Laneige Radian-C Brightening Treatment Essence is a product that claims to brighten, hydrate and smooth the skin. It’s good for all skin types, formulated with a vitamin c derivative and many antioxidants from berries to act as an anti-aging product as well as a protectant. It also contains caffeine to help with dullness. For a vitamin c product, it is extremely lightweight, which I love because stickiness has kept me from using vitamins c products for a while. It also doesn’t redden or bothers my skin, which is usually really sensitive.

The Soon Jung relief toner is a watery toner with a 5.5 pH level, making it an acidic toner, which ultimately aids in the regeneration of the skin. It contains Panthenol, which is known to calm and soothe the skin, as well as Madecassoside to fortify it and protect it against pollution and bacteria. It’s free of color, fragrances and parabens, making it ideal for sensitive skin and, in theory, a relief serum. It’s so watery that if it weren’t for the tingling I get when using it, I would think it’s water. It has no smell whatsoever.

The Checks and Balances face wash is one of my classic favorites. It’s a frothy, foamy face wash that contains spearmint leaf oil and tourmaline, and it works on all skin types. Personally, it’s not drying on my skin, which is oily but tends to be sensitive. It has a minty smell and a cooling effect, and a little goes a really long way. It doesn’t feel abrasive or stripping.

I received this product for free from Picky and MIXSOON in exchange for my honest review. I really wanted to try this product, so I’m crazy thankful to Picky for the opportunity. This is the Mixsoon Bean Essence, a current favorite in Korea and the next staple in your skincare routine. It’s an essence that features fermented ingredients such as beans, barley, pear and pomegranate. It’s vegan, cruelty free, alcohol free and contains no artificial fragrance; to me, it doesn’t smell at all. It has two main functions, to hydrate, and to exfoliate both chemically and physically, and it has two ways of applying: - For hydration, just apply a regular essence after cleanser or toner, then layer treatments. - for exfoliation, apply after cleansing and softly rub your face in circles until you see the residue come off, then clean with pad, and layer treatment products. Personally, I think this is so innovative, and the fact that it uses fermented ingredients makes it so good for fungal acne and a better absorption. Although it looks sticky, it doesn’t feel sticky on the face, and it does not take long to be absorbed, specially when massaged on the face to exfoliate. In a week’s usage, I found my face more balanced on the water-oil front. My nose doesn’t get oily as quick as it used to, which makes it easier on makeup and sunscreen. I have only used it once to exfoliate, but I like the hydration part way more.