I don't have anything bad to say about it.

My holy grail!👌
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I received this product for free from Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review.
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Probio-cica intensive ampoule: 
🌱 $25, 50 ml, made in Korea
🌱 Key ingredients:
• Fermented centella and cicaceramide to repair skin barrier.
• Macadamia oil to nourish.
• Panthenol, allantoin, madecassic acid and asiaticoside to soothe.
• Betaine and hyaluronic acid to hydrate.
🌱 The texture in light and silky, but not runny. It's more of a "cream" ampoule, not a "gel" one. You can see comparison swatches with other ampoules/serums of this brand in the carousel. This one is the least runny of all.
🌱 My oily skin doesn't like oils in general, but surprisingly macadamia oil in this ampoule doesn't break me out or clog pores.
🌱 Absorbes quickly with zero residue or greasiness. I assume it can suit normal and combo skin types too. 
🌱 Literally does magic to my skin. It visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines SO nicely, I couldn't believe my own eyes. Skin becomes hydrated and plump. 
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It's the best skincare product I've tried this year so far. Bravo, Skin1004, I am very impressed! 👏

You have to be careful not to overdo, this blush is VERY pigmented 😂

A bomb quality blush in a very spingy color - "Happy" by Rare beauty:
🌸 $20, 7,5 ml., made in Korea (mine is a 3,2 ml. mini from the set, you can see the applicator size difference between a full-size and a mini on the last photo).
🌸 The color is described as a cool pink, I'd say it's borderline coral. Still very pretty, though 👌
🌸 This is a "dewy" formula (brand also has matte options) and it provides a truly skin-like appearance.
🌸 Paraben free, cruelty free and vegan.
🌸 Very pigmented, you really have to be careful. But "Happy" in particular is relatively easy not to go overboard with, because it's on the lighter side.
🌸 Super easy to blend, even on a powdered face!
🌸 Extremely longlasting, almost 12 h. of wear on my oily skin. On any foundation, in hot summer weather. Just wow!
🌸 One of the best on the market, I've got 5 shades and  probably getting some more 😁 Truly worth the hype! 


I don't think it'll be suitable for drier skin types.

Kaine Rosemary Relief Gel cleanser:
🌿 $15, 150 ml, made in Korea.
🌿 Cruelty free and vegan.
🌿 Dense, translucent, green colored gel.
🌿 Scent is herbal, but I wouldn't say it's rosemary alone. It's more of an earthy herbal scent, I'd say. 
🌿 Key ingredients:
• Salicilic acid 0,45% to exfoliate.
• Complex of extracts (including 5% of rosemary extract) to soothe and provide anti-oxidant care.
• Panthenol and allantoin to repair skin barrier and soothe.
• Triple hyaluronic acid to hydrate.
🌿 I ADORE Kaine's packaging, so aesthetically pleasing! Frosted plastic, looks almost like glass. It's 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, btw. 
🌿 The dispenser provides just enough product - not to much, not too little. Allows you to use it sparingly, very uncommon among clensers.
🌿 The lather is gentle. It's a sulfate free cleanser, not too stripping for my oily skin, but it still provides a nice cleanse.
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My new favorite morning cleanser! I've been using it every day ever since I got it and plan to repurchase.

☀️ Cushions are hard to recycle, so I'd love to see a physical sunscreen from this brand in a more eco-friendly packaging. 
☀️ The price is pretty high, but I bought mine for $18 and it was 100% worth it.

I have a soft spot for Mary & May and love a good sun cushion and let me tell you - this one didn't disappoint! 
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Vegan Niacinamide Panthenol Sun Cushion:
☀️ $36, 25 g., made in Korea.
☀️ Cruelty free and vegan.
☀️ It's a physical sunscreen, based on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
☀️ Absolutely beautiful packaging! I tried my best to capture its beauty, but it's way more impressive in person. The mirror is big and handy. 
☀️ It's a large cushion, usually they're 12-15 g., this one is 25! See comparison photo.
☀️ Key ingredients: 
• Panthenol 2% to soothe and moisturize.
• Niacinamide 2% to control oil and brighten the complexion.
☀️ The finish is natural, definitely not matte and not dewy either.  
☀️ Has a light scent, but it's a pleasant one, at least for me. Fresh floral, I'd say. Not strong and doesn't linger.
☀️ Slight white cast upon application, which is completely normal for physical suncreens. It becomes less visible when the cream is fully absorbed. But saying "there's no white cast" would be a lie, there is some left (completely normal, once again). 
☀️ There is some stickiness until it's fully absorbed too. It's probably due to panthenol. I don't mind that, but you should know. It takes about 20 min for it to become non-sticky.
☀️ It's not drying and I can really feel the soothing effect. In fact, 2% of panthenol is a high percentage and it works👍 
☀️ Lasts long (sun cushions usually adhere well and this one is no exception).
☀️ Didn't break me out. 
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I suppose it's designed to be a "sunscreen for vacation" and it's honestly perfect - easy to travel with, enough product to use for face and body + panthenol does its job with preventing sunburn and transepidermal water loss. Plus, it's sooo beautiful! Highly recommend for anyone interested in a physical sunscreen in cushion form.

The smell. And the packaging feels a little cheap.

Pretty good, but not the best.
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3-day Vita Dark spot serum by Rovectin:
🌿 $35, 30 ml, made in Korea.
🌿 Cruelty free and vegan.
🌿 Not oil-free, contains a small amount of borago oil.
🌿 Thick gel texture, slightly yellow color.
🌿 Has a smell, and not a pleasant one.
🌿 Key ingredients: 
• Niacinamide, Arbutin and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid - a mighty trio to reduce pigmentation and brighten the complexion.
• Vitamin tree water to moisturize and rejuvenate. 
• HerbCool complex to cool skin's temperature and soothe irritation.
• A patented hyaluronic acid complex to hydrate.
• 9 types of vitamins complex to revitalize.
🌿 It is effective! Does brighten the complexion visibly, makes the spots lighter. But I have quite a few brightening products that I like more than this, to tell the truth. I prefer less dense texture and this smell is hardly bearable, unfortunately.
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My second fave from the bunch of Rovectin products kindly sent by Stylekorean. Will use up, but probably won't repurchase.

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