redness. They have a very cooling feeling upon application but it’s not overly chemical like some menthol cooling products are. I like to put these on my cheeks and let them sit for about 10 minutes, then rub the rest of the product around my face and neck. I struggle with chronic blotchy redness on my cheeks that never really goes away no matter how good my routine is. It’s not full medical rosecea, but it is very tenacious. These toner pads significantly decrease that redness when nothing else does. It’s truly incredible.

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Madecassoside Blemish Pad

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Deep Sea Pure Water Cream

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YuWy


Oily/Resilient

This moisturizer has a gorgeous silky texture and it immediately feels very hydrating without the clogged up sensation some other heavier moisturizers give. I’d say it’s a medium-heavy weight. It mattes down quicker than some of my other moisturizers of a similar weight which I’m really a fan of since I love heavier moisturizers but prefer to leave the house not looking completely damp.

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Deep Sea Pure Water Cream

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Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser

This year was the first year I finally got my hands on some Mary&May products; five in total and I liked every single one. Picking which to put on this list was hard but this cleanser was such a dark horse for me. A good cleanser is very underrated and this gel cleanser does the job perfectly. It’s so gentle but still super effective.

Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser product review
Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser product review
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Oily/Sensitive

I received this product from picky and Mary&May in exchange for my honest review. I’m a big fan on this cleanser. It’s listed as a gel cleanser but it foams up a little bit like a foaming cleanser which I really like. It foams up the perfect amount; just enough to glide over my skin with zero tugging but not enough that it starts to get into my nose when I breathe.

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AliKat29

Dry/Resilient

These all sound amazing, and I havent tried any of them except the Purito, but now I want to!Thanks for sharing this!
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picklynn

Dry/Resilient

I have to get on board with this line ASAP I am seeing it everywhere it is trying to be Mary Kay. That’s shady imo but if the product works I’m all over it. Mary Kay sunk after she passed away and allowed her son to take over the formula. This was the phasing out of the Basic Set we all loved and was Mary Kay’s first real system. Then she died and the “time wise” brand replaced the creamy cleanser and toner with an exfoliant that was a 3 in one. If you read her autobiography you will see how the basic formula was discovered. I remember the results women were getting with back them with just the basic set of 3 products. The creamy cleanser was unlike anything I have ever used. I’m sorry to bring this up but I can’t help but think about when I see the name.
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loveseeru

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I have always wanted to try!
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