I crossed off three more products from my 25 in 2025 project pan. I'm including below the products, listed from left to right.
Round Lab ☆ Birch Juice Cleanser: It was nice! It was gentle, didn't foam up much, didn't dry out my skin, and it cleansed well. It was a nice, simple gel cleanser. MRP.
Dear Klairs ☆ Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil: It was okay. It otherwise removed makeup and sunscreen well, but it struggled to remove mascara completely. It had a good slip to it without being grossly oily, and it washed off easily. It was good, but in the future I'd rather use a cleansing oil that removes mascara better. WNRP.
La Roche-Posay ☆ Cicaplast Baume B5+: It's very effective for inflammation and irritation. It's one of the only products that has never burned my skin even when I've been struggling with awful retinoid side effects. I use it almost every night on top of another moisturiser. WRP!
Cerave ☆ Moisturising Cream: I used this tube as a body and hand cream. I've used it for years and it's a good, reliable product. WRP.
Axis-Y ☆ Mugwort Pore Clarifying Wash Off Pack: I usually don't like clay masks, but I love this one. It tones down redness, evens out the skintone, and helps with inflammation. This product made me fall in love with mugwort. It's good for acne-prone and redness-prone skin (and since it's not too drying, it's dry-skin friendly too). WRP!
Thank You Farmer ☆ Rice Pure Gel And Cream: It comes with a scoop of cream moisturiser in the middle, surrounded by a light gel. You're supposed to mix and match depending on your skin's needs, but I ended up using half and half every time. It was moisturising and lightly brightening, but sometimes a bit of a hassle to use. I liked how it made my skin feel, but I know of so many other good moisturisers that I'm not sure if I'll come back to it. MRP.
Schwartzkopf ☆ Gliss Color Perfector Spray: I usually use the total repair spray, but wanted to try this one out. The total repair spray is better. This one was okay too, it helped to untangle my hair, but I didn't notice any colour-protecting abilities. WNRP.
Redken ☆ Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment: It was okay. It made my hair feel really smooth after use, it was easy to comb, and once it was dry it felt light and healthy. It was a bit of a hassle to use which is why I kept putting it off. MRP.
Numbuzin ☆ No.3 Skin Softening Serum: It was nice! It actually does make your skin feel softer and smoother so it lives up to its name. It has a good blend of ingredients and pairs easily with other products. No pilling either. It was gentle and pleasant to use. WRP.
Essence ☆ Hydra Kiss Lip Oil in 03 Pink Champagne: It was quite gloss-like and moisturising, with a sheer wash of colour. I liked to wear it on its own as well as on top of a lipstick or lip tint. The shade was nice, but it could've had a bit more pigment. MRP.
Lumene ☆ Luminous Shine Hydrating & Plumping Lip Gloss in 12 Nude Peach: I really liked it. It's comfortable to wear, the colour is sheer but pretty, and I love the shine and smoothness it brings the lips. The stopper was particularly stubborn and a nightmare to take off, but finally after owning this gloss for two years I've emptied it! WRP.
by woodland-strawberry