[Review] The Skin House Wrinkle Supreme Serum

I have been feeling under the weather for the past weeks so it was quite hard to set up all the props for photography and write this review. Ever since the Pandemic started my creativity and writtings skill have taken a hit and I don't feel too motivated or inspired to write reviews these days

Nonetheless I somehow managed to squeeze sometime in my busy routine and took some pictures. ( I also bought a few more props )

Anti-wrinkle function serum

The sticky transparent essence contains ginseng extract and high-enriched 9 types of mushroom’s nutrition and it makes skin elastic and smooth. It fills up skin with basic nutrition and the adenosine which is the wrinkle improvement ingredient will help improving micro wrinkles to become elastic and smooth skin. Also, i makes skin healthy and shiny by relieving stress of tired skin from stress and fine dust and providing vitality to skin. Especially, the antioxidant ingredients from mushroom will help the skin to become baby face.

Main Ingredients : Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Agaricus Blazei Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract ia Fusiforme Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract.

Packaging :

A beautiful black and red ombre glass bottle with gold details and a very strudy pump for hygienic reasons. I also like the tiny cap, so so cute. I am a bit scared of ths glass bottle because I am super clumsy and a lot of breakable objects tend to slip through my butterfingers.

This is specially designed for wrinkle care. Now I am in my mid twenties and ideally speaking I am not the best candidate to test out this serum but I still decided to go ahead and try this. Who knows it might delay my wrinkles from appearing

The ingredients list is pretty interesting a mixture of antioxidants like Ginseng Extracts, Mushrooms (Reishi + Hen-of-theWoods ) and  Quinine Conk. Impressive as it may sound these ingredients are listed at the bottom so the concentration is pretty low.

The serum is viscous and thick but as soon as you spread it onto the skin. It quickly sinks into the skin . Some people described this as tacky serum but for me it feels moisturizing but not tacky. I am not fan of artificial floral scents because of the pungent tones but this is actually a very pleasant rose bouquet scent.

I have been using this everday in my night routine and I like this as a mild moisturizer. I haven't noticed any significant firming or brightening but I like this as a light weight moisturiser for my oily skin. Moreover it doesn't clog pores or exacerbate acne. I would recommended this to people who are seaking a basic foolproof skincare product. 

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[Review] RED COOKIES Brownie Velvet Lip Tint Cherry Bangul

Honestly speaking I need to hold back on my makeup purchases as I don't have any stable job right now but everytime I surf online I end up adding something to my cart

I found this brand on instagram and later received it in my Joah Box . This particular collection revolves around red colored lip tints. I have this in the shade Cherry Bangul

New Red Cookies Brownie Velvet Tint is designed with red tones theme to create a set of 5 colors for the beautiful festive season. The moisturizing lip gloss that covers well and makes lips feel very pretty

The packaging is quite pretty. A red tube with a deep red accent. The applicator has a nice flat shape so it makes application easy. I really appreciate the effort that was put into creating this beautiful packaging

Coming back to the actual product. The lip tint itself is really pretty texture. It is not watery but has a velvety / airy feel to it . The color is a very vibrant cool / blue based red.  I usually shy away from bold lipsticks and red color in general but I like to apply a thin layer of this on my lips . The color really complements my skin tone.

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This collection has a total of 5 shades all various colors of red. If you have trouble finding a long lasting red lip product that stays for longer duration and doesnot bleed I highly recommend you to give this brand a go

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[Review] PEACH C Honey Glow Cover Cushion

I reviewed a primer from PEACH C a few months ago. Today I will be reviewing the cushion from the same brand. This is actually a very popular cushion so I was very happy to get this on a discount.

Features: 
PEACH C, Honey Glow Cover Cushion claims to have a SPF 50+ PA+++ Brightening, Anti wrinkle , delivers honey-like glow with high coverage and natural beauty. 
Available shades are #01 Ivory,  #02 Beige , #03 Sand

The packaging is minimal. A velvet texture peach case with Peach C written in Gold. There is a cute gradient peach puff to apply the puff. One thing worth mentioning here is that this does not come with a refill. But you can purchase it separately if you want for 10$. Overall the is good quality . It feels expensive and well made

I picked this in shade #01 Ivory which is defined as a pink/yellow base foundation. I generally avoid pink based foundation as it doesn't look good on me but since this is yellow based as well I assumed this was neutral tone ??  Thankfully on first swatch this turned out to be good match for my skin tone and color. This smells like peaches. The scent is delicious and very pleasant

This cushion has a semi matte finish. The dewiness is definitely noticeable but thankfully it is not greasy or super shiny. In terms of coverage I find this to be medium coverage. I could still see a few acne scars peeking through but you can definitely use a concealer on top . It does transfer to face mask so to make this last a bit longer I usually set it with translucent powder . Makes this a bit transfer proof.

In terms of lasting power this becomes oily after 5 hrs mark. But if you blot it with a tissue. It looks good and presentable. It is not as long lasting as My Favorite Moonshot Microfit cushion but for short duration events I do reach out for this one as this looks good in pictures. It does give a very pretty glow to the face. I think I will buy a refill of this cushion again in future

PEACH C Honey Glow Cover Cushion can be purchased at Yesstyle.com

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[Review] MERBLISS My Number One Liquid Pigment #03 Highlighter and #02 Coral Cheek

I have tried a few sheetmasks from several years ago and really liked them so I was really excited to try these pigments from the brand. I am not good at using liquid blushes and often end up looking like a clown. Still I often like to play with liquid eye and cheek products. Practicing can make quite a difference

Packaging: these liquid pigments are packaged in paint tubes. There is a nice nozzle to dispense the product. Overall the size is quite travel friendly. I am happy that the cap is secure so no product leaks from the tube
 

This liquid pigment series comes with 3 types for defining your features. Lightweight in texture, easy application and smudgeproof. #01 Shading: Formulated with Cacao Seed Butter to moisturise skin upon apply. #02 Coral Cheek: Multi-purpose product containing Rosehip Fruit Oil serves as blush and eyeshadow. #03 Highlighter: Packed with luxurious jewel powder to add glow to your skin. How to use: Apply directly to targeted areas and blend well with a puff, a brush or with your fingers.

#02 Coral Cheek is designed to be applied on eyes and cheek. The colors is a beautiful peach pink shade color. The consistency is very liquidy. I usually dab a small dot on my cheek and blend it with a makeup sponge. I have noticed that using a light hand with application makes this look natural and dewy on the face. I personally think that the color  is suitable for fair to medium skin color . 

#03 Highlighter this is a multi tasking product . It can be used as highlighter, eyeshadow or mixed in with foundation to give a dewy finish. This one looks straight white on application but once you blend it in. It gives a nice sheen to the face. The glitter particles are not chunky but they are still noticeable on the face if you look closely. I fear this might come off as ashy/icy on darker skin tones

Overall these are good for the price. I am glad that they have a nice texture and the formula is very easy to work with. If you like liquid/cream cheek products you are going to like these a lot

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[Review] COSRX BHA BLACKHEAD POWER LIQUID

I am posting a one year post usage update/review on this cult favourite product from Cosrx. I got this a year ago on sale for just 12$ from Jolse. For many people this a HG ride or die product

The packaging is simple. A slightly frosty tall plastic bottle with pump. The pump is pretty good and it doesn't spit out the product like many other pump bottles you get in the market .

Quantity: 100 ML

Features:

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid gets rid of dead skin cell and blackhead within the pores and prevents oxidized sebum from turning into blackheads. BHA Blackhead Power Liquid has mixed a natural BHA ingredient, Betaine Salicylate, at 4% and you can witness your skin get smoother and glossy as time goes by, as well as it light texture.

SO there are 3 popular chemical exfoliants Namely AHA ( Alpha Hydroxy Acids ) these work on the surface of the skin to remove dead skin cells. Then comes BHA ( beta hydroxy acids ) these can go deep into the pores to dislodge the stubborn /clingy dead cells. It also clears out pores and reduces blackhead formation. Then there is PHA ( and I honestly don't know much about it except for the fact that is the gentle one out of the 3 chemical exfoliants )

COSRX BHA BLACKHEAD POWER LIQUID contains BHA ( 4% Betaine Salicylate) mixed in Willow bark water. This looks water like in the bottle (the liquid is clear ) But once you dispense it on your palm . It feels a bit oily. There are two ways to apply this . Either pat this into the skin with your hands or pump the product onto a cotton pad and then swipe it across the skin .

I prefer the cotton pad method ( even though a small fraction of product is wasted on each application ) because I dont like this somewhat bitter smelling liquid on my hands.  Another point worth mentioning is that this  feels heavy/greasy on the skin so on a hot humid day you might not enjoy this on your skin for long.

I have tried using this is in smaller quantity but the greasy/sticky feeling remains. So i usually apply this to my face and leave it for 4 hrs and then wash my face before goinv to bed. I have noticed that this liquid with continuous use unplugs clogged pores. It also reduces sebaceous filaments and blackheads and regulates sebum production.

I have been using this for a solid 1 year now ( 3 times a week ) and this clears up congestion on my skin every single time. I have also read a very interesting article on fiddy snail blog on how to reduced black heads using this liquid along with a clay mask and I will testify that it is very effective ( you will have to check her post to know more )

Do I recommend this product ? Yes 100% . It is effective , it is affordable and the hype is real. You can buy this from Jolse here (COSRX BHA BLACKHEAD POWER LIQUID )

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[Review] Celimax Derma Nature BFT Moisturizing Liposome Serum

I was sorting my stash a few weeks ago . When I found this serum stowed in a corner of my cabinet all dusty. Surprised  by my discovery I opened the sealed and placed on my vanity for testing. And that is how I came across such a summer friendly serum

This is probably the most under rated skincare product from Celimax. Though I totally swear by the hydration and effectiveness of the noni ampoule. I am very impressed by this serum from Celimax

Features
Azulene and biomimetic tear water comfort the sensitive skin without stimulation.
The gentle purple tint of the serum comes from azulene, which is naturally purple.
The moisturizing ingredients of the highly concentrated serum fill the skin with ample moisture.

Azulene is a compound extracted from chamomile it is popular for calming skin and  reducing inflammation . I will admit that I had to look the biomimetic tears online because I wasn't sure what it meant and from what I have learned it like artificial tears . That protects and moisture the skin.

The brand reflects the minimal skincare ideology through its packaging. This has a standard glass dropper and the frosted glass bottle feels solid .

The serum is feels gloopy. It is very viscous but as soon as it is applied to the skin it turns water like and absorbs easily into the skin . I have been using this for a few weeks now. This is perfect for the current hot humid weather. It feels cooling on the skin. It adds a layer of hydration and calms down redness. Moreover it also works really well under makeup.

I would definitely recommend this light weight serum to anyone who lives in the tropics, likes minimal skincare and is searching for a basic skincare priduct which gradually improves skin

Celimax Derma Nature BFT Moisturizing Liposome Serum is available on Jolse.com

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