Not sure if it matters but curious to hear your thoughts! Is there a “right” time to do your night routine especially if you don’t go to sleep right away after showering?

Are there benefits to each and what do you do?

I think doing the routine after you shower will be more effective in retaining the moisture, but at the same time your skin can also pick up dirt in that time period before you sleep 😅

best time for PM routine: after shower or before bed?

Can you still “revive” it? If so what do you use? 

Note: I keep the jar tightly shut, but I guess it has to do with the formula :/

What do you do with clay masks that dried up in the jar?

Noticed a trend of moisturizers and sunscreen that claim to protect against “harmful” effects of blue light - what are your thoughts on this?

I personally think it’s more of a marketing scheme since we spend more time online now. Based on what I’ve read the effects of blue light are minimal compared to actual UVA UVB rays.

There also doesn’t seem to be a “hero ingredient” for this, and products generally just have certain anti-oxidants. 

Have any of you guys tried blue light products this past year and did you notice any effects?

blue light products?

I read you shouldn’t put face oil over sunscreen because it will just break it down and make it less effective. Does that mean you couldn’t use face oil in the morning if you’re using sunscreen everyday? :/

Is there a way to layer them? Like would it work using face oil underneath and waiting a bit before applying sunscreen? Thank you 😊

sunscreen & face oil

What are some popular/mainstream brands you haven’t tried, but want to? Why haven’t you yet?

Are there popular brands you purposely stay away from?

⚪️ I haven’t tried The Ordinary bc I always found some better alternative for my needs but I’m looking to try the 0.2% squalane as a starter retinol. 

🔵 Also haven’t tried Dear Klairs bc it’s a bit pricey but their midnight blue line is on my list!

🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m on the fence about Cerave bc of the mixed reviews and I’m not sure how much of it is just hype 😬

popular brands you haven’t tried?

Overall nothing was a deal-breaker 🤷🏻‍♀️

💦 If you’re a fan of gel sunscreens with a watery consistency this might not be for you.

🥛 It leaves a subtle white cast, which fades a bit over time. It’s less noticeable for lighter skin, but even with my oily ass skin it doesn’t look too shiny or anything. At most it’s like a slight glow. 

🌼 It contains Shea butter though which may not be so great for oily skin, but I don’t find it to be a problem.

☀️ It’s broad spectrum so it protects against both UVA and UVB rays 

☀️ Its a mineral sunscreen it deflects UV rays rather than absorbing them + it’s free from oxybenzone and avobenzone (which can be harmful to coral reefs and potentially to the skin!)

💦 I personally like this better than the Biore UV Aqua Rich, which has a more watery consistency. Make P:rem feels a bit like a thick moisturizer and it applies so smoothly!! 

🥛 It’s also super moisturizing 

🌼 Fragrance-free! 

It’s also compared a lot with the Etude Sunprise as an option for oily skin, but I went with this bc Sunprise had reviews of clogging pores or irritating skin (maybe cos of mattifying ingredients) — which I haven’t experienced with Make P:rem ⭐️

I really wanted to love this since it’s a bit pricey but it’s just meh. It also has a scent that you really have to get used to. It’s supposedly waterproof, but when I workout and sweat it breaks down and some gets in my eyes if I don’t wipe it off quickly enough.

It doesnt leave a white cast and doesn’t seem to clog pores. It’s lightweight and applies smoothly but it’s SPF 50 and broad spectrum.

Note: Been using this for about a month; haven’t used this at the beach. Mostly just 1-2 hours outside with indirect sunlight

It smells nice (🍊!) but fragrance can be irritating on the skin. Also nothing much special about it

Lightweight moisturizer that leaves the skin feeling fresh and awake (best used in the AM!) Doesnt leave face oily as it is a gel

Sometimes my skin feels prickly, possibly bc of the fragrance. It’s also a bit thick and leaves a slight white cast.

I also get a bit skeptic when products are too cheap but hey worth a try 🤷🏻‍♀️

Cant go wrong with its price 👌 It’s SPF50, broad spectrum, and contains Aloe &amp; Vit E. Overall it gets the job done

It dries up in the jar so easily even though it’s closed tight 😭 wish there was a tube form. Can also leave yellow residue if you didnt wash your face well enough.

Great mask for oily skin! It’s not too drying and turmeric has anti-inflammatory effects so I feel it helps with redness and calming acne areas

moiley