I got both toners but have only tried the brightening boosting one so far. And I didn’t really like.. so I’m a bit hesitant to try the other one. 

Whats the (key) difference between the two? 

And if you’ve tried both, which one did u like more? And why?

Which of the SKIN1004 toners do you like more?

So recently the skin around my lips got super dry, flaky, itchy and red due to wearing a mask.. I was wondering if others are experiencing this problem too and what products helped with it. 

I used vaseline.. aveeno eczema therapy moisturising cream and a cetomacrogol cream.. but not seems to help 😭😭..

Edit: my lips are not dry, its the area around my lips.

Face Mask Skin Problems

I’m currently alternating between the illiyoon cream and a’pieu madecassoside cream. 

Do I need to use another cream for the retinol sandwich method? If so, which moisturiser do I need to add from my stash? 

I have already many moisturisers at home. So preferably I dont want to buy a new one. Current moisturisers in my stash:

Which moisturiser do I need to use for retinol sandwich?

Does anyone know when the deadline for the ThankYouFarmer Sun Cream GA is?

The sun project sun cream, not the safe sun fluid.

Deadline ThankYouFarmer GA

I got a letter from UPS asking me for payment proof and order confirmation of a package bc customs has doubt about the value of the package. 

So, does anyone what to do in this case? I don’t mind paying for custom fees (if its not too high) but I don’t have payment proof or an invoice bc it was a PR package. If I don’t send anything customs will determine the value - which probably means custom fees will be high…

Custom Fees

It doesn’t stay in place when u put it in your chin. 

This gentle pre-soaked toner pad only contains ten ingredients that are essential to prevent the skin from becoming (more) irritated or inflamed. Some of those soothing and hydrating ingredients are centella asiatica extract (49%), panthenol and hyaluronic acid. 

There are plenty of centella products nowadays, but some are actually irritating or they don’t soothe my skin at all. But these toner pads didn’t cause any sensitivity or irritation on my eczema prone skin.

Whenever my skin needs something extra and I don’t have time for a sheet mask, I just use this for five minutes. And the crescent moon shape makes it easy to apply under the eyes. 

It’s hydrating and cooling, and I can feel the calming effect right away :)

If you’re already familiar with retinol, this product probably won’t do much for you. Also,  it is quite pricey. But they have two formats (30ml and 50ml) so you can choose which one fits your budget more. 

“A moisturising ampoule that fights spots and blemishes, and evens the skin tone thanks to its formulation with retinol and cica in its ingredients. It also includes green tea to help with redness and Jeju Cica Liposomlogy™ to reduce skin irritation and blemishes while also moisturising the skin.”

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Retinol (0.015%), Cica, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea, Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine

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The non-adhesive box packaging is made out of 100% recycled paper. And the opaque bottle is made out of 60% recycled glass. The bottle looks luxurious, it feels heavy and there’s no plastic lid. 

I love how moist and light the ampoule feels on my skin. The formula is very light and a bit watery, kind of like a milky toner. And it has a slight light-yellow colour to it. It’s not really hydrating but also not drying. I just made sure to follow up with an occlusive moisturiser afterwards. 

I think this a great product for beginners that want to dip their toes into using retinol products. Even those with sensitive skin. I have used retinol before, but I’m still a beginner as I have only started using it a few months ago. This ampoule is comfortable to use because the percentage of retinol is low and it’s fragrance-free. It didn’t break me out and I experienced no irritation at all. 

Apparently, you can also use it in the morning (make sure to use sunscreen afterwards!) but I didn’t do that. 

Would give it a 4.5/5 rating (but thats not an option on picky).

on its own, it’s not moisturising enough for the winter season if you have dry skin. I think the oil toner is best for dry skin and the cream is more suitable for normal or oily skin. Would probably like it more during summer.

This yellow-coloured cream protects the moisture in the skin, give it a healthy glow and nourish the skin with rich nutrients. 

The consistency is similar to lotion and feels light on the skin. It works great when mixed with the multi oil. 

In the third week I started getting a few break outs - although I’m not sure if that’s caused by the retinol serum or the new products I tried that week. Occasionally pimples still appear but they are smaller and disappear quicker. 

I also experienced some dryness around the jaw line. But I often forgot to do the sandwich method (moisturiser-retinol-moisturiser) and I already have dry skin.. so I just got to make sure I use a moisturiser before using the retinol serum.

As for wrinkles, I haven’t noticed any difference with fine lines on my forehead. It’s probably too soon to tell as that would take much longer to see results.

I’ve been using the retinol serum for a month now. In the first week I used it twice, but I started using it once every three days from the second week onwards because the serum is really gentle. The formula of the serum is viscous but feels lightweight and absorbs fast into the skin. It doesn’t leave a sticky or tacky feeling and l experienced no irritation, redness or peeling. 

So, after using it for a month, the serum really helped to even out my skin tone and discolouration caused by hormonal acne on my chin. And my skin is smoother and plump. 

Overall, I enjoy using the retinol serum and will continue using it to see if it will reduce fine lines too :)

Of all the ampoules from SKIN1004 I’ve tried so far, this is my least favourite (i’ve tried the poremizing and brightening one). Just because this ampoule didn’t do much for me and I like the other ampoules better. 

And I’m not a big fan of the scent. Just like the cleanser, there is a noticeable scent of tea tree.

The tea-trica line is specifically designed to treat acne-prone and irritated skin. The key ingredients for this line are tea-trica (tea tree extract+cica) and pine tree complex. These ingredients will help calm the skin and reduce inflammation and irritation.

This ampoule has a non-comedogenic formula with highly soothing ingredients to treat inflammation and irritation. It contains anti-sebum P which is a formula that help with pore control.

First of all, I love the look and aesthetics of this ampoule! It has a watery texture, is non sticky and it’s fast absorbing. 

elizabeth