Nail Polish Remover

I never thought I'd make a dedicated post about this, but due to my recent experience, I just want to reinforce the fact that not all nail polish removers are equal. And not just due to the price. I know there are some expensive ones out there with allegedly better formulations with skin saving ingredients, but I've never bought them because I do cheap out on remover.

It never really hit me how different nail polish removers could be at the lower price point until my recent purchase of the Pretty Secret Nail Polish remover without checking its ingredients. 

ILLIYOON: THE DISCONTINUED LINE

For a hot minute, the skincare world was buzzing with one word: probiotics. From serums to cleansers, brands everywhere were cashing in on the idea that good bacteria weren’t just good for your gut, but superb on your skin. Topical treatment. Nature supercharged.

And honestly? They weren’t wrong. I hopped on the trend out of curiosity and enjoyed it,  but I didn't know how much I'd like it. Such that I ended up repurchasing, and even ended up trying set of 3 minis of the Illiyoon Probiotic Skin Barrier Cream, Essence, and Balm.

These weren’t flashy products. No over-the-top packaging, no overpowering scents, and definitely no virality. They never really got their moment like their sister barrier cream, which I do admit I haven't tried. But beneath those tiny white  tubs and tubes was a formula that just worked for me.