Tag: moisturizer
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Want my thoughts on the green tea cream from Innisfree?
Alright really quickly, here are my thoughts on the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream. Fastest review ever. I don’t like it. If you want a longer review, here’s the rest. Afterall, the reasons I didn’t like it for my dry skin might be the very reasons you love it. Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream…
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The new La Mer night cream seems like a tempting splurge
La Mer has recently released a new night cream that contains a retinol alternative. The new Rejuvenating Night Cream is listed as for all skin types, but it is especially intended for sensitive skin types seeking anti-aging solutions. The ingredient, MRA-3™, increases cell turnover, similar to retinol, but should be less irritating. And of course,…
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The real reason I use Tatcha
The associate asked what I used as a moisturizer. I said that I was using the Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream. She looked horrified. “Girl, that will do nothing for you.” I said, “I know. I just like to use it while I test out active ingredients.” If you are new here. I like to use…
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My dry skin meets Laneige’s Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
When I used the Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer from Laneige, I thought that maybe I need some more hydration. That is why invited the intensive version into my life. My hope was with a name like that it would grant me more intense moisture. Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer $40 for 50…
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Giving the Drunk Elephant Protini a try
Drunk Elephant and I have had a longstanding difficult relationship. I don’t hate it, but I haven’t loved it for my dry skin. But for some reason, I decided to give it another chance and try the Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer. Protini Polypetide Moisturizer $22 for 15 mL Lightweight gel cream moisturizer that should help plump…
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Initial thoughts on 111Skin’s lightweight day cream
Confession, I came to know 111skin through their stellar face masks. I hadn’t given any thought to their other products, until now. My trial of their Repair Day Cream NAC Y²™ was my first time using any of their other product types. After using this product for a few days this is what I thought.…
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I finally gave retinol a wee try- Verso Night Cream
One thing I have repeated for sure on this site is my weariness about retinol as an ingredient in my skincare products. Even though I used it unknowingly in an eye cream that I loved, I’m still hesitant. In my mind, it is going to make my skin instantly photo-sensitive. And as soon as I…
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A quick review of the Sulwhasoo Firming Cream
I got a hold of the Sulwhasoo Firming Cream, tried for a few days, and now want to share with you my experience. A quick background, this product. Essential Comfort Firming Cream $120 for 75mL The brand touts two key ingredients in this cream: These two proprietary ingredients clearly are in there to firm and…
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A quick review of the Tatcha Water Cream
A quick review of the Water Cream from Tatcha. I didn’t like it. There, now that that’s out of the way here’s why. It is after all a water cream, so it is very light. Too light for my dry skin especially in the winter. Tatcha lists this product for all skin types, but let’s…
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Trying to get Laneige’s Water Bank line to work for my dry skin
I tried three products from the Laneige Water Bank line. I have dry skin, and it is winter here where I live. Here are my thoughts, with no preamble today. Let’s get into it. Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam $25 The cleanser I found to be about on par with other cleansers I have…
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