Beauty Bits I’m Trying Out

It's been a hot minute since I last checked in, but guess what? I have finally wriggled free from the clutches of DIY renovation madness – the flooring project is officially a wrap, and my toes are doing a happy dance on the smooth, shiny surface! Phew!

Now, onto the good stuff: beauty bits! Today, I'm so thrilled to spill the tea on six samples that have snuck their way into my daily routine, courtesy of my recent Sephora and Shopee hauls. And, no, I didn't go ham. It was... reasonable, alright? Let's dig in, shall we? 

Axis-Y Complete No Stress Physical Sunscreen

As someone who is all about protecting my skin from harmful rays, I was eager to give this sunscreen a whirl. This is good stuff! It's super creamy and hydrating, making my skin feel all nourished and glowy. It doesn't feel heavy or greasy, which is a major win for me. It also smells very herbal, but nothing too obnoxious. It takes a bit to soak in, but once it does, it's so comfy! The only downside is it leaves a bit of a white cast on my skin and can sting if I get it too close to my eyes. I'm on the fence about buying the full size though, since I'm really into my regular sunscreen right now.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops

I gotta admit, I was confused by this for a while. I just couldn't figure out if it was meant to be skincare, makeup, or some mix of both. Turns out, it does deliver on its promise, though I'm still not sure about the whole hybrid thing. It gives you an instant glow and the Niacinamide seems to even out my skin and make it glow more. But, man, that scent was strong and kinda fake. Overall, it's alright, but I wouldn't splurge on the full-size version. I do like the gel texture and the glow it gives, but it's just too pricey for what it does, you know?

Kopari Niacinamide & Caffeine Eye Bright Cream

This eye cream actually meets my standards, which is saying a lot because I'm usually skeptical about eye creams. The soothing green cream really helps with dark circles and puffiness and makes my under-eye area look fresh. When I put it on my under-eyes, I immediately noticed a dewy glow and a cooling sensation. It works great under makeup too, without messing up my concealer. I would totally buy the full size and try more from Kopari, especially since they are a clean beauty brand and known for their award-winning coconut products.

Nudestix Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil in Sunkissed Nude

I mainly use this as a lipstick and lip liner. I gave it a shot on my cheeks once, but it didn't quite work as a blush, you know? But for lips, it's awesome! It goes on super smooth, no fuss. It's creamy and covers well. As a lipstick, it doesn't pull or skip, and I can line my lips real precise. No smudging or drying out, which is a win! It lasted a good 6 hours without any weird feathering too. I love how it feels creamy but sets matte. I thought it might be drying, but it wasn't at all. Definitely gonna grab the full-size one!

Skintific MSH Niacinamide Brightening Moisture Gel

I was super pumped to give it a go because I have heard awesome stuff about Skintific (and I'm obsessed with their cushion foundation UGH!) and the stuff this moisturizer is made of seemed just right for my skin! It goes on so smoothly and just melts right into my skin, leaving it feeling nice and cool, and moisturized. Especially with the crazy hot weather lately, that cool feeling is like a little slice of heaven every time I put it on. And it's got all the good stuff I love – Ceramide, Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica, just to name a few. My skin never feels tight or dry, no matter what time of day I use it. Plus, there's none of that gross sticky feeling afterwards. Seriously, this stuff is a winner in my book.

Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum

This stuff really helped fade some of those annoying dark spots from old acne. But its real magic I think is brightening. I really feel like it makes my skin look glowy. I really like the lightweight consistency. My skin is always so smooth after using it, and any redness from breakouts seems to disappear in no time. As an acne prone girlie it doesn't break me out either which is a win! I'm definitely curious to try more from Biossance. I have already tested their Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer before, and I was pleasantly surprised by it. Thinking about grabbing the full-size serum next time!

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Have you tried any of these products?