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Elta MD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Review

Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser dispenses as a gentle cleansing foam with no added fragrance.  The formula combines amino acids, mild cleansing agents, and skin-soothing ingredients.  The soft foam removes makeup, sunscreen, and excess oils without disrupting the skin barrier.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and calm.

Rener Furterer Color Glow Thermal-Protecting Glow Cream Review

Color Glow Thermal-Protecting Glow Cream is a leave-in treatment for
color-treated hair.  The treatment protects hair from heat styling and UV rays and can be applied to damp hair or dry ends.  The formula features acerola vinegar, lemon essential oil, okara and witch hazel extracts, and light conditioners.  The lightweight gel-cream works easily into hair and leaves it shiny and lightly hydrated.  The formula has a fruity-floral scent with just a hint of vinegar. 

Natura Bissé Repairing Shampoo Review

Repairing Shampoo has a clear gel texture and a fresh scent with a hint of rosemary.  The formula is enriched rosemary, white tea, and wheat-derived conditioning agents.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses hair gently yet thoroughly.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, shiny, and hydrated.

DefenAge 8-in-1 BioSerum Review

8-in-1 BioSerum is a multi-benefit serum with no added fragrance.  The formula combines skin-rejuvenating defensins, peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and skin-soothing extracts.  The lightweight gel-serum absorbs to a sheer velvety finish without stickiness or shine.  Over time, the serum leaves skin smoother and firmer while improving the look of pores and skin texture. 

Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Hyaluronic Moisture Repair Serum Review

Hair Filler + Hyaluronic Moisture Repair Serum is a silky light serum with a strong fruity-fresh fragrance.  The serum features hyaluronic acid, citric acid, arginine, and lightweight conditioners.  The serum works easily into damp or dry hair and dries without adding weight or residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, lightly hydrated, and slightly less frizzy.    

Dune Suncare The Bod Guard Invisible Gel SPF 30 Review

The Bod Guard Invisible Gel SPF 30 is a lightweight gel-cream sunscreen with a subtle unisex scent.  The formula features chemical sun filters, hibiscus flower extract, neem leaf and flower extract, and vitamin E.  The silky
gel-cream glides easily over the body and absorbs to a non-greasy but slightly tacky finish.  The formula keeps skin soft and hydrated and offers 40 minutes of water resistance. 

Neogen High R Exosome Cream Review

High R Exosome Cream is a thick yet lightweight cream with no added fragrance.  The formula includes centella asiatica exosome, niacinamide, ferulic acid, resveratrol, antioxidants, peptides, amino acids, and 8 types of hyaluronic acid.  The cream spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a natural non-greasy finish without stickiness.  The formula leaves skin soft, plump, and hydrated. 

Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser Review

Lytic Gel Cleanser is a foaming gel cleanser with a fresh minty scent. 
The formula combines mild cleansing agents, mallow fruit extract, date fruit extract, willow bark extract, citrus essential oils, and menthol.  The cleanser creates a silky lather that easily removes makeup, impurities, and excess oils, but it feels too tingly/minty around the eye area.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves skin thoroughly clean and refreshed. 

Naturium The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash Review

The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash is a cooling gel cleanser with a subtle minty scent.  The formula combines mandelic acid and fermented sugar cane to neutralize body odors while menthyl lactate provides a mild cooling sensation.  The body wash creates a rich silky lather that cleanses skin thoroughly without causing dryness or irritation.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and invigorated. 

Oribe Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm Review

Heatless Styling Balm is a silky gel-cream with a pleasant citrusy scent.  
The formula combines multiple botanical extracts and conditioning agents to strengthen hair and create definition.  The styling balm works easily into damp hair and air dries without residue.  The balm leaves hair soft, hydrated, and voluminous, but it does not help with frizz.   

Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment Review

Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Treatment is a creamy hair conditioner with
a fresh fruity scent.  The formula features citric acid, peptides, and hair conditioning agents to nourish and repair damaged hair.  The treatment is meant to be applied to wet hair prior to shampooing, but it also works nicely as a post-shampoo conditioner.  The conditioner works easily into hair and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, smooth, and hydrated without weighing it down.  

COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum Review

The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum is a clear watery serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features niacinamide, peptides, adenosine, and humectants.  The serum absorbs to a sheer hydrating finish with no stickiness.  The formula helps improve skin tone and texture while adding a subtle glow.

Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser Review

Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser is a gentle gel-cream cleanser with a fresh aloe scent.  The formula features ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, hyaluronic acid, avocado oil, prebiotics, and postbiotics.  The cleanser creates a rich creamy lather that removes makeup and grime without drying out the skin.  The cleanser rinses off easily and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. 

Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum Review

Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum is a lightweight milky serum with
a floral-herbal fragrance.  The formula combines squalane, vitamin E, resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, and vegan collagen.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer yet nourishing finish.  The formula leaves skin plump and hydrated but the serum’s fragrance may not be for everyone. 

Epionce Luminous Eye Serum Review

Luminous Eye Serum is a lightweight gel-serum with no added fragrance. 
The formula features multiple botanical extracts, marine extracts, pea protein, and a peptide to improve the appearance of the eye area.  The silky formula glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer natural finish.  The serum helps to smooth and depuff the eye area while adding lightweight hydration. 

Naturium Vitamin C Complex Cleanser Review

Vitamin C Complex Cleanser is a light gel cleanser without added fragrance.  The formula combines mild surfactants, vitamin C, phytic acid, and fruit enzymes to help brighten the skin.  The cleanser works into a rich silky lather that cleanses skin gently yet thoroughly.  The formula rinses off without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. 

Kérastase Première Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment Review

Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment is a clear gel-serum formulated to reduce hair damage due to hard water.  The treatment combines citric acid and glycine to remove calcium build up and strengthen hair.  The product should be applied to damp hair for five minutes before shampooing.  The formula leaves hair silky soft and luminous without weighing it down.  This product has a strong fresh scent. 

Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum Review

Sensibio Defensive Serum is a milky moisturizing serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features squalene, carnosine, vitamin E, red sage, tetrapeptide-10, and other soothing ingredients.  The silky formula glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-greasy yet hydrating finish.  The serum helps to calm and nourish skin while providing all-day hydration. 

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum Review

Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum is a lightweight water-based serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features green tea water, green tea seed oil, green tea leaf extract, niacinamide, squalene, panthenol, and humectants.  The serum quickly absorbs to a non-sticky natural finish.  The formula leaves skin more radiant while adding light hydration. 

La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Review

Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil is a non-greasy gel cleanser with no added fragrance.  The cleanser is enriched with shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide to protect skin from drying out.  The formula lathers lightly and cleanses the skin gently yet thoroughly.  The cleanser rinses without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. 

Naturium The Purifier Niacinamide Serum Body Wash Review

The Purifier Niacinamide Body Wash is a foaming gel-cream cleanser with no added fragrance.  The formula features gentle surfactants and 2% niacinamide to balance and refine skin texture.  The body wash creates a rich creamy lather that cleanses skin without over drying.  The formula rinses clean and leaves skin soft and refreshed. 

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Rescue Solution with Bifidus Ferment

Rescue Solution with Bifidus Ferment is a silky light serum with a soft natural scent.  The formula is designed to support red, sensitized skin with 15% bifidus ferment, tripeptide-32, yeast extract, and other soothing extracts.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer natural finish without stickiness.  The formula helps to reduce redness and irritation while adding a touch of hydration. 

Sothys Soothing SOS Serum Review

Soothing SOS Serum is a creamy white serum with no added fragrance.  The formula combines echium seed oil, allantoin, brown algae, and plant extracts to help soothe sensitized skin.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-greasy yet nourishing finish.  The formula leaves skin soft, hydrated, and feeling calm. 

Lancome Génifique Light Pearl Eye Serum Review

Light Pearl Eye Serum is a sheer milky serum with no added fragrance. 
The formula includes bifidus prebiotic, vitamin C, escin, madecassoside, caffeine, arginine, and other skin-beneficial ingredients.  The serum spreads easily over the eye area and absorbs to a natural matte finish. 
The formula instantly brightens and smooths the eye area while adding hydration.  The cooling applicator feels nice against the skin but it picks up too much product. 

Nécessaire The Body Lotion Review

The Body Lotion is an emollient body lotion with no added fragrance.  
The formula features 2.5% niacinamide, peptides, and natural plant oils. 
The lotion rubs in easily and absorbs to a soft nourishing finish.  The formula leaves skin smooth and hydrated throughout the day. 

Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner Review

Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner is a water-like liquid with no added fragrance.  The formula features centella asiatica extract (90%), niacinamide, madecassoside, humectants, and fruit extracts.  The toner applies easily with a cotton pad and absorbs to a weightless finish. 
The formula leaves skin brighter, smoother, and more refined.

Vegreen Skin Barrier Resihi Serum Review

Skin Barrier Reishi Serum is a hydrating liquid-serum with no added fragrance.  The serum combines extracts of reishi mushroom, chaga mushroom, and snow mushroom, multiple ferment extracts, niacinamide, and other ingredients to support skin barrier.  The watery serum absorbs to a surprisingly hydrating finish with just a hint of tackiness.  The soothing actives leave skin soft, calm, and nourished. 

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion Review

Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion is a lightweight yet creamy emulsion with no added fragrance.  The formula helps to soothe sensitive skin with thermal spring water, squalane, niacinamide, shea butter, copper-zinc suflate complex, and a postbiotic.  The emulsion spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-sticky nourishing finish.  The formula leaves skin hydrated and comfortable. 

Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Serum Review

DeliKate Recovery Serum is a lightweight water-based serum with no added fragrance.  The formula is enriched with yeast extract, cucumber oil, ectoin, ceramides, Tasmanian pepper extract, and other soothing ingredients.  The serum quickly absorbs to a sheer natural finish without stickiness.  The formula helps to calm and restore sensitized skin while adding light hydration. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu 2% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

2% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a silky clear serum with a subtle citrus scent.  The water-based formula features glycerin and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the hair and scalp.  The serum applies easily through towel dried hair and absorbs without stickiness or residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, hydrated, and shiny, and the scalp feeling comfortable

Allies of Skin Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm Review

Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm is a nourishing lip balm with no added fragrance.  The formula features natural plant oils, shea butter, vitamin C & E, Ceramide NP, and a peptide.  The lip balm glides on easily and leaves lips buttery soft, hydrated, and with a subtle sheen.  The formula feels emollient but not greasy or sticky.   

Numbuzin No. 1 Clear Filter Sun Essence 50+ SPF Review

Clear Filter Sun Essence is a silky gel-lotion sunscreen with no added fragrance.  The formula combines chemical sun filters with licorice water, centella asiatica extract, and heartleaf extract to soothe the skin.  The sunscreen glides easily over the skin and gradually settles to a sheer natural finish without shine or white cast.  This product offers very little hydration and would work great for oily skin. 

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash Review

The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash is a pearlescent gel-cream cleanser with no added fragrance.  The formula features mild surfactants, 5% glycolic acid, lactic acid, and other exfoliating acids.  The body wash creates a silky lather that cleanses the skin gently yet thoroughly and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves skin soft and clean and can be used daily to help smooth the skin. 

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Review

Red Bean Water Gel is a hydrating gel moisturizer for oily skin with no added fragrance.  The formula features red bean extract to reduce sebum production, along with humectants, peptides, and amino acids.  The gel spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer natural finish.  The formula leaves skin fresh and hydrated without stickiness or residue. 

P. CALM Water Barrier Sun Cream 50+ SPF Review

Water Barrier Sun Cream is a silky gel-cream sunscreen with no added fragrance.  The formula combines chemical sun filters, niacinamide, cape aloe, ceramide np, and glutathione.  The sunscreen blends effortlessly into the skin without stickiness or white cast.  The formula leaves skin lightly hydrated and comfortable while protecting it from the sun. 

Eminence Organics Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream Review

Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream is a light yet nourishing cream with a pleasant fruity scent.  The formula features fruit and flower extracts, lactic acid, and other natural ingredients.  The cream absorbs easily into the hands without a greasy residue or stickiness.  The formula leaves hands velvety soft and hydrated.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum Review

Hydro Boost + Niacinamide Serum is a silky hydrating serum with no added fragrance.  The formula combines 10% niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, and sodium hyaluronate to improve skin tone and texture.  The serum glides easily over the face and absorbs to a non-greasy soft finish.  The serum instantly hydrates and plumps the skin while brightening it over time. 

Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile Orginal Oil Review

L’Huile Original is a lightweight hair oil with a woody-floral scent. 
The silicone-based formula is enriched with maize oil, argan oil, marula oil, camellia oil, and procaxi oil.  The oil absorbs into hair without adding weight and can be used on damp or dry hair.  The oil softens and smooths hair while adding shine. 

Leonor Greyl Éclat Naturel Review

Éclat Naturel is a thick styling cream with a clean scent.  The emollient-rich formula features jojoba oil, mongongo oil, and shea butter.  A pearl-sized amount of the cream should be warmed between the palms and applied to damp or dry hair lengths.  The formula adds hydration, shine, and reduces frizz without weighing the hair down. 

Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05% Review

Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05% is a yellow gel-cream serum with no added fragrance.  The formula contains microencapsulated retinaldehyde, fermented oligopeptide, peridot mineral extract, pomegranate seed extract, and other skin conditioners.  The silky serum glides easily over skin and absorbs to a light hydrating finish.  The serum helps smooth and refine the skin’s texture without excessive dryness or irritation.  This product is also available with a higher dose of retinaldehyde at 0.01%. 

Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment Review

Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment is a lightweight yet emollient cream with no added fragrance.  The formula features multiple peptides, antioxidants, brighteners, and a teprenone complex to address the signs of aging.  The treatment goes on easily and absorbs to a soft, nourishing finish.  The formula leaves skin hydrated, plump, and more luminous.   

Eminence Organics Marine Flower Peptide Lip Serum Review

Marine Flower Peptide Lip Serum is a silky lotion-like lip treatment with a soft fruity scent.  The formula features botanical peptides, collagen, hyaluronic acid, brown algae extract, plant extracts, and natural oils.  The lip serum absorbs without stickiness and leaves behind a nourishing veil of moisture. 
The formula softens, smooths, and hydrates the lip area. 

La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash Review

Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash is a thick gel cleanser for the face and body.  The fragrance-free formula is enriched with thermal spring water, niacinamide, and shea butter.  The wash creates a silky soft lather that cleanses gently and rinses off without residue.  The formula leaves skin clean and refreshed, but it is not very moisturizing.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand Cream Review

Cicaplast Hand Cream is a thick glycerin-based balm with no added fragrance.  The formula is enriched with 4% niacinamide and shea butter to soothe and restore dry, damaged hands.  The hand cream feels tacky during application, but it absorbs to a comfortable non-greasy finish.  The formula instantly nourishes and softens dry skin and helps to heal damaged hands.

Christophe Robin Hydrating Leave-In Cream with Aloe Vera Review

Hydrating Leave-In Cream is a lightweight yet emollient hair cream with a fresh unisex scent.  The formula features aloe vera, shea butter, agave leaf extract, cucumber fruit extract, and other natural ingredients.  The leave-in cream distributes easily through the hair and absorbs without residue, but applying too much can leave hair dull and sticky.  The formula softens and hydrates hair without weighing it down. 

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50 Review

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is a thin lotion sunscreen with no added fragrance. The formula combines chemical sun filters, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, a ceramide, centella asiatica extract, and other natural extracts. 
The silky formula glides easily over the face and absorbs to a sheer non-greasy finish with a touch of shine.  The formula leaves skin soft, lightly hydrated, and protected.  

Naturium The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash Review

The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash is a silky gel-cream cleanser with a faint citrusy scent.  The formula combines mild cleansing agents, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide, fruit extracts, and enzymes.  The body wash transforms into a creamy lather that cleanses skin without drying it out. 
The formula rinses off without residue and leaves skin soft, smooth, and comfortable. 

Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Review

Centella Ampoule is a watery serum featuring centella asiatica extract. 
The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-sticky weightless finish.  The serum adds a touch of hydration while centella helps soothe the skin.  This product is fragrance-free. 

Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Toner Review

Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Toner is a hydrating essence-like toner with a fresh green fragrance.  The formula features panthenol, green tea, squalene, hyaluronic acid, and other skin conditioners.  The toner can be applied to the face and neck using hands or a cotton round.  The formula absorbs easily into the skin and leaves it soft and hydrated.    

Vegreen Fragrance-Free Cica Serum Review

Vegreen Cica Serum is a lightweight water-based serum with a pale blue tint.  The formula features centella asiatica leaf water (70.7%), centella asiatica extract, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, and other soothing ingredients. 
The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer natural finish without shine or stickiness.  The formula leaves the skin soft and lightly hydrated.