After every wash, I use leave-in products. Sometimes it’s sprays, sometimes oils, but most often creams. I’ve tried to make friends with this leave-in cream with heat protection several times, but I still haven’t fully understood it.

I have the 50 ml travel size, which is also available for purchase separately if you want to try it. The full size contains 100 ml and comes with a flip-top cap, while mine has a screw cap. The packaging is minimalistic — soft, opaque plastic.

The texture reminds me of petroleum jelly — quite rich and silicone-heavy, with a powdery “grandma-style” scent. Thankfully, the fragrance doesn’t linger on the hair for long. I apply it to towel-dried hair after washing and distribute it evenly. When I blow-dry, the effect is better: the hair feels soft and pleasant. If I let it air-dry, it can look slightly greasy.

However, the main promised benefits — repair and shine — are missing for me. My hair feels smooth, but it’s usually smooth even without this product. And as for shine, I expected more. Perhaps my hair simply isn’t damaged enough to see a dramatic result, but I don’t feel the desire to repurchase it.

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Cream contour products have long been my favorites — they help sculpt the face while keeping the overall look fresh and natural. They fit perfectly into nude makeup looks as well, just like this little gem: Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer in the shade Baked.

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Korean serums are my weakness. I use them daily, alternating between formulas so my skin receives different types of care. Lately, in the mornings, I’ve been reaching for Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule with centella.

Previously, I only knew the brand from their sunscreen, which left a positive impression. The serum comes in a minimalistic 30 ml bottle made of lightweight plastic, with a standard dropper that’s easy to use — one full dropper is enough for the face and neck.

The serum looks transparent, but you can see small white capsules inside. When applied, they dissolve effortlessly without any discomfort. The scent is barely noticeable, just a hint of freshness, and there’s no stickiness after application.

It absorbs quickly, leaving the skin smooth and pleasant to the touch. It layers well with moisturizer, doesn’t clog pores, and doesn’t trigger breakouts. The only downside is the rather high consumption — with daily use, I almost need a full dropper each time, and after about a month and a half, I’ve already used three quarters of the bottle.

Overall, a very comfortable and reliable serum for a morning routine.

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Lately, I’ve really fallen in love with cream blushes. They look more natural, can be layered to the desired intensity without the risk of overdoing it, and they blend beautifully with powder products, creating unique custom shades. My current favorite is the Ilia Multi-Stick in the shade Tenderly.

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I’ve always liked Garnier, and I’ve tried a lot of their products, though not everything is perfect. The Body Repair Milk seemed promising, but in practice, it has a few quirks.

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For a while, I skipped using eye patches, but eventually decided to bring them back into my routine. Extra hydration and smoothing of fine lines are always welcome. That’s how Heimish Matcha Biome Active Eye Patches with probiotics appeared in my skincare lineup — and the results pleasantly surprised me.

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I own quite a few “my lips but better” glosses, but there’s one I’d especially like to highlight — because it’s both beautiful and budget-friendly. Rimmel Oh My Gloss in the shade #130 Purrr… Glossy works perfectly on its own and pairs effortlessly with any lip liner.

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I usually reach for micellar water when my makeup doesn’t involve gel pencils or heavy foundations. Avon Nutraeffects Soothing Micellar Water with Centella Asiatica for sensitive skin performed fairly well, though it’s not perfect.

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I rarely reach for waterproof mascaras — maybe twice a year when it’s pouring or snowing. But when the Nobea 3D Festive Mascara showed up in one of my beauty boxes, I decided to give it a go, especially with the summer heat melting everything off my lashes. Spoiler: it was a total miss 😅

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I love Korean skincare — it almost always works perfectly for me. The same happened with this noni-based foam cleanser, The Real Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser.

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