I bought these things off bbcosmetic and so i thought that it's time to do a review.

BBcosmetic is my favourite place to buy korean cosmetic because they offer products for the lowest price... and the products are 100% real. When i first got into kbeauty i discovered that i often bought fake products but now i don't have to worry about that.

Below is what I purchased and my sister purchased for me:

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream (#23 Natural Beige)
The size is 50ml so pretty big. The colour is perfect and it glides on smoothly. It also lasts a very long time. LOVE THIS!! Buy it here







Son & Park Beauty Water
Son & Park are very popular in korea and after using this you know why! It is so hydrating and takes makeup off effortlessly. My all time favourite toner!


Phyto Tree Cucumber Waterful Toner + Emulsion SET
I got this for $6 and of course you couldn't go wrong! It is just amazing. Since i already have toners and emulsions i use it on my body. So hydrating.

Hello beautiful! Hope you are having a great day. 

Today's Brand :Benton
Benton is one of the most popular Korean brands especially amongst people with troubled skin....like me! Benton was looking for people to test out their new release: Benton Cacao Moist and Mild Cream. Before this i hadn't actually tried any Benton products ( but i had heard a greattttt amount of praise) so i signed up! I received this products 2 weeks ago and i was meant to review this product in a week but:
😔 I had a reaction from another product so my skin was very sensitive and on applying this product my face stung 
😔 I week isn't enough to give a full honest review ( I spend months trying out products)

But here it is:

Seeing this limited edition on innisfree's website (OUT OF STOCK) (But you can buy it here) i was captivated by it's relativity low price and the product sizes. This limited edition will give you a peek into Innisfree's bestseller and find out whether this brand is actually for you. Read on to find out.....

The package is a tin which i find is quite elegant but i did end up dropping it........😔😔😔 Now i can't put the lid on properly... 😭😭😭
Contains:
> Innisfree orchid enriched cream (50 ml) ~ Full size
>Innisfree green tea seed serum (30 ml) ~ Deluxe sample
>Innisfree orchid skin (50 ml) ~ Deluxe sample
>Innisfree orchid lotion (50 ml) ~ Deluxe sample
>Innisfree green tea sleeping pack (20 ml) ~ Deluxe sample
>Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore clay mask (20 ml) ~ Deluxe sample
Soo let's talk about whether i like it and whether you will enjoy it. 

Innisfree orchid enriched cream

This cream is sold separately for £24.09 (here). You can get this cream in two other versions: "Orchid gel cream" and "Orchid intense cream". This cream is to be used as the last step of your skincare routine. Although everyone's skin is individual and unique, just for reference my skin is dry,sensitive, red and acne prone.

Ingredient

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Squalane, Arbutin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Adenosine, Orchid Extract, Tangerine Peel Extract, The green Tea Extract, Prickly Pear Extract, Camellia Leaf Extract, Pea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Polysilicone-11, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Jeju Orchid Extract 250mg)

As you an see most of the ingredients are safe with just a few exceptions such as fragrance. So if your skin is extremely sensitive then i am afraid this might not be for you. However on a side note my skin is pretty sensitive and yet i got no reaction.~Thank god!

Application

This cream applies very well without leaving any cast and stickiness. For dry skin it is very hydrating. But if you personally need extreme hydration then the "Orchid intense cream" is the best for you. My skin is pretty dry but not extremely dry so this cream is moisturising enough. It does have a slight scent but it's pretty normal for innisfree products to have a herbally scent and this is no exception (Fragrance is in the list above ^)

Rating: For my skin it is 4.1/5 because it is very moisturising but in humid environment it sometimes feels a bit sticky.

Innisfree green tea seed serum

What cream has the ability to restore a healthy look? What skin helps combat that tiny pimple on your face? What cream can help reduce the redness and itchiness? I can't think of any cream but the KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM.












Please Note:


Being a blogger means testing and testing means results whether it be disastrous or astonishing. Having sensitive skin also doesn't help. So recently i have become very interested in the brand: Klairs.

About Klairs
In case you didn't already know about this Korean brand here is some information:
😄They sell products that nearly ALL skin types can use (Yes even people with really sensitive skin can use it~ like me!)
😄There products contain many beneficial ingredients that help lighten, brighten and rejuvenate your skin.
😄NO Animal cruelty~ you can feel proud of the beautiful results. NO GUILT!
😄A REALLY hyped up brand ~Youtubers like Joan Kim & Edward Avila absolutely love this brand especially their Vitamin C Serum (Review will be coming soon...... )

Ingredients

Water, cetyl ethylhexanoate, butylene glycol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, centella asiatica extract, niacinamide, sorbitan stearate, cetyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), argania spinosa kernel oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, sorbitan sesquioleate, glyceryl stearate, stearic acid, portulaca oleracea extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, ceramide 3, polysorbate 60, beeswax, chlorphenesin, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, triethanolamine, brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract, fragrance, adenosine, guaiazulene (0.03%), acetyl hexapeptide-8, lecithin, acetyl glutamine, SH-oligopeptide-1, SH-oligopeptide-2, SH-polypeptide-1, SH-polypeptide-9, SH-polypeptide-11, bacillus/soybean/folic acid ferment extract, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol 

Note: The ingredients in bold are beneficial ingredients.

Spotlight Ingredients
Guaiazulene ,responsible for the blue colour ,is extracted from camomile oil, a powerful skin-calming agent. 
Centella Asiatica  helps relieve irritation and redness.This is the key ingredient in the cosrx centella blemish cream , a cream that i also recently bought. This ingredient is said to help with acne as well! 

Instruction on how to use:
"Apply a small amount on the affected area in the morning and evening after toner and serum."

Size: 30 ml


Possible uses
This cream can  be used :
> to calm sunburnt skin
> to calm post-shaving redness 
> to Calm irritation after spot extraction and laser procedures.
> as a mask (wash off/wipe off)
>Sleeping pack

The possibilities are huge!!! Be creative ;)



My experience
I first came across this cream after my purchase of the Klairs Vitamin serum. When using the sample I expected nothing I just used it so i don't waste anything. But the next day to my surprise my redness had nearly all vanished. Yes I mean it! To a person who's main problem is their redness so much that people think i have excess blush on, this means a lot. 

When I got this in full size I was so excited. I decided to use this in my night skincare routine (Oil cleanser, Foam cleanser, Toner, Vitamin serum, Cream ).
My skin changed completely. My redness is now ALL GONE, my face is now visually brighter and my skin is so much more smoother. 

Using this cream and the centella cream by cosrx I can see that this cream is by far the best. Although this cream is more expensive,this has worked wonders. Compared to the very raved centella cream, I have seen a lot more results in terms of redness and calming irritations.

Perfect for oily and sensitive skin types. Although it says it is suitable for acne prone skin it does contain some ingredients that trigger acne. I didn't get any acne as a result and neither did the previous acne exacerbate. 

Final comment:
Must have for sensitive, troublesome skin. Makes a perfect gift. 
There is nothing better than the gift of a perfect skin!💆
❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️/5 This has joined the #cult family!


 Click (here) to try out this new release! 
PS:Here are some codes and discounts as a thank you!

Mango "Beautifying" oil


Oils are one of the most hauled about in skincare. I personally believe in the power of oils after having seen their effect on my skin.
So a few weeks ago i decided to go shopping and see what products are in store in Body Shop: One of my favorite shops of all time! Looking around at their sale items i discovered this oil. The packaging is so pretty and mango oil just sounds so delicious; although i didn't this to eat because let me admit this: I ain't interested in putting on a few pounds, like most girls. I tried this out of my curiosity. The ingredients also look pretty damn good :)



Marula oil contains 60 percent more antioxidants than argan oil (bye,bye wrinkles and sun damage) and is even more skin friendly.It's non-comedogenic as it's so high in omega fatty acids and absorbs quickly, so it won't clog your pores. It can actually heal your blemishes faster and it also has antimicrobial properties that help fight future bacteria.

Almond oil is light in texture, and can easily penetrate deep into the skin, softening and dislodging the dirt and debris accumulated in the skin pores and hair follicles. This prevents blackheads and acne. Thanks to the Vitamin A content in the oil, it may even help reduce acne breakouts.

Kukui oil is great for scars, stretch marks,wound healing and much more!

After using
I used it as a part of my skincare routine sometime and wow am i in love 😍😍😍😍😍😍. It hydrates my skin as well as gives me a brighter complexion. I am so happy!! For £3 this is a must have. The bottle is a very good size. The lid allows you to successfully pour a few drops in your hand and not across the entire floor which happens with most oils 😂😂😂. The only downside is probably that since it is an oil it takes sometime to absorb into your skin. My skin is dry so it sank right in! For oily skins this is probably not so good for your skin BUT you can use it for your hair and the rest of the body.

Overall rating: ❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️ The smell is to die for!!!

Till next time! Have a great day and here is a thank you letter 💌 for kindly reading my review.

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Acne....the word that every person hates. We all want to have acne-free skin but it's so hard. Today i am going to share some tips and tricks to get rid of acne.



There are many ways of reducing acne, some are natural whilst others are chemical based. Chemical based ones are said to be more effective and you notice the difference almost immediately but using chemicals the wrong way can exacerbate your conditions. For me, natural is the best way especially for sensitive skins.

So today i will discuss natural remedies. Here goes..

What causes acne?
Acne is caused when your hair follicles in the skin become blocked. They can be blocked by excess sebum, dirt or by using comedogenic ingredients such as coconut oil (classified as moderately comedogenic) regularly.

How to cure acne?
There are 2 ways that you get rid of your acne and help your skin heal. Both of these ways together will work wonders.

1)Diet
Yes, it's that word but seriously. Your diet is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Your diet decides how happy you feel, how healthy your skin is an even your physique.

CUT OUT SUGAR
Sugar is that one ingredient nearly all of us love and it is good for you if you eat in moderately. As you eat carbohydrates, and especially sugar, your blood sugar levels increase. The pancreas (leaf like organ in your body) responds by releasing insulin, a hormone that takes sugar into cells and reduces blood sugar levels.

Sugar also promotes inflammation.Inflammation is another critical factor in acne. High level of inflammation depletes antioxidants and leaves the skin vulnerable to inflammation, making it more likely that you get acne. Increase in inflammation is the reason food allergies, gut problems, and some foods aggravate acne.

Sugar is bad for inflammation. Extremely bad.....so CUT it out!

Candida is a third way sugar wreaks havoc on your face. Candida is yeast that lives in the skin and the digestive track. Normally it’s harmless and the immune system keeps it in check. But under certain conditions (such as excessive sugar intake or frequent use of antibiotics) it can grow out of control.

When this happens in the digestive track it can cause gut problems and indirectly contribute to acne, see how gut problems are linked to acne. Candida overgrowth in the skin causes inflammation in the skin that can lead to acne. Read more about how Candida causes acne here.


INTAKE MORE ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants are vital for a healthy body and mind. Antioxidants donate free electrons to free radicals in the body. Free radicals are very greedy and need electrons so they basically go around your body trying to find anything that has electrons and snatch electrons from it....basically destroying your body.

We all love tea....i know i do! So let's not quit what we love....just substitute it with Green Tea. Green tea is high in antioxidants and is also very low in calories (for those of you who are probably trying to fulfil your new years resolution of being healthy).

Other foods high in antioxidants include:Berries (any type whether it be strawberry, blueberry, raspberry), Prunes,Oranges,Grapes, Cherries.......


2)Natural remedies and face packs

Oils
Several oils good for acne prone skin include:
> Green tea oil- excellent in getting rid of those spots
> Grape seed- contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, both of which are great for stopping acne. The oil also contains linoleic acid, which is great for good skin health.
> Rosehip oil- This antioxidant is excellent for helping to fade pigmentation and scarring. However, rosehip oil is comedogenic so should only be used on alternating days to avoid triggering breakouts.

Natural masks

>Honey- Apply a teaspoon of honey to affected areas, or make a mask by mixing 1/2 cup of honey with 1 cup of plain oatmeal and leaving it on for 30 minutes. Then slowly and gently srub your face and wash off. This acts as to exfoliate, calm and soothe your skin.

>Aspirin tablets- The salicylic acid in aspirin is amazing for acne treatments, and the aspirin can dry up pimples and reduce inflammation. Form a paste by mashing aspirin in little water. You can also try buying salicylic acid face wash from here. I love this face wash and it is also very effective.

>Chamomile- Chamomile helps decrease inflammation from acne. In a blender or coffee grinder, combine the contents of a chamomile tea bag with enough water to form a paste, and apply that to acne. Alternately, steep two chamomile tea bags with 1 cup boiled water for 15 minutes. Let the tea cool, then use a cotton ball to dab it on your face after cleansing.

>Witch Hazel- Witch hazel can act as an astringent, naturally drying and shrinking blemishes. To get its benefits, pour witch hazel onto a cotton ball and wipe your face each morning and night.

>Lemons- These are my most favourite ingredient of all time. Lemons act as an exfoliant, skin lightener, and disinfectant to reduce the appearance of scars and prevent new pimples from forming. On a clean face, dab acne with a cotton ball or cotton swab dipped in lemon juice, then rinse with cool water.

>Acidic fruits- E.g citrus fruit juice can flush pores. Just dab a little onto a cotton ball to help battle acne; gently swipe the cotton on the affected areas.


If you want to buy products then here are my recommendations ( I am not sponsored in anyway what so ever):
COSRX SALICYLIC ACID EXFOLIATING CLEANSER 150ML (Buy from here)



COSRX ONE STEP PIMPLE CLEAR PADS 70 pieces (Buy from here )



COSRX ACNE PIMPLE MASTER PATCH 24 PATCHES (But them from here)



These are the only products I have tried so far and loved. I mostly use natural remedies but for a fast and quick solution chemical based are probably more effective. Before using any product remember to patch test. If you have question you can dm me on instagram (alive.creativity) or email me (taqveemulnisa@gmail.com)


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