Skincare Products I've Been Using & Loving This Year~

This year has been the year I've been back to Korean skincare, I loved it when I was younger and I still do, for some reason I stopped using it for a while but, for a couple of years now, I've been taking better care of my skin because this girl ain't getting any younger so, yeah.

I think I keep my skincare routine pretty simple compared to other people. Here are some of the products I've been using this year, not all of them are K-beauty but, I'm pretty happy with them. some of the products have other posts dedicated to them so, I'll link them in case you wanna read more.

The Hoygi Ultimate Moisturizing Cream is a little more recent than the other products. My sister gave it to me and I've been using it as my day cream while I finish the TEATRICAL Antiarrugas with green tea cream I was using before, and that I forgot to take a pic of while prepping this post.
This cream is good for mature skin since it focuses on reducing wrinkles and fine lines. It hydrates and tightens the skin. Apparently it stimulates collagen production and improves skin elasticity.
It's gentle with my skin and it absorbs quickly and it has a very subtle and clean smell.

Bonnyhill Strawberry Collagen Toner Pad defo one of my favorite products atm. It is a 3 in 1 product. This one has strawberry extract, but there's a vitamin C too.  My skin looks and feels healthier since I started using it. Add to that, the presentation. It's too cute!!

Farmstay Retinol & Collagen Rolling Eye Serum I use it every night, massaging my under-eye area. The roller gives you a nice cooling feeling which is perfect after a long day. It leaves the eye ares softn and hydrated. It also smells really good.

 

e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen works as a sunscreen and as a makeup primer cuz it's slightly tinted and shimmery. 
It's very lightweight and has SPF 30.
I really think it'd look really pretty on tan skin.

Beauty Of Joseon Matte Sun Stick is the best sun stick to carry around! Application is clean and easy and, you can even reapply it on top of your makeup without ruining it. It doesn't really smell like anything and it leaves your skin feeling super, super soft. It has SPF50+ PA++++.

Zenker Lab Sunscreen with SPF 50. I mostly use it on my body but, every now and then I've used it on my face too. I've been using it for years now and, it's great! It has a light texture,absorbs quickly and doesn't have a greasy feeling. It's very affordable too and I recently discovered there's a spray version, I wanna try it!

TonyMoly Clean Dew Acerola Foam Cleanser I first started using it years ago, and went back to it after receiving it as a bday gift. It is a very gentle, creamy and soft cleanser with antioxidants and anti-aging properties. It smells SOOOO GOOD!

St. Ives Apricot Scrub. This is an oldie, I remember my grandma used it and, we've been using it for years too. It's my favorite scrub to get rid of dead cells on dry or flaky skin in a gentle way. It also enhances the luminosity of your skin.

I first knew about this Beauty Treats Natula Lip Oil because a friend included it on an Advent calendar we exchanged years ago. My lips are usually dry and this one is a great product to hydrate them. I especially like the mint one, cuz it's slightly fresh. I use it as a treatment, usually in the mornings or while I'm getting ready and doing my makeup.

COSRX  Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence This is one of my favorites! As I'm sharing this, I'm starting my 2nd bottle this year. I use it in the morning and at night. 
Since I started using it, I've seen a big difference on my skin. It looks healthy, glowy and feels super soft.

You know I've been using sheet masks for a while now, I like to try different brands but, I especially like the Korean ones. (I love Japanese too but they are difficult to find where I live). These are the ones I recently bought, the Orjena Green Tea Natural Moisture Mask Sheet. I bought a pack of 10 sheet masks.
They are for all skin types and are made with green tea extract. They sooth and reduce wrinkles. It has green tea that works as antioxidant. Lately, I've been putting them in the fridge for a little while before using them and, it is a great, relaxing treat for my skin.

And, that's everything! I didn't include the products I use to remove my makeup, Idk if you'd be interested in that too or, in any other products I use and love. (makeup, hair, etc). 

Let me know!! 💋

Bonnyhill | Strawberry Collagen Toner Pad 🍓 |

 Today I'm gonna show you one of the products that are part of my skincare routine atm and, that I've been loving. It's the Bonnyhill Strawberry Collagen Toner Pad🍓which is a Korean skincare brand I recently discovered. It caught my attention because of their cute presentation and, good prices.

It is a 3 in 1 product that gently exfoliates, tones and hydrates the skin. This one has strawberry extract, collagen and hyaluronic acid that help you with uneven skin texture, dullness, and signs of aging, also giving your skin a boost of moisture.

Apparently, these ingredients are good for fighting acne, anti aging, all skin types, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better skin texture.

How cute is this packaging?

My favorite part about this product (aside from it being a great one) is the smell. It smells like real strawberries and it's SO good!

It comes with 60 pads soakes in the product. One side is textured and the other one is softer, you can choose which side to use depending on if you want some soft exfoliation or not.

I also really like the fact that it comes with transparent tweezers to make their use more hygienic.

These pads are super gentle and refreshing. I use them in the morning and at night and, I especially enjoy how fresh they feel after a long day.

Almost right after I started using them, I noticed my skin looked anf felt fresher, glowier and helthier in general. My makeup applies and looks better and I always wake up with healthy looking skin. I love, love, love them.

They had a vitamin C version too that I might want to try next. And of course, I'd like to try other products from this line or brand in the future.

See you next time~💋

Farmstay | Retinol & Collagen Rolling Eye Serum |

This month I have some beauty/makeup products I started using last month that I want to share around here.

I'll start with some K-Beauty since I'm trying to incorporate more korean products to my skin care routine again.

It's the Farmstay Retinol & Collagen Rolling Eye Serum, honestly, I was not familiar with this brand until I found this serum while looking for eye products. As I grow older, I pay way more attention to my eye area~

This serum is meant to be applied at night. It massages the  under-eye area while providing a very nice cooling effect and hydration.

It contains retinol extract that helps reduce puffiness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Claims to target fine wrinkles for a smoother and youthful skin and it's recommended for all skin types.

I've been using it every night for about a month, and even tho I haven't seen amazing, super obvious results, my skin definitely feels smoother and looks hydrated around the area, I really enjoy massaging my eyes with the roller at night, after a long day. It smells delish tho, like sweet coconut.

It might not be the best product ever but, I wouldn't say it's a bad one. I might try other products from this brand in the future to see what else they have.

Is there any k-beauty eye cream/eye serum you recommend? Let me know!!

See you next time~!💋

COSRX | Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

 Part of my Christmas pressies last year was this COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, another k-beauty product I've been trying and loving this year.

I've known COSRX for a long time now but, this is my first time trying their products. It's exciting!

This essence contains 96% snail secretion that hydrates your skin while helping to repair damage, it reduces redness, and improves skin texture and pigmentation. Snail mucin has been popular for years for it's benefits with aging skin and fine lines. 

This product claims to be good for different skin types, including sensitive skin.

The essence has a slightly slimy texture to it and a very, very subtle scent I can't really describe but, it's not unpleasant. What I like is that the skin absobs it really quickly, leaving it feeling soft and looking healthy and hydrated. Even my makeup looks smoother and prettier since I started using this product.

Apparently it improves skin texture, repairs damage, reduces wrinkles, and helps with hyperpigmentation.

I've been using this essence in the morning and at night as part of my daily skin care and I can defo see a big improvement on my skin so, I'm sure I'll buy it again once I run out of it.

I love Korean skincare so, I'm happy to slowly go back to it, hehe.

See you next time~!💋

Beauty Of Joseon | Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia |

I've seen these sun sticks are super popular in Asia and I wanted to try them, they look very convenient and easy to use. I finally got my chance when I recieved this Beauty Of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia as a gift last month. 

This is the second product I try from this Korean brand and I know, they have good quality. The 18g stick is a matte sunscreen with SPF50+ PA++++ that doesn't feel heavy or greasy at all. In fact, you don't actually feel like you're wearing something on your face.

The pesentation makes it easy to carry around with you and reapply the product throughout the day in a super clean way, even on top of your makeup. 

 

It has a sebum-control formula and contains silica powder, artemisia capillaris and green tea extracts. Even tho it has a matte finish, it doesn'tleave  your skin looking or feeling dry or affects the finish of your makeup. I usually go for a dewy look and I can still achieve it, after applying this product. 

Something I also like about it is that it has a very subtle clean scent, almost like those neutral soaps. That's great when you're someone a little picky with scents, like me. Hehe.

 Now that's I've tried it, I know I'll defo buy it again once I run out of it. I really, really like it.

I'm curious, what brands or sunscreens do you like? Feel free to let me know!

See you next time~!💋

Beauty of Joseon & Belskin Serums

I recently started using this serum from a brand I've never seen before: Belskin which is a Mexican company that makes beauty and personal care products. I ran out of one of my favorite serums so far and decided to give this one a chance and try it.

Speaking of my favorite one, I wasn't planning on making a dedicated post to it (dunno why) but since we're talking about serums, I thought it'd be worth mentioning it. It is the Beauty of Joseon Green Tea + Panthenol Calming Serum. My sister gave it to me back in July and I started loving it almost right away. It is very light and refreshing, good for all skin types. It has green tea leaves water and panthenol as its main ingredients. Apparently, green tea helps improve damaged skin, it also has vitamin C content and centella asiatica extract, which have soothing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. 

I can honestly say that my skin looked and felt better as soon as I started using this product. It was super soft, glowy and healthy. I only used it at night but I could still see the changes the next day after washing my face and doing the whole skincare routine. 

It was a small bottle with only 10ml but it lasted for a couple of months. It doesn't have a scent to it and it absorbs pretty fast on the skin. I'd defo recommend it and, of course, buy it again.

Now let's move to the one I'm currently using, I haven't used it for that long tho, I started this month. It is the Belskin's Collagen Facial Serum. It comes in a 30ml presentation and it's supposed to help with the signs of aging like  fine lines and sagging skin, leaving your skin looking firm youthful.

This one is slightly thicker, having almost a gel-like consistency and leaves a bit of a sticky feeling while it absobs. It doesn't have a scent to it. It has collagen and hyaluronic acid as main ingredients.

I've been using it twice a day, everyday and, even tho the results aren't as visible as with the other serum, I like it. My skin does look and feel healthy and hydrated. I remember they had another serum with different ingredients, maybe I'll try that one next time.

face after night skincare routine

All in all, I like both products, the Belskin one is way cheaper than the Beauty of Joseon serum and I'd say the results are better but, the two of them can be good options depending on your budget. I might try other Belskin products in the future.

TonyMoly Nourishing I'm Honey Mask Sheet

 TonyMoly has to be one of my favorite K-beauty brands. Not only because most of their products are super cute, but also because the have great quality for a reasonable price. 

Their facemasks are just great! You can defo see a difference when you use them even on the next day. After a couple of stressfu and super busy weeks, I decided to use this Nourishing I'm Honey Mask Sheet that I received back in June as a part of my bday pressies to treat my skin.

As the name says, it contains Honey that helps nourish tired skin, leaving your skin hydrated, soft and with a healthy glow. This masks come with a lot of product, it is watery but slightly thick and it absorbs quickly.

It has a very sublte but nice honey scent, which is perfect if you're not a fan of strong scents.

I've always had a good experience with TonyMoly masks in general, they are gentle and never irritate my sensitive skin.

Tired teacher face but fresh skin after the mask.☆ LOL

I feel like this was a very short Mask Monday but still hope you find it helpful. Let me know if you've used TonyMoly masks or other products. I'd love to know!

See you next time~ ♡

Hayan K-Beauty Cherry Essense Mask Sheet 🍒

Two Mask Mondays in a month~ that doesn't happen too often! Hehe.

Today I wanna show you a very cute facemask from Hayan K-Beauty Skincare. Which is a mexican brand, made in Korea. It is my first time trying one of their products and it was thanks to my bestie Ceci that I knew about it cuz, she was the one who gave me this mask. We all know how much I love korean skincare.

It is the Cherry Essense Mask Sheet 🍒 with cherry essense that works as an anti-aging because of the antioxidants, it also contains vitamin A that improves the cell production for a healthy skin.

The packaging of this mask is super cute with bright colors and the smell is just delicious! It reminds me of Tutsi Pops. I could eat it! Hehe.

Honestly, the mask works really well. It comes with a lot of serum and it absorbs quickly leaving your skin super soft and bright, even on the next day. From what I read, the sheet is made of TENCEL fabric, which makes it very soft and ecofriendly. Plus, the size of the mask isn't as big as other korean mask, that's a big yay for me.

On their website you can find many more skin care products with cute packaging and they are actually pretty affordable! I'll defo buy more products in the future!

💋 Unicorn Glow Creamy Velvet Lip

 

I recieved this lippie back in December as a gift from my bestie, Ceci and I've been wearing it often since that day. By often I mean, whenever I know I won't be wearing a mask all day long. It is from Unicorn Glow and, even tho I've seen their products, it is my first time trying them.

Unicorn Glow is a cruelty free makeup brand made in Korea and designed in New York. Checking their instagram, I found many cute and colorful products. I liked their whole "Discover your Inner Unicorn" concept. You can find their products at WalMart and Amazon.

The Creamy Velvet Lip  I recieved is in the color "01 Matte Caramel" and its a soft but beautiful peachy, nude shade, which were my favorites for a long, long time before the pandemic.

The presentation of this product is simple yet cute with the lip color on the bottle and cute silver iridescent stars on the white lid. 

 The applicator's shape makes it easy to apply the product, it kinda reminds me of the  Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink in a shorter version. They both have the small loop in the middle.

Like I said, more than a caramel, it is like a peachy color that actually smells like peach! It's just so good!! It applies smoothly and the layers are thin enough to build up the color to your liking cuz even tho it is pigmented, it doesn't apply evenly. It dries kinda fast without feeling sticky or patchy and it gives your lips a soft, velvety finish.

Now I'm curious to try more products from this brand. I'm not sure what the price range is because I didn't buy this one myself but I'll defo check next time I go to walmart. I miss buying makeup!! 😭

Have you tried products from Unicorn Glow?? Let me know! 🦄

Naisture Sheet Masks

Long time no Mask Monday! Today I wanna share some Korean sheet masks I found in a Canadian Dollar store, the brand is called Naisture and it's my first time seeing them and trying their products.

Naisture comes from the words: Natural + Moisture= Naisture.

I could only find these 2 types but they did have a big variety of masks for different purposes. Checking their instagram account, they have many more different lines of sheet masks. 

I kept 2 and gave the other 2 to my bestie because, we love trying new facemasks.

The ones I tried were:

Naisture Just in 15 Min Sheet Mask with Dragon Fruit

This one has anti-aging and anti-oxidant benefits to improve elasticity. It claims to give you a hydrated, firm and glowing skin.

I'm not too familiar with dragon fruit so I don't really know the smell of it but, this mask smells kinda sweet and delicious. It reminds me of something but, I'm not too sure what. (Not dragon fruit tho...)

This may not be too important but I loved the way the directions were presented on this particular mask. The little pics and the "tip" are just too cute!

Another random thing I noticed is that the sheet mask came with a pattern! LOL. It was still made out of that cotton material thing (I think it's cotton?) but it had details to it. It was nice.

It says it doesn't contain sulfates, silicones or parabens (had to google that last one). Even tho the formula is watery I found it slightly thick but not sticky at all. It absobed into my skin nicely.

After using this mask, my skin felt hydrated and soft and I woke up to a glowy looking skin.

15 Minutes Mask Pack in Lovely Strawberry

I think this one was the one I was more excited about. It also has a watery formula, not thick or sticky. It absobs quickly and the skin feels fresh and hydrated after using it. Its main purpose is oil control, so it's perfect for oily to combination skin.

The only thing I didn't like was the fact that it doesn't smell like strawberries!! It actually has no scent at all~~~~~

I do want to mention both masks were not as big as other korean masks I've tried, which is nice! Both of them were gentle to my skin and even tho they are not the best ones I've ever tried, I liked them. I think they do the job for a very good price. they are great when you want to pamper yourself on a budget. 

I kinda want to try the others they have. 

I'll leave the link to their website in case you wanna check it out: naisture.com