vkayne
Member Since: March 19, 2019Reviews
The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics
The serum actually doesn't contain hyaluronic acid at all, but rather has some marine ingredients that act as moisture reservoirs in the same way that HA does: exopolysaccharides (ferments, yay!), Hawaiian red algae, glycoproteins, and blue-green... +
The serum actually doesn't contain hyaluronic acid at all, but rather has some marine ingredients that act as moisture reservoirs in the same way that HA does: exopolysaccharides (ferments, yay!), Hawaiian red algae, glycoproteins, and blue-green algae as well as additional proteins and amino acids. There is a 0.00275% content of salycilic acid to stabilize the pH, and shouldn't do any exfoliation if you're worried about that.
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The serum is so lightweight it's almost invisible. I don't mind the slightly viscous, tacky feeling of the original but I admit this is a nice improvement and easier to layer. There is a slight funky scent which is common with Deciem's formulas as they don't add any additional fragrance. It disperses within seconds and I've actually gotten rather used to it.
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This works deep sleep pillow spray
The @thisworksofficial deep sleep pillow spray is something I never thought I'd actually LIKE, since I hate lavender with a burning passion. But ever since I got a tiny sample size of it years ago in a Look Fantastic box I've been a fan. I was able... +
The @thisworksofficial deep sleep pillow spray is something I never thought I'd actually LIKE, since I hate lavender with a burning passion. But ever since I got a tiny sample size of it years ago in a Look Fantastic box I've been a fan. I was able to grab the full size at a discounted price during a @fabfitfun sale and I got another smaller version recently in another Look Fantastic box, so I'm well stocked.⠀
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It's a pillow spray with lavender, vetiver, and chamomile, but I find it smells soooo much nicer than any other lavender I've tried. I don't think this spray helps me fall asleep faster but I think it helps me stay asleep. Maybe it's the ritual of spraying my pillow before I crawl into bed, who knows. I do think you could easily DIY a similar pillow spray with essential oils and water, so the value isn't great for how pricey it is.
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First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Intensive Peel
Last year I got to do the FAB challenge from a Sephora sample which included the daily radiance pads and this intensive peel mask. I was REALLY impressed with how it performed so I had to get a full size. It's a clay mask, and the kaolin and... +
Last year I got to do the FAB challenge from a Sephora sample which included the daily radiance pads and this intensive peel mask. I was REALLY impressed with how it performed so I had to get a full size. It's a clay mask, and the kaolin and charcoal are meant to lower the pH of your skin so that the acids are more effective. And this mask is definitely effective, because it tingles. And that tingle gets stronger, so those with sensitive skin start slow. Valerie's tip: rinse with COOL water to remove, as hot water seems to intensify the tingling burn. -
pixi rose caviar essence
One of the first Pixi products I tried, and it's definitely one of my faves. The "caviar" is flower oils suspended in serum which burst when you apply it to your skin. Despite having a bounty of oils in it such as jojoba, grapeseed, rose, macadamia... +
One of the first Pixi products I tried, and it's definitely one of my faves. The "caviar" is flower oils suspended in serum which burst when you apply it to your skin. Despite having a bounty of oils in it such as jojoba, grapeseed, rose, macadamia, sunflower, soybean, and olive flower, it's not greasy at all and applies like a dream, more like a water-based serum. It layers really well with anything before or after it, too.
This product was gifted to me by Pixi as part of their Ambassador Program for my honest review.
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Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
When you finish a product you love so much and literally scrape out the last specks of it just to make sure it's empty. Hello, @beautyofjoseon_official dynasty cream, the only facial cream I have actually finished in my lifetime. I love it for its... +
When you finish a product you love so much and literally scrape out the last specks of it just to make sure it's empty. Hello, @beautyofjoseon_official dynasty cream, the only facial cream I have actually finished in my lifetime. I love it for its chewy texture, its light but hydrating and moisturizing composition, how it plays well with sunscreen on top of it, and the slightly fermented floral fragrance. Plus, it's cruelty free (not vegan tho if you care abt that).
Notable Ingredients: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Olive Fruit Oil, Sunflower Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Shea Butter. Ceramides, Calendula, Rice Brand Extract, Honey, Ginseng, and a bunch of other plant extracts.
I have some other creams to get through before I repurchase this beauty, but I definitely think it'll be a repeat.
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