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Mortified @itsfi 😂 I hope for your sake this will be a one and done sorting, then!

Hi, I have a very dry skin - at winter time, oily during summer - and have developed acne due to a wearing mask.My skin care routine are:- washing my face twice a day (morning & night) -( I use Farmacy honey gel cleanser and rice water foam cleanser from the face shop)-toner - after washing my face - farmacy and glow recipe --face oil - from first aid beauty - moisturizer- from Boscia and Farmacy- sunscreen from Drunk Elephant id like to incorporate a serum on my skin care routine.

I tried the shampoo and conditioner and found my first wash was AMAZING but every wash since has left my hair feeling greasy like I hadn't washed it in weeks even though it had only been a few hours since my shower. Had high hopes but it's way to greasy since switching

@PrettyPaint I have semi-long nails (acrylics) and had the darndest time opening up that compact. My thought process was "I bet people with shorter nails will be able to open this no problem." Guess I was wrong 😅.

@haleyvvvv I love Executive Realness. It dies look great on everyone...except my mom. I brought it over to her to try because I wanted her to enjoy pmg as much as I do. It was way too dark and looked awful! Looks fab on you though! Enjoy.

@Anastasiya13 same! I honestly thought we would get something more than what you can get if you place an order online. It's really frustrating as I really wanted to try some of their products out and none of the foundation "samples" are even close to my skin tone.

Another from last week's focus on hyaluronic acid.Wellage Real Hyaluronic Bio Capsule Kit has intrigued me since I first laid eyes on the packet, which was probably over a year ago now; pre-covid. I'm happy that I'm getting to a place in my mask stash that I'm reaching for more recently purchased masks more frequently. 😁 SpoilerWhat Is It? This treatment includes two parts - (1) a freeze-dried hyaluronic acid capsule and (2) a blue-tinted watery solution that has the consistency of an essence. It's been said that freeze-drying the hyaluronic acid allows for a more concentrated hyaluronic acid pill, the idea being that the freeze-drying method allows you to remove any excess water needed for hyaluronic acid serums. The pill in this kit is said to contain 900,000 ppm hyaluronic acid. How Do You Use It? (1) Completely peel back the foil backing of the round container holding the hyaluronic acid pill. Leave the pill in the container, but make sure that the container is sitting on a flat, level / even surface. (2) Carefully open the solution packet and pour the essence (which has a very faint herbal scent) into the container holding the hyaluronic acid pill. The pill will dissolve upon contact. There's no need to mix the two together. I had my mini spatula on hand to check and nope, it dissolves instantly and completely on its own. (3) (a) Pour the mixed solution into a cupped palm, (b) rub your palms together to distribute the solution into both palms, and then (c) press and/or pat the solution onto your face. With step 3, you can pour the entire solution into your hand at once, or, you can split it into 2 or 3 pours, and press it into the skin in layers, similar to the 7-skin method that was popular a few years ago. My skin has historically responded well to the layering approach so that's how I applied this product. Alternatively, you could also pour the mixture onto a cotton pad and swipe it across your face, as you might with a toner. Performance & Results: This seems to me to be an interactive, multi-step toner / essence step, though perhaps with a more concentrated solution. Initial impression is that this is ... interesting. I'm withholding final judgment on this one until I put it to a longer test. It's not bad at all. The solution absorbed quickly and easily into my skin, initially leaving an ever so subtle tacky-to-the-touch feel that pretty much dissipates completely once fully absorbed. My skin feels hydrated and looks fresh and brightened, awake. Thoughts / Feelings? This is a treatment I'd be interested in using for a longer period of time. I see that there is a 10-day kit and that seems like a good amount of time to test out the product. I may pick up a 10-day set of this or another varietal. I can see this being a substitute for some for sheet masking, as it is less of a time commitment. I'm not sure yet about the results compared to using a sheet mask.It might also be a substitute for the essence step, and seemingly with a more potent solution, though a little more work is involved with this kit. Other Information: There are 3 other varietals of this type - one focused on a centella asiatica solution targeting redness and blemishes (white and green packaging), another with what appears to be a collagen-based solution with anti-aging claims (white and brown packaging), and a vitamin centered version aimed at toning and brightening (white and pink packaging). What Is It? This treatment includes two parts - (1) a freeze-dried hyaluronic acid capsule and (2) a blue-tinted watery solution that has the consistency of an essence. It's been said that freeze-drying the hyaluronic acid allows for a more concentrated hyaluronic acid pill, the idea being that the freeze-drying method allows you to remove any excess water needed for hyaluronic acid serums. The pill in this kit is said to contain 900,000 ppm hyaluronic acid. How Do You Use It? (1) Completely peel back the foil backing of the round container holding the hyaluronic acid pill. Leave the pill in the container, but make sure that the container is sitting on a flat, level / even surface. (2) Carefully open the solution packet and pour the essence (which has a very faint herbal scent) into the container holding the hyaluronic acid pill. The pill will dissolve upon contact. There's no need to mix the two together. I had my mini spatula on hand to check and nope, it dissolves instantly and completely on its own. (3) (a) Pour the mixed solution into a cupped palm, (b) rub your palms together to distribute the solution into both palms, and then (c) press and/or pat the solution onto your face. With step 3, you can pour the entire solution into your hand at once, or, you can split it into 2 or 3 pours, and press it into the skin in layers, similar to the 7-skin method that was popular a few years ago. My skin has historically responded well to the layering approach so that's how I applied this product. Alternatively, you could also pour the mixture onto a cotton pad and swipe it across your face, as you might with a toner. Performance & Results: This seems to me to be an interactive, multi-step toner / essence step, though perhaps with a more concentrated solution. Initial impression is that this is ... interesting. I'm withholding final judgment on this one until I put it to a longer test. It's not bad at all. The solution absorbed quickly and easily into my skin, initially leaving an ever so subtle tacky-to-the-touch feel that pretty much dissipates completely once fully absorbed. My skin feels hydrated and looks fresh and brightened, awake. Thoughts / Feelings? This is a treatment I'd be interested in using for a longer period of time. I see that there is a 10-day kit and that seems like a good amount of time to test out the product. I may pick up a 10-day set of this or another varietal. I can see this being a substitute for some for sheet masking, as it is less of a time commitment. I'm not sure yet about the results compared to using a sheet mask.It might also be a substitute for the essence step, and seemingly with a more potent solution, though a little more work is involved with this kit. Other Information: There are 3 other varietals of this type - one focused on a centella asiatica solution targeting redness and blemishes (white and green packaging), another with what appears to be a collagen-based solution with anti-aging claims (white and brown packaging), and a vitamin centered version aimed at toning and brightening (white and pink packaging). @quspork @keana1 after you've had an opportunity to give this set (or the 10-day kit) a go, I'd be very interested in hearing about your experience with the product.

Thanks, @haleyvvvv!

You might be, @marissakayleen. That would certainly be too much for my skin. I don't even love layering an AHA/PHA with a BHA. But everyone's skin is different! How long have you been doing this routine for? If it has been a while and you're just now getting redness, it could be something else in your routine (check if you added anything new and if they have any exfoliators or other actives). If it's been a few weeks, I'd stop and slowly put things back into your routine, one thing added every two weeks and make sure to alternate nights used. You could also maybe switch the watermelon toner to the morning, that way you won't be layer another exfoliating product on top? Or find a toner without PHA (I find PHA is like a gentler AHA, so it could be redundant to have both).

Hi! I’m 24 and I love the cerave moisturizer and it doesn’t break the bank. I also use the ordinary caffeine serum, neutrogena hydro bost, cerave retinol, and la-roche posay vitamin c and sunscreen. Hope this helps! The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 1 oz/ 30 mL