I was very surprised with this product. You have to shake it per usage because you have the mix the two layers. It's good but not IOPE essence great--that one will forever be my holy grail. However, this product gives more hydration; it's better than the fresh kombucha essence in my opinion.
Thoughts
This was a picture of my products before I got into Asian skincare.
I went from an easy, hurried, low-maintenance facial cleaning ritual to trying out the Asian 10 step skincare routine. Being raised in New York City has damaged and polluted my skin; I'm now repairing and focusing on anti-aging.
I want to buy and use products from a broad number of brands, I didn't just want to stick with one brand, I shopped around and compared all. I will try to write reviews each month, one which will be a list my skincare routine products, sharing my experiences on each product.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Supergoop! 100% Mineral Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40
I like it but don't love it. I don't like the primer texture feeling on my face because I've been used to liquid sunscreens, so it was difficult to adapt. But once I saw all my pores and fine lines disappear, I started to enjoy it. It doesn't pill or flake so great for all seasons.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
BEEKMAN 1802 Potato Peel Rapid Resurfacing Milk Facial
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Krave Beauty Beet the sun sunscreen
I wish I knew about this sooner to use in the summertime. This lightweight moisturizer sunscreen makes me forget that I applied sunscreen. The only downfall is that I noticed my skin is a bit oily after a couple hours.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
gokujyun premium serum vitamin c
I couldn't find many reviews on the serum when I purchased this product in Taiwan last summer, but it doesn't hurt to try it because nothing disappoints me from this brand. I was a bit nervous to try it in the morning after my AM skincare routine, so I picked a day that I was off from work to experiment with it. I didn't experience any tinkling or breakouts. I actually liked this product. My skin absorbed it quite fast, and it didn't feel sticky on a humid 90F weather. I know there was some hyaluronic acid in this product, so my face felt quite moisturized.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Torriden Dive In Serum
Friday, January 31, 2025
GrandeBROW 2-In-1 Tinted Brow Gel + Brow Enhancing Serum
I like this product but don't love it. You have to know when to apply heavily and when to apply light. Luckily, it's a brush so you can brush off your errors. I brought one in dark, and I am satisfied with the shade on my fair Asian skin.