• I noticed that the glowy finish tends to also appear a tad greasy and tacky on my skin. The tackiness doesn't seem to disappear. I think this would work well under face makeup but should be set with powder if you have oily zones. 

• There is a slight sharp alcohol scent and the period after opening is quite short and should be replaced after 6 months from opening. 

• I was also charged with hefty customs from receiving this product directly from Benton Korea. 

✨ Benton Guava 70 skin toner pads

* Gifted by Picky and Benton in exchange for my honest review

• 7 Key Calming Ingredients: Guava, Calendula, Green tea, Kelp, Yam root, Mugwort, Houttuynia cordata
• Other Ingredients: Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Allantoin 

• I really liked the size of the pads. They are large and cover nearly the entire cheek area. The pads adhere well to the skin and are evenly soaked. The formula feels watery and cooling. It has an essence-like texture and takes some time to absorb. While on the skin, it feels unnoticed and calming. I would recommend keeping them extra cool in the fridge for use during hot summer days. It leaves the skin looking very glowy and hydrated after removal. 

• These toner pads are like mini sheet masks and are easier to apply. They are easy to rip and adjust to fit any face size. There are refill pads that can be purchased to replenish while minimizing packaging waste!

• I found that it doesn't blend evenly on my face. It settles around the large pores around the nose and pills with my other skincare. It doesn't seem to pill when used alone or on my hands. I also noticed that my face felt more oily and greasy at the end of the day than usual.
• I like that this sunscreen has a nice finish and is reef-safe, but I think there are better options that can work for all skin types.

✨SOME BY MI V10 hyal antioxidant sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

* Gifted by Picky and SOME BY MI in exchange for my honest review

• Key Ingredients: 10 Vitamins (A, B5, C, D, E, P, F, H, K), Hyaluronic acid, Titanium dioxide, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP 

✅ Chemical and physical UV filters, Reef-safe, Hypoallergenic, Non-comedogenic, Travel-friendly
❌Has fragrance, Alcohol, Slight cast, Pills, Not waterproof 

• My experience: This sunscreen uses both chemical and physical UV filters. It has a slightly runny, lightweight texture and a non-sticky finish. This does have a slight cast and tone up effect which brightens my complexion. The color of the white cast doesn't appear too noticeable on my light-medium skin tone and I think it would work best for fair to light-medium skin tones. I didn't notice any significant impacts on blemishes. My skin did feel protected and didn't burn under Florida sun. 

• This does contain fragrance but I didn't find it to irritate around the eyes. 
• Retinol may increase sensitivity to sunlight so make sure to use sunscreen during the day

✨SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Advance Triple Action eye cream

* Gifted by Picky and SOME BY MI in exchange for my honest review

• Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Retinol (0.1%), Beta-glucan, Retinal

• My experience: I found this formula to be very moisturizing and lightweight. It is easy to spread on the skin and leaves a slight shine without a sticky feeling. I have oily, acne-prone skin and found that it was moisturizing enough to not need to use another cream on top when I used it over the entire face. It also works gently around the eyes. I haven't noticed any impacts on wrinkles, but I have found that this Retinol eye cream works well on acne and skin texture. I found that my acne appeared significantly less inflamed the next morning after use at night. My skin also felt more smoother and softer. 

This gives a good boost of hydration but I didn't feel that it left lasting moisture.

🌱 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-cica 

* Gifted by Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review

Probio-cica essence toner
• Key Ingredients: Centella asiatica, Propanediol, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus ferment
• The toner has a gentle, watery formula that absorbs quickly into the skin. It left my skin feeling lightly hydrated and smooth on my combination, acne-prone skin. This toner would be great occasionally for when my skin needs extra hydration.

🌱 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-cica

* Gifted by Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review

Probio-cica intensive ampoule
• Key Ingredients: Centella asiatica, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus ferment, Allantoin 
• The ampoule has more intensive hydration and moisturization than the toner. It has a lightweight serum type formula that leaves a slight glow on the skin. My skin barrier appeared brighter and healthier when used. I can see myself using this often in place of a moisturizer during the summer when my skin tends to be the most oily.

• I would highly recommend the Probio-cica line for anyone with sensitive and dry skin types as well as for strengthening skin barrier. The quality packaging and fragrance free formulas of these products are highly appreciated!

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