Haruharu Wonder | Rose PDRN Soothing Serum: Review

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Haruharu Wonder has entered the PDRN game with its Rose PDRN Soothing Serum (C$22 for 30 ml). Formulated with vegan PDRN derived from rose stem cells, this lightweight serum is designed to hydrate, soothe, and support skin renewal. Click to read my thoughts on the formulation......

ANUA | Niacinamide10% + TXA 4% Serum: Review

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With its extensive range of skincare products, ANUA is fast becoming one of the most popular Korean skincare brands on the North American market. I recently reviewed the brand’s PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream, and today I’m back with a review of the Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum ($25 for 30 ml). Designed to brighten the complexion and fade dark spots, this serum is formulated with a powerhouse blend of ingredients. To read all about it, click.......

Lancôme | Rénergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol: Review

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The latest innovation from Lancôme is an advanced anti-aging serum that harnesses the combined power of retinol, vitamin C, and peptides to visibly reduce fine lines, enhance firmness, refine pores, and restore radiance to the complexion. Housed in a unique triple chamber bottle, the new Rénergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol ($185 for 50 ml) keeps the active ingredients separated until the moment of application for maximum efficacy. I’ve put this serum to the test and have a full breakdown and review to share with you today. To keep reading, click......

Naturium | Vitamin C Complex Serum & Vitamin C Super Serum Plus: Review

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Naturium offers not just one, but two excellent vitamin C serums. The Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum (C$33.99 for 30 ml) is a gentle formula enriched with exfoliating fruit extracts that smooth and brighten the skin. Meanwhile, the Vitamin C Super Serum Plus (C$40.99 for 30 ml) is an all-in-one powerhouse, combining vitamin C with retinol, niacinamide, and salicylic acid for a multi-benefit boost. Want to find out which one suits you best? Keep on reading......

Naturium | Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum & Barrier Bounce Serum: Review

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Although I have tried and reviewed many products from Naturium, I have finally come across two of the brand's bestsellers, the Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum and the Barrier Bounce Serum. Today I am sharing a full breakdown of both products, so keep reading to see how they perform and whether they are worth adding to your routine......

Lancôme | *NEW* Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam & Clarifique Texture Refining Brightening Serum: Review

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Earlier this year, Lancôme introduced two new additions to their Clarifique collection. Designed to target enlarged pores and dark spots, the Clarifique Pore Refining Cleansing Foam and Clarifique Texture Refining Brightening Serum promise more radiant and refined skin. To read my review of both, click...

Frankly | Closer Pore Reducing Serum: Review

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A while back I received an invitation from a new-to-me Korean skincare brand called Frankly to try out their hero product, the Closer Pore Reducing Serum (C$12.50 for 30 ml). Founded back in 2021, Frankly focuses on offering science-backed, high-quality skincare at affordable prices. Available at Olive Young and other online retailers, Frankly's Closer Pore Reducing Serum is an anti-aging serum that also promises to visibly reduce the appearance of pores. To read more about the product, click......

Naturium | Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%: Review

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Retinol products can be really hit or miss for me as they’re either too weak to make a difference or so strong that they leave my skin irritated. Still, I’m always on the lookout for one that strikes the right balance. Currently, Naturium has a few retinol options, and their bestselling Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10% (C$54.99 for 50 ml) has caught my attention. Available at a lower (0.05%) and higher (0.15%) strength, depending on your skin’s tolerance, the product is formulated with sustained-release retinaldehyde (also known as retinal, a more potent form of retinol) to boost cell turnover and collagen production, targeting texture, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. I’ve been using the 0.10% version for a couple of months now, so I thought I’d share my experience so far. To read more, click...

SkinCeuticals | C E Ferulic Serum & Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50: Review

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If you're deep in the skincare community, you've probably heard that SkinCeuticals' 20-year patent on its iconic C E Ferulic Serum expired earlier this year. Since then, at least one major brand (e.l.f.) has released a budget-friendly alternative to the C$220 serum. Not so coincidentally, SkinCeuticals recently sent out a mailer promoting the cult-favorite serum, alongside the Clear Daily Soothing UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50, which launched last summer. Honestly, before all the buzz around the patent expiration, I had never even heard of the C E Ferulic Serum (probably because it’s way out of my budget), so this is actually my first time trying it. To read my thoughts on both products, click......

APLB | Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA ++++ & Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum: Review

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Recently, YesStyle sent me a couple of products from APLB to test out. An acronym for "A plus B", APLB is a Korean skincare brand established in 2014. I've tried their Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Ampoule Serum brand before and really enjoyed it so I was excited to try the Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen (C$14 for 40 ml) and Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum ($14 for 40 ml). Both products are part of the extensive Glutathione Niacinamide line-up from APLB, designed to replenish, brighten, and smooth the skin. To read all about the sunscreen and the serum, click......

Bubble Skincare: Cleanser, Toner, Serum, Eye Cream, & Moisturizer: Review

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Founded in 2020, Bubble is one of the newer skincare brands that really caught my attention. With its colorful, fun, and eye-catching packaging, Bubble targets younger skincare consumers seeking effective, research-backed products at an affordable price. After trying several products from their lineup, I’m excited to share my thoughts and reviews. To read on, click......

Vichy | Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum: Review

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Vichy recently launched a major new release called the Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum (C$69.95 for 30 ml). This anti-aging treatment targets 16 signs of aging and promises to improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, firmness, texture, and skin tone. To learn more and read my full review, click...

NUMBUZIN | No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Essence & No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Mask: Review

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If you're a fan of Korean skincare, chances are you've heard of NUMBUZIN. Best known for their No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad and the No.3 Skin Softening Serum, the brand has recently introduced an exciting addition to the lineup—the No.9 Face Lifting Set. Designed to combat visible signs of aging, this skincare duo targets wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and sagging skin. The set includes the No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Mask and the No.9 NAD+ Bio Lifting-sil Essence. Both are very affordable and formulated with the cutting-edge NAD+ and 50 types of peptides to firm, lift, and smooth fine lines. To read all about these two products, click......

Lotus Aroma | Daily Face Cream, Daily Hydrating Serum, Vitamin C Night Serum: Review

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Lotus Aroma is a Canadian company offering natural skincare and wellness products. The brand reached out to me a while back to try out some of their products and I gladly agreed as I am always up for supporting Canadians especially since there aren't that many Canadian beauty brands around (RIP Bite Beauty). Focused on plant-based, clean ingredients that are vegan and cruelty-free, Lotus Aroma offers an extensive range of skincare, body care, and essential oil products available in stores and online at Shoppers Drug Mart. I tried three of their best-selling skincare products, the Daily Face Cream (C$49 for 40 ml), Daily Hydrating Serum (C$54 for 30 ml), and Vitamin C Night Serum (C$54 for 30 ml). To read more about all three, click......

SOME BY MI | Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum: Review

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As mentioned before, I love ordering Korean beauty and skincare products from Stylevana. Aside from their amazing pricing, Stylevana always offers various full-sized gifts with purchases. One of the best gifts with purchases I've received so far is the SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum (C$27.99 for 30 ml). For the longest time, I've struggled with retinol products. I've always wanted to incorporate them into my skincare routine but I can never seem to get past the "retinol purge", aka the breakouts, flaking, and sensitivities commonly associated with the first few weeks of retinol use. However, I thought I would give things one more try with the SOME BY MI Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum. Thankfully, the results have been great so I thought I would share my experience with today......

Torriden | CELLMAZING Vita C Brightening Ampoule: Review

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Torriden is a popular Korean skincare brand well known for its DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum. The brand is widely available in North America via online retailers and it's even available at some Canadian in-store retailers such as T&T, Oomomo, and Winners. Recently, I received the brand's CELLMAZING Vita C Brightening Ampoule (C$38 for 30 ml) as a gift with purchase in my Stylevana order. I love anything vitamin C so I started using it right away. To read all about this product and my thoughts on the formulation, click...... 

Glow Recipe | Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner: Review

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Glow Recipe has a new product! Described as a cross between a toner and an essence, the new Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner (C$52 for 75 ml) is formulated with a fermented cloudberry concentrate that promises to brighten and hydrate the skin. I've got a full breakdown of this new product to share with you today. To read on, click.......

L'Oreal Paris | Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum: Review

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It's been many years since I've used any skincare products from L'Oreal Paris so I was pleasantly surprised when the brand sent over one of their new releases, the Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum (C$47.99 for 30 ml) for me a try. In recent years, niacinamide has become a very buzzy ingredient and I've enjoyed its pore-refining properties in many skincare products. To learn all about the new Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum, click......

Youth To The People | Superfood Skin Drip Smooth + Glow Serum: Review

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Youth To The People recently dropped a brand new serum! Promising to restore the skin barrier and brighten the complexion, the Superfood Skin Drip Smooth + Glow Serum (C$53 for 30 ml) is formulated with niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidant-rich superfood extracts that boost glow. I've got a detailed review to share with you today. To read on, click......

Glow Recipe | Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum: Review

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The Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops (reviewed here) is literally one of my favorite daytime serums (and definitely my favorite Glow Recipe product), so I was quite excited about the launch of a tinted variation. Promising a healthy warm glow, the new Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops Sun Glow Serum (C$47.50 for 40 ml) is the same as the original Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, but with a sunny bronzy glow. To read my review and see some swatches, click......