Hi! I often have a lot of build up on the pores of my nose even though i use salicylic cleansers. I also use mud mask but there's just no difference. I even resorted to using pore strips but those can be harmful on the skin. What do you guys use?

Help me exfoliate

What are your thoughts on sheet masks? They were such a trend back then, I barely see them now. Are you still using one? If not what made you stop or what made you avoid these kind of products?

Sheet mask???

Should niacinamide and glycolic acid be mixed together in one formula/product? I recently received a set which have this formulation in their toner and night serum. The list below states the actives/key ingredients found in the products of their set. 

Cleanser
Glycolic acid
Green Clay
Moisture Lock

Toner
Glycolic Acid
Green Clay
Moisture Lock
Niacinamide

Day Cream
Galactomyces
Ginseng Root
Moisture Lock

Night Serum
Ginseng Root
Green Clay
Moisture Lock

Is it safe?

I recently moved to a different city. I won a Picky giveaway, would it still be possible for me to receive the product or have it delivered to my new address? Have you experienced this before? what are your thoughts? I'm from Philippines, need help.

New address

It is a must that we have clean hands when we start our skin care routine. However, we frequently touch the container of the products that we use and it is often left exposed in the air. Even though we keep it in our stash and they look perfectly fine, microorganisms can still thrive on the surface of those tubes and bottles. My question is, do you sanitize the products that you use? Or should we even sanitize them? What can you recommend regarding this matter?

Thoughts on these please...

However, this wouldn't be the sunscreen that my skin can tolerate. This has a potent citrus scent, as they have Limonene and Orange Peel Oil in their formulation which can be irritating to people with sensitive skin type and also when used around the eye area. With the various scent-modifying ingredients included in their list, and considering the reapplication to be protected under the sun, I don't think I can recommend this to people with such sensitive skin type. Also, If you have oily skin like mine, please be aware that this has a silky finish as they stated, so it can make your skin have a bit more shine into it than it usually is. But if you have a more dull and resilient skin type and does not mind the fragrance at all, this  might work for you. Always remember to patch test and keep safe when trying out a new product. 


I received this product for free from face republic in exchange for my honest review.


FACE REPUBLIC GLOW SCREEN SUN GEL

Claims
🌞Ultra lightweight sun gel 
🌞Silky and Translucent finish
🌞Protects and brightens complexion

UV Filters:
🌞Ethylhexyl Triazone
🌞Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
🌞Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
🌞Polysilicone-15
🌞Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Thoughts & Experience
The first thing I noticed about this sunscreen is that it has more of a watery texture than gel. Upon application, it does spread easily on the skin and it sets on your skin with a prominent glow. It has no whitecast since they used chemical filters on this sunscreen. This also has adenosine which is good for your wrinkles and protects the skin. They also included niacinamide in their formulation for skin brightening. So far, being true to its claim, considering that their ingredients justify it, I can say that this sunscreen has the capability to deliver what it is aimed to do. 

It is a bit costly but I would pay the price just to have this again.

Product: Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner

Packaging: The soft matte-finish of the box was nice to the touch. It has a classy yet simple typeface. You can also find the image of the Centella asiatica on the side of the box as well as the texture.

Key Ingredients:  
🍀Madewhite (brightening ingredient from Madagascar Centella Asiatica)
🍀Centella asiatica Extract (90%)

Claims: 
✨Evens out skin tone and reduces acne spots
✨Soothes the sensitized protective barrier of skin
✨Removes dead cells
✨Maintains moisture of the skin

Texture: 
💧Viscosity is almost the same as water
💧Easily absorbed by the skin

Experience: 
My skin fell in love with this toner. It is so mild, I don't feel any stinging sensation using this product. Before using this, I used to have huge acne every now and then. I also have those little bumps on my forehead. But ever since I used this toner those huge bumps on my cheeks and on my jawline suddenly stopped appearing. Those tiny friends I have on my forehead were also gone! I will testify that this product is the savior of my acne-prone skin.

Additional info I can share about the brand:
SKIN1004 - Korean skincare brand that is known to deliver the maximum benefits of their famous ingredient, Centella asiatica which is sourced from the untouched nature of Madagascar. This brand also makes sure that their products are safe to use for all types of skin as they indicated that their products undergone no animal testing, includes no paraben, no alcohol, and no artificial fragrance.

I didnt find anything negative when I used this product.

Benton Fermentation Galactomyces99 Skin Toner

Product claims
✨Brightens and hydrate the skin
✨Soothes skin irritation
✨Improve skin's elasticity

Thoughts and Experience

I found this toner very interesting! This is my first time trying out a product that has such high concentration of galactomyces. But what exactly is it and how it can help the skin?

Galactomyces is a genus of yeast that is found when making "sake" which was eventually discovered to have anti-aging benefits. This is discovered when they noticed that the hand of sake brewers appears to be more youthful and less wrinkled compared to their facial features.

Talking about the toner itself, this is a very lightweight toner and if you like more hydration, you can defnitely layer this up. It  doesnt feel tacky and adds up a glow on the skin. When I used this toner, I noticed that my skin is less irritated than usual which I am all up for. I'm still trying to see if there would be any changes on my fine lines as changes on these would take a much longer time of testing. 

Overall, this is really an interesting product to have and this would be a great addition to your well-aging routine.

I received this product for free from Benton in exchange of my honest review.


I really like the product! It does what it claims however, spoiler alert! The container has a much bigger volume than the product it actually contains. 

Product: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack

Description: A mask that is loaded with skin-soothing and moisturizing ingredients that enhances and repairs your skin as you sleep.

Key Ingredients:
🍀Hyalu-Cica (for deep moisturization)
🍀Ceramide Biom (To improve and take care of the skin overnight)
🍀Melatonin (helps the skin to rest deeply and revitalize thereby forming healthy and glowing skin)
🍀Niacinamide & Adenosine (Restore and make the skin younger)
🍀Artemisia Herba & Hibiscus Esculentus Extract(Restores skin elasticity)

Claims:
✨ Overnight hydration and soothing of skin
✨ Enhances skin barrier and skin elasticity

Texture:
💧 Watery gel-type
💧Easily absorbed by the skin
💧Lightweight and not sticky when applied

Experience:
This is a breath of fresh air from other masks that are in the market. Some masks are heavy on the skin and they can clog your pores. This one makes me captivated by its texture because it is totally lightweight. All the greatness that is in this product will sink into your skin as you massage it. When I wake up my skin doesn't feel oily or dry, It feels hydrated and glowing. Dull and dehydrated skin who? Sorry, but we don't know them here!

Recommendation:
I strongly recommend this for people who are in need of moisture when they sleep so their skin will not produce more oil and form pimples. Also for people who are looking for products that will help them protect their skin barrier. 


Overall rating: 5/5
✅Would definitely repurchase

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The little beads in these cream dissolves quickly on application but not all. I noticed this particular bead was too hard and it can cause small damages on the skin if you are not careful enough when applying this. I also would have prefer this on a pump rather than a tub because it is a struggle opening this product due to the stringiness of the snail mucin. 


The Skin House Vita Snail Cream

“I received this product for free from Picky and The Skin House in exchange for my honest review.”

Key ingredients
🍃 Snail Mucin
🍃Vitamins B&C&E
🍃Collagen

Claims
✨Improves skin elasticity and keeps the skin hydrated.
✨Nourish the skin for a firming finish.
✨Moisturises dry skin for a water-glowing skin texture.

Experience 
I am a fan of how this cream sits on my skin! It doesn't make my face look too glossy, but it definitely gives that right amount of glow that I wanted. Some creams can make my face too shiny and my texture isnt a fan of that. I also love how my skin feels soft and dewy when I use this product. This is not sticky but has a tackiness to it which is very tolerable. This also has a hint of citrusy scent to it. 

Rems