It’s very pricy compared to other cleansers but you’re paying for the Pitera if that works for you.  

SK II is known for its patented PITERA formula. Pitera (aka Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate) is a fermented ingredient derived from the rice used to make the Japanese sake.  This is one of my top favourite skincare ingredient as it does the best brightening effect on my skin.  Pitera is rich in vitamins, amino acids and minerals as well.  This cleanser also contains willow bark extract for gentle exfoliation.  I definitely see clear and brightened skin every time after wash.  It is also hydrating enough for my dehydrated skin.  It doesn’t contain fragrance but it gives a mild fresh scent like baby powder. 

Please note that both contains alcohol (top 3) and fragrance (I didn’t experience with any irritation or dryness).  Also, the tube (product itself) is actually quite small as the stick fell out of it when I first opened the protective cap for one of them.  

I received this product for free from Picky and The Saem in exchange for my honest review.  

🐻The Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick and Hydrating Collagen Eye Stick both contains 8 Hyaluronic Acid Complexand Cetraria Islandica Extract (Iceland moss for soothing).  The only difference is that the blue hydrating stick has niacinamide for brightening vs the pink collagen eye stick has 6 Collagen Complex.  Are you team blue or team pink 🐻? 

✨My experience: Both gives a cooling sensation which is good for depuffing.  They give a matte finish that is best to use on dry skin as first skincare step to avoid residue.  They glide smoothly and you can massage around your eyes (even on upper eyelid) without feeling greasy at all.  However, I don’t find a difference between the two (I test one eye with blue stick and the other eye with the pink stick) in terms of moisture level and the effects on appearance.  And I don’t find them too hydrating. So for drier under eyes they may not be hydrating enough just to use alone.  



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

🧅Onion Newpair Sunscreen SPF 40+++ UVA/UVB🧅

✔️chemical sunscreen 
✔️purple tinted colour to neutralize uneven yellow undertones
✔️contains 5% Red Onion Extract to help even skin tone
✔️brightening ingredients such as niacinamide, vitamin E, vitamin K 
✔️soothing and hydrating ingredients such as allantoin and houttuynia cordata extract
✔️also contains glycoproteins - a type of peptide that helps smoothen skin (like a primer) and strengthen skin barrier

✨This purple sunscreen is what got me excited about this giveaway because of the purple correcting colour and it is said to work well for oily skin and blemish prone skin and I totally agree.  The best part is that it blurs out your pores and gives you a sheer layer of purple hue (very subtle and almost unnoticeable to yourself) that smooths out your skin texture.  I didn’t see the effect in myself in the first place until I had my girl to try it (she has sensitive, dry and acne prone skin).  She also loves the finish as it makes her look like she has some makeup on.  She’s going to claim it as hers and I’ll need to get another one for myself! 


To my dry skin, I do feel a bit tight after using any green tea or charcoal products if I massage for longer time for deep cleansing.  This is just my skin type but I am loving this numbuzin 3 balm! 

✨Give me super clean skin especially with time massaging in
✨Super texture that melts in instantly with lightweight oil with charcoal and green tea 
✨Remove all makeup and excess sebum 
✨Unclog and shrink pores
✨Dermatologically tested
✨Suitable for sensitive skin

✅Green tea powder 10,000ppm
✅Charcoal powder from France 8,000ppm
✅Tea tree leaf oil
✅Rosemary leaf oil
✅Green tea seed oil
✅Green tea water 

☘️Overall experience: 
I’ve been using this during my beach vacation.  It’s so satisfying using it every time and I feel like I’m using a mud mask that instantly melts and smooths out my skin.  I feel that there are some super tiny beads (could be green tea or charcoal powder beads but not a lot) that helps with exfoliation and gives me a super clean skin. As a result, I don’t feel the needs of using exfoliation or other mask after a long day in the sun. 

Nothing bad.  However, it may not work for oily skin type.  My skin gets very shiny in 2 hours.  It is more for dehydrated skin. 

I received this product for free from Picky and Cell Fusion C in exchange for my honest review. 

This is a very moisturizing sunscreen that is best for dry skin or for use during cold winter months.  It is also suitable for sensitive skin as it has been completed the skin irritation soothing test.  Texture is a water gel like that absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave any white cast or stickiness.  

Key ingredients:
☀️Mentha Aquatica Extract - cooling effect to alleviate skin heat
☀️Triple Hyaluronic Acid - deeply moisturizes the skin
☀️Allantoin - soothes the skin 

My experience:
This sunscreen is very moisturizing despite of its lightweight texture so I can skip my regular moisturizer.  It gives me a semi-matte finish but it turns into a shiny glow as the day goes.  For my oily dehydrated skin, I think it would be a great winter sunscreen rather than for summer use as my skin gets oily very easily.  Although it is a bit rich to use in summer, it doesn’t cause me any breakouts and it works great under makeup. 

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