For me, I don’t think this would be “enough” of a cleanser in the summer, when it’s hot and humid. But it may work for you if you live in a milder climate, or if your skin is very dry year round.

The basics: A gentle non-foaming cleanser with oat milk, allantoin, and niacinamide. 

My thoughts: I’m really enjoying this cleanser during winter. My face needs a little extra moisture when it’s cold and dry outside, and I’m finding this to be a perfect AM cleanser. Nice and gentle, non-stripping, fragrance-free, what more can I say? 

I am using the cleanser in conjunction with the toner and moisturizer in the Pure Skin line. All of the products play well with the other steps in my AM routine: Vitamin C serum and niacinamide face oil.

None! This is another great ROVECTIN product! 

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

The basics: This adorable pink bottle contains a host of amazing ingredients, including…
Cica (aka Centella Asiatica) to soothe and repair irritated skin
MadeWhite, a patented ingredient made with Madecassoside, to reduce inflammatory pigmentation 
Calamine to reduce bumps and redness from breakouts  
Damask Rose to bring antioxidant benefits 

In addition to the amazing ingredients, this ampoule is made without artificial fragrances or pigments, and is vegan and cruelty-free. 

My thoughts: I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and it’s a really nice addition. Anything that will help my rosacea is a yes for me! It has the typical serum consistency - not too thick, not too thin - but it almost immediately “dries down” (without making my skin feel dry). I love that because I can move right on to the next step in my routine. 

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

The basics: The is a new, upgraded version of the No Poreblem Primer which is supposed to have 10% stronger pore covering effect. In addition to the silicones that you normally see in primers, this adds Vitamin C to brighten, Vitamin E to moisturize, and Gluconolactone (a PHA) to provide mild exfoliation. 

My thoughts: This primer is a dream! It’s exactly what you want in a primer - has that nice powdery silicone feel going on, but “dries down” quickly so your face is ready for makeup. I haven’t used the original version so I can’t speak to the blurring power of that one, but this version is absolutely amazing! And that blur is insane! I also love the way this feels throughout the day. My skin feels soft and smooth, regardless of what products i layer on top of it. I also love the skincare benefits of the Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Gluconolactone. You can’t go wrong with a makeup product that is good for the skin! 

I wouldn’t really call this a con, but this gel lotion won’t be enough for my face or body in the New York winter. It’s perfect for summer and early fall, but you will need something heavier during those cold and dry months. 

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

The basics: The Soothing Gel Lotion is aptly named. It’s a gel-texture moisturizing lotion that soothes and calms the skin. Like all ATOPALM products, it contains the proprietary ingredient MLE (or Multi-Lamellar Emulsion), which mimics our skin barrier function to help heal and strengthen it. Additionally, Ceramide-9S ™ protects and relieves irritated skin, while hyaluronic acid and bamboo-derived water  provide hydration and a cooling feeling. 

My thoughts: I love the gel lotion formula. It’s a lightweight gel consistency that moisturizes like a lotion. It thins out nicely and isn’t sticky at all. I’ve been using this as my nighttime moisturizer for a couple of weeks and I really like it. 

Best  of all, this is recommended for both face and body. We love a multitasker My eczema flares most often on my arms and legs, and as a result I can’t use about 98% of body lotions. but this is supposed to be good for eczema, so I did my due diligence and tested it out. After a week of testing on my leg I didn’t experience any itching or rash. 🎉 Since then I’ve been using it all over and I really like it. It makes a perfect summertime moisturizer and lotion.

I wish this came in a larger bottle. I will absolutely run out of this before I make it through the cleanser or toner.

The basics: A rich cream moisturizer with oat milk, ceramides, and niacinamide. 

My thoughts: I really enjoy this moisturizer. It’s perfect in my AM routine; keeps my face soft and hydrated throughout the day.  After a week or so of testing this moisturizer I mixed in a few drops of my niacinamide face oil, and they blended together perfectly. That’s how I use it  every morning now. 

I am using the moisturizer in conjunction with the cleanser and toner in the Pure Skin line. All of the products play well with the other steps in my AM routine: Vitamin C serum and niacinamide face oil.

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