Quick reviews on samples

So I received this sample of the LANEIGE - Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer in a Sephora package and thought the idea of a toner/moisturizer duo seemed like a good idea! While there may be duos out there that work brilliantly, this did not make the cut for me. It's creamy, but it dries into a weird oily/sticky feel on the face. I had washed my face and applied this and nothing else (hoping it would dry??) After an hour I formed two small little pustules on my nose and my skin felt tacky and looked oily. Tried it, wouldn't buy it!

🥛As I was finishing off my Laneige Cream Skin, I already regretted buying one this instead. It’s not terrible, I just realized immediately that I like their Cream Skin Toner so0oO0o much better! 🧊This slightly translucent blue bottle is gorgeous though! It’s plastic, but very sturdy & well made. LANEIGE - Essential Power Skin Toner for Normal to Dry Skin $28/6.7 oz 🔹Though this is a much better deal per oz than Cream Skin, it does contain Alcohol (3rd ingredient) & fragrance (last ingredient) while ‘Laneige Cream Skin’ is alcohol & fragrance free. 🌀Overall this isn’t a horrible toner for dry skin, but it’s not a good choice for sensitive skin. It’s heavily fragranced. 💦I also don’t like the slightly gelatinous, yet somehow very watery texture. It feels a little slimey. Though it doesn’t dry out my skin or anything, I didn’t like the slightly sticky feeling afterwards. The container does make it really easy to dispense without a mess, which I do appreciate. The scent is a sort of floral/clean refreshing smell, but you do get notes of alcohol. I’m not super sensitive to fragrance, but I don’t like alcohol smell😕 ❄️The formula does have a lot of good hydrating ingredients like Prickly Pear extract, Panthenol (provitamin B5), Amino acids, Vitamin-rich Silver Birch & Quinoa extracts. It’s also enriched with moisture enhancing minerals Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, Sodium, Calcium & Potassium which are ionized & stabilized in water, designed to absorb quicker into skin. ◻️I tried it with & without a cotton pad for application experimentation, but wasn’t feelin it that much either way. I’ll definitely finish it, but since I had to reorder cream skin, I’ll probably start alternating. I also don’t use a toner 2x a day or necessarily every day. Kinda depends on how my skin feels. 🤷🏻‍♀️Toners are definitely a debated topic. I won’t be the one to tell you need one at all. I’ve just been using them in my skincare routine foreverr & I enjoy that addition to my routine. I like my skin to feel balanced & refreshed after cleansing... But what I will say is: a toner is not meant to further clean your skin or remove last bits of makeup after cleansing. If your cotton pad shows grime or makeup, it means your cleansing routine (even if you’re double-cleansing) may not be effective enough. Experiment with different methods. Everyone’s needs will be different. 💄I know some people like to use a Micellar water after cleansing if they think they haven’t removed all their makeup. ☁️So this product was definitely not a favorite as far as texture & feel. There are way better toners out there... I think I really couldn’t help but compare it to LANEIGE - Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer ($33/5 oz) but that was such a winner for me & a unique product. Check out my previous review & aLANEIGE - Cream Skin Mistreview is coming 🔜 Are toners a part of your routine? What’s your current fav? #CherieCreator 🍒🧊

I told you guys I would buy the full size of these babies because I loved them so much! After I wear a mask all day long and my skin feels all gunked up I use the ren radiance toner and this dark spot overnight cream. It just gets rid of any oncoming acne it is a god send! And the recovery balm I actually use before I have to put a mask on for 8 hours because it traps in the moisture better then anything I’ve tried before. And it does leave my face baby soft so that’s a plus! 5/5 love love love these two

Okay here’s the review in the REN calm line The overnight balm? A fricken godsend, don’t listen to the reviews that say it is like rubbing Vaseline on your face, they probably used way too much. I squirt out a pea sized amount, Rub it in between my fingers to warm it up and rub it on my face. Honestly reminds me of a face oil so much I’m convinced it’s a face oil in solid form. I love it. It beats out using face oil to lock my moisture in my face when I wear a mask during work. Amazing product. I did buy the full size already I loved it so much! Global protection day cream- nice whipped texture, it does have essential oils but they are so concentrated and low on the list that they should not cause acne or bug your skin at all. They didn’t bug my skin at all it’s been very glowy and smooth even using this so I’m impressed. Only downside it does have a smell, like rubbing herbs on your face. I don’t mind it that much but early in the morning when I’m going to eat breakfast I don’t need to smell it while I’m eating toast you know? The smell does go away don’t worry it just takes an hour or two sadly. I’m still torn on whether or not I’ll repurchase this one because it did treat my skin very well you guys idk The calm serum- smells like baby perfume, honestly did nothing for my skin, sure might have hydrated it a bit but nothing amazing that I took notice. And for the price tag of the full size serum? Not worth it. I also saw no redness claiming affect The winner here is the overnight balm, it’s heaven. The runner up is the global protection cream I’m still on the fence about it. And the loser is the calming serum.

I have a set, written down schedule for all my treatments for the month, because I have a really bad memory and find that if I don’t write stuff down I tend to over use or under use the products. This is how my routine was all through 2020, and have had no problem so far. I use The Ordinary - Retinol 0.5% in Squalane 3 times a week, on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Saturday’s. I’m pretty experienced when it comes to retinol, so I feel comfortable using it 3 times a week. This is also the only one of my schedules that isn’t set in stone. When my skin is feeling more sensitive, or is feeling very dry, I might only use this 2 times a week. I exfoliate using the YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE - Kombucha + 11% AHA Exfoliation Power Toner and the SUNDAY RILEY - Good Genes All in One Lactic Acid Treatment 2 times a week on Tuesday’s and Sunday’s. I usually use these on the same days, but again, if my skin is feeling sensitive or dry, I will leave out the toner and just use the serum. I use The Ordinary - AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution once a week for 10 minutes, I use this on Thursday’s and Friday’s are my resting day where I focus on repairing and hydrating my skin. 📍= product was sent to me for free

🦄 Let’s talk 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒! 🦄⁣ Why unicorn-themed you ask? Because this product is truly a 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 - there are no dupes for it, it’s a Holy Grail for nearly everyone who uses it, and it is just straight magic in a bottle. Read any review - Insider, Allure, Byrdie - they all agree. It is WORTH 👏🏼 THE 👏🏼 HYPE 👏🏼⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭? This isSUNDAY RILEY - Good Genes All in One Lactic Acid Treatment This baby “deeply exfoliates the dull surface of the skin for instant glow and radiance. As dull, dead surface cells are removed, clarity and smoothness is restored. Visibly brightens the appearance of dark spots and discolorations. Instantly plumps the look of fine lines and wrinkles in 𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬.”⁣ ⁣ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:⁣ •𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘤𝘪𝘥: One of the most hydrating Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), LA exfoliates the surface layers of the skin, revealing a more clarified, fresher, smoother, younger-looking complexion. •𝘓𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦: Naturally brightening properties, licorice helps improve skin radiance.  ⁣ •𝘓𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴: Astringent and skin refreshing for a toned complexion. ⁣ •𝘈𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢: Soothes the skin, reducing the feeling of skin discomfort. ⁣ •𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵: Rare desert cactus extract that instantly soothes skin.⁣ ⁣ 𝐌𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: What can I say that hasn’t already been said about this gem?? It makes my skin literally ✨𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘸.✨ It has faded acne and dark spots overnight. It tingles when I put it on. It brings me pure joy. (Side note: I haven’t tried the glycolic version yet! If SR wants to send it my way I’d happily try it out!)⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: Don’t worry about the cost. Just buy it. Seriously. 😂 Okay yes, it’s $85/1oz. Yes, that is expensive. HOWEVER COMMA you get what you pay for. ⁣ ⁣ I know that $85 is a big commitment. So try it out in a kit first — Flash Fix is $25 (GG + Ceramic Slip). Mini Power Couple is $28 (GG + Luna). Also in like 8 other kits because Good Genes is IT y’all. It’s the one 🥰⁣ ⁣ 𝘚𝘰...𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘓𝘖𝘝𝘌 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴??

The Alpyn Beauty Melt Moisturizer is so beautiful and smells very earthy! It has a very beautiful pink tint to it. I enjoy this moisturizer but it is not my favorite. It is very thick, and sometimes leaves a dry egg feeling on my face. Which is a no for me. I have very dry and sensitive skin so I though it would be perfect for me! I ended up giving it to my mom who has combo skin and she loved it! She likes it so much that I bought her a new one for her birthday! It is a beautiful skincare line, and I absolutely love the little meanings behind some of their products. For example the pink color of their products is meant to mimic the alpynglow!

I complied them all together, my empties over the last few months, and will split into two posts. FIRST AID BEAUTY - Facial Radiance Pads I love these for the convenience. They are daily treatments pads with lactic and glycolic acids to safely exfoliate the skin, helping it appear brighter and approve texture. I was able to use these daily if I wished but being I use a retinol I didn’t use them on the night I would use my retinol. For me, they didn’t pack enough punch. I’ve been using a lot one my face over the last few years and while I still have to be careful, I find there are products that just don’t do it for me. These would be great for beginners or those with sensitive skin. 60 pads for $34 - again I liked the convenience but I feel you get more bang for your buck with a liquid exfoliate cause I sure get more then 60 uses out of mine. ⭐️No-repurchase CAUDALIE - Vinoperfect Brightening Solution Set I’ve reviewed this before so I am not going to go into details. Please check my page if you’re looking for more info on it. I really do love the serum but I find I like the results I get from using a vitamin c and exfoliating. I need more than just a brightening solution as I have some scaring. The serum in this set is so very good for its brightening abilities. I went through three sets before giving it up. I do notice my face is not as glowy but I’m not sure if that’s from me being a bit more lazy with my skincare routine or from missing this. We’ll see. ⭐️Possible- repurchase YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE - Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream with Ashwagandha + Reishi Not my favorite but is a good moisturizer. I’ve also reviewed this before. I prefer their Superfood Whip Moisturizer over this as I just like the texture and it’s a great daytime moisturizer for me. More in-depth review on my page ⭐️No-repurchase YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE - Yerba Mate Resurfacing Energy Facial I’ve reviewed this twice now so please see my page. Thais will be a forever purchase as of now! Definitely a fave of mine. I use once a week. ⭐️ repurchase YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE - Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask same as the last. I’ve purchased three so far. My favorite night time moisturizer. More in-depth reviews on my page ⭐️repurchase Murad - Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum this formula has changed as it had an ingredient that was bad. I have went through 3 original minis and loved the results but won’t repurchase due to the formula change. I saw almost instant results in spots being lifted. I have now switched to their Murad - Invisiscar Resurfacing Treatment and it works just as good. I’m continuing to work on stubborn acne spots and when I am consistent with this and exfoliating, my scars and spots are almost invisible! ⭐️repurchase Invisiscar ❤️🍒

Supergoop! - Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 $34 This is by far the best sunscreen I’ve ever used. It’s invisible, weightless, DOES NOT PILL, scentless and leaves my skin feeling absolutely ready for makeup or looking fresh for the day if I go without. It blends out those small imperfections for a flawless look. I just love how velvety (silicone) it feels. Murad - Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment $23 I first got this with a subscription box and I am glad I did. I don’t get a lot of breakouts but when I do, they sure are pesky. Usually around the time of the month or if I binged on sugar. And so every once and awhile I get this nasty rager that pops up and says, I”m here for the party and I ain’t going anywhere, biotches!!” 🍾 🎉 Seriously it’s takes them weeks to go away! Cause I have broke my habit of picking! 🥇 sure they “may possibly” go away quicker but then I’ll have months of servitude spent trying to get rid of the scar! 👩‍⚕️ Murad - Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment has helped tremendously with those small whiteheads even some of the bigger breakouts. It seriously cuts the time in half. My daughter who gets more day to day breakouts won’t live without it. And she’s been on prescription topical to keep her skin clear. I also like to add Murad - Invisiscar Resurfacing Treatment $35 I’ve only just started using it but I plan to use it over any acne scar I have and will report back. AND.... I also have enjoyed using Murad - Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum which can only now be purchased online on their site and various others— it’s no longer available at Sephora or Ulta. $25/$76 Hope you all were able to enjoy the sale. I got some great gifts this season? Would you like to see? Let me know and I’ll share them with you through the week. Much love @cheriefamily 🍒😘

🐺So I have a 9 month old Siberian Husky, he’s got way too much energy for me sometimes. He totally booped me in the eye with his teeth & basically bit my eyelid. I was honestly so f***ing worried, eye skin is so sensitive & my skin scar easily, even from bruising. So how did I get this back to normal in 6 days? First things first... Regularly applying (yup, multiple times a day) SUNSCREEN will help prevent hyperpigmentation. ☀️When you get a cut or bruise, even a baby one, your skin barrier has been compromised. Even the healthiest skin barrier will not protect you from UV rays whatsoever & any new skin growing after an abrasion is extremely susceptible to UV damage, regardless of your skin tone! I’m super pale, but even with skin that doesn’t burn easily, newly generated skin tissue will become darker if you don’t use an SPF to protect it. I included a pic of a scratch I got from my dog several months ago, where I totally didn’t protect it from the sun. I can be lazy about body sunscreen & this proved to me that almost any broken skin will scar if it gets sun. I used: KINSHIP - Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturzing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 But honestly any sunscreen you like with a decent SPF is key for scar prevention. Reapply & reapply! I love this formula because it’s so moisturizing! Full review in a previous post. Keeping your skin hydrated & moisturized is super important too, you want to give your skin nourishment while it heals. Which brings me to the second most important thing. 🐌A repair serum: Beauty of Joseon - Repair Serum : Ginseng+Snail Mucin I have fully fallen in love with Snail Mucin after this serum! Because Snail Mucin is a stress-induced excretion, it's comprised of ingredients meant to repair or protect from injury. These include growth factors, which work by triggering the growth of new skin cells & new collagen. This particular serum is really affordable-$17. It contains over 3% Snail Mucin & it’s over 63% Ginseng extract, also amazing for skin repair & evening tone. Allantoin is another component in the secretion; healing properties, calms irritation & stimulates cell regeneration Also fragrance/alcohol free! Sulwhasoo - First Care Activating Serum Limited Edition This is also packed with Ginseng & other reparative botanical extracts. This really helps me retain moisture in my skin, I use it 2x a day & have noticed generally brighter & clearer skin in the last few months. You use this after cleansing or toning, before other serums. TATCHA - The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream After a couple days I added this. ETUDE - SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream Great for sensitive skin & has vitamin E. I alternated between this &: TATCHA - The Dewy Skin Cream Also used this: Beauty of Joseon - Glow Serum : Propolis+Niacinamide Almost 60% Propolis + 2% Niacinamide

Been using these three products for a month and for 43 year old skin I must say they do not disappoint. The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% takes away little bumps and patch’s of redness. Helps prevent acne.The Ordinary - Retinol 0.2% in Squalane GLOW RECIPE - Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer oil free doesn’t case acne and it feels great in my skin.Kiehl's - Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser I love this face wash doesn’t cause breakouts and leaves skin so soft and clean. I haven’t found a face wash this great in awhile. TATCHA - The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream