4 Stars – Great for Hydration & Makeup Prep The Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich is a thick, nourishing cream designed to hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier, and create a smooth canvas for makeup. It lives up to its rich, moisturizing claims, making it a great choice for dry or dehydrated skin, earning it 4 stars. […]
Category: Skincare
Dime: TBT Cream
Rating: Great, but Not a Miracle Worker The Dime TBT Cream is a hydrating, retinol-alternative night cream designed to plump, firm, and reduce signs of aging using bakuchiol, orobanche rapum extract, and linoleic acid. While it offers deep moisture and a luxurious texture, it falls a bit short in delivering dramatic anti-aging effects, earning it […]
Dr. B Lab: Foaming Face Cleanser
4 Stars – Great, but Pricey The Dr. B Lab Foaming Face Cleanser is an oil-to-foam formula that transforms from a hydrating oil into a gentle foam, making it an effective double-cleansing product. Designed to remove makeup, dirt, and impurities while keeping the skin hydrated, it earns a 4-star rating due to its performance and […]
Ilapothecary: Save-Face Serum 70
Rating: 4 Stars – Great, but Pricey The Ilapothecary Save-Face Serum 70 is a luxurious, natural, and vegan-friendly serum designed to detoxify, hydrate, and promote radiance. With hyaluronic acid, ginseng stem cells, malachite, and moringa, this serum offers a gentle yet effective skincare experience, earning it a solid 4-star rating. What I Loved: ✔ Feels […]
Veriphy: Self Absorbed Moisturizer
Rating: 4 Stars – Great The Veriphy Self Absorbed Moisturizer is a hydrating, lightweight formula that delivers moisture, nourishment, and skin-plumping benefits with hyaluronic acid, phytoglycogen, and avocado oil. After testing it, I found it to be a solid moisturizer that works well for daily use, earning a 4-star rating. What I Loved: ✔ Silky […]
OneKind: HyperDrops
Rating: 3 Stars The OneKind HyperDrops serum is marketed as a skin-repairing treatment designed to fade discoloration, dark spots, and acne scars while improving overall skin texture and hydration. While the formula includes tranexamic acid, cactus stem extract, and sea buckthorn extract, my experience with the product was underwhelming, leading to a 3-star rating. What […]
Avant: Collagen Intense Radiance Activator Serum
Rating: 3 Stars The Avant Collagen Intense Radiance Activator Serum is marketed as a brightening and hydrating serum designed to improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines, and enhance radiance. Unfortunately, while it has some promising ingredients, my experience with the product was underwhelming, leading to a 3-star rating. What Worked: ✔ Lightweight & Milky Texture […]
Byoma: Hydrating Recovery Oil
Rating: 5 Stars The Byoma Hydrating Recovery Oil is an impressive, barrier-boosting face oil that delivers deep hydration and skin nourishment. With ceramides, squalane, and antioxidant-rich botanical oils, this formula is designed to restore, brighten, and balance the skin—and it absolutely delivers on these promises, earning a 5-star rating. What I Loved: ✔ Deeply Hydrating […]
COSRX: Retinal 0.5 Oil
Rating: 5 Stars The COSRX Retinol 0.5% Oil is a powerful yet effective retinol treatment that helps reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and enhance overall radiance. After incorporating this product into my routine, I can confidently say that it delivers visible results, making it a well-deserved 5-star product. What I Loved: ✔ Noticeable Skin Improvements […]
Vit C: Rodial Brightening Cleanser
Rating: 4 Stars The Vit C Rodial Brightening Cleanser is designed to brighten, exfoliate, and purify the skin using Vitamin C, fruit AHAs, glycolic acid, and antioxidant-rich blood orange water. After trying it, I found it to be a refreshing and effective cleanser, earning a 4-star rating. What I Loved: ✔ Nice Lather – The […]