There's not much that you can dislike about this cult classic. I've found that if you layer on too much, it will take a while to sink in so you'll have to wait a couple of minutes before you apply your next step. Because of this, I use it after my toners or else they won't sink in. Another thing to add would be that if you use it after an exfoliant, you should apply more than you normally would as it can drag your skin somehow. 

This is a really good basic soothing and hydrating essence. No scent and a nice light gel texture, it helps with hydration and balancing out my combo skin! My dry patches are less dry but my oily t-zone isn't drowning in oil and sebum so this is fantastic! Great product to use after any exfoliating step as it helps calm inflammation without any of that stinging or burning sensation. I liked this so much, I bought the dual essence with the niacinamide half!

It's on the pricey side but I've found that with how well it works, feels on the skin and layers with other products its well worth it! It might be a little too heavy if you're super oily and layering 10 different products before and after it so be a bit careful. 

This product is the all-rounder powerhouse. If a cream, water and light oil had a child, this would be it. I've found that it hydrates, moisturises, evens skin tone, balances and soothes the skin. What more could you want? Its in a lovely frosted glass bottle and reminds me of milk tea 🧋 everytime I reach for it. I've only used it in Winter but I'd imagine that even for an oily/combo gal, it'd be amazing for Summer too. 

While the inclusion of the leaves is innovative, they ruin the cleansing experience. The leaves aren't thin little flakes that soften greatly with water. Instead, they feel like small pieces of soggy cardboard and keep getting stuck in my hairline whilst also making it a horrible cleansing experience as it feels like you're pushing debris around your face 😔

I received this product for free from Picky and THANK YOU FARMER in exchange for my honest review. 

We love centella asiatica! And this cleanser has a tonne of it along with licorice root. It's truly one of a kind in that it has actual leaves within the product. It works well as a second cleanse or as a morning cleanse, especially since Sydney's been quite warm these weeks. It doesn't leave my skin feeling dry and my face doesn't turn into a red tomato after using it. It has no added fragrance and has a slight herbal smell that reminds of a spa everytime I use it. 

I've noticed little particles that are part of the product so I like to shake it a little before I apply it. Because its so thin, when you're applying it, your texture feels more noticeable under your fingers and I've found that you go through it quite fast. I apply a thin amount day and night and I've already gone through ~40% in a month. 

This seems just like water and the BAM all your texture is smoothed out and gone in the morning! Its a first essence so make sure you're using it before your other products to help them absorb into the skin more effectively. I love that its in a glass bottle and in such a large size too at 150ml or 5 fl oz! Maybe a hint of hydration but this is definitely a texture saver for me!

The only thing I dislike would be the scent. When you pour it out and apply it, it smells like faint floral laundry detergent. By the time you've patted it across your face, it smells a little funny, like faint crab? It disappears quite quickly though, within minutes so its not an issue! 

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

Overall: 4/5⭐️

For a product with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), this sure is gentle! It doesn't sting at all, and I wasn't sure if even had the ingredient in it at first. It's a tad thicker than water but you can't tell after it sinks in. My skin is hydrated and this really helps with my hyperpigmentation! 

I don't see much of a glow that it claims to give but it really helps my dark spots and skin tone. I only really use a moisturing SPF after it and its enough for my dry-combo skin. I love that this has niacinamide and vitamin E as well.  

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