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~!💋

e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen

 If there is something I can't skip, especially now, is sunscreen. Not long ago, my mom told me about this sunscreen, and I got it as soon as I found it. It's the e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen that works as a sunscreen and a makeup primer. 

I got the shade Sunlight (57278) which is the lightest shade they have. It is for every skin type, has SPF 30 and ingredients like aloe, hyaluronic acid and squalane.

It is very lightweight and smells like the beach, haha. It has a slight color and shimmer to it, so I would recommend keeping that in mind before buying it cuz, even tho the shimmer isn't super ovbious, it is there, giving your skin a beautiful glowy finish. I honestly don't mind. 

Since it's a sunscreen, the idea is to reapply every 2 hours like a regular one. I sometimes apply my makeup on top of it because it doesn't have much coverage, it just evens your skin a little bit but, on good-skin days I have used it as it is. 

I don't think you can see a big difference here but, here's a with & without sunscreen pic. The glow defo shows more in real life.

All in all, I think it's a great product that can work as both, skin care and makeup. It'd look really beautiful on the beach or would be perfect for Summer because of the glow. Plus, I think e.l.f. has great products for pretty good prices. I think I'd buy it again for sure.

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~!💋

Halloween Pimple Patches 🕸

I'm not new to pimple patches but, this is the first time I ever buy them so, of course they had to be Halloween! I found them as I was looking for some seasonal and themed skin care products and well, I couldn't resist. 

As you know, pimple patches are "stickers" that you apply on a pimple and leave on to reduce the breakout, protect the area and prevent you from picking on it. I do get pimples every now and then, especially before my period but, nothing too crazy really so I'm not sure how often I'll be using them but, I love to just have them around.

This box comes with 5 sheets with 16 cute patches on each of them. They have the cutest designs including Jack O' Lantenrs, ghosties, black cats, skulls, spiders and bats. I am in love with them!

How cute are they?

Some of the main ingredients these patches have are Tea tree, witch hazel and centella asiatica extract. Honestly, I haven't tried them yet. A part of me wants to but, I don't really wanna get a pimple anytime soon. I know I'll use them even when it's not Halloween season, hehe.

And well, that's it for this super short post, I just wanted to show you these cuties. 

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.

BIOAQUA Rose Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Toner

 After running out of the KJ Daily Basics toner I started using this Rose Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Toner from BIOAQUA my mom gave me. I'm already familiar with this brand and I can say it has worked well for me and my skin.

This toner claims to pour moisture into the skin, improve skin vitality, nourish and brighten it, and make it regain its glow by giving it intensive hydration and replenishing nutrition for a delicate and shiny looking skin. Among its ingredients we can find: Glycerin, propylene glycol, rose water and of course, hyalorunic acid.

It is very very lightweight, literally like water and it absorbs quickly. I like it because even tho it contains rose water, it doesn't really smell like it, which is good cuz it is not my favorite scent, hehe.This bottle comes with 100ml, it has a dispenser thingy that makes it easier to use without spilling the product everywhere. I have to add that the presentations is very clean and simple, yet pretty, which is something I always appreciate.

I've been using this product twice a day, in the morning and at night, and it defo has been doing a good job keeping my skin hydrated and moist, especially during these crazy cold days. 

I want to be a lot more constant with my skin care this year, even if I keep it simple cuz this girl isn't getting any younger, hehe~ I know I get lazy at times but, I'm doing a good job so far. 😘

BIOAQUA Rice Raw Pulp Eye Cream

 

I think I mentioned this before but, lately, I've been really into trying skincare products from different Chinese stores that keep opening here where I live. I was already familiar with BIOAQUA since I've tried some serums before and I especially like their rice based products.

So, today we have the BIOAQUA Rice Raw Pulp Eye Cream, which is the eye cream I'm currently wearing every night, and sometimes in the morning too. 

This 20g. cream contains rice water and bifida lysate ferment (whatever that is, hehe). It is soft, light and thin but still very creamy. It absorbs nicely and pretty fast, leaving your skin around the eye area soft and hydrated. It has a very suble clean scent I can't really describe but, it's nice!

It claims to protect the tender eye skin, provide extra moisture properties to keep hydration and apparently, it has a whitening effect on the dark circles.

I've been using this cream for a couple of months now and I have to say it is one of my favs so far! It really makes my eyes look and feel hydrated, even makeup looks nicer around the area. It's been great with dark circles and fine lines too. Plus, it's super affordable. I think I'm defo buying it again.