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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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Cleansing
I do double cleansing everyday, on the day having heavy makeup on I'll do triple cleansing
I’ve tried cleansing oils from Kose and DHC before, but unfortunately they broke me out. However, this cleansing balm didn’t cause any irritation at all.
Skin type: Suitable for all skin types
Pros: The packaging is a huge plus — it’s designed so you don’t need a spatula, which keeps the product hygienic and easy to use. The texture is absolute heaven: not too sticky, not too runny — just perfect. It emulsifies beautifully and rinses off e...
Cons: If it’s not on sale, it’s a bit pricey (over $25), and it runs out quite fast since I use it daily 😭. I’m also not completely sure how it performs with very heavy professional makeup, but for everyday makeup, it works perfectly and leaves my s...
Overall: 8.5/10
Skin type: Suitable for all skin types
Pros: The packaging is a huge plus — it’s designed so you don’t need a spatula, which keeps the product hygienic and easy to use. The texture is absolute heaven: not too sticky, not too runny — just perfect. It emulsifies beautifully and rinses off e...
Cons: If it’s not on sale, it’s a bit pricey (over $25), and it runs out quite fast since I use it daily 😭. I’m also not completely sure how it performs with very heavy professional makeup, but for everyday makeup, it works perfectly and leaves my s...
Overall: 8.5/10
Dr. Althea - Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm - YesStyle
Toner
Hydrating, brighting toner
▪️Skin type: Dry to oily, senstive skin
▪️Ingredients: Rice extracted, Ginseng extract, HA
▪️Pros: hydrated but not heavy, alcohol and fragrance free
▪️Cons: A bit small capacity for the price
📌 Overall: 8/10
▪️Skin type: Dry to oily, senstive skin
▪️Ingredients: Rice extracted, Ginseng extract, HA
▪️Pros: hydrated but not heavy, alcohol and fragrance free
▪️Cons: A bit small capacity for the price
📌 Overall: 8/10
Haruharu Black Rice Toner - Fragrance Free
Simple hydrating toner
▪️Skin type: Oily to very oily, senstive skin
▪️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.
▪️Cons: not enough for winter(Canada)
📌 Overall: 5/10
▪️Skin type: Oily to very oily, senstive skin
▪️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.
▪️Cons: not enough for winter(Canada)
📌 Overall: 5/10
Torriden - DIVE-IN Toner
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
A soothing serum toner!!
Type: Soothing toner
▪️Ingredients: A rich essence toner with fermented Centella, 5 Hyaluronic acids and Ceramide NP, Panthenol B5 soothes and moisturizes the skin.
▪️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!
📌 Overall: 9.5/10
Type: Soothing toner
▪️Ingredients: A rich essence toner with fermented Centella, 5 Hyaluronic acids and Ceramide NP, Panthenol B5 soothes and moisturizes the skin.
▪️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!
📌 Overall: 9.5/10
SKIN1004, Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner, 7.10 fl oz (210 ml)
Worth the money lotion for soothing
Type: Soothing toner
▪️Ingredients: Reishi Mushroom(Boosting Resilience) Fermented Chaga Mushroom( Soothing), HA ( Moisturzing)
▪️Pros: immediately soothing irritation, 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)
▪️Pros: immediately soothing irritation, 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
Not the 77% heartleaf, this is my favorite vegan-friendly hydrating toner from Anua 💋
▪️Skin types: Sensitive skin, Dehydrated, Redness-prone, Acne-prone (non-comedogenic, calming)
▪️ Main ingredients: Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice (70%)( deep hydrating than water-based toners), Panthenol (skin barrier) , 10 types of HA complex (Hydrating), Cucumber Extract (cooling, anti-redness)
▪️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: Raspberry Ketone is a fragrance component ⚠️ It’s at the VERY END of the list → extremely low amount.
📌 Overall: 9/10
▪️Skin types: Sensitive skin, Dehydrated, Redness-prone, Acne-prone (non-comedogenic, calming)
▪️ Main ingredients: Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice (70%)( deep hydrating than water-based toners), Panthenol (skin barrier) , 10 types of HA complex (Hydrating), Cucumber Extract (cooling, anti-redness)
▪️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: Raspberry Ketone is a fragrance component ⚠️ It’s at the VERY END of the list → extremely low amount.
📌 Overall: 9/10
Anua - Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Toner
Exfoliating Toner for oily acne-prone skin
▪️Skin type: Oily and Combination
▪️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,
▪️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 Combination
▪️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,
▪️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
This is a GREAT choice for someone like you who is sensitive to vitamin C but still wants brightening 👌
▪️Skin types: All skin types
Main ingredients: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water+ Rice Protein+ Rice Seed Protein (brightening, glowing, barrier restoring), Hyaluronic Acid Complex (hydrating), Niacinamide (brightening, redness controlling), Panthenol (B5) + Betain + Ceramide complex (skin barrier)
▪️Pros: Brightens without relying on strong vitamin C, they uses niacinamide + arbutin + rice instead, very hydrating, no fragrance, no essential oils, no harsh acids, contains ceramides ( my fav ingredient)
▪️Cons: except you are sensitive with rice extract ingredient :((
📌 Overall: 9.5/10
▪️Skin types: All skin types
Main ingredients: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water+ Rice Protein+ Rice Seed Protein (brightening, glowing, barrier restoring), Hyaluronic Acid Complex (hydrating), Niacinamide (brightening, redness controlling), Panthenol (B5) + Betain + Ceramide complex (skin barrier)
▪️Pros: Brightens without relying on strong vitamin C, they uses niacinamide + arbutin + rice instead, very hydrating, no fragrance, no essential oils, no harsh acids, contains ceramides ( my fav ingredient)
▪️Cons: except you are sensitive with rice extract ingredient :((
📌 Overall: 9.5/10
Anua - Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
A great glow-boosting prep toner for smooth, radiant makeup days — especially if you love a dewy finish.
▪️Skin types: Suitable for all skin types
▪️Key ingredient highlights: Glycerin, Propanediol, Glucose(hydration); Centella Asiatica & botanical extracts (soothing and calming); Multi-peptide complex( supports skin elasticity and firmness)
✅ Pros: Gives an instant, natural glow lightweight but moisturizing, no alcohol, no fragrance
⚠️ Cons: Absorbs a bit slowly, may feel slightly uncomfortable for oily skin, especially in hot or tropical climates
📌 Overall: 7.5/10
▪️Skin types: Suitable for all skin types
▪️Key ingredient highlights: Glycerin, Propanediol, Glucose(hydration); Centella Asiatica & botanical extracts (soothing and calming); Multi-peptide complex( supports skin elasticity and firmness)
✅ Pros: Gives an instant, natural glow lightweight but moisturizing, no alcohol, no fragrance
⚠️ Cons: Absorbs a bit slowly, may feel slightly uncomfortable for oily skin, especially in hot or tropical climates
📌 Overall: 7.5/10
ongredients - Skin Barrier Calming Lotion
Serum
Type: Hyperpigmentation serum ▪️ Ingredients: Niacianamide (Brightening, Anti-acne), Tranexamic Acid (Brightening, Soothing), Glycolic Acid (Exfoliant), Allantoin (Soothing)
▪️ Pros: good list of ingredients focus on dark spot treatment, fast result ( after 1 bottle), no fragrance.
▪️ Cons: high price, a little stinging when using if you have a sensitive skin.
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
▪️ Pros: good list of ingredients focus on dark spot treatment, fast result ( after 1 bottle), no fragrance.
▪️ Cons: high price, a little stinging when using if you have a sensitive skin.
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
Vichy - Liftactiv B3 Dark Spots & Wrinkles Serum
Type: Anti-aging and brightening serum
▪️ Ingredients: BHA ( Anti-acne, Exfoliating), Ascorbic Acid ( Brightening)
▪️ Pros: fast result, concentrating ingredients
▪️ 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)
▪️ Pros: fast result, concentrating ingredients
▪️ 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
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: 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: 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
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,
▪️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,
▪️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
"Less is more" Serum
▪️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
Better version of Anua 70 Peach.
▪️ Ingredients: Brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbid Acid (vita C)
- 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: Brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ascorbid Acid (vita C)
- 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
Exfoliating and Soothing Serum
▪️Skin type: 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.
▪️Cons: may cause irritation because of BHA and retinol, not for beginners.
📌 Overall: 7/10
▪️Skin type: 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.
▪️Cons: may cause irritation because of BHA and retinol, not for beginners.
📌 Overall: 7/10
Retinol Cica Moisture Recovery Serum _ Innisfree
Retinol serum for beginner
▪️Skintype: Oily, Combination
Ingredients: Retinol (Wrinkle, Brightening, Texture), Niacinamide (Brightening), Centella Extract, Ceramide NP( Soothing)
▪️Pros: quickly absorb, gentle on my skin, increases skin elasticity, and narrowed my pores in the T-zone, and I also noticed that my skin heals from blemishes way faster now.
▪️Cons: Retinol can make the skin more susceptible to sun damage, more than 1 month to see improvement.
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
▪️Skintype: Oily, Combination
Ingredients: Retinol (Wrinkle, Brightening, Texture), Niacinamide (Brightening), Centella Extract, Ceramide NP( Soothing)
▪️Pros: quickly absorb, gentle on my skin, increases skin elasticity, and narrowed my pores in the T-zone, and I also noticed that my skin heals from blemishes way faster now.
▪️Cons: Retinol can make the skin more susceptible to sun damage, more than 1 month to see improvement.
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
Retinol 0.3% + Niacinamide _ Anua
Perfect combination of B3 (Niacinamide) and Retinol for wrinkle and uneven skin. This is GRADUAL RELEASE retinol formula, so perfect for sensitive skin.
▪️Skin type: Normal, combo, or oily skin wanting anti-aging & brightening
Ingredients: Niacinamide ( brighten, anti-acne), Tocopherol (vitamin E -antioxident), Retinol (cell turnover, reduce wrinkle and hyperpigmentation).
▪️Pros: strong anti-aging combo: retinol + adenosine, light-weight and ungreasy texture, fast result giving a smooth feeling on skin.
▪️Cons: quite pricey but it's worth the ingredients, contains fragrance.
📌 Overall: 9/10
▪️Skin type: Normal, combo, or oily skin wanting anti-aging & brightening
Ingredients: Niacinamide ( brighten, anti-acne), Tocopherol (vitamin E -antioxident), Retinol (cell turnover, reduce wrinkle and hyperpigmentation).
▪️Pros: strong anti-aging combo: retinol + adenosine, light-weight and ungreasy texture, fast result giving a smooth feeling on skin.
▪️Cons: quite pricey but it's worth the ingredients, contains fragrance.
📌 Overall: 9/10
Retinol B3 Face Serum La Roche-Posay
A top serum with Azelaic Acid _ a hero ingredient for redness, irritation and hyperpigmentation.
▪️Skin type: Oily to combination skin
▪️Ingredients: Azelaic Acid( treats acne, reduces redness and inflammation), Betaine Salicylate (gentler BHA_ mild exfoliation, less irritating than salicylic acid), Niacinamide (brightening), Panthenol (barrier repair & soothing), Centella Asiatica Complex ( soothing, redness reduction), Zinc PCA ( excess oil control)
▪️Pros: Excellent anti-redness & calming complex, barrier-repair ingredients included, no fragrance or essential oils so it sensitive and acne-safe & hyperpigmentation-friendly.
▪️Cons: May cause mild tingling or itching when first used (normal with azelaic acid), not a “fast exfoliator” or shor term treatment, results are gradual but stable.
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
▪️Skin type: Oily to combination skin
▪️Ingredients: Azelaic Acid( treats acne, reduces redness and inflammation), Betaine Salicylate (gentler BHA_ mild exfoliation, less irritating than salicylic acid), Niacinamide (brightening), Panthenol (barrier repair & soothing), Centella Asiatica Complex ( soothing, redness reduction), Zinc PCA ( excess oil control)
▪️Pros: Excellent anti-redness & calming complex, barrier-repair ingredients included, no fragrance or essential oils so it sensitive and acne-safe & hyperpigmentation-friendly.
▪️Cons: May cause mild tingling or itching when first used (normal with azelaic acid), not a “fast exfoliator” or shor term treatment, results are gradual but stable.
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
Anua - Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum | YesStyle
This is one of the few vitamin C serums that actually delivers visible results without irritation. Unlike many poorly formulated vitamin C products, this serum uses proven, skin-friendly vitamin C derivatives and brightening ingredients.
▪️ Skin types: Acne-prone skin, uneven skin tone with post-acne marks and scars
▪️Main ingredients: Ascorbic Acid_vitamin C (brightening and antioxidant protection); Niacinamide (skin tone, texture, and barrier strength) ; Tranexamic Acid & Alpha-Arbutin (dark spots and pigmentation); Centella Asiatica (soothing and calming); Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol (barrier repair)
▪️Pros: Sensitive-skin friendly, vegan, unscented, lightweight, works well under makeup and layers nicely with other serums
▪️ Cons: Results are gradual and require consistent use and not be strong enough for those seeking very high-strength vitamin C
📌Overall: 7.5/10
▪️ Skin types: Acne-prone skin, uneven skin tone with post-acne marks and scars
▪️Main ingredients: Ascorbic Acid_vitamin C (brightening and antioxidant protection); Niacinamide (skin tone, texture, and barrier strength) ; Tranexamic Acid & Alpha-Arbutin (dark spots and pigmentation); Centella Asiatica (soothing and calming); Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol (barrier repair)
▪️Pros: Sensitive-skin friendly, vegan, unscented, lightweight, works well under makeup and layers nicely with other serums
▪️ Cons: Results are gradual and require consistent use and not be strong enough for those seeking very high-strength vitamin C
📌Overall: 7.5/10
Dr. Althea - Vitamin C Boosting Serum
This is a GREAT choice for someone like you who is sensitive to vitamin C but still wants brightening 👌
▪️Skin types: All skin types
▪️Main ingredients: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water+ Rice Protein+ Rice Seed Protein (brightening, glowing, barrier restoring), Hyaluronic Acid Complex (hydrating), Niacinamide (brightening, redness controlling), Panthenol (B5) + Betain + Ceramide complex (skin barrier)
▪️Pros: Brightens without relying on strong vitamin C, they uses niacinamide + arbutin + rice instead, very hydrating, no fragrance, no essential oils, no harsh acids, contains ceramides (my fav ingredient)
▪️Cons: except you are sensitive with rice extract ingredient :((
📌 Overall: 9.5/10
▪️Skin types: All skin types
▪️Main ingredients: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water+ Rice Protein+ Rice Seed Protein (brightening, glowing, barrier restoring), Hyaluronic Acid Complex (hydrating), Niacinamide (brightening, redness controlling), Panthenol (B5) + Betain + Ceramide complex (skin barrier)
▪️Pros: Brightens without relying on strong vitamin C, they uses niacinamide + arbutin + rice instead, very hydrating, no fragrance, no essential oils, no harsh acids, contains ceramides (my fav ingredient)
▪️Cons: except you are sensitive with rice extract ingredient :((
📌 Overall: 9.5/10
Anua - Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
A simple yet powerful hydrating product that delivers plump, moisturized skin and works especially well for barrier repair
▪️Skin Types: Best for dry and combination skin, especially during winter.
▪️Key Ingredients: Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)_deeply hydrating and soothing, Hyaluronic Acid – plumps and attracts moisture Madecassoside – helps calm irritation and support the skin barrier
▪️Pros: Simple ingredient list but highly effective; rich, nourishing texture; instantly leaves skin feeling moisturized and plump; great as a makeup prep base; helps soothe irritation and strengthen the skin barrier
Cons: May feel too thick for oily skin in summer; contains fragrance, which could irritate sensitive skin
📌 Overall: 8/10
▪️Skin Types: Best for dry and combination skin, especially during winter.
▪️Key Ingredients: Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)_deeply hydrating and soothing, Hyaluronic Acid – plumps and attracts moisture Madecassoside – helps calm irritation and support the skin barrier
▪️Pros: Simple ingredient list but highly effective; rich, nourishing texture; instantly leaves skin feeling moisturized and plump; great as a makeup prep base; helps soothe irritation and strengthen the skin barrier
Cons: May feel too thick for oily skin in summer; contains fragrance, which could irritate sensitive skin
📌 Overall: 8/10
La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Serum - Anti-Wrinkle, Hydrating Treatment,
If you’re looking to keep your skin hydrated while gradually fading post-acne scars, this is a great option to consider
▪️Skin types: Best for dry and combination skin, especially those dealing with hyperpigmentation.
▪️Key Ingredients: Avène Thermal Spring Water – soothing and calming; Niacinamide – brightens and helps fade dark spots; Sodium Hyaluronate – plumps and locks in moisture; Adenosine – smooths and improves skin texture
Pros: Simple yet concentrated ingredient list; lightweight texture; gives an instant glow and plump look; niacinamide works gradually without causing irritation; noticeably brightens and smooths skin after 2 weeks.
Cons: Quite expensive (~60 CAD for 30ml)
📌 Overall: 9/10
▪️Skin types: Best for dry and combination skin, especially those dealing with hyperpigmentation.
▪️Key Ingredients: Avène Thermal Spring Water – soothing and calming; Niacinamide – brightens and helps fade dark spots; Sodium Hyaluronate – plumps and locks in moisture; Adenosine – smooths and improves skin texture
Pros: Simple yet concentrated ingredient list; lightweight texture; gives an instant glow and plump look; niacinamide works gradually without causing irritation; noticeably brightens and smooths skin after 2 weeks.
Cons: Quite expensive (~60 CAD for 30ml)
📌 Overall: 9/10
Avène Hyaluron ACTIV B3 Plumping Serum
Packed with noni extract, this ampoule focuses on hydration, soothing, and restoring radiance for a healthy glow 💚✨
▪️Skin Types: Suitable for all skin types — including oily-combination and sensitive skin.
▪️Key Ingredients Noni Extract (Morinda Citrifolia) – antioxidant-rich, helps calm and brighten; Panthenol (B5) – hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier; Sodium Hyaluronate – deep hydration and plumping; Rosemary Leaf Oil – soothing with a light h...
▪️Pros: Lightweight and fast-absorbing; slight cooling sensation upon application; light herbal scent (pleasant and not overpowering); hydrates deeply while calming irritation; helps reduce redness and period-related breakouts; doesn’t clog pores or ...
▪️Cons: The bottle doesn’t last very long since I use it every morning :((
📌Overall: At first, the results weren’t dramatic, but during hormonal breakouts, the calming and redness-reducing effects became very noticeable. Over time, skin looked clearer and more balanced 9/10
▪️Skin Types: Suitable for all skin types — including oily-combination and sensitive skin.
▪️Key Ingredients Noni Extract (Morinda Citrifolia) – antioxidant-rich, helps calm and brighten; Panthenol (B5) – hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier; Sodium Hyaluronate – deep hydration and plumping; Rosemary Leaf Oil – soothing with a light h...
▪️Pros: Lightweight and fast-absorbing; slight cooling sensation upon application; light herbal scent (pleasant and not overpowering); hydrates deeply while calming irritation; helps reduce redness and period-related breakouts; doesn’t clog pores or ...
▪️Cons: The bottle doesn’t last very long since I use it every morning :((
📌Overall: At first, the results weren’t dramatic, but during hormonal breakouts, the calming and redness-reducing effects became very noticeable. Over time, skin looked clearer and more balanced 9/10
Noni Ampoule I Celimax 30ml
Cream
Type: Gel-cream moisturizer Ingredients: Glycerin, HA ( Hydarating)
Pros: Alcohol-free, no greasy essential oil free, cheap
Cons: may cause irritation due to silicone content, not enough moisturizing during winter
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, cheap
Cons: may cause irritation due to silicone content, not enough moisturizing during winter
Overall: 5/10, can be use during summer or for very oil skin before makeup as a base.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance Free
Type: Gel-cream
Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside ( Antioxidant, soothing), Panthenol B5 ( Soothing, Hydrating), Peptides.
Pros: Lightweight but hydrated, affordable, satisfying texture, many soothing ingredients, can be used for sensitive skin, fungal acne safe
Cons: maybe not enough hydrated for dry skin during winter.
Overall: 8/10 will purchase again when it comes to summer.
Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside ( Antioxidant, soothing), Panthenol B5 ( Soothing, Hydrating), Peptides.
Pros: Lightweight but hydrated, affordable, satisfying texture, many soothing ingredients, can be used for sensitive skin, fungal acne safe
Cons: maybe not enough hydrated for dry skin during winter.
Overall: 8/10 will purchase again when it comes to summer.
Torriden - Balanceful Cica Cream
Top tier richy moisturizing cream for skin barrier recovery.
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...
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...
Cons: may cause allergic because it contains seed oils.
Overall: 9/10
SKIN1004 PROBIO-CICA ENRICH CREAM 50ml
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+
Brightening and Moisturizing Cream with Sun protection
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
HYDROQUINONE Cream! Cream for under eye cycles
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
Ultimate sunscreen for skin using strong treatment such as Tretinoid🌤️
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Transparent Zinc Oxide 9.0% (Sun protection)
Other ingredients: 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 online
Overall: 9.5/10
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%, Transparent Zinc Oxide 9.0% (Sun protection)
Other ingredients: 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 online
Overall: 9.5/10
EltaMD UV Daily SPF 40 Facial Sunscreen 1.7 oz
If you need a sunscreen that doesn't screw up your makeup 🤌🏻
▪️Skin Type: Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin.
▪️Main Ingredients & UV Filters: Uvinul A Plus (UVA protection) Uvinul T150 (UVB protection); Tinosorb M (broad-spectrum protection); Iscotrizinol (UVB & partial UVA II protection) Niacinamide (brightening & barrier support); Rice extract...
▪️Pros: Moisturizing finish without looking shiny or greasy, lightweight cream texture that absorbs quickly, no white cast, alcohol-free and fragrance-free
▪️Cons: May feel slightly moisturizing for very oily skin types in hot, humid climates
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
▪️Skin Type: Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin.
▪️Main Ingredients & UV Filters: Uvinul A Plus (UVA protection) Uvinul T150 (UVB protection); Tinosorb M (broad-spectrum protection); Iscotrizinol (UVB & partial UVA II protection) Niacinamide (brightening & barrier support); Rice extract...
▪️Pros: Moisturizing finish without looking shiny or greasy, lightweight cream texture that absorbs quickly, no white cast, alcohol-free and fragrance-free
▪️Cons: May feel slightly moisturizing for very oily skin types in hot, humid climates
📌 Overall: 8.5/10
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun | YesStyle