So I just read this article about scalp care and it said that one way to help your scalp when you have a lot of dandruff or even when it’s just dry producing too much oil is to exfoliate your scalp!

I have never heard of scalp exfoliating before, and the idea of it kinda confuses me because as someone with thick hair I’m not even sure how one goes about exfoliating their scalp

Anyways I would just like to hear some thoughts on the topic and if anyone so happens to know of a product that could exfoliate the scalp please tag it because I do have very dry skin on my scalp and I am very intrigued to try this out

I’ll also post a screenshot of what I read incase anyone is curious

Scalp Exfoliating

I keep seeing “oil cleansing” videos going around on my social media. While oil cleansing seems pretty self explanatory, I’m still new to the concept and just wanting to learn more about it as it’s all fresh to me

What is the purpose of oil cleansing?
What product should you use to oil cleanse?
How often should/can you oil cleanse? 
What are the best steps to go about oil cleansing?
What are the benefits (and negatives) of oil cleansing?

Just looking to learn so any information is helpful :)

Oil Cleansing

So for a basis of what I’m trying to build a routine out of I have 

1. cleanser
2. toner
3. serum
4. moisturizer
5. sun care

So what I was wondering is how does your routine compare morning to night, would you add or take away anything. And yeah just give me any advice you have for a skincare wannabe enthusiast who’s learning what works for her still :)

Morning vs Night Routine

I’ve been having a very hard week. A lot has happened for me, nothing traumatic like losing a loved one. But it’s been a lot and it’s been taking a mental toll 

I’m pushing through, keeping up with my skincare routine and trying to get into the Christmas spirit but I was wondering if anyone had any self care ideas that they do to help boost their mood 

Whether it’s a product like a face mask or something to do like taking a bubble bath, I’m open to all products, ideas + suggestions 

Self care is important and right now I’m trying my best to do a step for it no matter how little it is 

Anyways thanks for any help I get, I’d really appreciate it and hope everyone is doing well + taking care of themselves too 

🤍🤍🤍

Skincare when you’re feeling down

So I’ve noticed a lot of people who have already won the early bird ampoule have been asking if they can still win the toner

I myself am wondering the same thing too but I’m also just curious what the difference between the 2 are besides the bottle/dropper

Anyways anyone who happens to know either of these please comment below because your girl here is honestly just curious :)

Difference between Skin 1004 Ampoule vs Toner

I only got the chance to try this product a couple times before writing my review. So I don’t feel like I can go into full depth like I normally do when it comes to reviews.

That said I didn’t notice any real changes to my skin and I can’t think of any real complaints 

No changes are still good in comparison to my skin worsening in some way

So overall nothing bad to say!

I received the “Swida Root of the Glow Serum” & for free from Picky and Swida in exchange for my honest review!

✨Root of the Glow Serum✨

The 1st thing I noticed about this serum was its lid. The lid is fitted to the dispensing head, minimal & was easy to take off/put on. I know lids aren’t a normal person’s selling point when it comes to products but I love that there wasn’t excess plastic while still doing its job! Another positive was it wasn’t a dropper like many serums are! The serum comes out easily & I didn’t have to worry about finding that sweet spot for how much product I need at a time! (it always gives the perfect amount!)

The serum itself is everything you look for in a serum
✨Soft gel consistency
✨Lightweight
✨No scent
✨No irritation
✨Helps with -> Anti-Aging, Soothing, Brightening, Pore Care, Hyper-Pigmentation
✨Great Ingredients such as Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract & Niacinamide
✨Minimal amount needed - 2 drop covers my face & neck where as other serums I’ve used need 4-5 drops for full coverage
✨Dries quickly
✨Long lasting - after wearing for hours my face didn’t feel dried out or greasy!

Overall this serum has given me a newfound love for the brand Swida. I love the fact that they’re eco conscious (and even post so in their product designs as the inside of the product box has instructions on how to clean out the serum once it’s used up) and that they’re cruelty free. But I also love that they’re vegan while not using ingredients that can be allergens for many people. I myself miss out on trying countless vegan foods and skincare products because of my allergy, so I am very thankful I got the chance to try out this wonderful product!

I didn’t notice a major change in my skin (I only used the products a couple times in comparison to past reviews using for 1-2 weeks straight) but I would still say they’re both great products!

I received the “Swida Grapeful Waterful Cream” for free from Picky and Swida in exchange for my honest review!

🍇Grapeful Waterful Cream🍇

My 1st thought to opening the cream was that it reminded me of the TIAM Snail & Azulene Sleeping Mask (a mask I love!) with the only differences being that this Swida cream wasn’t a sticky consistency, had no strong smell & was vegan!

This cream is a watery-gel consistency, so it will be especially great to wear in warmer weather

Like the Root of the Glow Serum, it shares many great qualities such as
🍇Gentle & not irritating
🍇Lightweight
🍇No strong scent! It smells like any light cream & isn’t overpowering
🍇Helps with -> Anti-Aging & Soothing
🍇Great Ingredients such as Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Extract, Ceramides & Peptides
🍇Minimal amount needed - recommended to use a dime size amount, I used a bit more than that but it was still a smaller amount used compared to other creams I’ve tried
🍇Dries quickly
🍇Long lasting

As someone who is allergic to many popular ingredients used in vegan food+skincare, I always love coming across vegan products I can actually use!

Nothing at all! Didn’t irritate my skin ever

For Reference I got to try out this Jojoba Serum through a Picky giveaway that also gave me The Potion’s Hyaluronic Acid and Jojoba Ampoule in what they call their “Deep Hydration Trio” so with packaging I’ll talk about how I received all 3 and I always want to talk about using them all together

✨The Packaging

The 3 ampoules were each in their own box & all together in one sleeve. If you know from past reviews I love being able to keep things together & always tend to keep my product in its box. Each ampoule looks different to the other the Hyaluronic Acid is clear, the Jojoba Oil is yellow & the Peptide is clear with a faint yellow tinge

Each directed to use 2-3 drops at a time, I found using all at once giving each ampoule 3 drops onto my skin that I did not feel or look as oily as I expected to be. They easily combine together though their textures’ vary. They massage nicely into skin & left me feeling extremely hydrated throughout the day

1st Thoughts: Similar to HA only not as thick/gooey. Fairly watery but seemed to not drip down face as quickly as others. Scentless

Application: Out of all 3 the Peptide is the easiest 1 to spread on skin without the use of a toner. 

💛Skin felt softer after each use & appearance was always brighter. With how easy it was it spread, you start to feel hydrated as you massage into skin

I think everyone should add this into their routines as it has many benefits for your skin & it’s never too early to add steps to your skincare that will give you many benefits in the future

Overall each one individually left my skin feeling softer, smoother & more hydrated/moisturized than it was prior to applying

I don’t mind using each separately but I prefer to use all 3 together as the serum step in my skincare routine. I find I like getting the benefits of all 3 at once vs using extra drops of 1 ampoule. My skin was red when I used more drops for 1 ampoule while with all 3 I didn’t experience redness

Luckily with the Peptide I did not receive redness from it as it did not need extra drops to spread on my skin. I think for this reason it’s my favourite item in the set

I love this product but it could be argued that it’s not in the most hygienic container since you have to put your fingers in it everytime to use it rather than it being in a squeeze bottle. But I am the only one that uses it, it’s not a shared product in my household but it is something to think about!

My go-to body exfoliant! I find when I feel like i have a lot of dead skin on my body this works amazing &amp; you definitely don’t need to use a lot. And I would say I’m a “curvy” girl, like I’m not skinny but I bought it a while ago and just finished my first container a couple days ago. It smells good too and it’s easy to apply and rub onto my skin. I also would say I use it once every 2 weeks.

My only downfall is the mask felt a little small. It did fit my face but the nose piece barely went over my nose and since it was 2 masks you apply together (a top and bottom) there was a little space that had no mask or serum on it (basically just under my cheek and nose). It honestly wasn’t a big thing though because I just patted in the excess from the packaging into those areas and onto my neck

It also came with eye masks that you poke out before applying the top mask on. I did try to wear them on my eyelids (it wasn’t bad, it just felt weird because I wasn’t sure if I should’ve just thrown them out) but I didn’t want to waste! So they lasted a minute on my eyes before I was over it and I ended up putting them on my nose to fill the gap (which worked great) 

So again even with the “flaws” I was still able to work around them to get the best affect for the mask! 

#pickyreview #gopicky #ckdguaranteed 💗💚

I’ll be honest, when I first went to try this mask I was a bit skeptical. On the box it said you have to wait for it to turn clear before you take it off. I did not think it would turn clear but sure enough after 40 minutes it did!

My skin has felt sort of bleh recently. I’m not really broken out or sensitive, I just haven’t felt like I’ve had my best skin. After using the mask it gave me such a confidence boost in how I felt. I had this vibrant, dewey glow to my face. And while I am young so my skin still does have a natural bounce to it, this mask left me without the feeling of excess product or that tightening feeling some skincare products can leave you with. 

The mask itself is very lightweight. Sometimes I’ll wear a mask and be checking my timer every few minutes to see how much longer I have till I can finally take it off. I had set a timer for every 10 minutes (to check and see if it was getting clearer) and the 40 minutes flew by quickly with no uncomfortable feeling of “ugh I can’t wait to be able to move my face again.” The excess serum absorbed smoothly into my skin with minimal patting and didn’t leave me feeling like I was wearing an extra layer afterwards either.

The mask itself after having gone clear reminded me of those hydrocolloid patches/bandages that people use when they have a bad pimple they want to heal. Taking off the mask it was about the same viscosity those pimple patches. It was cloudy and did have those bubbles/circles that the patches have when the moisture of the pimple absorbs into them.

Another bonus I love with this mask is the fact that I didn’t have to wash my face after taking it off. I know some masks (ex a clay mask) it’s necessary to wash your face before and after, for me I don’t have the time or patience to wash my face twice within 30-60mins. I don’t use a lot of masks (mostly for environmental reasons) but when I do, I like to use ones that are simple and actually benefitting my skin. This mask does that!

This mask has easy to follow instructions and is what it says it is (ie it’s not like some masks that say they’ll help hydrate your skin and leave you feeling dry). It contains collagen, retinal and niacinamide which are all meant to help keep your skin youthful and hydrated 

I wouldn’t use this mask every night (it’s not great to use products with retinal when you’re going out in the sun remember) but this is definitely a treat yourself kind of mask that’s great whenever you need a well deserved pick me up 

💗💚