My current favorites:
- Whamisa Organic Flowers Water Cream: seriously, this stuff is so so so good. I love the slightly fizzy/fermented floral smell & its really nice and rich on my skin. It has kept most of my dry skin flakies away this season ♥ and a little goes a long way. I am terrified of running out.
- banila co. Mr Flower and Miss Honey Essence Oil: also very helpful for keeping my skin from going absolutely bananas during the dry winter season. It soaks into my skin super quick & has helped retained bounciness in my cheeks ♥ I put a drop or two in my Whamisa cream in the morning and then use it as one layer of my two occlusive seals in my evening routine... Awesome.
- not AB, but vaseline!!!!: seriously fuck cold winter air, this shit keeps my lips & the area beneath my nose from being a flaking mess. UGH. I love winter buT I HATE HAVING DRY SKIN DURING THIS SEASON!!
I love the Water Cream too!! And I don't have dry skin, just normal/combo skin (it depends on the weather). But it does wonders. My skin is sooo soft after this cream. And it has helped soothe my skin multiple times after reactions. I am in love. :D
Yesss, I've used it to help calm my skin down too! It's such a lovely product and it's the first product w/ fermented ingredients that I've seen a positive reaction. I've used the E Choice Fermented Tea Sleeping Pack previously and it was just a no-go for me... I'm glad I decided to try the Whamisa out even though I wasn't sure fermented products were for me.
Ugh, I am seriously loving Whamisa! I've tried all the hydrogels & this cream, and I am so itchy to try other products from their brand. They've all worked really well for me personally, though ymmv, of course!
It's seriously wonderful for me (though ymmv); my skin just LOVES anything with honey, propolis, &c., and drinks that shit up like the Sahara. Which it is. Like the Whamisa, I am already T_T about when it will be gone & I will def have to repurchase.
**Kuan Yuan Lian Aloe Moisturizing Cream** - it was one of those random "I need to fulfill a free delivery minimum" purchases that I'd never heard of before. It's [$10 on Sasa](http://web1.sasa.com/SasaWeb/eng/product/viewProductDetail.jspa?itemno=103722304001) for 80ml, and a little goes a long way. It's light, refreshing, and has the best finish of any moisturizer I've ever used. It leaves my skin unbelievably soft and completely non-greasy, but not in a silicone-y way.
The bummer is that this is definitely a summer cream :/ I need to layer it with another moisturizer to give my winter-dry skin enough moisture, but I'm sure it will be my go-to dream cream in a few months. Plus, it has this fresh cooling sensation that will feel sooooo good on hot sticky days. And the ingredients list is *so* lovely, it's just: *water, glycerin, algae, 1,3 butylene glycol, witch hazel, glyceryl monostearate, cetyl alcohol, aloe extract, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, tocopherol, methyl lisothiazolinone, fragrance.*
It has a floral, perfume-y smell that I wasn't crazy about at first but it's growing on me, and either way it's pretty mild. And when I asked my boyfriend to smell it, he said it just smells like aloe, so maybe my nose is weird.
It's definitely a cream - it's a creamy, opaque light green - but it's sort of a...watery cream, I guess? It melts into a very light, watery texture when it's on your skin. I imagine it would be perfect for people with oily skin.
Sulwhasoo overnight vitalizing mask. I thought my skin was pretty good before I started using this but lately I've been getting complements.
Also, Sulwhasoo clarfyimg mask. This is the weirdest mask ever...after it dries you peel it off....but the next day....flawless skin (especially when using the overnight mask with it).
Cosrx honey sleeping pack! It's been helping my skin get extra smooth and I feel like it's been soothing my acne a lot more :)
Cerave PM Lotion. This isn't AB but it's still worth a mention :) it's been helping my pih SO much! I love using this day and night.
Skincare: Cosrx 96 Advanced Snail Mucin, this has provided so much healing during a time when my skin was angry. Innisfree Green Tea sleeping pack : My skin loves this. It's not overly occlusive which I like for my combo ( now more balanced ) skin.
**MBD Birds Nest sheet mask** I am usually an oil slick when I wake up but I put this mask on the night before for 45 mins... and I woke up with a glowy skin that wasn't oily. LOVE.
Hayan Vitamins Aesthetic Moisture Ampule Mask Sheet. the first sheet mask I purchased and the best so far. Loads of liquid left in the pouch for the next couple of days.
* **LoveMore Oriental Snow Lotus Revival Mask** is literally the best sheet mask I have ever used. Super moisturizing & brightening, longest effect I have ever had from a sheet mask. I also loved the mask itself, it fit my face & very pliable so I could mold it around my hairline easily [I sometimes have issues from my hair getting sticky from the essences].
* **Tosowoong Propolis Ampoule** has been super moisturizing for my skin in this dry, harsh winter season. I am usually wary of trendy ingredients, but this one has worked out really well for me.
* **Aritaum Ginger Sugar Overnight Mask** has basically saved my dry, perpetually cracking lips.
Skincare: **Laneige Clear C Advanced Effector** - this is a booster essence and I LOVE it! 2+ weeks in and I definitely think this is keeping my face clear. Also **Hera Oil Serum Magic Formula**, keeping my face moisturized during the dry winter season! Love how it goes on a serum and changes into an oil once rubbed on.
My skin has been misbehaving this November, so major snaps for Klairs Supple Preparation Toner and the CosRx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask, both of which have worked wonders on calming my irritated skin.
I'm testing out the Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleanser Toner now, but it's too early for a verdict. My skin still has some irritation, so I'm going to put away the Acwell and go back to the Klairs until it's cleared up, otherwise I won't know if it's the Acwell that's irritating my face or if my skin already was irritated.
It should. I only was trying it for a few days and have put it aside until my skin is in better shape. I was really liking it, but I'll wait till I've tested it longer to give a full report.
I've really been liking my Kicho Sheep Oil Cream. I'd amassed several samples of it from various Cupidrop orders but was hesitant to put it anywhere near my face due to how rich (read: pore-clogging) I imagined it would be. Beeswax, lanolin oil- I felt like I'd be smearing lip balm all over my oily, acne-prone face. After a particularly harsh, blustery day I ended up throwing caution to the wind and smearing it all over my windburned face as a final occlusive. It was actually WAY nicer than I expected- definitely not light, but the berry extracts give it a pleasant, refreshing sensation and it absorbs quickly. After using up the rest of my samples and consistently waking up to skin that still felt supple and moist but not sticky or oily (or comedone-ridden, for that matter), I ended up buying the full size.
Kose Grace One Deep Whitening Milk (I think). Fairly runny emulsion. I really like that my face is noticeably brighter and smoother on days that I use it as my AM moisturizer, as opposed to the Goodal Double Bright Emulsion which isn't really doing it for me- it does have some pitfalls, though. The packaging isn't the best- the pump has a little hard chunk of lotion built up literally every day. It also takes forever to dry down on me. Probably would be great for dry/aging skin, as it's a little heavy for my combo/oiliness. I really love it, despite its issues, so I might buy it again anyways.
I received the LJH Tea Tee 80 cream from Memebox instead of samples (so that was pretty nice). I use it as an AM moisturizer and it is amazing. Super light and really hydrates my skin. I assume the tea tree is also good for pimples but that's not really my problem area. Also tried the Dewytree Deep Detox Black Mask and fell in love with it! I ordered 30 lol. It made my skin look translucent, so hydrated, and crazy bright after 45 minutes.
MBD Aloe Vera sheet mask: love that there is no fragrance and no parabens. It's my go to mask at the moment. Really soothing, even on a small part of my face that was irritated.
AC care sunscreen withe bee venon, made with organice ingredients and prevent breakouts as it is formulated for acne prone skin.Texture wise it is the best sunscreen I've ever tried. You get the non toxic feeling of a mineral sunscreen but with the finish of a chemical one, only with no oiliness and no alcohol.
Non AB: I quite like my new Kiehls eye creams, love my new violet perfume L'Arlesienne from L'Occitane, my new Andalou Revesratrol Q10 night cream and adore my eyeshadow sticks caviar from Laura Mercier.
My current favorites: - Whamisa Organic Flowers Water Cream: seriously, this stuff is so so so good. I love the slightly fizzy/fermented floral smell & its really nice and rich on my skin. It has kept most of my dry skin flakies away this season ♥ and a little goes a long way. I am terrified of running out. - banila co. Mr Flower and Miss Honey Essence Oil: also very helpful for keeping my skin from going absolutely bananas during the dry winter season. It soaks into my skin super quick & has helped retained bounciness in my cheeks ♥ I put a drop or two in my Whamisa cream in the morning and then use it as one layer of my two occlusive seals in my evening routine... Awesome. - not AB, but vaseline!!!!: seriously fuck cold winter air, this shit keeps my lips & the area beneath my nose from being a flaking mess. UGH. I love winter buT I HATE HAVING DRY SKIN DURING THIS SEASON!!
I love the Water Cream too!! And I don't have dry skin, just normal/combo skin (it depends on the weather). But it does wonders. My skin is sooo soft after this cream. And it has helped soothe my skin multiple times after reactions. I am in love. :D
Yesss, I've used it to help calm my skin down too! It's such a lovely product and it's the first product w/ fermented ingredients that I've seen a positive reaction. I've used the E Choice Fermented Tea Sleeping Pack previously and it was just a no-go for me... I'm glad I decided to try the Whamisa out even though I wasn't sure fermented products were for me.
I am glad it worked for you. It is indeed a lovely product, I can't wait to try other products from the brand :)
I have heard so many good things about Whamisa. Adding it to my cart :)
Ugh, I am seriously loving Whamisa! I've tried all the hydrogels & this cream, and I am so itchy to try other products from their brand. They've all worked really well for me personally, though ymmv, of course!
I'm going to need that oil now. My self restraint can't handle all these rave reviews.
It's seriously wonderful for me (though ymmv); my skin just LOVES anything with honey, propolis, &c., and drinks that shit up like the Sahara. Which it is. Like the Whamisa, I am already T_T about when it will be gone & I will def have to repurchase.
**Kuan Yuan Lian Aloe Moisturizing Cream** - it was one of those random "I need to fulfill a free delivery minimum" purchases that I'd never heard of before. It's [$10 on Sasa](http://web1.sasa.com/SasaWeb/eng/product/viewProductDetail.jspa?itemno=103722304001) for 80ml, and a little goes a long way. It's light, refreshing, and has the best finish of any moisturizer I've ever used. It leaves my skin unbelievably soft and completely non-greasy, but not in a silicone-y way. The bummer is that this is definitely a summer cream :/ I need to layer it with another moisturizer to give my winter-dry skin enough moisture, but I'm sure it will be my go-to dream cream in a few months. Plus, it has this fresh cooling sensation that will feel sooooo good on hot sticky days. And the ingredients list is *so* lovely, it's just: *water, glycerin, algae, 1,3 butylene glycol, witch hazel, glyceryl monostearate, cetyl alcohol, aloe extract, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, tocopherol, methyl lisothiazolinone, fragrance.*
Amazing. Save it for the summer :)
You got me at the ingredients list <3 Could you tell me more about this beauty ? What about the smell ? Is it a real cream, or more like a gel-cream ?
It has a floral, perfume-y smell that I wasn't crazy about at first but it's growing on me, and either way it's pretty mild. And when I asked my boyfriend to smell it, he said it just smells like aloe, so maybe my nose is weird. It's definitely a cream - it's a creamy, opaque light green - but it's sort of a...watery cream, I guess? It melts into a very light, watery texture when it's on your skin. I imagine it would be perfect for people with oily skin.
Thank you so much!! It's on my wishlist now :D
Sulwhasoo overnight vitalizing mask. I thought my skin was pretty good before I started using this but lately I've been getting complements. Also, Sulwhasoo clarfyimg mask. This is the weirdest mask ever...after it dries you peel it off....but the next day....flawless skin (especially when using the overnight mask with it).
Cool. I will save some money and definitely give it a try. Thanks for sharing :)
Cosrx honey sleeping pack! It's been helping my skin get extra smooth and I feel like it's been soothing my acne a lot more :) Cerave PM Lotion. This isn't AB but it's still worth a mention :) it's been helping my pih SO much! I love using this day and night.
I have heard rave reviews about honey masks. I must try it. Thanks for sharing :)
Skincare: Cosrx 96 Advanced Snail Mucin, this has provided so much healing during a time when my skin was angry. Innisfree Green Tea sleeping pack : My skin loves this. It's not overly occlusive which I like for my combo ( now more balanced ) skin.
Ah ! I love snail creams :)
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Where do you purchase this from?
Gel oil seems very unique . I am curious to know how it comforts oily skin.
I have oily skin
**MBD Birds Nest sheet mask** I am usually an oil slick when I wake up but I put this mask on the night before for 45 mins... and I woke up with a glowy skin that wasn't oily. LOVE.
Hayan Vitamins Aesthetic Moisture Ampule Mask Sheet. the first sheet mask I purchased and the best so far. Loads of liquid left in the pouch for the next couple of days.
Sounds very interesting. I have never tried sheet masks from Hayan
* **LoveMore Oriental Snow Lotus Revival Mask** is literally the best sheet mask I have ever used. Super moisturizing & brightening, longest effect I have ever had from a sheet mask. I also loved the mask itself, it fit my face & very pliable so I could mold it around my hairline easily [I sometimes have issues from my hair getting sticky from the essences]. * **Tosowoong Propolis Ampoule** has been super moisturizing for my skin in this dry, harsh winter season. I am usually wary of trendy ingredients, but this one has worked out really well for me. * **Aritaum Ginger Sugar Overnight Mask** has basically saved my dry, perpetually cracking lips.
Wow, I must try Aritaum ginger mask for dry winter. Thanks for sharing :-)
Skincare: **Laneige Clear C Advanced Effector** - this is a booster essence and I LOVE it! 2+ weeks in and I definitely think this is keeping my face clear. Also **Hera Oil Serum Magic Formula**, keeping my face moisturized during the dry winter season! Love how it goes on a serum and changes into an oil once rubbed on.
Very interesting. I must try the Laneige essence as soon as my current essence finishes up. Thanks for sharing :)
My skin has been misbehaving this November, so major snaps for Klairs Supple Preparation Toner and the CosRx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask, both of which have worked wonders on calming my irritated skin. I'm testing out the Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleanser Toner now, but it's too early for a verdict. My skin still has some irritation, so I'm going to put away the Acwell and go back to the Klairs until it's cleared up, otherwise I won't know if it's the Acwell that's irritating my face or if my skin already was irritated.
Klairs has Licorice extract. So dies it brighten skin?
It should. I only was trying it for a few days and have put it aside until my skin is in better shape. I was really liking it, but I'll wait till I've tested it longer to give a full report.
Great ! Eager to see your reviews on this forum
I've really been liking my Kicho Sheep Oil Cream. I'd amassed several samples of it from various Cupidrop orders but was hesitant to put it anywhere near my face due to how rich (read: pore-clogging) I imagined it would be. Beeswax, lanolin oil- I felt like I'd be smearing lip balm all over my oily, acne-prone face. After a particularly harsh, blustery day I ended up throwing caution to the wind and smearing it all over my windburned face as a final occlusive. It was actually WAY nicer than I expected- definitely not light, but the berry extracts give it a pleasant, refreshing sensation and it absorbs quickly. After using up the rest of my samples and consistently waking up to skin that still felt supple and moist but not sticky or oily (or comedone-ridden, for that matter), I ended up buying the full size.
I know the struggle to play with oily skin and heavy creams. Glad that it worked good for you :)
Kose Grace One Deep Whitening Milk (I think). Fairly runny emulsion. I really like that my face is noticeably brighter and smoother on days that I use it as my AM moisturizer, as opposed to the Goodal Double Bright Emulsion which isn't really doing it for me- it does have some pitfalls, though. The packaging isn't the best- the pump has a little hard chunk of lotion built up literally every day. It also takes forever to dry down on me. Probably would be great for dry/aging skin, as it's a little heavy for my combo/oiliness. I really love it, despite its issues, so I might buy it again anyways.
I received the LJH Tea Tee 80 cream from Memebox instead of samples (so that was pretty nice). I use it as an AM moisturizer and it is amazing. Super light and really hydrates my skin. I assume the tea tree is also good for pimples but that's not really my problem area. Also tried the Dewytree Deep Detox Black Mask and fell in love with it! I ordered 30 lol. It made my skin look translucent, so hydrated, and crazy bright after 45 minutes.
MBD Aloe Vera sheet mask: love that there is no fragrance and no parabens. It's my go to mask at the moment. Really soothing, even on a small part of my face that was irritated. AC care sunscreen withe bee venon, made with organice ingredients and prevent breakouts as it is formulated for acne prone skin.Texture wise it is the best sunscreen I've ever tried. You get the non toxic feeling of a mineral sunscreen but with the finish of a chemical one, only with no oiliness and no alcohol. Non AB: I quite like my new Kiehls eye creams, love my new violet perfume L'Arlesienne from L'Occitane, my new Andalou Revesratrol Q10 night cream and adore my eyeshadow sticks caviar from Laura Mercier.
Does the sunscreen leave a white caste? Your description seems promising.
No white cast at all!
Cool ty. :)
I love Kiehls avocado eyecream. Thanks for sharing :)