omg I opened my picky app and I just realized that I’m part of the Picky Squad now! 🤧😭❤️

PICKY SQUAD

This is my first time winning so I’m super happy! Congrats to all who won too! 💛

Cosrx Picky Giveaway

This came two days ago and omg their packaging is 💯 have you heard about this brand before?

Deepondé

I just noticed the new layout of picky and it’s cute! Have you noticed the new layout too?

New Picky Layout

I’m thinking of buying Inkey List’s Retinol as this my safe bet as a beginner for retinol but I’m scared of what might it do to my skin 🤧

Tell me your opinions about Inkey List’s Retinol

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I’m just not a fan of how they tends to get stuck and doesn’t come off easily.

♡ ┊ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧&#47;𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡&#47;𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ A wash off pack that unclogs pores and improves appearance of pores, calms inflamed and irritated skin, and gently exfoliates dead skin to reveal a bright and healthy complexion.

♡ ┊ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ Mugwort Extract, Adzuki Bean Seed Powder, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Kelp Extract, Artichoke Leaf Extract

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 ˎˊ˗

─ It comes in an off white box with a subtle tint of green and a minty green jar full of details regarding on how to use the mask. It also comes with a spatula and hygienic cover to protect the product and to prevent it from spilling.

♡ ┊ 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘&#47;𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧ˎˊ˗

─ The consistency of the mask is very creamy and the adzuki beans aren’t abrasive to the skin. It has an earthy&#47;herbal scent which I find very pleasant. Just like I’ve said before, it smells like spa. 

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘&#47;𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ I love this mask. Periodt. The fact that my skin is dry, this mask didn&#39;t dry out my skin, it doesn’t feel too tight like other clay masks do. I felt some cooling sensation while waiting for it to set and I didn’t experienced any redness on my skin after washing it off like I usually get in most clay mask.

I love how not abrasive the adzuki beans in this mask, how they provide a gentle exfoliation on my skin. 

Overall, my skin feels so smooth after using the mask and I always look forward to use it as part of my selfcare routine.

♡ ┊ 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 ˎˊ˗

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♡ ┊ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧&#47;𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡&#47;𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ An antioxidant cleanser that doesn’t mess up your skin barrier, lifting everything your skin doesn&#39;t want while leaving what it needs—healthy pH, hydration, antioxidants and no irritation. 

♡ ┊ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ Matcha, Hemp Seed Oil, Oats, Almonds, Vitamin B5, Sodium PCA

♡ ┊ 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ˎˊ˗

─ It has this jelly texture. It doesn’t foam up and it leaves my skin hydrated after using.

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘&#47;𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ I’m now at my third tube of this and my skin has been loving it. Every morning, I like to start my morning routine with this cleanser. I’m used to those foaming cleansers that made your face tight after-feeling aka ‘squeaky clean.’ Well, apparently that’s not good ‘cause it’s stripping away your skin’s natural oils.

What I love about this cleanser is how gentle it is. It never leaves my skin feeling stripped.

Nothing! This toner is absolutely amazing!

♡ ┊ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧&#47;𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡&#47;𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ 	An intensely hydrating toner that’s formulated with 50% hyaluronic acid that keeps skin moist and hydrated the entire day.

♡ ┊ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ Three types of hyaluronic acid, Sodium PCA, Aloe Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol.

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 ˎˊ˗

─ It comes in a 200ml clear plastic bottle that was pretty easy to dispense the product out.

♡ ┊ 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘&#47;𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧ˎˊ˗

─ It has a slightly viscous consistency and a slippery feel to it. It also has no scent too. 

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘&#47;𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ This toner has been a heaven sent to my dry dehydrated skin and it quickly became one of my holy grails. I love how lightweight yet deeply hydrating this is, how easily this toner absorbed into my skin without any hint of stickiness even I applied several layers.

It left my skin feeling refreshed, hydrated and looking healthy. Its huge bottle is a plus too! I’ve been using it for weeks now and it still has so much product left in the bottle.

Overall, I’m satisfied how this provide good amount of hydration to my skin and didn’t caused me any breakouts or irritations. 

I would absolutely recommend this to all skin types, especially for dry and sensitive skin types.

Nothing! This cleanser is absolutely amazing!

♡ ┊ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧&#47;𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡&#47;𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ 	A mildly acidic cleansing foam that gently and effectively removes skin impurities. Formulated with 10,000 ppm of green tea and 2,550 ppm of green tea leaf extract to enhance skin renewal and protect skin&#39;s moisture barrier.

♡ ┊ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ Green Tea, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract.

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 ˎˊ˗

─ It comes in a standard white tube that squeezes out the product.

♡ ┊ 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘&#47;𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧ˎˊ˗

─ Like I previously wrote in my first impression, the texture reminds me of a pudding. It also has a light green tint to it and has green tea specks.

As for its scent, it doesn’t smelled like matcha&#47;green tea, at least for me. It smelled like cassava cake that my grandma used to make. I promise that this is not a bad thing, I personally love the smell of it. 

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘&#47;𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ There is something fun and satisfying about foam cleansers especially with those bubbly and sudsy lathers that will surely cleanse your skin however, they tend to be stripping and drying on the skin due to their harsh surfactants.

But this cleanser..omg I’m telling you, it’s different. I used this every day as my second cleanser after using the cleansing oil as my first cleanse.

The green tea specks melts as the cleanser lathers nicely and it feels rich and soft on the skin as I work it in and after rinsing it off, my skin feels clean and smooth without the tight&#47;drying sensation. In fact, I felt like my skin’s hydrated and still retained it’s natural moisture.

Overall, I love this cleanser! It really lived up to its claim by cleansing the skin without stripping it or making it feel tight.

I would definitely recommend this.

♡ ┊ 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧&#47;𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡&#47;𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ A serum that brightens dull-looking skin. It’s packed with Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Lemon Extract and Tocopherol.

♡ ┊ 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─  Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide, Jojoba Seed Oil, Lemon Fruit Extract.

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 ˎˊ˗

─ It comes in a 45 ml glass bottle with a glass dropper. 

♡ ┊ 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘&#47;𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧ˎˊ˗

─ The serum looks very goopy and jelly-ish. There’s also these tiny capsules. As for the scent, I expect it to smell like lemon or something citrus-y but it doesn’t smell like anything. 

♡ ┊ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘&#47;𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 ˎˊ˗

─ Even though its texture looks goopy, it&#39;s actually very lightweight on the skin. The tiny capsules instantly melted away as I glide it on my skin. It absorbs quickly too.

I’ve been using this in the morning in conjunction with my sunscreen and I love how radiant and luminous my skin looks whenever I’m using this. 

As for my hyperpigmentations, I didn’t see much of a difference but it definitely made my overall complexion healthy and brighter than before. 

♡ ┊ 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 ˎˊ˗

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