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Story time - @wasobeauty ever so kindly sent me th

Story time - @wasobeauty ever so kindly sent me their new cleansers - the Reset Cleanser City Blossom, the Reset Cleanser Sugary Chic, and the Beauty Smart Water via Octoly but I didn’t have enough time to use them for a while before reviewing 😭 I left them at a friend’s house before confinement and now I can only rely on her experience with the product for the time being 🙈
I’ll be surely posting a full review of my personal experiences after using these for a couple weeks. Until then, I tried the Beauty Water, which served as a lovely toner after cleansing with the City Blossom cleanser (smells like fresh flowers). My friend particularly loved the City Blossom cleanser, which is a clear gel-like consistency and cleanses the skin so well while keeping it hydrated.
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What are your favourite cleansers? #feedmyskin #japanesebeauty #octolyfamily @shiseido

Chemical exfoliants have been big in my routine bu

Chemical exfoliants have been big in my routine but I’ve not shied away from physical exfoliation. Summer Fridays Overtime and Fresh Sugar Polish are 2 products with physical exfoliation that I particularly like. I started using the @sandandskyaus Flash Perfecting Exfoliating Treatment and I was pleasantly surprised. 🙌🏻
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It has bamboo and macadamia seed powder for physical exfoliation and AHAs from fruit extracts (Australian finger lime), so it provides a double exfoliation. The seed powder is very, very fine. If your skin is sensitive, you can choose to not rub the ‘powder’ in your skin and just leave the mask on for about 5 minutes 💗
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I don’t know why I was a bit hesitant to use this. I had ZERO redness afterwards, my skin felt better and looked brighter. I’m immediately a big fan. I loved their clay mask already and I’m excited to try their other products 😊
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Let’s address some INCI list issues - it does have witch hazel extract which I’m personally not a fan of. It also contains lime and several other citrus extracts which can irritate some skin types. But then again, this mask is to be kept on for 5 minutes and it’s not a stay-on treatment. For that reason, I’m not bothered by these ingredients. Other than that, the INCI list is quite good 👍🏼

I ran out of eye cream during confinement. My belo

I ran out of eye cream during confinement. My beloved Kiehl’s Avocado eye cream was out but thankfully @goodmolecules sent me the eye patches so that my eyes could stay hydrated ✨

Here I am on a sunny day not taking full advantage

Here I am on a sunny day not taking full advantage by going out in a coronavirus-free world

My first ever cream/gel mask purchase was the Sano

My first ever cream/gel mask purchase was the Sanoflore Masque des Reines and this was nearly a year ago.
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It claims to be a ‘Skin perfecting illuminating mask which smooths fine lines, refreshes skin and evens out complexion’. Those are huge claims. Let’s see if the ingredients contain actives that can perform. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It contains Royal jelly, mimosa and white pond lily extracts, which sound great but might not deliver on the promises made above. It does contain salicylic acid but it comes 10th on the INCI list, after fragrance. I doubt this product delivers on the claims with no other actives. They have HA, some nice oils, but it’s not a must-buy.
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It has a gel texture and I saw little difference before and after usage. I’ve used it a lot and never thought this product didn’t anything. It does have fragrance which I would’ve liked to avoid.
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When I first started blogging, I wrote that I really liked this mask. That was me heavily appreciating cream/gel masks after being an avid sheet mask user. I’d never purchased a mask that wasn’t in sheet form so I was pleasantly surprised. I will be sure to update that article on my blog. This product did not make the cut 🙈

I decided to start posting more about ingredients

I decided to start posting more about ingredients and how they’ve helped my skin, so that you guys can make better decisions with skincare products (we will all anyway buy the cutest packaging first anyway). I started off with Niacinamide - a product I didn’t expect to love but TOTALLY fell head over heals for! If you haven’t tried it out as of now, what are you doing??? Get on it!! ❤️ hope all of you are staying safe and staying inside. Sending love to you and your families.

Dior One Essential Skin Boosting Super Serum 💧

Dior One Essential Skin Boosting Super Serum 💧
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I started using this a long time ago and I used it regularly for a few weeks, then took a break and then used it again. I didn’t want to do a full review until I’d tried it for a few months.
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All in all, it’s a good hydrating serum. However, it claims to do much more. Their promises didn’t live up to anything frankly, but it kept my skin hydrated and I was happy with that. If you’re expecting anything more, you probably would be disappointed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The language they use is very vague, no science explained at all. Plus, their INCI list is nothing to rave about. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You can find a more detailed review with additional information by swiping left ✨

Okay I’m bored in the house and I’m in the hou

Okay I’m bored in the house and I’m in the house bored

Sorry for the spam. It was sunny and she looked so

Sorry for the spam. It was sunny and she looked so pretty ☀️

Inexpensive alternative to makeup cleansing balms

Inexpensive alternative to makeup cleansing balms - coconut oil 🥥 they work great and they don’t clog pores if you double cleanse (obviously) and wash away all the oil. It stays on your face all of 2 minutes maximum. It won’t give you zits, relax 💁🏻‍♀️
I had to put it out there after a couple people told me I shouldn’t tell people to put coconut oil on their face.
I will. I think it’s a great first cleanse but not a moisturiser. So don’t leave it on your face. And save some cash💰

Gifted | Swipe left for in-depth reviews ✨ I’v

Gifted | Swipe left for in-depth reviews ✨ I’ve been trying a few of the @facetheory products for a month now (a bit more?) and I have to say I’m quite impressed. Here, I have reviewed the 2 serums I was kindly gifted by them.
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I chose the Regenecalm serum as I wanted to target my post-acne pigmentation and redness. I do realise, that as a 24 year old, retinol isn’t necessary in my skincare routine. This performed well overall but had a funky smell. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The Porebright N10 serum is, for me, a dupe for Paula’s Choice’s Niacinamide booster. I know, I know, those are huge claims, but my skin took well to this serum. I thoroughly enjoyed (am enjoying using it) and this will DEFINITELY be a rebuy from my side. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Overall, I’m very happy with Facetheory’s products and definitely think they deserve more praise. They’re also quite affordable! I’m going to be trying more of their products for sure!

Tips for tackling dry skin are in the link in bio

Tips for tackling dry skin are in the link in bio 💧

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