WNRP = would not repurchase
MRP = might repurchase
WRP = would repurchase
RP = already repurchased
HG = holy grail
About me/my skin: early 30’s, combo-oily, light-medium ~23 skintone, lives in NYC so mild-harsh winter + humid summers.
**Wellage Aqua B5 Soothing Mask – MRP**
I think this came as part of a sheet mask sampler pack, maybe one of the Jolse ones? I remember it being nice, but since I only had one it didn’t really make an impression on me
**B.Lab Everyday Calming Mask – MRP**
Same with this probably being part of the same sampler pack – only had one so it didn’t make much of an impression but I remember this one had a LOT of leftover serum/essence.
**Innisfree honey my real squeeze mask – WNRP**
I got this at TJMaxx as an impulse buy ($10 for a 10-pack) and then I remembered why I stopped using innisfree sheet masks. To be fair, it’s not awful – it does the job, but there are better sheet masks out there. Still, it was nice to see the old logo.
**BRINGGREEN Artemisia Fresh Mask – MRP.**
Again, another sampler mask that didn’t make much of an impression, but it was nice for what it is.
**Cos de Baha tranexamic acid – WNRP.**
I used this from August 14 – October 4th. I didn’t like this at all – I don’t think it did much when compared to the axis-y serum, and I hated how oily it made me feel. It just never felt like it sunk into my skin – just blended with my other skincare steps in order to be absorbed. IDK, I liked the Axis-Y serum better. I felt like that did more than this did.
**Beauty of Joseon sunscreen – RP.**
So, I have 3 of these sunscreens open and forgot to label when I opened each one 🙈 so I don’t know how long I used it for as I’m awful and use sunscreen only when I’m leaving the house (and so far I’ve only been leaving the house in the evenings, so no sunscreen needed). But, I bought like 6 or 8 of these when it was viral here (before it became tiktok viral) and therefore when a 2-pack was still like $15 or something. It’s a nice sunscreen – I scraped as much as I could out by using my steel ruler to flatten the tube – but I wouldn’t use it when I’m using actives as it stung like a mofo. But yeah, it’s definitely a lovely sunscreen and great for my walk to/from the gym – but I definitely wouldn’t use this pre-hike or something.
**heimish watermelon moisture gel cream – HG.**
I used this from April 17 – August 13. I’ve waxed poetic about this product before – it’s a HG moisturizer for me. I got it ages ago as a recommendation from fiddy snails’ instagram as a dupe for the Clinique moisture surge, and honestly, it feels the same for me – maybe a bit thicker than the Clinique, but overall gets the job done. I love the gel cream consistency, and it’s a good enough size.
**Silcot uru-uru cotton pads – MRP.**
I was in the market for new facial pads, and I saw this as a recommendation on this sub from ages ago, so I got it. It’s a great pad if you want to DIY toner pads to wipe your face or a quick toner sheet mask – and you definitely use less product with it as it’s a spongey material.
**Barulab cica sheet mask – MRP.**
Again, another sample sheet mask that failed to leave an impression as I only had one.
**Be Ready Cushion in 02 Ryan – HG!**
This is my holy grail cushion. It’s my perfect shade match, super thin but covers enough, makes me look super natural, and fades beautifully. I did take forever to finish it though, because I don’t wear a lot of makeup and I rotate between quite a few open cushions, but I reach for this cushion the most. It’s a bit drier than other cushions I’ve tried, but I’m not sure if it’s because it was older or because I didn’t press down hard enough/etc. Also not sure how long I took to finish this as I forgot to write it down, but definitely about a year (but keep in mind I also go out maybe 2x a week and rotate between 3 cushions at the moment!)
**Bbia Last Auto Gel Eyeliner in 02 Jazz – WRP!**
I loved this eyeliner – I have it in several colors. The Jazz one was my go-to as it’s dark enough to stand out, but the black-brown color softens my overall eye look vs if I use a full on black. I was so sad when I finished it, I tried just using the nib left but decided to just call it quits. It still took me around a year to finish as I rotate between various eye pencils (and again, I barely leave my home LOL), but I used to reach for this the most often. Only reason it’s not a HG is because it does smudge a bit, especially towards the end of the night, which is annoying.
**Keenoniks cabbage calming toner pad – WNRP.**
Opened this 11/27/22, finished 11/25/23. So it took me a year to finish this – but because I leave it in my parents’ vacation home which I go to maybe 3x a year. 🙈 Anyway, pretty sure this constantly broke me out, which is sad. I got it because Jeyu loved it, but something about it didn’t work for me. Boo.
**Tonymoly wonder ceramide mochi toner – HG.**
Used from August 16 – December 15 according to my notes, which WOW was faster than normal. Maybe because I was using it up to 4 times a day (any time after I showered/washed my face I’d use it, and I went through a phase where I was doing 2 workouts a day, so like 2-3 showers a day because sometimes I’d go out and need to shower after a night out, which sorry for the TMI haha). ANYWAY this is my holy grail toner – I love it so much, and I’ve waxed poetic about it again and again, and will continue to do so. I swear this toner made my skin bouncier and kept it moisturized (when added to the rest of my routine.
**A’pieu mint hair vinegar – WNRP.**
I used this from September 27 – December 17. I used it for every other hair wash, after the second shampoo, and would sometimes add conditioner to my ends during/after using the rinse. I wouldn’t repurchase this because it BURNED compared to the raspberry one. Well, by the end I was used to it, but the first few washes felt like that menthol icy burn that you get, but on your scalp. Not my favorite. I think I still have one more bottle to finish (I stocked up on this and the raspberry ones when they were on sale) but I’ll stick to the raspberry hair vinegar after that. Still, my scalp was nice and clean and dandruff free while I used it, so it gets the job done. Honestly, this might be nice for the summer when it’s super hot out.
**d’alba first spray serum – RP.**
I used this from 12/12/22 – 12/20/23. Mainly because I kept forgetting to use it. It’s nice as a setting spray (as long as you don’t mix the oil/serum together), and also nice if your skincare absorbs too fast and your face isn’t damp enough for the snail mucin step. I also like it as a hydrating mist – which I used it a lot for when it got colder out. The shopaholic in me bought a ton of these when they were on sale, and I like it well enough. Not sure it does anything besides give a bit of moisture & glow, but it’s nice to have around.
**Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad – MRP.**
Used this from September 13 until November 13. It’s nice! Very very strong herbal scent. I’m not sure it helped with my blemishes or anything, but it was a nice swiping pad vs mask pack pad. I liked using the harsher side to essentially wipe my face/scrub it a bit in the AM after I woke up. Not sure if I’d repurchase it, but I could (thus the MRP and not WNRP).
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Reviews in order left -> right + top -> bottom
WNRP = would not repurchase
MRP = might repurchase
WRP = would repurchase
RP = already repurchased
HG = holy grail
About me/my skin: early 30’s, combo-oily, light-medium ~23 skintone, lives in NYC so mild-harsh winter + humid summers.
**Wellage Aqua B5 Soothing Mask – MRP**
I think this came as part of a sheet mask sampler pack, maybe one of the Jolse ones? I remember it being nice, but since I only had one it didn’t really make an impression on me
**B.Lab Everyday Calming Mask – MRP**
Same with this probably being part of the same sampler pack – only had one so it didn’t make much of an impression but I remember this one had a LOT of leftover serum/essence.
**Innisfree honey my real squeeze mask – WNRP**
I got this at TJMaxx as an impulse buy ($10 for a 10-pack) and then I remembered why I stopped using innisfree sheet masks. To be fair, it’s not awful – it does the job, but there are better sheet masks out there. Still, it was nice to see the old logo.
**BRINGGREEN Artemisia Fresh Mask – MRP.**
Again, another sampler mask that didn’t make much of an impression, but it was nice for what it is.
**Cos de Baha tranexamic acid – WNRP.**
I used this from August 14 – October 4th. I didn’t like this at all – I don’t think it did much when compared to the axis-y serum, and I hated how oily it made me feel. It just never felt like it sunk into my skin – just blended with my other skincare steps in order to be absorbed. IDK, I liked the Axis-Y serum better. I felt like that did more than this did.
**Beauty of Joseon sunscreen – RP.**
So, I have 3 of these sunscreens open and forgot to label when I opened each one 🙈 so I don’t know how long I used it for as I’m awful and use sunscreen only when I’m leaving the house (and so far I’ve only been leaving the house in the evenings, so no sunscreen needed). But, I bought like 6 or 8 of these when it was viral here (before it became tiktok viral) and therefore when a 2-pack was still like $15 or something. It’s a nice sunscreen – I scraped as much as I could out by using my steel ruler to flatten the tube – but I wouldn’t use it when I’m using actives as it stung like a mofo. But yeah, it’s definitely a lovely sunscreen and great for my walk to/from the gym – but I definitely wouldn’t use this pre-hike or something.
**heimish watermelon moisture gel cream – HG.**
I used this from April 17 – August 13. I’ve waxed poetic about this product before – it’s a HG moisturizer for me. I got it ages ago as a recommendation from fiddy snails’ instagram as a dupe for the Clinique moisture surge, and honestly, it feels the same for me – maybe a bit thicker than the Clinique, but overall gets the job done. I love the gel cream consistency, and it’s a good enough size.
**Silcot uru-uru cotton pads – MRP.**
I was in the market for new facial pads, and I saw this as a recommendation on this sub from ages ago, so I got it. It’s a great pad if you want to DIY toner pads to wipe your face or a quick toner sheet mask – and you definitely use less product with it as it’s a spongey material.
**Barulab cica sheet mask – MRP.**
Again, another sample sheet mask that failed to leave an impression as I only had one.
**Be Ready Cushion in 02 Ryan – HG!**
This is my holy grail cushion. It’s my perfect shade match, super thin but covers enough, makes me look super natural, and fades beautifully. I did take forever to finish it though, because I don’t wear a lot of makeup and I rotate between quite a few open cushions, but I reach for this cushion the most. It’s a bit drier than other cushions I’ve tried, but I’m not sure if it’s because it was older or because I didn’t press down hard enough/etc. Also not sure how long I took to finish this as I forgot to write it down, but definitely about a year (but keep in mind I also go out maybe 2x a week and rotate between 3 cushions at the moment!)
**Bbia Last Auto Gel Eyeliner in 02 Jazz – WRP!**
I loved this eyeliner – I have it in several colors. The Jazz one was my go-to as it’s dark enough to stand out, but the black-brown color softens my overall eye look vs if I use a full on black. I was so sad when I finished it, I tried just using the nib left but decided to just call it quits. It still took me around a year to finish as I rotate between various eye pencils (and again, I barely leave my home LOL), but I used to reach for this the most often. Only reason it’s not a HG is because it does smudge a bit, especially towards the end of the night, which is annoying.
**Keenoniks cabbage calming toner pad – WNRP.**
Opened this 11/27/22, finished 11/25/23. So it took me a year to finish this – but because I leave it in my parents’ vacation home which I go to maybe 3x a year. 🙈 Anyway, pretty sure this constantly broke me out, which is sad. I got it because Jeyu loved it, but something about it didn’t work for me. Boo.
**Tonymoly wonder ceramide mochi toner – HG.**
Used from August 16 – December 15 according to my notes, which WOW was faster than normal. Maybe because I was using it up to 4 times a day (any time after I showered/washed my face I’d use it, and I went through a phase where I was doing 2 workouts a day, so like 2-3 showers a day because sometimes I’d go out and need to shower after a night out, which sorry for the TMI haha). ANYWAY this is my holy grail toner – I love it so much, and I’ve waxed poetic about it again and again, and will continue to do so. I swear this toner made my skin bouncier and kept it moisturized (when added to the rest of my routine.
**A’pieu mint hair vinegar – WNRP.**
I used this from September 27 – December 17. I used it for every other hair wash, after the second shampoo, and would sometimes add conditioner to my ends during/after using the rinse. I wouldn’t repurchase this because it BURNED compared to the raspberry one. Well, by the end I was used to it, but the first few washes felt like that menthol icy burn that you get, but on your scalp. Not my favorite. I think I still have one more bottle to finish (I stocked up on this and the raspberry ones when they were on sale) but I’ll stick to the raspberry hair vinegar after that. Still, my scalp was nice and clean and dandruff free while I used it, so it gets the job done. Honestly, this might be nice for the summer when it’s super hot out.
**d’alba first spray serum – RP.**
I used this from 12/12/22 – 12/20/23. Mainly because I kept forgetting to use it. It’s nice as a setting spray (as long as you don’t mix the oil/serum together), and also nice if your skincare absorbs too fast and your face isn’t damp enough for the snail mucin step. I also like it as a hydrating mist – which I used it a lot for when it got colder out. The shopaholic in me bought a ton of these when they were on sale, and I like it well enough. Not sure it does anything besides give a bit of moisture & glow, but it’s nice to have around.
**Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad – MRP.**
Used this from September 13 until November 13. It’s nice! Very very strong herbal scent. I’m not sure it helped with my blemishes or anything, but it was a nice swiping pad vs mask pack pad. I liked using the harsher side to essentially wipe my face/scrub it a bit in the AM after I woke up. Not sure if I’d repurchase it, but I could (thus the MRP and not WNRP).