by Rosy Day Blog
I've added some new and old products to my routine between March and April so I've decided to combine my favorites from those two months. Sometimes you don't realize how much you like a product until you give it a second chance (or re-introduce it back into your routine). My point is a favorite is still a favorite whether old or new. Disclosure:I bought all of these products with my own money from various websites. I was not given anything in exchange for reviewing any of these products. I enjoy doing product reviews to share my own experiences with the product and hope someone finds it useful. I do not work for any of the brands featured here or any of the online stores I bought them from.Facial CleanserTatcha The Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser![]() Interesting ingredients include Japanese algae (softening & nourishing), hyaluronic acid (smoothing & hydration), and Tatcha’s Signature Hadasei-3 (restoring healthy & youthful radiance). My favorite thing about the Tatcha cleanser is that it comes with micro particles of rice poweder in it for very gentle exfoliation. This is perfect for people like me that benefit more from daily (but gentle) exfoliation. I really cannot handle strong acids 1-2 times a week, but if I’m not doing some kind of exfoliation daily, I tend to start breaking out. Despite this cleanser containing hyaluronic acid, I don’t think it adds any hydration to your skin. However, since I am more of the oily side, it didn’t necessarily strip my skin either, and I feel like my skin is more balanced whenever I use it. My face looks nicely polished and smooth, but not irritated every time. I don’t wear foundation these days (just concealer in some spots), so I can’t confirm how well it removes makeup. However you are always welcome to double cleanse before or use a cleansing toner after if you really want to be rid of all traces of makeup. Final Rating = 4.5/5 (Some might find this drying and although it didn't strip my face - it doesn't exactly live up to its claims of moisturizing your skin either) » Buy Product Exfoliating + Hydrating TonerGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner![]() Other interesting ingredients include tea tree (anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial), hibiscus (supports collagen & elastin), cucumber (soothing), licorice root (brightening & antioxidant), and peony (anti-inflammatory & antioxidant). I love pairing this toner with the Glow Recipe Watermelon moisturizer as it always makes my face look plump and glowy whenever I wash my face at night. When I don’t use these two products together during the day, my freshly washed face at night always looks more dull and is missing that extra sheen around my cheeks. It might sound weird to you, but it’s very true for me! Final Rating = 5/5 (Everyone is different though. If you're ultra sensitive or not used to PHA/BHA you might think this is "too strong". Or if you're used to much stronger acids, you might not find this "effective enough". For me, this was just right.) » Buy Product First Treatment EssenceHera Cell Essence Biome Plus![]() Other interesting ingredients include copper tripeptide-1 (tightens skin & improves elasticity), and cholesterol (stabilizes & strengthens skin). Again, I really appreciated this one for the pre and probiotics plus lightweight watery hydration. Final Rating = 3/5 (I do like how it has probiotics but it's not as brightening as the old formula for me, and the alcohol is potentially irritating to some) » Buy Product Niacinamide Serum + Highlighting PrimerGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops![]() Final Rating = 5/5 (Best lightweight highlighter with skincare benefits. This is obviously not for you if you don't like dewy looks or want a stronger niacinamide serum/brightening effect.) » Buy Product Night Moisturizer + Soothing Sleeping MaskLaneige Hypoallergenic Cica Sleeping Mask![]() Final Rating = 4.75/5 (Might be a bit heavy for more oily skin, especially during the summer when the nights are hot and humid for some) » Buy Product Glittery Eye MakeupRom&nd The Universe Glitter Shadow in Black Hole![]() Final Rating = 5/5 (Very easy to add a lasting glittery look & can be layered with other shadows. Also universally flattering.) » Buy Product Water Resistant & Smudgefree MascaraHeimish Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara![]() Final Rating = 4/5 (It doesn't do any volumizing or much lengthening but for a more dramatic look - you can use a mascara base underneath like the one from Lancome) » Buy Product Multi-Tasking Lip ProductGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow Lip Pop![]() Final Rating = 5/5 (Glow Recipe put a lot of thought into this - I've never thought of a 3-in-1 lip product before) » Buy Product If you have any questions about any of the products above, please let me know. Photo Credits: Sephora/Amazon/Blooming Koco
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