primera Alpine Berry Water Cream

 I know this product is discontinued but this was one of my favorite dries, brands and I'm a very picky user. I remember using this brand other gel moisturizer in the past when it first launched. I remembered loving the product back then but there were so many products out in the market that I never got to try this water cream. I purchased this through Sephora and am currently using this as a day cream during these winter northeastern US conditions. It is cold and the air is dry, so it sucks majority the moisture in the skin barrier. Surprisingly this cream kept my skin moisturized during my entire 9 hours of work in the hospital and the hospital is very dry. It is very lightweight and hydrated my sensitive skin. I'm very sad that this product is discontinued.

AMOREPACIFIC Vintage Single Extract Essence

 Love a watery essence but this product will be better in the summer for me. I used it during the winter and prefer the thicker shiseido texture. But overall great essence but I wouldn't repurchase this for the price because I didn't see much of a difference. Just draining my funds onto my skin.

Biossance Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Mask

Surprisingly I wasn't impressed by this product. I never feel clean with this product after I wash it off the physical grains in the product. It feels a layer of oil is on my face and I always use a gel cleanser after to wash off the residue of this product. It's great for sensitive skin but I don't see results even after going through the entire tube.

Drunk Elephant lala retro whipped cream

I decided to go through my mini sized creams recently and picked this out of my stash. I'm starting to not be excited about Drunk Elephant products. I've used so many product over the past 5 years and I don't see much of a change. Yes it is overpriced. Now onto this cream, its whipped texture is quite interesting to me. The cream does have some highlighting features-it's quite interesting. Great for sensitive skin.

Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence

 I was surprised how much I loved this product. I prefer this product over the IOPE and SkII and Fresh essences. It's refreshing for me with a bit of texture and consistency which I prefer over "water-like" feeling. My skin always feels plump and really to go for the day. If I use it overnight, my skin never feels dry. I love using this for the autumn and water and use the water-like ones for the summer and spring seasons. However, you can use this all year round. The packaging is heavy, but I love the luxe feel. A little goes a long way and I never want to throw the bottle away.

Tower 28 blushes

This is a great summer cream blush which my sensitive skin loved. The colors are easy to blend out or build up. 

 

Good Molecules Niacinaminde Brightening Toner

 Great toner for the morning before you start the day. My face always feels refresh and ready for serum.

Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defense Sunscreen

 

I brought this sunscreen when it was in the Sephora Favorites: Sun Safety Kit 2020 bag. I wasn't about to use it under I finished my opened sunscreen during that time. I opened this product this summer 2021 and was glad that I used it up now that summer was over. The product has a slight white cast which goes away after 5 minutes or as you rub it in. It then leaves a slight glowing look on your skin. It doesn't feel heavy or sticky.

fresh Lotus Anti-Aging Night Moisturizer

 

I love this product! Best night cream for the summer for me. In my opinion I believe this is the best for skin in the early 30s. I love this lightly scent moisturizer; great for my sensitive skin. I was sad that I emptied it within 3 months and will repurchase. It kept my face and night moisturized. It wasn't sticky or heavy.

MakeUp by Mario Glam Quad - ROSY

 

Love this shadow quad especially for everyday work wear. 

It has a natural look and I use it with "no makeup" looks. The glitter topper on the upper left side gets this entire look a bit of a lift/ Love it!

Summer/Autumn 2021 skincare routine

 

Cleanser/Mask

Fresh Youth Rescue Mask

Biossance Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Mask

Good Molecules Rosewater Gel Cleanser

Toner/Essence

Sulwhasoo Serum

Murad 

Primera Cold Brew Serum

Farmacy Toner

Lancome Essence

Good Molecules Hyluconic Acid

Good Molecule Overnight Exfoliating Serum

Cream

Fresh Youth Reserve Overnight

Belif Cream

Charlotte Tillary Magic Cream

Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment

 

This product tingles a bit when I use it hence only twice a week after I use a foaming cleanser. I never use anything else that is exfoliating or AHA BHA with this product. I have sensitive skin so I'm extra careful on what I layer this product with. It does do something to my face because my face is smooth the morning after. 

Giorgio Armani Neo Nude True-to-Skin Foundation

 

Neo Nude True-to-Skin Foundation

5 - Light, Neutral

Skincare-infused sheer foundation

 

I think the shade color that I choose was a shade too light, so I wasn't too happy about this, but I believe there are ingredients in here that break me out. Luckily, I use this as a BB cream instead of a full foundation. I apply with my fingers because it can be easy to blend and work with, but you need to work fast. I do admit that I like the luminous look after application and I'm glad I tried something "armani", but I wouldn't repurchase this again. Check the ingredients before you buy.

Belif Peat Miracle Revital Cream

 

I waited so long to write this review to the point where I'm almost done with the product. This product had been in my shopping cart online for a couple of years until I brought it because I needed a day cream. I know I'm not dreaming but this product is either highly moisturizing or the ingredients in the product helps with wrinkle disappearing because I have noticed that my skin is more plump and see less wrinkles around my smile lines and crow eye lines. I also think my sun spots disappeared too and I used this in the entire month of August and the sun was very strong in Northeastern US this summer. Will repurchase.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

 

I am not going to lie and say I didn't buy it for the packaging but other than that this product is just ok. The top is a bit cheap but it's ok for me. I don't reach for this product as much as my fresh night cream or belif day cream. It doesn't break me out and it is great for all seasons but might need a thicker cream for the colder temps. A little goes a long way and it's not heavy or clogs the pores. Definitely a splurge luxurious item for yourself but will not repurchase. 


 

Drunk elephant Protini™ Polypeptide Cream

 

I understand this product is expensive but I did like the pumping packaging to maintain hygienic practices but there was something in this product that made my skin so itchy. I ended up decluttering this product and giving it to someone else. If you have sensitive skin, I don't recommend this product.

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel

 

I love this gel cleanser for the summer mornings. 

My skin feels refreshed and hydrated after I cleanse. I enjoyed it and it is great for sensitive skin.

Primera Black Seed Cold Brew Serum

I'm really sad that primera is discontinued all its product because I love them; all from essence to their watery gel cream. I remember when this product was released, I immediately added it to my cart and was waiting for the sephora bi-annual discounts to use it. I love cold brew and I was saving this for the summertime and I'm glad I did. It has this cooling effect when applied onto the skin. Really enjoyed it.

 

Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum

 

I'm so happy that I was introduced to this brand. I didn't know how much my face and skin needed this product this summer. My face was breaking out from maskne and I really need something to calm my breakouts and bring hydration back into my skin. Love this and will repurchased this once I run out.

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Mist

 Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Mist

This oil mist which was quite surprising; just remember to shack it everytime it is used. I loved and really enjoyed. It isn't oily for the summer and it is comfortable to wear during high humidity. I love the lightly scent medicinal smell and the mist isn't as powerful when you press down on the spray.

Lancôme Clarifique Exfoliating & Hydrating Face Essence with Glycolic Acid

 Lancôme Clarifique Exfoliating & Hydrating Face Essence with Glycolic Acid

The product comes in this luxurious transluent bottle which you have to shake before use. I dont use cotton pads, I just pour a bit into the palm of my hands and apply it onto my face. I was quite surprised with this product. I just this in substitution of my toner. I have tried layering this after my Farmacy toner and I prefer using this product alone. In my opinion, my skin becomes a bit oily when applied together. I wasn't hoping to like it because Lancome is usually known for their scent and added fragrance in the product but I didn't smell anything strong and my sensitive skin loved it. I love that this product has hydrating and brightening properties along with AHA. Hopefully this will help with my mask-acne and sunspots because I started to see my face heal from pimple scars.

CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner 200 Black Onyx

This product was a nightmare and horrible to apply. It is a very thick dense pointer which you need a sturdy hand to draw a line onto the eyelids. It doesn't blend easily or smudge nicely when using the attached white sponge at the end of the product. But it does have a turn twist when you need more product instead of sharping the point. The product moves all over the place on the eyes and it transfers. I used it on a 70F sunny nice breeze weather and I kept wiping it off the bottom of my eye area because it kept transferring. Using this product reminds me why I don't try drugstore products since I was in college. I can see this product better for teens or beginners and in my opinion this product might be better for monolids because my double eyelids was a mess. 

CoverGirl Outlast All-Day Lipstick in 621 Natural Blush

I was excited to received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest opinion. I love that I received this natural blush color which was very flattery against my fair/light skin. I have been trying to use up my JS Velour nudes liquid lipstick and this product kept reminding me and is a dupe of that product. This product comes with a easy to apply liquid lipstick and dries down fast with a clear balm which is a must to add afterwards to give your lips moisture and prevents your lips from feeling like hay. This color does wear off when you eat so re-application is a must.

Eve Lom The Essential Moisture Cream

Eve Lom The Essential Moisture Cream

 I received this product complimentary from Influenster and EveLom #cleansewithevelom in exchange for my honest opinion. I was excited to see hyaluronic acid in this moisture anti-aging cream. I was a bit frighten that the texture was going to be thick but it was great for the May-June months. In my opinion, it's great for all 4 seasons. It is lightweight yet it kept my skin hydrated. My sensitive skin loved it and it was great under makeup and I didn't feel oily all day with the product on. Loved it! I will definitely repurchase this product.

Eve Lom Cleanser

 

 I received this product complimentary from Influenster and EveLom #cleansewithevelom. The first thing that hit me was the scent. The smell is so strong. It's so unbearable but my sensitive skin didn't react badly. I didn't like using the cloth with hot water to wipe off the product on your face. I did prefer washing it off with water in the shower. I prefer the banila co cleansing balm over this. But my skin did feel nice afterwards-smooth and clean. 

Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

 

I purchased this product on the last Sephora Spring sale because I'm in my mid 30s, was stressing about work and life. My hair started to thin out near the front of my scalp and I've noticed more hair strands down the drain every time I wash my hair. I've only used this product a few times after I wash my hair. It says to apply a few drops to wet hair and I haven't noticed much. But my hair hasn't been disappearing so I guess this is a good thing?

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

 

 

I've seen this product and placed it in my Sephora cart and left it there for a good 6 months and finally purchased it. Retinol is an ingredient that I've always wanted to use but never reach for it. I never saw any results and my skin is always dry afterwards. So I brought this product and only use this twice a week as alternate to my moisturizing serum. If I see results, not easy to see but it suppose to help with fine lines and wrinkles. The reason I keep using it as a night serum is that it is gentle for my sensitive skin.

Bliss sunscreen

I received this product through Target and Influenster in exchange for my honest review and opinion. At first, tinted moisturizer came to mind and SPF added to it was great. I use it when I'm on the go, especially when we all wear masks. It transfers so I would recommend re-applying this every couple hours. I wish there was a pump instead of a squeeze tube. It does have silicone so use at your own risk. No scent to me.