Little Magazine 28
Here are the winner-winner chicken dinners!
Last week,
I unveiled 12 products from my recent skincare haul from YesStyle.com. This week, I’m going to go over my quick thoughts on each one, which ones I found clutch, and the ones I think you can do without. I compiled a little video with a sampling of my using the products. I hope you find it helpful! It should provide an idea on how to apply the products, in what order, massage style, duration, etc. I find that most people usually don’t do enough, thus the demo. They usually just slap the product on and walk away. It actually makes a difference in how you use the product! I hope you find your skin happier from my tips, friends! Here’s the comprehensive list from last week:
1. Rohto Mentholatum - Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Lotion 170ml - Light
2. THE FACE SHOP - Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil
3. SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml
4. Dear, Klairs - Supple Preparation Facial Toner - 2 Types- Type with Essential Oils
5. Heimish - All Clean Balm 120ml
6. COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
7. Beauty of Joseon - Glow Serum
8. Beauty of Joseon - Dynasty Cream
9. COSRX - Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
10. Rohto Mentholatum - Melano CC Vitamin C Essence
Here are
the ones that I found myself going back to and speculate will incorporate into my routine, moving forward:
1. THE FACE SHOP - Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil ($14.50): I LOVE the smell of this stuff! It’s super light so it gets to work quickly but it does an awesome job breaking everything down, including my super waterproof eyeliner. Definitely using this every day.
2. Heimish ($17) - All Clean Balm 120ml: Much more decadent of a first cleanse than the aforementioned oil, but I anticipate grabbing this on super dry, winter days when my skin needs extra love. It breaks down (you have to massage and melt it into the skin) into a beautiful consistency and feels nourishing on the skin while also removing completely, without residue.
3. SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml ($15): I didn’t expect much from this (the packaging is underwhelming lol), but I found myself reaching for this every day! It leaves your skin gently exfoliated, baby-soft and nourished at the same time. Definitely a new favorite.
4. COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence ($19): I love me some snail products, and this was no exception. It just has the quintessential tackiness that just feels so darn good on the skin (you’ll get over the whole snail idea when you see how good it feels). It absorbs quickly but leaves the skin super moisturized and a bit “chok-chok-heh” (aka “dewy” in Korean), but not uncomfortably so. It’s a great essence. It’s light but it feels substantial.
5. COSRX - Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask ($16): I was surprised at how effective this was in hydrating the skin—and how much the moisture-effect lingered, considering how light it felt. A must for those dry, heat-ramping winter nights!
6. Beauty of Joseon - Glow Serum ($14): I’m a fan of this line now. Unbelievable price point for the quality look of the packaging, but more importantly, the quality of the product! My skin ate this stuff up. It’s viscous, absorbs well and lingers in the skin. A great winter serum.
7. Beauty of Joseon - Dynasty Cream ($23): I can’t believe there’s not an extra 1 in front of the price. It looks expensive, the packaging is gorgeous, but the CREAM is so exquisite! It’s thicker than the COSRX Overnight Mask and equally moisturizing (if not more!), and is so deliciously hydrating. This will be my go-to for the winter months for sure.
8. MACQUEEN - Waterproof Pen Eyeliner $5: I could not get this off of my hand after testing it, even with soap. It took a hearty scrub, let me tell ya. On the eyes, though, I was more skeptical. Skin oils and Asian lids and all, considered, it lasted the test! I applied it sans (waterproof) mascara (which adds additional protection), and it passed the test! Not rub-proof on the eye, so it’s not for a weepy existential-crisis-2020-Tuesday, but definitely THE BEST brush waterproof pen I’ve tested so far. Good opacity, but requires caution when layering (like all waterproof pens), as it crusts and starts removing itself, but at $5, I mean…. shut the front door.
8/12 were keepers! That’s not too shabby at all. The other four products were great, too, but for whatever reason, they just didn’t make it to the daily circulation. They fell in the “I can live without this” category. Meh. Although, in fairness, the Rohto Mentholatum - Melano CC Vitamin C Essence needs time for proof. I did find the packaging quite ingenious, in that it had the most intricately designed spout I’d ever seen (Japanese packaging), which I presume was meant to maximize shelf-life whilst being mindful of ease of application, which I appreciated. If it turns out to be effective, it would be added to the list for sure.
scant
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Learn to pronounce adjective barely sufficient or adequate.
May your heart be full and minds be rested during these scant times, friends! See you next Tuesday! Peace be with you! -Renee :)