Time for part three of my K Beauty
Favourites! I’ve been using all of these for quite a while now and have been
loving them in my routine! It’s also been ten years since I started this blog
(next week to be exact) which is crazy! Anyway, let’s get on to some reviews!
This is a beautiful, lightweight, calming
serum that leave my skin feeling soft and soothed. It contains cica, floral
extracts as well as propanediol and trehalose for long-lasting moisture. I use
this when my skin is feeling sensitised, or I want to simplify my routine as it’s
so hydrating! It works well to reduce inflammation and soothe redness and I
think helps repair my barrier aswell!
The matching mist is even more beautiful!
I went through this so quickly as I loved it so much! It’s an antioxidant and
inflammatory mist that contains 34% Omija extract, Centella Asiatica extract,
aloe vera leaf juice, Zinc PCA and beta-glucan and is so soothing and calming!
My skin feels hydrated, redness is reduced and my skin barrier feels strong!
Preferred this to the infamous Sioris Time is Running Out Mist! This also
featured in my Best Beauty Discoveries of 2024 post here!
This is a viscous essence (think snail mucin) but it
contains fermented soybean extract to hydrate and control sebum. It’s also got fermented
pomegranate which is a natural AHA and fermented Korean pear, an antioxidant
that brightens and repairs the skin. I love this for both morning and evening
and it feels hydrating and smoothing!
A creamy essence with kombucha tea
extract and green tea leaf water, it’s hydrating and balancing and feels very
lightweight! Essence is the first thing I forget about in my routine but I
definitely need to remember to use this more as it makes my skin feel so soft!
Another product from the Kombucha Tea
line and this is the perfect summer moisturiser! It’s a gel formula and feels
cooling on the skin as well as lightweight. It’s not quite hydrating enough for
me in the winter but is perfect for the summer months and for oily or combo
skin! The Kombucha helps strengthen the moisture barrier and balance oil production
while green tea extract has antioxidant properties.
A really solid, gentle, retinal and
bakuchiol combo in a handy pump bottle! This has a yellow colour to it due to
the retinol, feels lightweight and sinks in quickly. My skin has never reacted
to it so it would be perfect for beginners to retinal and it leaves my skin
feeling smooth, plump and hydrated!
Absolutely obsessed with this SPF, it
also featured in my Best Beauty Discoveries of last year which I linked
earlier! It is a chemical sunscreen formulated with centella asiatica extract
and bamboo complex and helps calms inflammation and protects skin against
external aggressors. It’s has a lightweight cream texture and it absorbs
quickly into skin leaving no white cast and doesn’t pill! I love the
antioxidant properties! Seems to be out of stock currently but hopefully it’s
back soon!
Another great chemical SPF! This one is
also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant rich, sinks in quickly, leaves no white
cast and doesn’t pill! As well as heartleaf, it contains panthenol, so feels
calming on my skin and it help controls oil so is perfect for my combo skin!
There is no eye stinging with either of these SPF’s either! Neither are fully
matte but both are perfect bases under my makeup!
If you want to read about more of my K
Beauty favourites check out Part 1 and Part 2! Let me know if you have tried
any of these products or what your favourite K Beauty product is!
Don’t forget you can get up to 5% more
off at YesStyle with my discount code DANIELLESBB5 (affiliated).
It’s my first empties of the year so I’ve
got a big batch to get through! Let’s get into it!
Haircare
Living Proof Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo
This is probably in every empties post I
publish now! It was originally sent to me in PR but I have continued to
repurchase it and I restock every year on the value set they do at Christmas!
It works really well on my hair to make it look less greasy so I can go another
day (or two) without washing! Have already repurchased! Read my full review here!
Batiste Dry Shampoo
I got this one while I was home at
Christmas and really enjoyed it! I’m usually not the biggest fan of Batiste but
this was way better than their classic one and worked well to for my hair as
well as smelling fresh and clean and being affordable! Would repurchase!
Virtue Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner
Enjoyed this mini duo and it made my hair
feel soft and clean! Not a repurchase at this time!
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex
This is a mini but I have a full size
too! It’s a weekly leave in treatment that you apply to damp hair after
washing. It works to construct new bonds within the hair to help strengthen it
as well as protect it and visibly reduce the look of split ends. It also offers
heat protection up to 232˚C to help prevent future breakage and is
silicone-free. It leaves my hair feeling protected, smooth and manageable with
a good shine and I have noticed my ends looking way healthier with less split
ends even when my hair is overdue a trim! Already have a backup!
Bodycare
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion
This is a thick body lotion but still manages
to sink in quickly and kept my body well moisturised. I went through it quickly
but it’s a good price for the amount you get and often on 20% off! It’s unscented
and I have other more affordable moisturisers I like just as much but this was
a treat so I repurchased in the Black Friday sale!
Murad Blemish Control Clarifying Body
Spray*
I cannot get over how long this bottle
lasted! I used it daily and it lasted years! They recently changed the packaging
on this but the continuous 360° spray was so good and made it so easy to apply
to my back as well as chest! I still got some breakouts so it’s not a
repurchase for me as I have some other sprays to use but would pick this up on
offer in the future!
Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel
A Christmas fave! Smells super sweet and
some might say sickly but I love it and it’s so nostalgic to me, I have to get
one every year! Will repurchase!
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Shower
Cream Gel
Another great shower gel that smells
amazing! Already have a mini backup!
L’occitane Amande Shower Oil
Enjoyed this and it’s been great for
winter and my dry skin but I do prefer the Naturium Multi-Oil body wash which
is much more affordable so not a repurchase for me!
Nivea 3in1 Repair Hand Cream
Loved this! Thicker than the usual Nivea
hand cream I get but it sank in so quickly and didn’t leave my hands feeling
greasy which is a pet peeve. Will repurchase when I finish up some other hand
creams!
Moroccan Oil Hand Cream
I find the Moroccan oil scent a bit
sickening so I was glad to be finished this! Not greasy but didn’t sink in as
quickly as the Nivea hand cream. Not a repurchase!
The Body Shop Shea Body Butter
Another scent I wasn’t a huge fan of but
this was a great moisturiser and got rid of all my dry patches with ease! I
don’t think The Body Shop is available in Canada anymore so this won’t be a
repurchase!
Clarins Body Shaping Cream and Clarins
Moisture Rich Body Lotion
These were both nice, lightweight creams
that smelt lovely and I always feel fancy using Clarins and enjoyed both of
these but not a repurchase as I feel like I need to use more and they are
pricier than what I normally use!
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body
Scrub
This is great and works so well to smooth
my entire body but especially the back of my arms! Will repurchase once I use
up a few more exfoliators!
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
Another great moisturiser especially for
winter and dry patches! Not a repurchase for me right now but would again in
the future!
Skincare
Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing
Balm
Really enjoyed this cleanser! A little
less on the luxurious side as there is no scent but this removed makeup easily,
contains omegas 3, 6 and 9 and felt gentle and hydrating! Would repurchase!
Alpha H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm
Loved this one even more than the PC! Effective
at removing my makeup and also has a beautiful fresh citrus scent! It’s
antioxidant rich and anti-inflammatory and left my skin soft, cleansed and
hydrated! Feels and smells luxurious and spreads easily so a little goes a long
way! Would repurchase! Read more about both cleansers here!
Kiehl’s Overnight Rehydrating Mask with 10.5%
Squalane
This is a thick balm to oil formula that
worked well overnight to hydrate my skin! Enjoyed it but not a repurchase for
me right now and have other overnight masks I prefer!
Sioris Drops of Omija Calming Mist*
This is an antioxidant and inflammatory mist
that I loved! It contains 34% Omija extract, Centella Asiatica extract, aloe
vera leaf juice, Zinc PCA and beta-glucan and is so soothing and calming!
My skin feels nicely hydrated, redness is reduced and my skin barrier feels
strong! Prefer this to the Sioris Time is Running Out Mist and would
repurchase!
Keyes Soulcare Reviving Aura Mist
A nice mist that I used throughout the
day at work to freshen up and hydrate my skin! I am a bit sick of rose scents
in skincare though so not a repurchase!
REN PHA Exfoliating Facial*
Loved this! It contains a blend of
chemical, enzymatic and physical exfoliants, yet still feels gentle, removes
dead skin and leaves it feeling smooth and looking brighter and more even! This
was only launched last year but seems to be hard to get a hold of now so not
sure what is going on but I would repurchase!
Lancome Renergie Yeux H.C.F. Triple
Serum*
Didn’t want to but I loved this. The
formula features three separate serums (Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Vitamin
C and Niacinamide to brighten and Vitamin F for skin barrier support) made more
potent with the addition of a tripeptide for advanced anti-aging care. It feels
lightweight and absorbs well and has helped brighten and smooth my eye area,
kept fine lines at bay and helped reduce the look of my eye bags and dark
circles! Will consider a repurchase in the future when I get through my eye
cream back ups and if I see it on a sale! Full review of this, the REN and Sioris here!
Vichy Capital Soleil UV+ Age Daily SPF
60*
One of my favourite SPF’s! it’s
formulated with 1% Vitamin E, 4% peptides complex, 2% niacinamide, and 10%
Vichy volcanic mineralizing water and probiotic fractions and has a lightweight
fluid texture. It has no white cast (I have pale skin for reference), absorbs
easily and sits very well under makeup with no pilling! It doesn’t melt off
when I sweat or sting my eyes! Can’t recommend this enough! Have a back up
already! Full review here!
Pixi Vitamin C Serum Capsules*
This was my first foray into capsule
skincare and I loved how handy this was for travel! Sadly, this wasn’t my
favourite Vitamin C formula and I found it pilled around 80% of the time which
was frustrating! Not a repurchase!
Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox Mask
Really enjoyed this mask and I think it
helped mattify my skin as well as working well on blemishes! Have a full size I
got in an advent calendar a while back so happy to still have it in my stash!
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser
This was a great gel to foam cleanser
that contains squalane so kept my skin hydrated and supple and feeling clean
without drying it out! Would repurchase!
Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser
Another nice antioxidant packed gel to
foam cleanser. Even though it’s targeted towards acne prone and oily skin, this
worked well to leave my skin feeling cleansed and didn’t make it feel dry or
stripped! Would repurchase!
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing
Gelee
Can you see I really focused on my minis
at the start of this year! Enjoyed this gel to foam cleanser with amino acids
to support the skin barrier. I really enjoy what I have tried from the Advanced
Night Repair range and this was no exception, my skin feel soft, balanced and
clean! Would repurchase!
NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%
I don’t love this quite as much as the
Copper Amino Isolate Serum but this is still a gorgeous product! It’s
pro-collagen, pro-lipid and pro-fat and aims for healthy looking skin. It also
has the added benefits of building and enhancing skin elasticity. I tend to use
this as my last step in a simple evening routine. My skin feels well supported
and hydrated overnight and like with CAIS, overall, it looks better and
healthier with consistent use. Not a repurchase for now but I do have a bottle
of CASI to open! Read my full review here!
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
I actually used this up on my chest and
found it did irritate my skin if I used it too many nights in a row! In general
though, it worked well to smooth skin and I would repurchase!
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
A lovely hydrating oil that’s good for
face and body! I was sent a back up by the brand and I need to get back into
gua sha-ing with it!
Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream
Wasn’t a fan of this, too heavily scented
for my liking and not hydrating enough! Not a repurchase!
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
Don’t really get the hype with this one,
it’s OK as an overnight mask but again not the most hydrating product I’ve
used! Have another mini to use up so not a repurchase!
Shiseido Utimune Power Infusing
Concentrate
Love this! Have been through so many
minis over the years and it is so smoothing and luxurious! Wish I could afford
a full size, if so, it would be a repurchase!
Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream
This was much thicker than I was
expecting but was nice and hydrating and I enjoyed the scent! Not a repurchase
for me but I would love to try more from Tatcha!
Dermalogica AGE Smart Rapid Reveal Peel
x3*
Enjoyed using this treatment up! My skin
felt smooth and clear! Not a repurchase due to price! Read my full review here!
Evio Skin Hyrdogel Eye Therapy x2*
Nicely hydrating and love the work this
brand does with domestic violence shelters across Canada! Good extra step to have in my routine but not a repurchase!
Pixi Clarity Blemish Stickers*
Love having these to hand and love the
Pixi clarity range! They are definitely not miracle workers but do help spots
calm down! Have another pack left then might repurchase!
Makeup
Pixi H20 Skinveil Powder in Translucent*
Pixi makeup is so underrated! This is a
weightless, loose water powder that sets makeup and mattifies my combo skin all
day without looking flaky or cakey! The pot looks small but it lasted me months
and I only needed a tiny amount to set my whole face. Would repurchase! Read my full review here!
So that’s it for empties for the first
quarter of the year! Mini centric as I took a lot home with me for Christmas
and was trying to use up my stash! I really need to do a declutter of makeup
soon too whether finished or not! What have you been finishing up recently?
Have you tried any of the products I mentioned? Let me know your thoughts!
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