Help me guys… I need a good rice toner or essence (currently using Tatcha the Essence) but I fancy a change 
Hit me up with your best recommendations please 🙏🏼

Best Rice Toner / Essence?

What are your favourite Toners / skin essences? 
I’m
Looking for a good toner for combination mature skin (50+ yrs) 
I love kbeauty / Japanese skincare but open to suggestions

Help me find a toning essence

Please help me pick a great foundation skin cushion for my skin type! 
I’m tempted to try TirTir (red case) but I’d love to know your favourites. I have combination mature skin, so looking for something with light medium coverage

BEST Foundation Cushion?

Anyone used hair vinegar?? I’ve got constant issues with oily and itchy scalp and also some hair loss. Someone suggested that my microbiome could need rebalancing on my scalp. 
Any recommendations re: hair / scalp vinegars or shampoos that rebalance the scalp?

HAIR VINEGAR HELP?

A little fiddly to open up each sheet mask and the fit around the nose area is a little small / tight but I do have a more pronounced nose. 

Look who’s back!!
Yep, it’s my number 1 kbeauty brand Mary n May, Delighted to receive my favourite Blackberry and Idebenone serum in a sheet mask form!! 
High strength Idebenone combined with peptides, blueberry, blackberry extracts and calming Cica.
Benefits of these scary looking masks far outweigh the negatives of looking like a masked intruder! (Sorry about the scary selfie!) 

🧪Here comes the science bit: Idebenone is a powerful antioxidant 10 times more potent than vitamin C that slows down the signs of aging by preventing oxidative stress at a cellular level! 
Idebenone targets cellular membranes, most importantly the mitochondrial membrane, to protect the cell from the oxidative stress that causes damage and aging. 
The effects of using these masks (and the serum) is instant, skin looks immediately brightened and fine lines softened. Over time it helps slow down the ageing process by restoring that youthful glow, softening wrinkles, tightening sogginess and giving skin a glassy glow.
I’m loving these masks as they slot right into my existing skincare routine with ease. 
I’m already using the rest of the BlackBerry Youth & Glow products from Mary n May so these complete the set! 

🖤 Sensitive Skin suitable 
🖤 Vegan 
🖤 natural ingredients 

It does tingle a bit upon application, so I would be cautious if you have sensitive skin and do a patch test first! 

I received this product for free from Picky and By WISHTREND in exchange for my honest review. @go.picky @pickyrewards @bywishtrend 

by WISHTREND 5% Mandelic Acid Skin Prep Water is a gentle, low-irritant chemical exfoliator liquid. 
As Mandelic acid is photo sensitive, they have packaged this in a beautiful dark amber bottle, this protects the product from sunlight deterioration. Let’s not skip over that beautiful shiny outer box too, my inner magpie is loving the shiny copper foil effect! 

Contains: 
🤎 Panthenol
🤎 Centella Asiatica Extract
🤎 Beta-Glucan 

Perfect for acne-prone skin
Clears blackheads, acne, pimples 
Closes & tightens pores
Addressing rough skin & dullness
Skin feels instantly smoothed

You can use this tonic in 2 ways: either soak a cotton pad and wipe the face or take about 5ml in the palms and press it directly into the facial skin. 

Skin Types: Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily

My experience: 
I’ve noticed some dead skin build up around my nose and at the edges of my jawline…also a few tiny blackheads around the nostril area. 
I applied a small amount directly in my palms to my face and pressed it in gently smoothing until absorbed. Immediately I felt a slight tingly sensation, I can feel the Mandelic acid working. It’s touted as a gentle sensitive skin suitable product but if you are hyper sensitive I would be cautious with application and do a patch test first! 
Literally within minutes my skin felt smoother to the touch… I’m honestly so surprised as I usually feel the effects of a chemical exfoliant much later. There was some slight skin reddening, which quickly subsided within a few minutes. 
I then took a cotton q-tip soaked it in the tonic and worked on the area where I had a few blackheads, sweeping it over the area to remove buildup. 

I’m a real convert to chemical exfoliation, this feels so much more efficient and less aggressive than a physical face scrub. The results are remarkable and instant! 
I’ll be incorporating this into my night routine regularly now… 2 -3 times a week. 


Heimish ALL CLEAN BALM with Mandarin is a sherbet textured oil based cleansing balm. 
Just a small scoop of this wonderfully citrus scented balm is all you need for a really deep cleanse. When applied to the skin this instantly melts on contact and produces a light oil that cleanses deep into the pores. 
Massaged in for 30 seconds and  it lifts out every last trace of makeup, dirt, buildup and sebaceous filaments, leaving skin super clean, wonderfully smooth, and peachy soft to the touch. 
I always remove my oil based cleansers with a microfibre pad as this helps whip away all traces without irritating the delicate skin surface. 
I love this cleanser, not only am I addicted to the scent but the formula just brings out the best in my combination skin, no breakouts, no redness or irritation, my skin just loves it! 

🍊Scent: a heavenly mandarin citrus, combined with a low level herbaceous lavender: light and delicate… smells very natural 

🌱 Key ingredients: 
Phytosphingosine: Anti-acne
Turmeric Root Extract: Antioxidant, skin brightening, soothing 
Tocopheryl vitamin E 
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea): antioxidant and provides some uv protection to the skin, helps keep skin smooth and can help with acne prone skin 

📦 Packaging: 
Let’s not overlook how beautifully Heimish present their products: the artwork is so pretty: these are boxes you just want to keep! 

🐰100% VEGAN & Cruelty Free 
🐦 birdbrain rating - a solid 10

Not sure how effective this is for dark spots…. Needs to be used long term to see results 
Caution needs to be taken when using on sensitive skin

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

ANUA  Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum is a topical brightening treatment for dark spots, hyperpigmentation and dull skin. 
The addition of vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin gives this serum its unique pinky red hue and serves to support skin barrier function by the following means: 
* antioxidant defence
* skin hydration
* skin brightness
* wound healing
* Scar reduction
* anti-inflammatory effects

High dose 10% Niacinamide in a powerful concentration will stimulate collagen production and also aid in repairing and fading discolouration; be cautious at these high levels, gently build up as this can cause skin sensitivity and a redness reaction.
 Tranexamic acid (a relative newcomer to the world of skin care) for treating melasma, sunspots, age spots, and other kinds of discolouration

I use this serum at night only, I first deep cleanse then apply this immediately after cleansing. I skip my toner essence layer as I want the actives to get straight to work. It’s slightly tacky to the touch, but not to the point where it’s irritating. I follow with a simple fragrance free moisturiser  to lock in the serum and create a comfortable, supple base. 

I’m currently using this serum conservatively, just a couple of times a week. It’s not a daily treatment unless your skin is tolerant to high level actives. 
Be cautious if you are sensitive as this can cause the skin to purge if not used correctly. 

Immediate results are brightening and glowing skin. 
Over time I’m hoping for some good reduction in my melasma… only time will tell if this works for dark spots and more extreme discolouration.
I will update in a couple of months of use. 









Takes quite a few applications to see results with bigger spots and acne 

AC CLEAR Magic Gel is a go to intensive spot gel designed to bust deep, problematic spots. You know those spots that feel like they are brewing for days and just won’t heal up! 
Formulated with INFLAX (patented formula) rich in Persimmon Leaf, Licorice, cactus, white mulberry 
And a complex herbal mixture of  fermented soybean, willow bark and anti inflammatory purslane 
I’ve tried this on some persistent b’acne and it helped after several applications… don’t expect miracles with this but it works great in synergy with the rest of these products! 

All products are: 
🐰Animal Cruelty Free 
🌱 Vegan Society Certified

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