I Finished The Ordinary GF 15% Solution & The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum

The Ordinary GF 15% Solution:

I find that my skin tolerates The Ordinary GF 15% Solution serum very well. I haven't had clogged skin or any other type of irritation using it. It lightly hydrates my skin, absorbs quickly, and I haven't had any issues. I can't tell if it helps with fine lines, wrinkles, or textured skin. I might just keep using it, since it's been a part of my morning routine for months now. Maybe the results will show up later. Who knows.

But also...

I accidentally used The Ordinary GF 15% Solution on my scalp. I grabbed the wrong The Ordinary serum. I have their hair serum. It's the Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density. They come in similar bottles. Good news, the GF product didn't burn my scalp. It just absorbed immediately. It is a watery serum after all.

There's something I noticed using this serum on my face. I have more facial hair, especially upper lip hair. I didn't realize it at first, but I'm removing the hair on my face more often. It's every few days. Is this serum making my facial hair grow faster? Hopefully, accidentally using it on my scalp helps with hair growth. :)

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum:

I still haven't noticed a drastic change in my skin with this serum. I can't tell if it has helped with fine lines, wrinkles, and textured skin. It is a hydrating serum, especially for my oily skin. I'm starting to like it for that feature. It's really difficult for me to find a hydrating serum that doesn't cause breakouts. This seems to work. Also, I noticed that The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum helps to heal my skin. I use mainly skin care products with acids at night. This serum helps to calm and heal my skin for my nightly skin care routine. It's another serum that hydrates, calms, and heals, which my skin is tolerating very well. I think I'm going to keep using it. It fits very well into my skin care routine.

Overall, I'm going to keep using both of them.

Review: CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream

I've gone through several jars of the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, and I've lost count. Here are my thoughts on this cream!

The CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream contains hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, and peptides. The two peptides in this cream are...

Tripeptide-1: Boosts collagen production (elasticity, firming the skin, and reduces wrinkles)

Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3: Repairs and strengthens the skin barrier

It also contains Myristic Acid, which I know I can't use on my facial skin. I used the cream on my neck and chest to fight against dry skin and wrinkles.

The cream is thick. I used it on my neck and chest. It leaves a weird residue on the skin after application. I never liked that tacky feeling it leaves behind, but I continued to use it anyway. I was hoping that it would eliminate dry skin and get rid of some fine lines and wrinkles. I've been using this product for over a year. I just kept using it just because. I used it in the morning and at night. I was pretty consistent with product application.

After all of that, all it did was moisturize. It didn't help with fine lines or wrinkles. This product didn't live up to its claims. I had some fine lines and some wrinkles that I wanted to diminish, but it didn't work. I'm going to finish up what I have left and move on to something else. It's been over a year of using this product already. I'm moving on. It's not effective.

Review: Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream

I have used Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream before. I thought I would try it again. Here are my thoughts on this product this time...

The texture of the product is sticky. I mean, it's snail mucin. It was easy to apply to the skin and absorbed well. I used it twice before I had to stop. The reason why I had to stop is because of breakouts. This product wasn't made for acne-prone skin. It has a highly comedogenic ingredient in it, which is Myristic Acid. I fortunately stopped using the product on time. I noticed some clogged pores.

Besides the acne, the cream isn't bad if it works for you. I noticed it helped a ton with fine lines, wrinkles, and textured skin. It smoothed out my skin. It made it appear brighter, more even-toned, and very youthful. I wish it were compatible with my skin type. My skin looked amazing after the first application. Maybe my skin lacked hydration, but I know my skin improved in texture while using it. It's just too bad that I can't use it on my face anymore. 

In saying that, I'm going to use the rest of the product as a neck cream. Hopefully, it improves my skin there. Would I purchase it again? I'm going to finish the rest of the cream before I decide. I might try something else by then.

Review: Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser

 

I picked up Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser. I've always wanted to try a facial cleanser that contains snail mucin. Here's my review of this product.

The cleanser is a gel. It doesn't foam up much. For me, that wasn't a problem because I've used facial cleansers that didn't lather up but still worked. The first thing I noticed about this cleanser was that it is highly fragranced. I didn't like the smell of it. It was overpowering. I knew that I was taking a chance with a fragranced skin care product with this cleanser. I didn't expect it to be so heavily fragranced like this. The scent lingered on my face all day. I was hoping that I would just get used to it. My skin never did. My skin hated it.

I used this facial cleanser for 4 days until my skin became very irritated. It must've been the fragrance. My skin turned red and hot by the fourth day. That's when I knew I had to stop using this face wash. I also noticed that it didn't leave my skin feeling clean. It left a film behind. I noticed clogged pores. I developed some cystic acne, too. The only product that was new in my routine was the Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser. I stopped using the cleanser immediately. I went back to my original cleanser. My skin felt better. Much cleaner, and now I'm just getting rid of the acne that Cosrx snail mucin cleanser did to my face. 

So this cleanser didn't work for me. It's quite a disappointment, but now I don't have to wonder about it anymore. I wished that it worked because I noticed that my skin was very hydrated. It looked smoother. A little bit glowy. I didn't need a moisturizer, since this cleanser provided a good amount of moisture to my skin. This cleanser would be more suitable for someone not prone to acne and who has very dry skin. It's just not for my skin type. 

Update: Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

 

Here's an update on Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50!

I tried using it daily as my morning sunscreen, but I had to stop using it on my face. Here's why.

The sunscreen was moisturizing, but it made my skin appear too shiny, greasy, and messy. The more I used it, the more my skin hated it. I noticed some clogged pores too, eventually. This sunscreen is too heavy on my skin. It was too heavy on the skin around my eyes as well. I couldn't apply eye makeup without it running or smudging. I would have to go makeup-free with this sunscreen. It's not ideal for someone who wears makeup.

The white cast was annoying. I had to put on more makeup to make it less white. The sunscreen was so oily that it irritated my acne-prone skin. It made my skin feel itchy. I developed a rash on my neck. This sunscreen works better as a body sunscreen. But I don't think it's the best body sunscreen out there. The oils in this product...my skin just doesn't like them. It's just so greasy-feeling. Hopefully, I'm able to use all of this sunscreen up. I've been reaching for my other mineral sunscreens like Blue Lizard and La Roche-Posay instead, since they don't irritate my skin.

Review: The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum & The Ordinary GF 15% Solution

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum:

I purchased The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum since it was made for advanced signs of aging and dryness. It is a hydrating, peptide-rich anti-aging serum. I noticed some fine lines and wrinkles, so I thought I would give it a try. 

It's been 3 months using it. It's time for me to do a review on this product because I don't think I'm going to achieve any more results from it. So it seems...

The serum is a blue color. It doesn't stain the skin blue. It blends into the skin. It has a copper smell to it. It's not too bad. The smell doesn't linger on throughout the day. It disappears after application. It does feel a bit sticky, which can be bothersome to some people. I didn't have any issues with it.

So far, I have not seen results for fine lines, wrinkles, or texture. It's a hydrating serum. At the beginning, I did notice breakouts when using it. I would get pimples out of nowhere. Seems like the breakouts have settled down. I started to notice that the serum is calming due to the light hydration that it provides. Other than that, not much in terms of anti-aging, which is a disappointment, considering the serum isn't cheap. It was $32 for a 30 mL bottle. I was pretty consistent using it. I just didn't see that much of a change in my skin. I was expecting a lot more.

From my experience, after 3 months, I like the light hydration since my skin can't handle heavy moisturizers. Since my skin hasn't had a negative reaction to it (besides some breakouts that went away), I'm going to keep using it. It fits pretty well into my skin care routine when I'm not using any acids, or when my skin needs something a little more soothing. This serum seems to calm my skin without over-moisturizing it.

The Ordinary GF 15% Solution:

Another product I purchased from The Ordinary is the GF (Growth Factors) 15% Solution.

The key ingredients in this serum are...

- IGF (Insulin-like Growth Factor): Promotes cell growth and tissue repair

- EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor): Encourages the growth of new skin cells

- TGF (Transforming Growth Factor): Regulates cell proliferation and differentiation

The serum is supposed to help with collagen synthesis, tissue remodeling, anti-aging, and healing.

Here's my experience. It's been 3 months using this product.

This serum is very lightweight. It easily absorbs into the skin. It's just like applying water to the skin. It doesn't feel like anything on the skin. But my oily skin seems to like it. It's non-greasy, doesn't leave any shine behind, and doesn't clog my pores. I didn't have any issues using this product.

As for the results, I haven't seen any changes in my skin. It doesn't help with fine lines, wrinkles, or visible skin damage. Well, I haven't noticed much of a change after using half of the bottle. I've been pretty consistent with it, too. It fits into my routine when I'm not using acids. Just like the Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum, I didn't see any changes in my skin in terms of anti-aging. The serum is $15.50. Would I purchase it again? I've had zero breakouts from this serum. It sinks into the skin and doesn't leave residue behind. I'll use the rest and update.

I'll make an update on both of these products when I finish them.

I Tried CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 (Light) Again.

 

I tried CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 again. I'm tired of searching for a sunscreen that works on my skin. I thought maybe this could work. Who knows. I have the product. Let's go for it another time. So here is my review of it this time.

I have the Light tint. It's not orange and blends into my skin just fine. More mineral sunscreens should take note and stop making hideous orange tints. The sunscreen contains ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. It contains 10% zinc oxide and 5.5% titanium dioxide. It is only SPF 30. I usually go for higher SPF sunscreens, but I'm really tired of trying new sunscreens, and they never seem to work out.

The texture and consistency of the sunscreen are soft and creamy. It's really easy to apply to the skin. It blends in. It feels moisturizing. It does accentuate some dry skin here and there. I've been trying to moisturize my skin more often to offset the dryness. It leaves the skin looking shiny, which I don't like. I used powder to mattify the skin. It states on the product that it's suitable for sensitive skin. I didn't think it was soothing on my skin. It contains ceramides to soothe the skin, but my skin might be having issues with niacinamide or capryloyl salicylic acid (a derivative of salicylic acid) in this product. My skin tingles when I'm using this product. It seems to drag my face down due to the dryness. I really don't like how my skin looks with this sunscreen on. 

Did it cause acne? I noticed some clogged pores after using it for 2 days. Yes, it did.

Those are my thoughts on CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. Will I repurchase? No. This sunscreen is an odd combination of feeling moisturized, drying the skin out, leaving the skin looking more shiny, and clogging up my skin. I can't get over the tingling feeling either. It's a mess. It doesn't feel comfortable on my skin.

Review: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+

I've always wanted to try this product. It's the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+. It contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin E.

I've been using this product since last year. It's been my main face makeup product. It has a sweet citrus smell to it. It doesn't bother me much. The texture of the product is soft, but it is difficult to spread across the face. It doesn't blend in well. I need to blend it with another foundation for a smoother application. I wasn't impressed with the texture and consistency of the product. I just wish it went on my skin smoother, easier, that's all.

The cc cream is pigmented, but it didn't last on my skin. It provided full coverage at first, but it vanished by the end of the day. If you have dry skin, make sure to use a good moisturizer underneath. This cc cream can make the skin appear drier and settle into fine lines and wrinkles. My skin isn't naturally dry, but the cc cream dried it out and made it look worse. Using it with a good moisturizer is essential.

The product contains 9% titanium dioxide and 6.3% zinc oxide. It has an SPF of 50+, but that doesn't matter, since I'm only using a small drop of the product for my face and neck. I'm not using enough product for the labelled SPF on the tube anyway. 

Overall, I wasn't in love with this cc cream. I won't repurchase.

Review: Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

I've been searching for a sunscreen that suits my skin. I do prefer mineral sunscreens over chemical/hybrid sunscreens. I remembered that I still had Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. It hasn't expired yet. I decided to give it a try on my face (again). The last time I used it, it felt sticky on my face, so I used it mainly on my body.

Here are my results this time...

I love that this sunscreen contains 23.4% zinc oxide. It's a true mineral sunscreen. It feels a bit heavy but not too heavy compared to some mineral sunscreens I've used. It's definitely not a lightweight sunscreen. It does leave the skin feeling sticky and shiny after application. And it leaves an extremely white cast on the skin. It takes more effort to apply this sunscreen. If you have a tanned complexion, this sunscreen isn't going to work. You can try it, but the white cast is very strong. I had to use a tinted mineral sunscreen on top to remove the white cast. I was pretty much turned off by the white cast. I was also turned off by the stickiness and shine. I had to use powder to remove the shine.

I have a big bottle of this sunscreen, so I'm going to use it whenever I can. I can't use it outdoors when I have to see people. I can see the sunscreen slipping from my face. Having oily skin doesn't help with that either. The sunscreen just doesn't make my skin look pretty. It makes my skin appear messy. My hair sticks to my face. But I can get away with using it indoors.

As for breakouts, it didn't clog my pores. My skin has improved when using it. It's really gentle and calms my acne (when there's acne). It dries out my pimples while keeping them moisturized. This could be a good sunscreen only if it were less oily, less shiny, and less thick. I don't have hope of finding a pure 100% mineral sunscreen that has all of those qualities. I've used plenty of mineral sunscreens.

Overall, I think Think Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is okay. Maybe I just like how it helps with my acne and softens my skin. :)

Will I repurchase? No. I need a sunscreen that I can use every day, wherever I am.

Review: d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ PLUS Skin Care Products I Finished

I tried to venture out and find a sunscreen that I could possibly switch over to. The one I'm using makes my skin appear dull, slightly dry, uncomfortable, and with an orange tone. I found d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+. I thought I would give it a try. 

This sunscreen contains many beneficial ingredients for the skin, including white truffles, ceramide np, panthenol, centella, and tea tree.

It's not a full mineral sunscreen but a hybrid sunscreen. It contains 19% zinc oxide as the mineral filter. It also contains Butyloctyl Salicylate, which is a UV booster.

I loved the texture of this sunscreen. It felt extremely lightweight on the skin compared to the sunscreens I've been using. It's non-sticky. It does have a white cast, but it didn't bother me much. I was able to apply some some tinted foundation on top to minimize the white cast. What prevented me from continuing my use of this sunscreen is that it clogged my skin. I think it's the silicones in this product. It provides a smooth, soft finish, but my skin dislikes too much silicones. I stopped using it after I noticed breakouts. This was after trying it twice. But I tried out the sunscreen again after a week. I had the same results --- breakouts. 

This isn't a moisturizing sunscreen. My skin appeared rather dry, so I tried using a heavier moisturizer underneath. It worked at first, but it seemed to dry out the moisturizer too. I really wish this sunscreen worked. Too bad it didn't.

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I have some products that I finished. Here are my reviews of them!

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Fragrance-Free:

I purchased the Olay Regeneraist Micro-Sculpting Cream thinking that it could replace my current face moisturizer. I wanted a moisturizer that was better for aging skin. 

This moisturizer was supposed to:

- Hydrate

- Tighten and lift the skin

- Restore and improve elasticity

- Improve texture and sagging

- Diminish fine lines and wrinkles

I used it for a week on my face and realized that it dried out my skin and clogged my pores. I ended up with breakouts all over my face. I didn't think it was that moisturizing either. The only thing I noticed about this moisturizer is that it brightened my skin. It contains niacinamide. I wasn't impressed. I used the rest of the cream on my body. I won't purchase again. It didn't work for me.

Blue Lizard Mineral SPF 15 Lip Balm:

This lip balm is a mineral SPF lip balm. It contains 10% zinc oxide. I thought the balm was difficult to apply to the lips. It wasn't moisturizing. I haven't found a mineral SPF lip balm that feels comfortable on my lips. It also left a white cast. I never looked forward to using this product. I'm glad I'm done with it. It wasn't that great. Another product that I would never purchase again.

Now on to the next lip product...

e.l.f Sun Boss Gloss SPF 25:

e.l.f Sun Boss Gloss SPF 25, on the other hand, was a lip product that I liked. I'm not going to focus on the shades. I picked this product primarily for its SPF. This lip gloss contains 10% zinc oxide. It's not super moisturizing, but it's not that drying on my lips. It worked for me. I'm on my second lip gloss of this product.