I do smell a slight fragrance, which some may be sensitive to so keep that in mind. Also, I really don't recommend for people under the age of 18 as retinol can damage the skin if used incorrectly, if you are under 18, please use properly and hopefully it's for acne reasons and not wrinkles because you are beautiful and don't need to be treating wrinkles younger than 18 (hot take but I'm being honest here)

I received this product for free from Picky and HANSKIN in exchange for my honest review. 😊

I think this product is great for retinol beginners or people who want to do retinol but have sensitive skin. I saw pretty big results in only a week (not using any other actives except for this one)💐 I'll definitely continue the use of this as I struggle with hormonal acne. 

Obviously big results take a lot of time so I don't expect my skin to be perfect and I do expect some purging to occur later sadly

Fragrance : does have light fragrance, it smells great, but I know a lot of people react to fragrance, so if you do, don't buy this. I personally like the smell, it smells a little floral and clean. 

(PURPLE VER)
Consistency : Very light and soft, almost powdery, I guess that's where the word cotton comes in. Feels very airy, doesn't feel like I have it on, which is always a plus

Results : I definitely think it helps even your skin and brighten. It helps get rid of any unwanted yellow tones from dull skin complexions or just anyone who wants to get rid of the yellow in their skin. Makes your skin very glowy and look hydrated but without the greasy feel. I usually don't like the way tone ups dry out my skin so I'm glad to say that this one doesn't dry matte. 

Not many that I can think of, however I do want to preface that I do not recommend using this serum if you are under the age of 18 unless using it for acne purposes (such as really bad hormonal acne) as this product IS an anti-aging product, so if you use it too early, aging has a possibility of coming SOONER than you think. Since I am only 18, I try not to use this serum too often, as I do not want to have early signs of aging, so I only use it here and there for my acne! 😊

This is a great Retinol serum for those with sensitive skin!

So far the ingredients seem great and they claim to be free of common allergens, sulfates and parabens, artificial colors, and harsh alcohols! ✨️

As someone with sensitive skin that is definitely a plus! I like how they keep us in mind! 💗

But also, this serum is great for dry skin as well! It contains a moisture retaining ingredient called tocopherol! So you know that your skin will still look and feel hydrated! 💧

I also took note of how the product gives me a really nice glass skin effect, as it soaks into my skin nicely! 🌸 It didn't just sit on top of my skin and 'act' like glass skin, it actually gave me glass skin! 🫢

I really like how lightweight this serum is, so I'll definitely repurchase if I ever run out. If I could use it daily, I would. 

(Retinol should not be used every day, it is to be used only 2-3 times a week, spread out, and only during the night time to avoid sun exposure!)

Yeah, honestly I can't find anything bad about this product. Maybe one thing that people may dislike is that it's matte, so it's not hydrating. 

Love this! 

This is an amazing product, even for those with dry lips. Usually matte lipsticks will cling to dry patches but this doesn't! In fact, it actually blurs mine!

I really think this is a great product since it can be used on both lips and cheeks. It leaves a stain behind so it lasts on my cheeks and lips basically all day, but if you want a deep stain, apply twice within 1-2 hours of each other. 

I have the shades Faded and STH (something) which is what I'm reviewing in this!

Faded is like a neutral to cool toned color. It's more on the darker side, so if you prefer brighter, light colors, this shade might not be for you. For me, it looks like a natural blush on my skin tone. 

STH is a nice cool toned pink, it's quite pigmented and I like using it on my lips rather than my cheeks. 

These are quite pigmented so a little goes a long way!

Also comes in SO MANY different shades, which is amazing since it'll suit so many different skintones. 

30% doesn't leave a stain, and may be too light for darker skin tones. BUT there are SO MANY shades so I'm sure people with darker skin tones could easily find the right shade!

Amazing for making the lips look plump! ✨️

If you have small lips like me, and want them to look plumper, this is definitely the product. 🍭 It's not a lips plumper so it doesn't sting and what not, it's just a simple gloss but it's so effective!

I use the sorbet 30% all over my lips, fade out the edges, and then I go in with sorbet 70% for my center bottom lip, bottom lip line (avoiding outsides) and then on the top lip like with my cupid bow. 

This makes my lips look really nice and give it a plumped effect. 

It smells super faintly of marshmallows and candy. 

lianabi