We all rushed to buy The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% when it went viral for controlling oil and minimizing pores. Unfortunately, my relationship with it was pretty rocky. 📉 While it did help a bit with sebum control around my T-zone, the formula is notorious for pilling (rolling into little balls) th

Let’s be honest, the Drunk Elephant Protini Cream is a status symbol on vanity tables everywhere. I tested out a deluxe sample to see if the peptides and signal proteins live up to the crazy price tag.👑 The pump packaging is super hygienic, and the gel-cream texture feels lightweight and lovely on

At first, the idea of putting snail secretion on my face sounded... well, terrifying! But the COSRX Snail Mucin 96 Power Essence completely won me over. 🌟 The texture is quite slimy and stretchy, but it absorbs into damp skin like an absolute dream, leaving behind the most gorgeous glass-skin glow

Let's talk about the absolute dermatologist-favorite: the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser. If you have oily skin, you've definitely seen this blue bottle everywhere on your feed. 🧴 Here is my honest take after finishing the whole bottle: it is super reliable, contains ceramides and niacinam

I really wanted to love the Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint because the price tag is no joke. Unfortunately, my experience was pretty disappointing. Instead of looking like a smooth, dewy skin tint, it clung aggressively to every tiny dry patch on my face and separated around my nose within

Selena Gomez really created a monster with the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. This stuff is so insanely pigmented that one tiny dot can literally paint your entire face! The color payoff is breathtaking, and a single tube will probably last you until the year 2030 because you use so little.

If you prefer a natural, just went for a brisk morning walk flush rather than heavy pigment, the Saie Dew Blush is right up your alley. It's a liquid-gel formula that blends out seamlessly with your fingers or a beauty sponge. It gives the most gorgeous, dewy, lit-from-within glow. However,

Stop scrolling and run to get the e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil! Seriously, why spend $30+ on luxury lip oils when this $8 gem exists? The applicator is huge and plush, the minty scent is so refreshing, and the shine it gives your lips looks like expensive glass. It's infused with jojoba oil so

We've all seen the aesthetic tubes of Glossier Balm Dotcom all over Pinterest and Instagram. I picked up the original formula, and honestly? I have mixed feelings. While the packaging is undeniably adorable and the scents/tints are fun to collect, the formula itself is pretty basic. It fun

They call it hydro grip for a reason-this primer is literally sticky like glue! The Milk Makeup primer uses blue agave extract to lock your makeup down for the entire day. My tip when using this: let it sit and get tacky for about 60 seconds before applying your foundation, or it can pull your ma

Let's be honest, most sunscreens feel greasy, smell like a chemical pool, and leave a terrifying white cast. But the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics completely changed my mind. It feels literally like a lightweight daily moisturizer with SPF 50+. Zero white cast, no breakouts, an

If your skin is constantly red, irritated, or breaking out, you need to hear about the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule. It contains 100% pure centella asiatica extract from Madagascar, and it is pure magic in a bottle. The texture is like water-completely weightless non-sticky, and instantl

If you need a foundation that will survive a hurricane, a wedding, and a gym session, this is it. The Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation is legendary for a reason. I wore this through a 10-hour workday plus an outdoor dinner, and my base did not budge at all. Zero separation around

Let's talk luxury beauty! I finally caved and bought the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation. The bottle looks stunning on the vanity, but how does it actually perform on combination-to-oily skin? First, the coverage is medium-to-full and literally looks like a Snapchat filter in re

Okay, TikTok made me buy this one! The Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask looks and feels so bizarre-it literally dries down into a peelable film overnight so you wake up with glass skin. Did it give me a gorgeous glow? Yes, my skin looked insanely plump and glassy the next morning. But peelin

I wanted to love this so badly because everyone online says it's the ultimate oil-control moisturizer. Unfortunately, my experience with the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat was a bit of a mixed bag. Yes, it makes your face completely matte-like, zero shine whatsoever. But as someone who occasiona

Let's be real, high-end foundations are getting insanely expensive, so I went back to an absolute classic: the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation. Let's talk pros: the shade range is incredible, it feels super lightweight, and the finish looks very natural and skin-like. But h

If you live in a humid climate like I do, you know the struggle of your foundation sliding off your face by 2 PM. Enter the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. I've tested dozens of setting sprays, and this one is genuinely unmatched. It locks everything in place for a solid 12 hours with

Okay girls, let's talk about the ultimate internet-famous moisturizer: the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. I have super oily skin, and finding something that hydrates without making my face look like a frying pan by midday is a full-time job. First off, the texture is an absolute dream-it f

Keeping it simple but cute for the next summer music festival! Sometimes a basic tee and denim combo is all you need, but this look has the prettiest lace-up detail on the back that totally elevates it. Super comfortable for a long day out! Want the exact shop details? Drop a comment below and I&#