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Skincare 🧖🏻‍♀️
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items I live in Canada, my skin type is combination dry during winter and more oily during summer. This list is based on my personal experience.
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Sunscreen
Toner
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Hydrating, brighting tonerÂ
Skin type: Dry to oily, senstive skin
- Ingredients: Rice extracted, Ginseng extract, HAÂ
- Pros: hydrated but not heavy, alcohol and fragrance freeÂ
- Cons: A bit small capacity for the price
Overall: 8/10
Skin type: Dry to oily, senstive skin
- Ingredients: Rice extracted, Ginseng extract, HAÂ
- Pros: hydrated but not heavy, alcohol and fragrance freeÂ
- Cons: A bit small capacity for the price
Overall: 8/10
Haruharu Black Rice Toner - Fragrance Free
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Hydrating tonerÂ
Skin type: Oily to very oily, senstive skinÂ
- Ingredients: Panthenol (B5), Portulaca oleracea extract, HA
- Pros: Cheap price for big bottle, quick absorb, hyrdrated but light on skin, suitable for “sandwich” method, no fragrance good even for sensitive skin.Â
- Cons: not enough for winter(Canada)
Overall: 5/10
Skin type: Oily to very oily, senstive skinÂ
- Ingredients: Panthenol (B5), Portulaca oleracea extract, HA
- Pros: Cheap price for big bottle, quick absorb, hyrdrated but light on skin, suitable for “sandwich” method, no fragrance good even for sensitive skin.Â
- Cons: not enough for winter(Canada)
Overall: 5/10
Torriden - DIVE-IN Toner
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Most versatile toner ever. Im not only use it for facial exfoliating but also:
- Armpit everyday so i dont need deodorant anymore
- Scalp exfoliation twice a week
- Even elbows and knees tone
- Armpit everyday so i dont need deodorant anymore
- Scalp exfoliation twice a week
- Even elbows and knees tone
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
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A soothing serum toner!!
Type: Soothing tonerÂ
- Ingredients: A rich essence toner with fermented Centella, 5 Hyaluronic acids and Ceramide NP, Panthenol B5 soothes and moisturizes the skin.Â
- Pros: richy but lightweight toner, reduce redness, calming inflammation quickly, get up with a smooth, glass skin after using it with “sandwich method” and especially VERY AFFORDABLE!Â
Overall: 9.5/10
Type: Soothing tonerÂ
- Ingredients: A rich essence toner with fermented Centella, 5 Hyaluronic acids and Ceramide NP, Panthenol B5 soothes and moisturizes the skin.Â
- Pros: richy but lightweight toner, reduce redness, calming inflammation quickly, get up with a smooth, glass skin after using it with “sandwich method” and especially VERY AFFORDABLE!Â
Overall: 9.5/10
SKIN1004, Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner, 7.10 fl oz (210 ml)
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Worth the money lotion for soothing
Type: Soothing toner
Ingredients: Reishi Mushroom(Boosting Resilience) Fermented Chaga Mushroom( Soothing), HA ( Moisturzing)Â
Pros: immediately soothing irritation, Â absorbs quickly but still leave the moisture, make skin look glowy and less greasy throughout the day
Cons: pricey
Overall: 9.5/10
Type: Soothing toner
Ingredients: Reishi Mushroom(Boosting Resilience) Fermented Chaga Mushroom( Soothing), HA ( Moisturzing)Â
Pros: immediately soothing irritation, Â absorbs quickly but still leave the moisture, make skin look glowy and less greasy throughout the day
Cons: pricey
Overall: 9.5/10
Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion
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Not the 77% heartleaf, this is my favorite vegan-friendly hydrating toner from AnuaÂ
Main ingredients: 70% Japanese white birch sap extract, panthenol, 10 types of HA
Pros: This lightweight toner soothes and calms, making it perfect for deal for dry, flaky skin that lacks hydration. It also helps to balance the skin's pH levels. All skin-friendly ingredient, less likely to cause irritated for even sensitive skin type.
Cons: thick texture so may not for very oily skin.Â
Overall: 8.5/10
Main ingredients: 70% Japanese white birch sap extract, panthenol, 10 types of HA
Pros: This lightweight toner soothes and calms, making it perfect for deal for dry, flaky skin that lacks hydration. It also helps to balance the skin's pH levels. All skin-friendly ingredient, less likely to cause irritated for even sensitive skin type.
Cons: thick texture so may not for very oily skin.Â
Overall: 8.5/10
Anua - Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Toner
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Exfoliating Toner for oily acne-prone skin
Skin type: Oily and CombinationÂ
Ingredients: BHA ( Exfoliating), Tea tree, Witch Hazel (Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial), Niacinamide (Brightening).
Pros: Suitable to brighten the acne-prone skin, lightweight, fresh smell, oil control,Â
Cons: Not for dry skin, strong ingredients for sensitive skin, might cause breakeout if your skin not used to BHA
Overall: 7.5/10
Skin type: Oily and CombinationÂ
Ingredients: BHA ( Exfoliating), Tea tree, Witch Hazel (Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial), Niacinamide (Brightening).
Pros: Suitable to brighten the acne-prone skin, lightweight, fresh smell, oil control,Â
Cons: Not for dry skin, strong ingredients for sensitive skin, might cause breakeout if your skin not used to BHA
Overall: 7.5/10
Dr.Jart - Teatreement™ Toner
Serum
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Type: Hyperpigmentation serum - Ingredients: Niacianamide (Brightening, Anti-acne), Tranexamic Acid (Brightening, Soothing), Glycolic Acid (Exfoliant), Allantoin (Soothing)Â
- Pros: good list of ingredients focus on dark spot treatment, fast result ( after 1 bottle), no fragrance.Â
- Cons: high price, a little stinging when using if you have a sensitive skin.Â
Overall: 8.5/10
- Pros: good list of ingredients focus on dark spot treatment, fast result ( after 1 bottle), no fragrance.Â
- Cons: high price, a little stinging when using if you have a sensitive skin.Â
Overall: 8.5/10
Vichy - Liftactiv B3 Dark Spots & Wrinkles Serum
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Type: Anti-aging and brightening serum
- Ingredients: BHA ( Anti-acne, Exfoliating), Ascorbic Acid ( Brightening)Â
- Pros: fast result, concentrating ingredientsÂ
- Cons: not for vitamin C beginner, may cause irritation because of alcohol and fragrance, quite expensive
Overall: 7/10
- Ingredients: BHA ( Anti-acne, Exfoliating), Ascorbic Acid ( Brightening)Â
- Pros: fast result, concentrating ingredientsÂ
- Cons: not for vitamin C beginner, may cause irritation because of alcohol and fragrance, quite expensive
Overall: 7/10
La Roche Posay - Pure Vitamin C Serum 30 ml
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I dont think it worth the hype.
Type: Brightening serum for hyperpigmentation
Ingredients: Niacinamide (Brightening), Panthenol (Soothing), Tranexamic Acid (Brightening), Ceramide (Soothing), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
Pros: Contains Panthenol (vitamin B5) and Ceramide to reduce irritation, friendly for beginners to vitamin C, helps for moisturizing skin.
Cons:Â Haven't seen much difference after using one bottle, vitamin c is at the bottom of the ingredients list so it may contain quite a small percentage
Overall: 6/10
Type: Brightening serum for hyperpigmentation
Ingredients: Niacinamide (Brightening), Panthenol (Soothing), Tranexamic Acid (Brightening), Ceramide (Soothing), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
Pros: Contains Panthenol (vitamin B5) and Ceramide to reduce irritation, friendly for beginners to vitamin C, helps for moisturizing skin.
Cons:Â Haven't seen much difference after using one bottle, vitamin c is at the bottom of the ingredients list so it may contain quite a small percentage
Overall: 6/10
Numbuzin - No.5 Vitamin C
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High concentration of vitamin C serum
Type: Hyperpigmentation
Ingredients: L Ascorbic Acid (vitaC) 20.0%, vitamin E 1%, FA 1%
Pros: High percentage 20% Vitamin C offers antioxidant benefits, evens skin tone and brightens dark spots, also boosts the skin’s own collagen production,Â
Cons: Potent VitaminC might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin, not friendly for vitamin C beginners, unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air.
Overall: 8.25/10
Type: Hyperpigmentation
Ingredients: L Ascorbic Acid (vitaC) 20.0%, vitamin E 1%, FA 1%
Pros: High percentage 20% Vitamin C offers antioxidant benefits, evens skin tone and brightens dark spots, also boosts the skin’s own collagen production,Â
Cons: Potent VitaminC might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin, not friendly for vitamin C beginners, unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air.
Overall: 8.25/10
Timeless - 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
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"Less is more" SerumÂ
Type: Moisturizing serum
Ingredients: vitamin B5, Hyluronic Acid (Soothing, Hydrating), Madecassoside ( Antioxidant, Soothing)
Pros: Effective in soothing my redness, very lightweight but enough moisturizing, best to apply before makeup, no fragrance, affordable
Cons: may not enough hydrated for those who have dry skin
Overall: 8/10
Type: Moisturizing serum
Ingredients: vitamin B5, Hyluronic Acid (Soothing, Hydrating), Madecassoside ( Antioxidant, Soothing)
Pros: Effective in soothing my redness, very lightweight but enough moisturizing, best to apply before makeup, no fragrance, affordable
Cons: may not enough hydrated for those who have dry skin
Overall: 8/10
Torriden - DIVE-IN HA Serum
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Better version of Anua 70 Peach.
Ingredients: Â
- Brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbid Acid (vita C)Â
- Moisturizing, Recovering: Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide, Madecassic acid
Pros: a complex of many ingredients for brightening, affordable, no fragrance, lightweight
Cons: sensitive to sunlight ( must use sunscreen), might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin.
Overall: 8/10
Ingredients: Â
- Brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbid Acid (vita C)Â
- Moisturizing, Recovering: Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide, Madecassic acid
Pros: a complex of many ingredients for brightening, affordable, no fragrance, lightweight
Cons: sensitive to sunlight ( must use sunscreen), might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin.
Overall: 8/10
Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum - Anua
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Exfoliating and Soothing Serum
Skin type:Â Normal, Dry skin
Ingredients: Niacinamide ( Brightening), Salicylic Acid ( Exfoliating), Retinol ( Skin texture), Ceramide NP+ Centella asiatica ( Soothing)
Pros: versatile products, help improve skin texture, even skin tone while ensuring soothing, lightweight, non greasy, Alcohol and fragrance free.Â
Cons: may cause irritation because of BHA and retinol, not for beginners.
Skin type:Â Normal, Dry skin
Ingredients: Niacinamide ( Brightening), Salicylic Acid ( Exfoliating), Retinol ( Skin texture), Ceramide NP+ Centella asiatica ( Soothing)
Pros: versatile products, help improve skin texture, even skin tone while ensuring soothing, lightweight, non greasy, Alcohol and fragrance free.Â
Cons: may cause irritation because of BHA and retinol, not for beginners.
Retinol Cica Moisture Recovery Serum _ Innisfree
Cream
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Type: Gel-cream moisturizer Ingredients: Glycerin, HA ( Hydarating)Â
Pros: Alcohol-free, no greasy essential oil free, cheapÂ
Cons: may cause irritation due to silicone content, not enough moisturizing during winterÂ
Overall: 5/10, can be use during summer or for very oil skin before makeup as a base.
Pros: Alcohol-free, no greasy essential oil free, cheapÂ
Cons: may cause irritation due to silicone content, not enough moisturizing during winterÂ
Overall: 5/10, can be use during summer or for very oil skin before makeup as a base.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance Free
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Type: Gel-creamÂ
Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside ( Antioxidant, soothing), Panthenol B5 ( Soothing, Hydrating), Peptides.Â
Pros: Lightweight but hydrated, affordable, satisfying texture, many soothing ingredients, can be used for sensitive skin, fungal acne safeÂ
Cons: maybe not enough hydrated for dry skin during winter.Â
Overall: 8/10 will purchase again when it comes to summer.
Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside ( Antioxidant, soothing), Panthenol B5 ( Soothing, Hydrating), Peptides.Â
Pros: Lightweight but hydrated, affordable, satisfying texture, many soothing ingredients, can be used for sensitive skin, fungal acne safeÂ
Cons: maybe not enough hydrated for dry skin during winter.Â
Overall: 8/10 will purchase again when it comes to summer.
Torriden - Balanceful Cica Cream
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Top tier richy moisturizing cream for skin barrier recovery.Â
Type: silky cream Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide ( Antioxidant, Soothing), Shea butter, Moringa and Macadamia seed oils (Hydration, Moisture) Pros: thick cream texture but fast absorbing, not sticky, very hydrating e...Â
Cons: may cause allergic because it contains seed oils.
Overall: 9/10
Type: silky cream Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide ( Antioxidant, Soothing), Shea butter, Moringa and Macadamia seed oils (Hydration, Moisture) Pros: thick cream texture but fast absorbing, not sticky, very hydrating e...Â
Cons: may cause allergic because it contains seed oils.
Overall: 9/10
SKIN1004 PROBIO-CICA ENRICH CREAM 50ml
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Underrated moisturizing cream for winter
Ingredients: 5 different types of Ceramide ( Skin barrier), Panthenol (vita B5), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil ( Anti-oxidant) survive Canadian winters and retinol. Pros: the texture is thick but doesn’t feel h...
Cons: scented and maybe too heavy during summer
Overall: 8/10
Ingredients: 5 different types of Ceramide ( Skin barrier), Panthenol (vita B5), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil ( Anti-oxidant) survive Canadian winters and retinol. Pros: the texture is thick but doesn’t feel h...
Cons: scented and maybe too heavy during summer
Overall: 8/10
Ceramide Moisturizing Cream - Dr. Jart+
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Brightening and Moisturizing Cream with Sun protectionÂ
Skin type: uneven skin, dry, combination skin
Key ingredients: Panthenol B5 ( calming), Niacinamide + Glutathione ( Brightening), titanium dioxide (Works as a UV filter)
Pros: help my skin has a brightening effect after only 2 weeks using, moisturizing with richy texture.
Cons: might take a bit to asorb, not for very oily skin, does contain fragrance, a little bit pricey
Overall: 7.8/10
Skin type: uneven skin, dry, combination skin
Key ingredients: Panthenol B5 ( calming), Niacinamide + Glutathione ( Brightening), titanium dioxide (Works as a UV filter)
Pros: help my skin has a brightening effect after only 2 weeks using, moisturizing with richy texture.
Cons: might take a bit to asorb, not for very oily skin, does contain fragrance, a little bit pricey
Overall: 7.8/10
Niathione Cream _ Dr.Althea
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HYDROQUINONE Cream! Cream for under eye cyclesÂ
I don't have commission for this product but I still reallyyy recommend it for everyone because this is the top ingredient for hyperpigmentation and not much products have it.
Skintype: All skintype
Ingredients: Hydroquinone, Lactic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid USP (vitamin C)
Pros: quickly absorb, lightweight, many strong ingredients for brightening, vegan, work even with your under Eye Circles,
Cons: expensive, contains fragrance
Overall: 9/10
I don't have commission for this product but I still reallyyy recommend it for everyone because this is the top ingredient for hyperpigmentation and not much products have it.
Skintype: All skintype
Ingredients: Hydroquinone, Lactic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid USP (vitamin C)
Pros: quickly absorb, lightweight, many strong ingredients for brightening, vegan, work even with your under Eye Circles,
Cons: expensive, contains fragrance
Overall: 9/10
Corrector 2 l VIVIER
Sunscreen
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Ultimate sunscreen for skin using strong treatment such as Tretinoid🌤️
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Transparent Zinc Oxide 9.0% (Sun protection)
Other ingredients: Â HA, Vitamin E ( moisturizing)
Pros: Absorbs quickly, creates a moist feeling, can be used with makeup without causing cakey. Broad spectrum sunscreen suitable for all skin types, especially skin using strong treatments such as tretinoin or BHA, AHA.
Cons: Pricey, hard to buy it if not ordered onlineÂ
Overall: 9.5/10
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Transparent Zinc Oxide 9.0% (Sun protection)
Other ingredients: Â HA, Vitamin E ( moisturizing)
Pros: Absorbs quickly, creates a moist feeling, can be used with makeup without causing cakey. Broad spectrum sunscreen suitable for all skin types, especially skin using strong treatments such as tretinoin or BHA, AHA.
Cons: Pricey, hard to buy it if not ordered onlineÂ
Overall: 9.5/10
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Facial Sunscreen 1.7 oz