AKA Old, emptied favorites.
A recent break-out has shown me the wisdom of repurchasing the good things in life. As such even though it's been a bit boring, I'm trying to do what's best for my skin. Here are the things I've been using like crazy AND emptied, starting with complete empties.
There are some things in life that just aren't meant to be. And that pretty much describes my relationship with Soul Apothecary's Glow Serum.
It wasn't meant to be. But how I wish it was...
During my previous purchases at The Face Shop of a toner and serum, I got this set as a gift with purchase. I didn't end up using it until my face needed heavy soothing, but I've used it enough for review. This set came in a resealable pack, which was already discarded.
The kit is composed of three items:
1. Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Foaming Cleanser
2. Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Facial Toner
3. Dr. Belmeur Daily Repair Moisturizer
And here are my thoughts about it.
Once upon a time, there was a girl on a 0.05 Tretinoin Cream named Retin-A. But Retin-A was so expensive, so she decided to try out Dermcare's 0.025% Gel version. At first, she found that a mixed regimen of Retin-A and Dermcare would work, and for a while, they did work together. But then the girl grew up and, in line with a new sensitivity to topical essential oils, she became unable to tolerate Dermcare's 0.025% Gel on her face, so they had to part ways.
Not only that, but since the girl grew up, Retin-A decided to part ways with her and went to a faraway land. Left with no choice, the girl searched and searched, and one day she met Vitacid 0.05%. They stayed together for a while, but had to part, as Vitacid could not help once tragedy struck....
Something I bought last year, and currently at 2/3 the way through: The Face Shop's Energy Seed Advanced Antioxidant Hydro Serum.
Okay, posting about this now because it's on sale. And I'm super salty that I bought it at full price. But is it worth the money?
If you've been following, you may know that I recommend using these instead of buying expensive pimple patches since they do the job of sucking out that gunk at a fraction of the price. However, I've long been interested in microneedle patches, but the high price tag really dissuaded me.
Finally, this 2021, I bit the bullet and purchased Acropass Trouble Cure since they were the cheapest of the lot available to me. And I'm already on my second box! But, you have to use it properly....
Trying out some photo-editing, so things might be a bit wonky for a while. But I'm actually about to finish In Her Element's Low PH Rose Gel Cleanser.
How does it look like? How was it?
FYI, this isn't technically mine, but I've half stolen this as I've grown to like it.
When I first tried it, I didn't quite like it, but my opinion's changed. And that took a bit of time.
Okay.
This product is super old and doesn't exist out of ebay. But I used it years ago and rediscovered it hiding in my room somewhere and now I'm using it way past when I ought to because:
1. It doesn't look, smell or feel funky on my face.
2. I have no adverse reactions to it.
3. It's still worth using.
Thank heavens for airless pumps.
Anyway, while the toner is a bougie basic, it's not worth splurging on without the emulsion. Which is why it's a good thing it came in a set because. OMG. The texture of the emulsion. Its soft but cream-gel like and smoothens the skin like wow.
In all honesty, you can get the same effect with different products but the experience of hydrating with this is 🙌
I think previous me was savoring this for special times but got lost in the void that is my room.
Still, no wonder AHC's eye cream is the national standard if this emulsion is already so wow for a basic hydrator.
Ended up buying some stuff from the Face Shop at full price because it was the only place I could buy from. Kind of sad I wasn't able to buy it online, but desperate times!
Originally bought for between Php 750-850 at a physical store, as suggested by a salesperson because I wanted something moisturizing I could layer, and something for sensitive skin. Which, this was.
Product dispensed as a clear liquid that works best by splashing into the hand and patting on. This bottle contained an undisclosed amount of niacnamide, glycerine and some hyaluronic acid. I used one to three "skins" twice a day without any trouble or skin irritation. At that use, one bottle lasted four months so it wasn't bad.
I've tossed the bottle but I think it wa around 150-200 ml?
I'm a terrible blogger. Haha. I think if I didn't have other things to try, I'd buy this again.
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| Altcheck Products (clockwise from left): Daily Exfoliating Cleanser, DePuff Eye Pads, Glycoli Renewal Pads |
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| Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Facial Serum |
