Summer is on the way and I feel I would much rather reapply my spf in stick form, instead of bringing my sun creams for my convenience. Can y’all share some of the spf sticks that you enjoy? 😊

SPF sticks recommendations!

I know a lot of us love the dewy sunscreens, especially the dry skin peeps (I am one of them), but it seems like there are a lot less matte finish sunscreens coming out lately. Although I have dry skin, I do enjoy a semi matte finish from time to time! Please do let me know some of your semi matte or matte finish spf recommendations! :)

Any matte finish SPFs recommendations?

I should note that there is also a slight greasy feeling, but for me, I don’t really mind it since it absorbs into my skin well. There’s no alcohol in this essence, however there is a super faint scent due to a few citrus oils included in the formula. I do have sensitive skin, but I have yet to have any immediate sensitivity or irritation from the product.

First off, I love me some glass bottled products. The packaging is super simple and sleek, and the size of the glass bottle is the exact same as the I’m From Mugwort Essence! The product itself has a lightweight, runny consistency, but it’s not completely watery? There is a verrrry slight body to it, but it’s still definitely thin, easy to absorb into skin, and can be layered well with. I appreciate the hydrating and ALSO the moisturizing effect this gave my skin!! It absorbs well, and left my skin feeling soft and supple, so I reach for it often, especially In the morning. I would recommend this any skin type, but of course please do a skin patch test if you may be sensitive to citrus oils! 

For me, I did not really notice any changes when it comes to exfoliation. I know some people rub the product in circular motions to excfolatie, but nothing happened..? Also I wouldn’t be able to tell if it’s the product pilling itself or if it’s really removing dead skin cells.

I did enjoy how moisturizing, softening and radiant my skin became after using this. It’s not difficult to layer this in between skincare products, despite it having a slimy, stringy feel. It doesn’t take long to work into the skin and for it to be absorbed. If you’re wondering if there’s a similar experience using this as to a snail mucin essence, yes it’s quite similar. So for those who may be allergic or just not into snail mucin, but want something similar, this could be it for you! 

I love how jelly-like the texture of this moisturizer is! It holds its shape well and it kinda reminds me of gel masks. Although it holds its shape it’s actually pretty lightweight and easy to blend into the skin. I’m not surprised that it’s also really hydrating to the skin, quite cooling too. It could be a little more moisturizing though, but that’s just because my skin is super dry, not necessarily a con. That being said I’d recommend this to oily, combo skin friends. I love that there’s no alcohol nor fragrance/essential oils in this one, and I’ll be sure to use more of this during the spring and summer time. 

Hmm it doesn’t completely lighten up my dark spots, it does help fade some hyperpigmentation and give my skin a bright glow. Tbh, that’s all I kinda want right now, a brighter glowy look.
Goodal claims that this can be suitable to sensitive skin, but of course, do a skin patch test just to be safe, because there is fragrance here.

This has translucent gel texture, and is lightweight on the skin. I am used to vitamin c products that have a more watery viscosity, but I really enjoy the gel texture as it was also really easy to absorb into my skin. There’s no tacky or greasy feeling, and I think oily skin folks could really enjoy using this product!
I mainly use this product in the morning, but this can be used both in the daytime and at night. This serum doesn’t contain ascorbic acid but instead, the vitamin c comes from the green tangerine extract. The green tangerines are harvested in Jeju Island in its unripened stage when the fruit has much more vitamin c than when it is ripen. I can’t really say the serum significantly lightened the dark spots that I have on my skin, but I did notice that it gave an overall brightened complexion after a few uses. It's hydrating and soothing, and I did not experience any irritation. The serum is pretty gentle to the skin. 


I will say, it doesn’t emulsify as nicely as I want it to, maybe bc of its watery viscosity? There is a slight citrus-y scent, due to the bergamot essential oil and other flower essential oils in it. Not TOO strong tho, but eh I don’t mind too much because it’s my first cleanse and it’ll go away when I go in with a water-based cleanser right after.

I’ve tried my fair share of cleansing oils, but this one has to be the most liquidy and thin cleansing oil that I’ve tried so far! This removes most of my makeup and spf, but the waterproof mascara is kind of tricky to remove 😂

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