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Vitamin C Skincare: Things You Should Know Before You Start

November 10, 2020October 29, 2020 by Jolina

Are you thinking about adding vitamin C to your skincare routine? Or have you already been using it for a while but not sure if you’re using it right? Here are some helpful tips to maximize vitamin C skincare benefits.

Vitamin C Skincare: Things You Should Know Before You Start

The benefits of vitamin C for the skin are well documented.

There are so many articles out there — a lot of them written by renowned dermatologists — that call vitamin C a holy grail product, a powerhouse skincare ingredient.

Vitamin C skincare benefits include:

Evening out skin tone and diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Brightening skin and helping reduce the appearance of dark spots
Smoothening out skin’s rough texture, including acne scars
And just giving you that much sought-after glow

Bottomline: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that definitely deserves a place in your skincare routine.

There’s a few things to keep in mind to really maximize its benefits though. Let’s get to it.

Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil Review

November 10, 2020October 16, 2020 by Jolina

Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil is a lightweight cleansing oil that removes dirt, makeup and other impurities without causing any skin irritation. Usually used at the first step of a double cleansing routine, it preps the skin for the rest of your skincare regimen.

Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil Review

(Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post however, I did receive a free product sample for review purposes. These opinions are completely my own based on my experience. Also note this site contains affiliate links. As a Wishtrend Affiliate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.)

Klairs is a popular Korean skincare brand that’s all about simplicity. They only use the most necessary ingredients to make a product work as effectively as possible.

I’m a big fan of their Midnight Blue Calming Cream and their Soft Airy UV Essence SPF 50.

So I was excited to try their Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil (not to be confused with their Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil though, which offers deeper cleansing).

I’m pretty loyal to DHC Cleansing Oil but since this product is from Klairs, I was willing to give it a shot and, I must admit, I had very high expectations.

Rovectin Cica Care Sleeping Pack Review

November 10, 2020October 9, 2020 by Jolina

Rovectin Cica Care Sleeping Pack is a moisturizer that works while you sleep so you wake up with softer, brighter skin! Formulated with calamine and centella asiatica, it also soothes irritated skin and helps reduce blemishes from previous breakouts.

If you’ve been following my blog for a while (thanks!), you’d know that not only am I big fan of k-beauty and Asian skincare products; I’ve also become such a big fan of Rovectin.

Their story is inspiring, their philosophy is based on science, and every product I’ve tried so far has transformed my skin for the better.

I start my day by cleansing my face with Skin Essentials Conditioning Cleanser. I use Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion day and night.

Their LHA Blemish Ampoule has replaced most of the serums in my routine. And their Aqua Soothing UV Protector has a permanent place in my sunscreen rotation.

So I have a cleanser, an essence, a serum and a sunscreen. I’ve been waiting for a moisturizer to round things off so I was so excited to receive this newly launched sleeping pack in the mail!

And it’s the first product from Rovectin’s Cica Care line that I get to try. Let’s get to it.

COSRX Oil-Free Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap Review

November 10, 2020September 30, 2020 by Jolina

COSRX Oil-Free Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap is an ultra lightweight moisturizing lotion that hydrates skin without leaving a greasy residue, and calms acne-prone skin without causing more breakouts.

COSRX Oil-Free Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap Review

When I’m looking for new skincare products to try, I’ve now started to look at the ingredient list.

First I want to see if there’s anything in there that could potentially irritate my skin and second, I try to determine how much of an active ingredient a product contains.

Remember the Mugwort Essence from I’m From, which only has 1 ingredient (100% mugwort extract) or Klairs Fundamental Water Gel Cream that has 63.7% green tea water? More is better.

COSRX Oil-Free Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap contains 70.85% Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice or birch sap, which is powerhouse skincare ingredient known for its calming and soothing properties.

Hada Labo Moisturizer Review

February 2, 2021September 16, 2020 by Jolina

Hada Labo Moisturizer is a simple, no-frills, everyday moisturizer that’s formulated with 3 kinds of hyaluronic acid that hydrate and condition skin.

Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare company known for its straightforward, no-fuss approach to skincare. They prioritize the science over the aesthetic, like packaging and fragrance. This makes them affordable too.

Similar to my favourite Hada Labo Foaming Cleanser and other Hada Labo products, Hada Labo Moisturizer is called many different names like:

Hada Labo Gokujyun Moisture Milk
Hada Labo Hydrating Milk
Hada Labo Goku-jyun Milk
Hada Labo Rohto Goku-jun Hyaluronic Milky Lotion
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Milk
Rohto Mentholatum – Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk

Don’t worry, they all refer to the same moisturizer and this review covers them all.