What I love Less:
👀 Plumps up the skin but wrinkle improvement is not noticeable in one stick
👀 Added fragrance may be overpowering and cause sensitivity or allergic reactions
👀 Can be sticky for oily skin so it is best to use only on problem areas

𝕂𝕒𝕙𝕚 Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm

I first spotted this petal-pink tube while watching k-dramas and it was known as the “Kim Go Eun balm”.

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Salmon Complex
🌟 Jeju Fermented Oil
🌟 Filmexcel
🌟 Turmeric Root Extract
🌟 Licorice Extract

What I Love:
👍🏻 Portable and convenient to carry around which makes it easy to apply frequently
👍🏻 Easy to glide on the face/neck/hair and any dry areas but I use it mainly for neck care given its occlusive consistency that acts like targeted slugging for problem areas
👍🏻 Provides a nice glow with a single swipe and can be used as a primer for makeup to last longer
👍🏻 Doubles as a lip balm and helps form a moisture barrier
👍🏻 Great for people who lead busy lives and do not have time to properly take care of their skin

What I Love Less:
👀 None (Worth the hype)

𝕋𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟 Dive-In Serum

I have emptied 2 bottles of this 3 Second Serum in the 50ml and 100ml sizes!

Award Ingredients:
🌟 5D Hyaluronic Acid
🌟 Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
🌟 Madecassoside/Madecassic Acid
🌟 Trehalose, Propanediol, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP
🌟 D Panthenol (Provitamin-B5)
🌟 Malachite Extract

What I Love:
👍🏻 Easy to draw up the serum and product dispenses through the dropper consistently
👍🏻 Absorbs quickly into my skin thanks to the thin viscosity
👍🏻 Does not pill and allows layering which makes it a great choice for both day and night use
👍🏻 Feels light on my skin and not sticky or greasy at all
👍🏻 Delivers a punch of hydration and does not irritate sensitive skin
👍🏻 Beautiful pastel-blue tone which is a pure color of malachite

What I love Less:
👀 The shelf life after opening the product is only 6 months given that it is made with natural ingredients
👀 The mist gets more oily towards the end
👀 Fruit oil/citrusy fragrance may be irritating for sensitive skin

𝕊𝕚𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕤 Time Is Running Out Mist

When time is running out, my skinimalist routine can be as simple as mist and sunscreen.

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Citrus Junos Fruit Water
🌟 Glycerin
🌟 Allantoin
🌟 Tocopherol
🌟 Licorice Root Extract

What I Love:
👍🏻 Checks all boxes for a multi-purpose product that covers toner/mist/serum steps in one and can be used at any order of skincare routine (I use it right after washing my face and as a setting spray)
👍🏻 The biphasic mist consists of an oil layer and water layer that mix and spray finely from a nozzle which dispenses consistently
👍🏻 Lightweight yet seals in the hydration and is suitable for all year round including summer
👍🏻 A gentle moisturizer that leaves my skin feeling fresh and supple and the organic formula is great for healing eczema
👍🏻 Quickly absorbs into my skin without it feeling greasy and does not feel heavy at all

What I love Less:
👀 Short period after opening (PAO) of 2 months so I need to use it diligently
👀 The sheet mask dries fairly quickly towards the end even though the recommended application time is 10-15 minutes
👀 The mini tweezers are pretty flimsy and it is challenging to pull out a sheet
👀 Caution on fragrance for sensitive skin but the herbal scent fades away

𝕍𝕋 Cica Daily Soothing Mask

I like the concept of a box packaging which is great for storage and convenient to reach out to instead of the usual individual masks that come in a plastic-foil pouch.

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Glycerin
🌟 Panthenol
🌟 Centella Asiatica Extract
🌟 Propolis Extract
🌟 Arginine

What I Love:
👍🏻  Pull-out type daily mask that delivers quick and basic skincare which is perfect for those with busy lifestyles
👍🏻 The sheet adheres nicely to my skin without any sagging or slipping off at all
👍🏻 Each mask holds a good amount of the essence so less of a dripping mess and it is not slippery to the touch
👍🏻 Feels comfortable on my skin and does not leave a tacky feeling after all the essence dry out

What I Love Less:
👀 Chamomile oil and pine oil may trigger allergies
👀 Great when skin barrier is healthy but stings when compromised/sensitized
👀 Slightly pricey for a small tube especially I am using up so quickly

ℝ𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕃𝕒𝕓 Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen

Down with my second tube and on to the next one!

Award Ingredients:
🌟 Birch Sap
🌟 Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid
🌟 Glycerin
🌟 Niacinamide
🌟 Artemisia (Mugwort) Extract
🌟 Ascorbic Acid
🌟 Adenosine

What I Love:
👍🏻 Leaves no white cast and adheres to my skin nicely
👍🏻 Watery cream type which spreads really well without the heavy and greasy feeling
👍🏻 Does not break me out or burn my eyes for a chemical sunscreen
👍🏻 Offers a good amount of hydration and no irritation after hours of wear

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