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Nature Republic - Super Aqua Cream

This is a Korean brand. 

PRO: I have to say of many moisturizers I've used, this has one of the cutest packaging (also, EXO endorses this brand, just a note!). This hasn't made me breakout and though there's a light scent, its refreshing.

CON: When you put it on, the consistency isn't described as thick but it feels like it's just sitting on my skin. This contributes to why my skin looks slightly brighter after using this. I find that after it absorbs, it leaves a layer of "film", which I don't like if I have to put makeup on afterwards because it creates little balls or clumps of dried moisturizer, leaving my face looking messy and obviously pointing out the fact that I have foundation on. I would use this at night during the summer since it is not moisturizing enough for winter.

OVERALL: 6/10* (mostly for the packaging)

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HOW I KEEP ACNE AWAY!

1. Tea Tree Oil (The Body Shop $9)

Tea Tree Oil is a natural essential oil that acts as an anti-disinfectant for skin, with drying properties that help fight acne.

PRO: I can literally say I put some of this after my skincare regime at night and the next morning, my acne is flattened and redness is gone. To me, I consider it a little bottle of miracle

CON: Maybe working too well is also a bad thing. Tea tree oil makes my skin extremely dry the next morning. Especially during the winter so I limit my use to once a day and make sure to properly moisturize my skin. It also has a strong smell that some people may not be able to stand.

OVERALL: 9/10*

2. Clindoxyl Gel: This is a prescribed benzoyl peroxide gel I use this religiously every night after cleansing.

PRO: I won't say its a miracle worker that zaps acne and pimples away instantly, but within 1-2 days normal acne goes away. For bigger ones it tends to take awhile but it helps the swelling go away and fights redness as well.

CON: It does contain methylparaben as a preservative, but I haven't found another acne gel that works effectively in combating my acne. It also has an expiration date of 2 months once it is taken out of the freezer from the pharmacist. Lastly it slightly bleached my pillow a little white since benzoyl peroxide is prone to bleaching.

OVERALL: 8.5/10*

Everyone's skin is different but this works for me.

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REVIEW: LANEIGE WATER SLEEP MASK

My first review post!

PRO: I actually enjoy this sleep pack since its lightweight, non-fragrant, and doesn’t break me out. And those are my big 3 when looking for most beauty products. It’s perfect for the summer as I wake up feeling refreshed with firmer and brighter skin since I find most moisturizers too heavy in the hot weather.

CON: A downside is that I wake up to see left overs from this mask in small clumps, but of course I would wash my face and go through my skincare routine anyways, so actually it actually doesn’t bother me. Another is that I find it too lightweight for the winter. 

OVERALL: 9/10*

Sorry for the lack of a better picture below, but this is how much I loved using this during the summer, basically none left!

(~$21 on sasa.com)