How do you manage to use and review all the products before deadline? Like for example you have 3 toners coming and you only have like a week before review deadline. Doesn't it damage the skin if you use so many diff products from diff brands in a short period of time? I know I've been in this platform quite long (ignore the super picky squad badge coz until now I don't feel like I'm THAT expert when comes to skincare lol) but I've never been overwhelmed like this before. I have 7 products pending to review. And they're all due next week. And 4 of them haven't even arrived yet😭

just.. heeelp!!!

Any suggestions for dry/resilient skin? Thank you in advance!♡

Cleansing balms

Most giveaways here have been "US only". That's what I noticed recently. Sad.

Is it just me or..👀

Is it just me or has anyone also experienced this? I supposedly have 3 products coming, two from Skin1004 and one from VVbetter. The deadline for VVbetter was last Feb23 but seems like the shipments are not moving at all, they're just stuck in Manila. I can't even contact the courier because the only option to do so is to call them but international calls cost a lot here in our country. I've already emailed Picky Support twice already (a week ago) but still no response. I've also emailed the brands (Skin1004 and VVbetter) but the latter only told me they will reach out to the courier and will update me but it's been 4 days, still no update.

*Attached photos showing the last updates of the shipments 😞

Products not arriving😭

I know some people who use the same products on their skincare routine for their underams (cleanser-toner-serum/moisturizer/cream etc.), and it works great according to them. I just want to know how many of y'all here also do this or what can you say about this practice? Also, can you please share any tips or product recommendations for underarm care especially to address concerns like dark underarms (due to shaving), and chicken skin. Thanks a lot and have a great day everyone!

Underarm care🙆🏻‍♀️

Elizabeth N. Sequiño

Reshiel R. Nicolas

Mary Nathalie Ricablanca

Klarisse Joy Belista

Elizabeth Sequiño 2

❌The sun cream is hard to find in my country and it's a bit pricey. Although I found 2-3 online shops that sell this, I couldn't confirm the legitamacy of the shops nor the aunthenticity of their products.

✔️very lightweight, maybe a bit watery for some people but for me I like it the way it is. Literally the MOST lightweight sun cream I've ever tried, it's like I didn't put anything on my face at all! 
✔️very easy to blend, doesn't leave a white cast
✔️has a light sweet candy smell. Although I usually prefer fragrance-free products, it's fine with me.
✔️doesn't make my face sweaty unlike most sunscreens do on my face and it doesn't irritate my skin at all.
✔️Just the best sun cream for me so far. It's not sticky or greasy, nice packaging it's simple but elegant-looking, bottle is very handy it can fit my small purse, and it's 100% vegan. 

I have no complaints on its effects on my skin. However, this one that I'm using is their OLD FORMULA. Cetaphil had already released a NEW FORMULA, the one with the light blue cap and a white pump. I haven't tried that one yet but the brand promises that the new formula is clean, vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.

𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑰𝑴𝑺. A gentle skin cleanser for face and body suitable for all skin types. Mild enough to cleanse a baby's skin.

𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑲𝑨𝑮𝑰𝑵𝑮. Comes with a pump. Available in the following sizes:
2oz, 4oz, 8oz, 16oz, 20oz

✔️Can be used with or without water. Best for lazy people like me or when you're too tired go to the sink. It's definitely soap-free and foam-free.
✔️Skin feels soft and smooth after rinsing. It's doesn't leave the skin feeling dried out and drained of natural skin moisture. Non-irritating cleanser ideal for face, hands and body.
✔️100% fragrance-free! Unlike other products that put "unscented" or "fragrance-free" on the label but still actually has a distinctive smell. That's one of the things I like the most about Cetaphil products because when they say it's fragrance-free, it really is absolutely.

✔️packaging and labeling is a 5-star for me because blue is my favorite color and I love that they opt for pastel shades on this. Also, it's in a cute glass jar.
✔️comes with a small transparent spatula for application 
✔️though it's labeled as "cream", it's actually a gel-based moisturizer. Texture is kind of runny but non-sticky and is very moisturizing and soothing.
✔️it looks cool. It's a clear blue gel with whitish chunks. They are the 'dual crystal glacial water capsules' which can easily mixed with the gel when applied on the skin.
✔️Smells really sweet and cool, it makes me think of fresh morning ocean breeze and also has a hint of a milky smell. It also reminds me of a popular candy when I was a kid. I usually prefer fragrance-free skincare products but this one would be an exception. The smell does not stay for long anyway.


I don't have any negative thing to say about this product for now so far.

🖐️𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑰𝑴𝑺. A soothing pack pad that contains abundant guava extract azulene, panthenol, and small molecule hyaluronic acid provides deep moisturizing and soothing to the skin.

The formula is gentle and is suitable for all skin types.

🤍𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑲𝑨𝑮𝑰𝑵𝑮. Comes in a white plastic jar which contains 70 pads, and a tong to conveniently take out a sheet. 

🤍𝑲𝑬𝒀 𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑬𝑵𝑻. Guava Extract (specifically, as what I've read from a source, 70% Jeju Guava Leaf Extract🍃), which is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that boost hydration, collagen synthesis, skin elasticity, and brightens skin tone.

🤍𝑺𝑪𝑬𝑵𝑻 & 𝑻𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬. The pads are very soaked, they can drip a bit when you take them out of the jar. They are very soft and thin, similar to those sheet masks products. It feels very cool on the skin and as a very mild scent. It doesn't smell like guava like I expected tho.

🤍𝑬𝑿𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬. I wash my face and pat dry. Then I put 3 pads on my face: one on each cheek and one on the forehead. I smooth out the pads and pat the remaining essence and leave them for 10-15mins to absorb. (I usually do this in the evening so I have plenty of time.) My skin feels very hydrated and plump. There's no stinging sensations, irritation, tightness, or whatsoever skin discomfort. It gives a luminous finish after using, giving the "glass skin" vibes.✨

🤔Although I usually prefer using toners or any skincare products that don't need cotton balls/pads/sheets etc., for the sake of the environment, still adding this to my faves.♡

Even though it's marketed as 'suitable for all skin types,' I don't recommend this to those who have oily skin. Supposedly, I have a dry skin type but have an oily T-zone, thus it gets tacky or sticky especially when sweating. But for those who have dry skin type like me, I can say that this a very hydrating sunscreen, I just skip my moisturizer when I'm using this.

This all-day airy sunscreen is a must-have especially that it's already summer in the Philippines and it's superduper hot! The brand claims that its formulated with mild ingredients. Has a mild chemical scent but it's okay.

This sunscreen has a water-based gel texture (see video) and is very lightweight. I apply this using the pro tip: 2-finger lengths for the face, ears, and neck. It's a slightly pale yellowish in color which is perfect because it easily blends on Filipino skin like mine. Totally leaves no white cast! It has a dewy finish on my skin and gives an instant 'glass skin' effect. 

Other things I like about this is that the bottle is so handy. It's a tube which can be easily squeezed and can be slipped into my pocket or purse so I can reapply anytime I want. This is definitely one of my go-to sunscreens now! I'm giving it 4.8⭐ out of 5.

BONUS:
✓Vegan-friendly
✓Cruelty-free
✓Safe for kids
✓Reef-safe
✓SPF index was tested and verified by Korea Dermatology Research Institute, Global Cosmeceutical Center by Semyung University, and Cosmeservice.

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