★★★★★
My under-eye makeup routine finally works
I tried three vitamin C serums this year, and this is the first one that didn’t cause any burning under my eyes. My makeup sits better now, with no dry patches by midday. I’m glad there’s a bigger size for when this small jar runs out.
Hydra-Glow Vitamin C Brightening Cream★★★★★
A real difference by week two
I stay up late a lot during exam season, and my dark circles were very obvious. I used it every morning for two weeks, and my friends asked if I’d been sleeping more, even though I hadn’t actually changed anything about my sleep. This cream really works.
Dark Circle Rescue Eye Cream★★★★★
Smells incredible, a little goes further than I expected
The scent alone is worth it, it’s not overpowering like some body butters. Takes a minute to fully sink in so I apply it right after my shower while my skin’s still damp. Only reason it’s not five stars is the jar is smaller than it looks in photos.
Whipped Shea Body Butter★★★★★
My stylist asked what I changed
I’ve been massaging this into my scalp twice a week before bed for about a month. Went in for a trim last week and my stylist asked what I was doing differently because my edges were filling back in. Definitely keeping this in the rotation, even my pillowcase doesn’t smell weird from it.
Rosemary Hair Growth Oil★★★★★
Finally something for chapped lips that isn’t sticky
The heat here in São Paulo destroys my lips every summer and I’ve tried every balm at the pharmacy. This one actually soaks in overnight instead of just sitting on top. I wake up and my lips feel normal again, not peeling. Small tube but a little really does last.
Overnight Repair Lip Mask★★★★★
Helped me fall asleep faster, not a knockout pill
I was skeptical about gummies doing much of anything but I noticed I was falling asleep faster within the first week. It’s subtle, not like taking a sleeping pill, which honestly I prefer. Wish the bottle lasted a bit longer for the price.
Magnesium Night Calm Gummies★★★★★
Coffee stains are finally fading
I drink way too much coffee and my teeth have shown it for years. Switched to this about three weeks ago and my dentist actually commented on it at my last cleaning. Tastes a bit different than regular toothpaste at first but I got used to it fast.
Activated Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste★★★★★
Survived a full workday without touching up
I work reception under fluorescent lights for eight hours straight and every foundation used to break down by 2pm. This one actually held up through my whole shift, no blotting papers needed. Shade range matched me perfectly on the first try too, which never happens.
Second Skin Matte Foundation★★★★★
A cleanser that doesn’t leave my skin tight
Every cleanser I tried left my face feeling tight right after washing. This one takes off makeup and sunscreen completely and my skin still feels soft. I’ve used it morning and night for a month with zero irritation.
Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser★★★★★
No white cast, even in the Dubai heat
I’ve given up on so many sunscreens because they left a grey film or melted off by lunchtime. This one disappears completely and doesn’t pill under my makeup. I reapply it over foundation in the afternoon and it still looks fine.
Invisible Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50★★★★★
Calmed my winter dry patches
Every winter I get rough dry patches on my cheeks and around my nose. Within about ten days of using this at night they were noticeably calmer and less flaky. Rich but not greasy. I only wish it came in a pump instead of a tub.
Ceramide Barrier Repair Cream★★★★★
Saved my skin from the office AC
Sitting under air conditioning all day used to leave my skin dull and dehydrated by the afternoon. I apply two drops of this before moisturizer and my skin stays plump until I get home. It absorbs in seconds, so it doesn’t slow down my morning routine.
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum★★★★★
Easy to add to my morning coffee
It dissolves completely in coffee and I honestly can’t taste it. After about six weeks my nails stopped peeling and breaking so easily. Too early to judge my skin, but it’s a habit I’ll keep. The scoop is tiny, though.
Marine Collagen Beauty Powder★★★★★
My T-zone is finally under control
Humid summers make my forehead and nose oily within an hour. After a month of using this every night, my pores look smaller in photos and my makeup doesn’t slide around as much. It layers well under moisturizer without pilling.
Niacinamide Pore Refining Serum
