Hello everyone! I can't believe 😍 I was selected to win Gentle Hour Dew It Again Toner 💕 I'm so happy 💚 I love toners and I'm so excited to try the product.

I will be sharing my thoughts on picky and Instagram. Thank you so much Picky and Gentle Hour 💕

Picky Gentle Hour Giveaway 💕

It's crazy, but I won two giveaways in a short period of time 😍 I've been wanting to try Skin1004 for ages! I read so many good reviews about their products, and people seem to genuinely love them. Needless to say, I'm so happy and thankful to Picky and Skin1004 for selecting me.

Let me know if you've been selected too 💕

Skin1004 🎁 I won 2 giveaways💙

I was browsing through my Instagram feed, when the notification hit: Picky included me in the Super Picky Squad! I'm so happy and thankful to join the club 💜 I'm truly honoured 💕

I've been a picky member for a few months. Picky was a breath of fresh air and helped me make my mind about opening an Instagram account ~ Let me know if you joined the club! To everyone who's still not a SPQ don't feel discouraged. It took some time for me.

Super Picky Squad ✨ I'm in 💕

I didn't think it was possible, but I made it! My first attempt to be part of Yesstyle program didn't work and I couldn't apply for several months. Yesterday one picky user mentioned the program and links to participate. I tried my luck, and today got got an email that I'm a YS Influencer 💚

My rewards code: 

https://www.yesstyle.com/en/home.html?rco=GLOWYLIFE21&utm_term=GLOWYLIFE21&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_source=dynamic&mcg=influencer

I'm a newbie to the program. So I'm kindly asking everyone that is part of YS Influencer Club to give me some tips how to promote and take the most advantage of everything. Thank you ❤️

Yesstyle Influencer ✨

Hello everyone! I finally decided to start working on my Instagram account. It's my first time posting about skincare and I decided to open my account with Missha Time Revolution Red Algae Treatment Essence! What a beauty ❤️

The essence is packed with antioxidants, minerals and polysaccharides delivering hydration with a slip of moisture to the skin. I still need time to properly test the product, even though I like the texture and feeling of the essence.

Did you try this product? Let me know your thoughts about the essence 🤗 Show me some love on IG 🙈 Sorry about the shameless promotion 😅

Missha Red Algae Essence ~ First IG Post

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Aminoapps Reviews

- Expensive 
- Possibility of ferment ﻿sensitivity
- Strange feeling of a coat layer with a hint of oil 
- No brightening effect

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐇𝐀 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ⤵️

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 

✨ Lightweight double-fermented artemisia extract essence that efficiently can deliver moisturizing and soothing properties to the skin. Moisturizing, hydrating, brightening, soothing and balancing.

✨ Recommended for sensitive&#47;irritated&#47;acne-prone skin types.

🍃 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗘: Artemisia Annua Extract (or Chinese Wormwood)

💡The essence is the result of a double-fermented process and there&#39;s the possibility of ferment sensitivity. This may be particularly worrisome if you have Malassezia Folliculitis (aka Fungal Acne) or Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. I&#39;m not exactly sure if my Seborrhoeic Dermatitis reacted to the product, but the thought is always in the back of my mind.

𝗠𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 

☁️ The essence smells like cinnamon 🙈 Despite being runny, lightweight and watery, the product doesn&#39;t feel like it sinks completely into the skin 🤔 

🌿 I was so excited to try the essence and that excitement didn&#39;t hold up long 🙈 So the essence is indeed lightweight and watery, and everything is good in the hood. I just can&#39;t seem to wrap my head around that weird finish like an oily to silicony film. Maybe it&#39;s just me, but I don&#39;t think it goes well with the rest of my skincare products. 

🌿 Remember, this is a first time treatment essence and you&#39;re supposed to apply the product after you&#39;re done with the cleansing process. I usually apply one layer and tap the product to promote a faster absorption. I also like to apply cotton pads in areas where my skin is in need of soothing and calming. 

🌿 My skin wasn&#39;t so great a few months back. I did reach out for the essence and dampen the product to cotton pads. From my experience, the essence can (1) help to cool down the skin (2) slightly diminish redness and inflammation (3) promote relief to itchiness. Idk about the claimed brightening effect 🤷🏻‍♀️ The product purely works to target irritation and provide relief IMO.

➖ Balls up and pills off.
➖ Not a good makeup base.
➖ It doesn't control sebum production. Probably not the best option for summer if you have oily skin. 

𝗘𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗹-𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 SP50+ ⤵️

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦

🔸Advanced Spectral Technology: UVA/UVB protection and High-Energy Visible (HEVIS) light defense.
🔸Sebum-regulating Oil Control technology: dry touch and long-lasting anti-shine effect of up to 8 hours. Recommended for oily and acne-prone skin.

🧡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦: L-Carnitine, Licochalcone A (Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root) and Glycyrrhetinic Acid.

☀️ 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦: Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate), Octocrylene and Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (Ensulizole).

➡️ Key elements to take under consideration:

- Alcohol: yes
- No EOs
- No fragrance
- Texture: creamy
- Finish: natural to glowy
- No whitecast

𝗠𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

🔸𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞: the sunscreen feels lightweight and comfortable. It's like applying moisturizer. Not greasy. No white cast. It's nourishing enough to skip my moisturizer.

🔸𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞: if I'm being picky here, the name of the products can be misleading; oil control and dry touch, to be precise. The sunscreen renders ineffective to control sebum production and doesn't have a dry touch. Nonetheless, it's not greasy and doesn't increase sebum throughout the day. My oils naturally peeked through and retouching with powder was necessary.

Pilling and balling. It's not a good makeup base because my BB Cream didn't glide smoothly and the application looked patchy. Unfortunately, pilling happened even when I didn't wear makeup, which wasn't a good look when I took off the mask.

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗹𝗹 …

It's decent and affordable. The only downside for me is definitely the pilling. Probably not the best option for summer hot and humid weather. Nevertheless, my skin seemed to appreciate the sunscreen with the change of season.

I liked the eyelash serum and I don't have anything bad to say about the product.

𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 // 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗺

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦

➡️ Transparent liquid formulation containing only essential ingredients. Provides nourishing care to eyelashes and hair roots, helping eyelashes to grow healthier. Dual brush for even application and less irritation around the eyes.

⏳PAO 6M

🔑 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: 2 Peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8), 17 Amino Acids, Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol.

🍃 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕: there's a faint chemical scent, though I'm inclined to believe it's from the brush applicator and not from the product itself.
💧𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: watery and lightweight. Not oily. Fast absorption.

𝗠𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

💭 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡: the screw brush glides smoothly between my eyelashes, and the ball-tip brush (Elastomer) is perfect to apply the serum to the roots and short eyelashes.

💡𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐦: 1) Brushing the upper eyelashes from outside to inside, making sure they're coated with enough product. 2) Tapping the elastomer onto roots and lower eyelashes for precise application. 3) Don't apply too much product all at once. It's preferable to go gently and repeat previous steps if necessary.

Let's go over the performance and results ⤵️

1) Comfortable formulation. The serum absorbed and dried down faster compared to other products that I tried before. 2) New eyelash primer? You bet! It worked wonderfully with mascara. Smooth application. Definitely apply the serum at the beginning of your skincare routine because it's important to let the product fully absorb and dry before going with mascara. 3) It's also suitable for thin eyebrows and hair roots. 4) Ongoing seasonal allergies and eye rubbing persisted causing the loss of eyelashes. Nonetheless, they look longer and thicker and do feel healthier. 5) Suitable for sensitive eyes. I didn't experience any irritation or discomfort.

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗹𝗹 …

I enjoyed using the product. I'm a big fan of the dual brush and love how fast the product dried down 🙏🏻 Thank you @bentoncosmetic for providing this product in exchange for my honest review.

➖  I don&#39;t recommend this cream for sensitive and oily skin types. I also don&#39;t recommend the product for dry skin because I don&#39;t think it&#39;s enough. So, probably only combination skin types might enjoy this one. 
➖ It made my face and neck break out 
➖ Triggered my Seborrhoeic Dermatitis 
➖ Contains essential oils 😒

𝐁𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝟕𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 ⤵️

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦

✨ Vitamin cream fortified with 75% Vitamin Tree Water in place of water. Vitamin Tree Water helps brighten and clarify the skin while Vitamin E provides soothing and moisturization. The soft balm formula recharges moisture and absorbs lightly without stickiness to create silky smooth skin.

❤️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦: Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin and Arginine. 

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 

😒 Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil 
❗ Unfortunately, the product has ingredients that may trigger Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. Take it with a grain of salt because you can have a different experience. Possible culprits:

🍄Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
🍄Cetearyl Alcohol
🍄Cetearyl Olivate
🍄Sorbitan Olivate
🍄Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
🍄Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
🍄Beeswax

𝗠𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

☁️ I can definitely smell the fresh citrus scent of the essential oils. It&#39;s not overwhelming, though. The lightweight gel to cream texture spreads easily and has a smooth application. At first glance, the cream doesn&#39;t feel tacky and absorbs quickly, but after some time it&#39;s overpowering for my oily skin.

🔸The cream is definitely not for my skin type. It didn&#39;t work as a daytime moisturizer, because it&#39;s too much for my skin to handle. Perhaps leaving the cream for the nighttime might be a better option, or so I thought. Ugh 🤦🏻‍♀️ that didn&#39;t work out for different reasons (1) the cream broke me out and made my Seborrhoeic Dermatitis itchy (2) it wasn&#39;t enough to overcome the tretinoin dryness.

🔸I tried to repurpose the cream for other parts of my body. What a bumpy ride lol Let&#39;s try to sum up my failed attempts (1) not a good option for my neck because the product gave me a few pimples and I rarely have acne in my neck (2) not moisturizing enough for my feet. My last and only choice was to keep this one as my hand moisturizer. Finally worked!!! 

🔸I obviously can&#39;t say much about the brightening effects, because the cream was a fail as my face moisturizer. I&#39;m not planning to repurchase.

➖ The toner is not enough to provide a visible brightening effect.
➖ It's probably not deeply hydrating for dry skin types. 

[REVIEW PICKY X SKIN1004] 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿

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

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 

🔸Brightening toner with patented ingredient MADEWHITE™
🔸Strong calming care for sensitive skin.
🔸Smoothly removes dead-skin cells boosting the absorption of products.
🔸Mildly acidic formula respecting the skin barrier.

🔑 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: Centella Asiatica Extract (90%), Niacinamide, MADEWHITE™ and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.

➡️ 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦: Glycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, AQUAXYL (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol and Xylitol), Glucose and SINGREN.

🍃 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕: unscented
💧𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: extremely lightweight and watery. No viscosity. Quick absorption.

𝗠𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

🔸𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲. 1) It's extremely watery and runny. No need to wait in between layers – 2 to 3 layers are enough for my skin. 2) Suitable for the 7-Skin Method. 3) Perfect for oily and sensitive skin.

💡 If my skin needs a little TLC, cotton pads soaked with toner present themselves as a good option to promote a gentle exfoliation. However, this is basically a hydrating and soothing toner. Therefore, I wouldn't rely on the exfoliating properties because it's far too gentle.

🔸𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. 1) It's refreshing upon application. 2) Definitely recommend mask packing to benefit from the cooling sensation and soothing care. My skin instantly cooled down. Redness decreased.

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗹𝗹 …

It's a good hydrating and soothing toner suitable for oily and sensitive skin. It's not an exfoliating product for me because my skin is used to stronger products. I can't say that I noticed a brighter complexion. The ampoule from the same line is doing a better job in that department. Nonetheless, the toner might help to boost the brightening effects of the ampoule.