I don’t use a cleanser when washing my face in the morning. So when I wash it with water I notice that sometimes it feels like the products I’ve used the night before haven’t fully absorbed in because I can feel it getting washed off. Is that it? Or am I imaging it? Is it dependent on the product? My last step alternates between a moisturiser or a face oil. And I’ve noticed with the face oil I don’t feel like I’m washing anything off my face in the morning but with the moisturiser, I feel like I’m washing a film off. I’m wondering if this means my moisturiser isn’t getting absorbed? Should I find another one? Or does this mean nothing at all? 🤷‍♀️

That feeling when washing your face in the morning

I’m in my mid 30s with a pretty consistent skin care routine that I’m happy with. Just recently I’ve noticed all these wrinkles on my hands 😱 I don’t do anything for my hands, when I apply sunscreen to my body I put some on my hands, some nights when it feels dry I use a moisturiser. What does everyone else do for their hands? I can’t stop looking at my wrinkley hands and thinking about how much I’ve neglected them.

Aging hands

I’m wondering if I do my full AM routine, how long does it take for it to be fully absorbed before I can have a mid day shower without feeling guilty I might have washed everything off? Like if I did a lunch time gym session, did I waste all the products I put on my face in the morning?

How long does it take for products to be fully absorbed?

I’m struggling with my current shu uemura lash curler, where my lashes have gotten too long to fit into the curler (I know; tiny violin). And I’m wondering if the solution is the s curler to get in there and curl the spots that need the extra curl. Has anyone tried and what are your thoughts?

I have read the curler is tiny and is difficult to use due to its size.

Has anyone tried an S curler for lashes by shu uemura?

What do people bring with them on holidays? I’m heading to Vietnam for three weeks, and I won’t be bringing all my items. But what are the essentials that you bring with you? I’ve got sunscreen, cleanser and moisturiser, anything else?

Holiday skincare packing

Takes a while to notice the difference. Can be disheartening and hard to use it consistantly. But keep at it.

I first started using this in may and I wasnt using it consistantly. Its been a while I forgot what this product was meant to do for me. But Ive started to be more consistant in my application once every two days in the past month and Ive noticed some changes. Yes my skin is more hydrated (It is winter now) and lines seemed to have smoothed out. It wasnt over night, but I can see a change. I know i should be more consistant and it does take time for the effects to show. Im almost done with the bottle but I will buy it again. 

Product is a bit sticky at first but absorbs quickly.

The product foams and peels. I reduced the amount used to make it work for me. I also experienced dry flakey skin (thats new for me, i normally have oily combo skin).

I must have been living under a rock because Ive only just heard of this product. I used it for 3 weeks in a humid climate and maybe the sebum control was too much. Because my skin was dry and flakey. I reduced the amount and dont use it as often now. Its ok. I havent seen results that have blown me away yet.

While there is no fragrance added to this product there is a slight smell. I can’t put on finger on it to describe it, just be aware if you are very sensitive to smell. 

The colour of the product might put you off. At first I was worried the bright yellow will stain like tumeric. It hasnt but its a fear… 

Received this as a gift with @picky and it has come at a really good time. I’m finishing up my current retinol night cream and have been looking for a product with Bakuchiol. I don’t have sensitive skin and it seems like my skin doesn’t react too much to retinol. But I just wanted to try out the natural Bakuchiol to see if it works. If I can find a product that has less irritation, why not?
 
Ingredients
Retinal 0.03%
Bakuchiol 1%
Niacinamide
 
 
It contains retinal (Retinaldehyde), which is different from retinol in that there is one less step of conversion on the skin change making it more effective, but this also increases the risk for sensitivity and irritation.
 
Bakuchiol is a skincare ingredient that functions similarly to retinol. Pronounced as “buh-koo-chee-all”, this anti-oxidant is found in the seeds and leaves of the Bakuchi plant, and provides collagen-boosting properties to improve the appearance of fine line and sun damage. Bakuchiol is often used as an alternative to retinol because it is not prone to irritation of the skin.
 
The airless pump container is used to keep vitamin A stable for a long time and prevent it from oxidizing. I love pump containers, I wish more products came in this type of container. My current retinol night cream is in a jar, which for hygiene reasons I’m not a massive fan of. Two pumps are enough to cover my whole face. It glides on smoothly and has a slight tacky/oily feel. This is similar to other retinol products I’ve used so I’m not too fussed by it. Always start slowly with vitamin A, even if you have used the active ingredient before. I started off testing on the back of my hands and then progressing to my face, once every couple of days and then upping it to 4 nights a week. I also use Vitamin C on some nights and you can’t combine Vitamin C and Vitamin A in the same routine, which is why I’m not using it every night. 

Of course with vitamin A you need at least a month to see results, right now I can only talk about the texture of the product and any reactions. I think it is pretty moisturizing for me, but my skin does lean towards oily instead of dry. The first time I used it I did buffer it with my moisturizer, but after a while I removed it all together.
 
Finally, I love the packaging. I love the bright colours, its so eye catching amongst all my other skin care products. Like luring me to use it.

Instructions say to use this in last step. I need more moisturiser, so Ive either layered an oil or a heavier moisturiser after this. Otherwise no negatives

Its a mid weight texture for the cream. Easy to apply and absorbs quickly. After a few days I feel like there was a slight improvement in my freckles. So I’m pretty excited to see how this goes with long term use.

Its a thick layer that you end up putting on. If you keep it in your pocket and your body warms it, it can be too soft. But nothing bad really.

My husband original bought this from 7&#47;11 because we were out and he needed lipbalm. And Ive got a box full of lipbalms, and I would always try to steal his. Its so moisturing and thick. But not sticky. It will sink in and leave youe lips soft and you dont think about dry lips again. I love it! Also spf 50! So hard to find that in lip balm to begin with and its with my favourite one.

happyologist