💭 More suitable for normal, combination and oily skin types, especially if u are looking for a toner that is simple and provides lightweight hydration. If u have dehydrated skin u may want to apply more layers of this or layer this with a hydrating ampoule/serum. This is also vegan, free of fragrance, EO and drying alcohol if it is what u are looking for✅

💰 Repurchase? 
Maybeee. I still have a hugeeee bottle loll I think it is a nice decent affordable no-frills toner to have and I can see myself reaching for this especially during hotter days. But sometimes when I am lazy or in a rush I just don’t like to spend extra time for layering hahaa 

Thank you @go.picky and @makeprem_global for gifting this to me in exchange for my honest review. And thank you guys for ur support🌟

🏝 TLDR
Watery and lightweight
Nicely hydrating when layered💦
Not particularly soothing imo
Affordable💵

💦 Texture
This toner is watery with a slight slip and feels lightweight on the skin. It absorbs into the skin quickly and gives a slightly tacky finish that doesn’t feel heavy. It also layers well with other skincare products.

💁🏻‍♀️ My experience 

💭 I usually apply 2-3 layers of this as one layer is not hydrating enough for my dehydrated skin💦 With 2-3 layers my skin feels nicely hydrated without feeling heavy. Instead of saying that it provides deeeeep hydration, I think it provides my skin with a decent amount of lightweight hydration that is nice for the summer☀️

💭 I also like to soak cotton pad with this and use it as toner pad especially in my daytime routine for a nice skincare experience🧖🏼‍♀️ 

💭 I think its soothing benefit (which the product claims) is not obvious on my skin. What it does to my skin is primarily hydrating imo👀 

💭 Affordable with a huge bottle💵 (~AUD25/USD18 for 400mL!!) 

💭 Suitable for pretty much all skin types. I think it may not be enough as the sole hydrating product in the routine for dehydrated skin. However I recommend it if you are aiming for a gradual yet noticeable effect on lightening PIH, but do not opt for treatment with strong active ingredients. It is also free of fragrance/EO/drying alcohol✅

💰Repurchase?
I actually like it very much!💛 While it retails for USD25/100mL, I think it is a pretty good deal considering its noticeable effect on my PIH and how easily it can be added to the routine and layer with other products. I think I am likely to purchase this one!

Thank you @go.picky and @skin1004official for gifting this to me in exchange for my honest review. And thank you guys for your support🌟

✨ TLDR
Slightly viscous gel that feels pretty lightweight
Lightens my PIH noticeably🤩
Lightly hydrating and slightly calms my acne-prone skin🍀

💦 Texture
Slightly viscous gel which blends out a bit watery on the face. The tiny white capsules in it do not feel abrasive on my face and dissolve pretty easily (occasionally 1-2 capsules left behind after rubbing it in). Absorbs pretty quickly as an ampoule and gives a slightly glowy finish that is a little tacky. Has a slight almond-y scent to me. 

💁🏻‍♀️ My experience

💭 After the first 1.5 - 2 week of using this I start to notice that the PIH on my face lightens a bit🤩 My skintone evens out a little although it doesn't significantly brighten my face. Quite surprising to me and overall I am pretty impressed with its effects😍 

💭 It lightly hydrates my dehydrated skin but I wouldn't rely on this alone for hydration. It slightly calms my acne that they look less red and irritated. Causes me no irritation as my first tranexamic acid product (used twice a day). 

💭 More suitable for normal, combination and oily skin types as dry skin may find this too thin for hydration. Can be a nice option for you if you are looking for a watery toner with great ingredients for a potential gradual brightening/exfoliating effect. This is also free of fragrance/EO/drying alcohol✅

💰Repurchase?
Maybeee. Although its effect is not quite significant on my skin atm, I love its ingredient list💛 and am curious to test out its long-term benefits! May repurchase if there is a noticeable effect after the current bottle is finished!

Thank you @go.picky and @skin1004official for gifting this to me for my honest review. And thank you guys for your support🌟

✨ TLDR
Feels watery
Absorbs quickly and gives a non-tacky, non-greasy finish🤩
Lightly hydrating when layered💦
Stings slightly where the skin barrier is compromised
Brightening and exfoliating effect not significant on my skin yet👀

💦 Texture
Lightweight and watery with no scent to me. It absorbs quickly and gives a non-tacky, non-greasy finish🤩 Layers well with other skincare products. 

💁🏻‍♀️ My experience

💭 I usually apply 2-3 layers of this and it feels lightly hydrating for my dehydrated skin💦 The toner itself is not sufficient for me as the sole hydrating product in my routine so I usually couple this with a hydrating serum. It can sting my skin slightly where my skin barrier is compromised.

💭 Its brightening and exfoliating effect is not quite significant on my skin yet👀 However I think it would take more time for ingredients such as niacinamide and vitamin c derivative to work. 

💭 As the toner contains exfoliating fruit extracts, I personally prefer to use it no more than once per day, although fruit extracts are considered rather gentle. 

💭 More suitable for normal to dry skin. I think oily skin may find it too heavy, and that VERY dry skin may find this not moisturizing enough. This product is vegan, free of drying alcohols, EO and fragrance✅

💰Repurchase? 
Maybeeee(?) I think it is a decent moisturizer that I will reach for when my skin is healthy. This does do its job to moisturize (and I actually enjoy its texture), but sometimes I do need nighttime moisturizers that can strengthen/repair my skin barrier better. 

Thank you @go.picky and @makeprem_global for gifting this to me in exchange for my honest review. And thank you guys for ur support🌟

🧣TLDR
Feels smooth when applied
Leaves an emollient layer that is slightly oily
Decently moisturizes my skin in general
But not enough for specific dry and irritated patches

💛 Notable ingredients
Glycerin
Panthenol
Betaine
Ceramide NP
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 

💦 Texture
It is a creamy moisturizer that feels smooth when applied. It is not too airy nor dense as a cream. 

💁🏻‍♀️ My experience

💭 After application, it does leave an emollient layer that is slightly oily. I personally prefer rich moisturizer for my nighttime routine so I actually quite like it. However, it can feel a bit oily for me during the daytime in warm weather (hot summer now in Australia☀️)

💭 I think it is a moisturizer that decently moisturizes my skin. It does make my skin feel smooth the next morning when I used it the night before. However, I have not (yet) noticed a particular effect on strengthening my skin barrier (which the product claims)👀

💭 I sometimes had some specific dry and irritated patches around the nose lately and I still found them dry the next morning after applying this the night before. Think it can be not enough for VERY dry skin

💭 More suitable for normal, combo and dry skin types as I think oily skin may find this heavy. Overall I recommend it to acne-prone skin for its effectiveness. This is also free of EO/fragrance/drying alcohols✅

💰Repurchase?
I LOVE this so much and it will always have a place in my heart💖 BUT this is PRICEY (~USD56)😭 Now that I have built up my tolerance towards retinol a bit I would like to try out other more affordable retinol products as well. If there is a sale I am happy to get this one or their other one with a higher retinol concentration💛 I think I am going to empty this very soon. Giving me panic as I don't know how much it is left inside the bottle🥶

🦄 TLDR
Feels creamy, similar to thick moisturizers that aren't too heavy
Gives an emollient finish that almost feels non-greasy
Caused me no irritation as an introductory retinol product (personal experience)😮‍💨
Acne looks significantly less red and irritated overnight🤩

💦 Texture
Yellowish creamy texture. Feels similar to some thicker kinds of moisturizers that don't feel heavy on my combo skin. Feels smooth on application and takes some time to sink in. It gives an emollient finish that is almost non-greasy on my skin.

💁🏻‍♀️ My experience

💭 This is the first retinol product that I used and I was so afraid of irritation. But this hasn't caused me any (my own experience)😮‍💨

💭 It helps my acne-prone skin so much🤩 It helps calm my acne and they look SIGNIFICANTLY less red and irritated overnight😍 (Not sure if it is because this is my first retinol product or my skin is so responsive to retinol lol) For a long term effect, I can feel that my skin is smoother, more radiant and less prone to acne✨ Although I did also use other actives during the same period (e.g. niacinamide, BHA), I am confident it contributes very well to the overal results.

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