StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer - this retinol treatment felt very nice on the skin - smooth and non-sticky. After a few days of using it, I started getting very bad, painful acne on areas where I usually don’t get any. It was only getting worse, so I had to stop using this product. After a few days my skin cleared. This retinol moisturizer is definitely not for everybody, so trying out a sample first is always a good idea😉
I love Olay skincare! This Olay Regenerist Shea Butter + Peptide 24 face moisturizer is no exception! It’s fragrance free, which is very good. It got a buttery, a little thick texture that feels very lightweight once applied. I have oily skin type, and this cream keeps my skin hydrated throughout a day without being sticky or greasy. It works great under makeup as well. I really enjoy using it, and would highly recommend it!
Origins Ginzing Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
I received a mini-size tube of this eye cream in the Macy’s Best of Beauty Set. Despite the size, it lasted me a pretty long time, as a little bit goes a long way with this cream. It has a light texture and almost looks like a sheer highlighter with little sparkles. It adds a visible glow, but at the same time, it doesn’t blend into the skin easily and leaves white streaks. I finished it but wouldn’t buy a full size.
Best of Beauty Set 2024 Created for Macy’s:
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz - Soft Brown
• Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
• Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
• Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
• Lancôme Absolue The Serum
• Origins Ginzing Brightening Eye Cream
• Sk-II Pitera Facial Treatment Essence
VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 Serum - this serum is supposed to refine rough skin and exfoliate dead skin cells to make skin appear naturally smoother. This pack of 7 packets was enough for 1 week. Upon first application, there was a noticeable tingling effect that reminded me of little needles. It wasn’t too harsh, and it calmed down quickly. During the next 6 uses, there wasn’t any tingling anymore, maybe one time was enough for my skin to get used to it. In terms of effect, I didn’t notice much. It didn’t make my skin smoother, instead, I think it clogged pores and added texture. Overall, I’m not impressed and won’t be buying a full size.
Avène Vitamin Active Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum - this serum has a light, milky texture. I can’t say it absorbs quickly, to me it seems like it dries down but sits on top of the skin. The fragrance is very strong and reminds me of men’s perfume. I used it at night, and in the morning I woke up with serum rolled off all over my face. It wasn’t a very pleasant experience, and I have no intention of continuing to use it, the texture is not suitable for my skin.
Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum - I liked using this serum as a part of my nighttime skincare routine. It’s not drying and no...
