PROPERTIES 
* It reduces the appearance of dark spots and patches;
* Treatment for melasma;
* Brightening effect for the skin;
* Tranexamic acid provides whitening and prevents pigmentation. Inhibits melanin and improves skin roughness. This product also helps restore damaged skin caused by UVA/UVB rays, pollution or other environmental factors.
* Tranexamic acid is suitable for all skin types for skin whitening such as:
- Pigmentation after sun exposure ;
- Hyperpigmentation spots;
- Sensitive skin;
- Acne and inflammation;
- Postoperative care after laser treatment, pulsed light.

Evening reading - 1 acid per day

Tranexamic Acid

When do you apply the peptide serum and when the niacinamide serum?

Skincare

Hello! 👋🏻 

What SPF recommendations that leave an extra glow do you have?
So far I’ve tried Altruist, Canmake, Freezyderm, Actinica by Galderma, P20, but I seem to want something even more glowy than that.
Thanks 😊

What is the most expensive skincare product you use? And why? 🤔 

The most expensive product I’ve used is Paula Choise’s Peptide Booster, but I think most of my money goes on SPF...because I want to have youthful skin until I’m 100 😁

Most expensive skincare product

Which Korean brands did you like the most?

Korean

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

A mineral sunscreen offering spf50 PA++++ sun protection. The cream-type formula combines yam root extract with panthenol to keep skin moisturized, while plant-based mucin and vegan milk complex help strengthen the skin barrier. Enriched with brightening agent niacinamide and coming in a beige-tinted color, that provides light coverage,moisturizes the skin and leaves a flawless finish with a subtle glow.

Key Ingredients: 

🍠 Yam Root Extract (50,000 ppm): Retains moisture;
🧊 Panthenol (50,000 ppm): Soothes the skin;
🥒 Formulated with Phyto-Mucin Complex: To protect the skin's moisture barrier;
🥛 Vegan Milk Complex: To provide a moisturizing and firming effect.

Skin Type : All Skin Types

Isntree is from South Korea 🇰🇷

I really like how it feels on my sensitive skin. It's lightweight and gives a fresh feeling. No heaviness on my skin. If I use my blender, I can also build it up under my eyes as a concealer!

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

A sun protection gel cream (chemical filters, SPF30 PA+++) enriched with 10 types of hyaluronic acid, friendly to sensitive skin.

Key ingredients:
🟤 Mushroom-derived beta glucan, a component that supports collagen production while soothing irritation and moisturizing;
⚪️ Ectoine - an amino acid that protects the skin from external irritants;
🌸 Sepicalm VG - a blend of Sodium Palmitoyl Proline and Indian Lotus Flower, which soothes skin irritated by heat and prolonged exposure to UV rays.

My product review:
This is my first time trying this suncreen! Really easy texture, well absorbed into skin. After usage it lets a nice glow but nothing greasy and after a few minutes it absorbs completely and it leaves no residue.

This a very good product I love this brand.

I like it because, unlike other serums that contain the pure form of vitamin C, this one is not oily at all, has a very light and pleasant texture, and is easily absorbed into the skin. I tolerated it wonderfully, it did not cause me acne (as happened in the case of those with an oily base) and I saw results from the first applications.
The first result that is immediately noticeable is a brighter and smoother complexion. My skin instantly became "clearer" and brighter, so I looked more rested, fresher. I also noticed an improvement in firmness. Thanks to the high concentration of vitamin C and the rich content of active ingredients, by using the serum regularly, my skin becomes softer and more hydrated, glowing with youth.

Needs to be reapplied throughout the day.

BABOR - Essential Care Lip Repair Balm, 4 g

The Babor Lip Repair Balm is a lip balm for dry, brittle lips. A combination of aloe vera 🌱, beeswax and glycerine moisturise the delicate lip area. Shea butter, carnauba wax and sunflower 🌻 oil also nourish the lips smoothly.
This ensures supple soft and well-groomed lips.

Skin type: Brittle lips;
Effect: Aloe vera, beeswax and glycerine moisturise the delicate lip area;
Benefits: For supple soft well-groomed lips.

Description:
NATURAL LIP CARE Moisturizing lip balm with aloe vera, beeswax and glycerin. In addition, carnauba wax, shea butter and sunflower oil nourish the lips and protect them at any time of year. Also suitable for lip care in winter.

Made in Germany 🇩🇪 

My product review:
Great product, noble metal tube. I like the consistency of the balm, transparent, nongreasy, light and smooth. A bit of luxury for the lips. I apply it at home at night to keep my lips supple. During the day I'm more of a lip gloss consumer. Babor always has great products with pleasant, non-persistent scents. The packaging is sleek, high-end on all BABOR products, and this LIP BALSAM is no exception. I love this product and will buy it again and again.


A big negative for me as I work in a busy retail environment an apart from lunch don't really have time for touch ups.
It didn't last until lunch time before it disappeared around and on my nose and chin, (I wouldn't say I was overly oil, more dry/combination at the moment).
There are a lot of people who are loving this foundation and although it didn't work for me doesn't mean it wont work for you. I would just recommend getting a sample first and trying before you get the product.

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Foundation


The Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation has been in the market since mid-2019. It was formulated to provide flawless finish, with skin-enhancing and natural-looking effect. Moreover, it promises to be comfortable and moisturizing while protecting the skin from pollution. It also claims to deliver medium coverage that feels weightless. It boasts its amazing properties – anti-pollution which is perfect specially for daily commuters, and antioxidant for skin protection. The foundation also has anti-blue-light ingredient which fights against the harmful effects of blue light that emits from gadgets.

Packaging:

The Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation comes in a plastic tube container with a pump which is very handy for travel. Indicated are details such as its shade, ingredients, where it is made, and its PAO of 24 months. It weighs 0.75 Fl. Oz. / 22 ml of product. 

The product is made in USA 🇺🇸

I got 120 Buff Chamois and I consider it a tad bit lighter than my shade. However, with one pump, its coverage is not too full. Hence, it appears to blend with my complexion.

Smell:
Although the foundation claims that it feels better without the oils, parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes alongside harsh fragrances, its smell bothers me. The smell leans towards a strong chemical odor that resembles sunscreen.

For this review, I applied this foundation using a flat top synthetic brush. I would say that I prefer to use a brush than fingers in applying this product. I did not experience any difficulty blending this product. With one pump, I was able to achieve a medium coverage. Two pumps is enough for full coverage. There was no patchy areas, but it clung on my dry chin. However, I observed that it has a luminous finish. I think that it also made my skin texture more obvious.

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