Been seeing a lot of negativity in the forum the last couple days and it's saddening. Let's not let the actions of others that we disagree with get to us. Focus on your own actions, your own journeys. Be the positivity you want to see in the world! 

It's currently Friday morning where I am. Tell me, what are your plans for the weekend? Planning any COVID-safe activities? Looking forward to your next skincare splurge? I want to hear something good that's going on in your life! 💖

Right now I'm enjoying my morning tea and snuggling with my cat. This is always my favorite part of the day. ☕🐈

Don't worry, be happy 🌻

Does anyone have any tips on how to remember each type of moisturizer and how they work (emollient, humectant, or occlusive)? And on top of that, does anyone have any tips on how to tell which category a particular moisturizer fits into?

Differentiating Moisturizers

...that I woke up to discover I was selected to join the Super Picky Squad. I was disappointed to actually wake up and learn that that was, in fact, just a dream. 😂

Have a great day, everyone! ✨

I had a dream...

Edit: Problem solved! See comments for the fix.


Interesting how before the discount code the product has free shipping to my zip code (blacked out for privacy), and yet when I enter the discount code it now has shipping for the same zip code. 🤔

Unfortunately because of this I won't be able to participate. 😔

T'else Giveaway

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I absolutely love the FAB Wild Oat Toner. I bought it this past winter and it really saved my sensitive, tret-irritated skin. Now that it's 95°F and humidity is like 80% 🥵 it's a little too much for my oily skin. Can anyone recommend a budget friendly (<$25 USD) hydrating and soothing toner that's light enough for oily skin? I keep hearing great things about Benton's, Isntree's, and Innisfree's green tea toners. I have tried Dickinson's Hydrating toner and it's fine, I'd just like to know what else is out there and give some other products a try.

Hydrating Toners

It can feel a little heavy and tacky if you have oily skin, but it's not totally unbearable. Some days it did feel like it was to much and others it felt fine. I'd say it can also depend on your initial skincare products that you use before applying sunscreen. I also am not aware that this sunscreen is water or sweat resistant, so that's a negative for me. 

Disclaimer: I received this product for free from Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review.

This sunscreen has a smooth texture that is easily applied to the skin. There's no scent whatsoever and doesn't burn during application, so it's great for sensitive skin! It also doesn't leave me feeling dried out by the end ofthe day, so it's also good for dry skin. Plus, no white cast! I also like the unique pump-tube design. On occasion I applied a light layer of face powder and interestingly it gave a smoother look than my actual makeup primer.

Can leave skin feeling a bit greasy that lasts throughout the day, which isn&#39;t great for oily skin. After 5 weeks of twice daily use I never noticed any improvements in blemishes; I developed new acne&#47;whiteheads while using this serum and they either took just as long to fade or never actually healed (this normal for me so I don&#39;t believe it was a reaction to the serum). Also, this serum has a very strong earthy smell that&#39;s actually quite offensive when you first use it (doesn&#39;t linger after application, though); eventually you get used to it but it may not be for everyone.

*The photos attached to this review were automatically cropped by the Picky app. My original photos show the entire product.

Only need about half a pump to cover entire face. Applies smoothly. Somewhat soothing. Never caused any irritation. Would recommend for dry and sensitive skin types.

I absolutely love this serum! It's lightweight and non-greasy, and there's no scent. I use 4 drops to cover my entire face and it absorbs very quickly while leaving my skin feeling hydrated. I have never experienced irritation with this serum. I seriously consider it a Holy Grail and even just ordered my second bottle. I love that it contains niacinamide and vitamin E, while also containing cica and green tea. Bonus, I've never noticed it to stain fabrics (a common occurrence with vitamin C products). I highly recommend this serum for all skin types.

I can't really say anything negative about this toner, however I will say that oily skin in warmer and more humid climates may want to use with caution. While I still love this toner for my usually oily skin, once my local climate reached very high temperatures and humidity levels, I felt that it left my skin tacky throughout the day. 

Holy grail and holy cow, this toner is amazing! I purchased it for the first time during the winter season when I was experiencing very irritated skin due to the dry air and tretinoin usage. My previous toner would burn during application, so I knew I needed something different.

This toner is very thin, I wouldn't describe is as viscous like product descriptions often do, and it feels sooo good during application. It's milky white in color and doesn't have any scent that I can tell. My skin really did feel immediately hydrated, which lasted all day. The irritation I was experiencing when I first started this toner took a few days to fully go away, but when it did the toner kept any dryness and sensitivity at bay. I'm still trying to determine if the propolis in this toner helps with wound/acne healing, but so far I have had some promising results (it just takes time and patience).

I would highly recommend this toner for sensitive, dry, and actively irritated skin. This toner will definitely help repair a damaged skin barrier and keep your skin looking and feeling healthy! 

Easy to apply and spread evenly, doesn&#39;t feel rough or drying, easily rinses off. I only had a sample and used it twice, so hard to tell if it actually did anything; but it did feel nice.

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