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.