[ Review ] Pine & Co Body Wash

 

Product Description

Pine & Co Body Wash is a plant-based and cruelty-free body wash that effectively cleanses, reinforces your skin's natural moisturising factor, eliminates germs, and nourishes your skin.

Benefits :

- Gentle to wounds and sensitive areas

- Improved skin hydration for up to 24 hours

- Reinforces skin's natural moisture barrier

- Natural and plant-based antibacterial ingredients

- Calms and soothes the skin

In 2018, the idea for Pine & Co was born out of a deep appreciation for idyllic living, a strong passion for all-natural products, and a desire to bring artistic creativity to body care. The official founding, however, did not occur until 2020 when the founder's search for a suitable body wash for his newborn daughter sparked the creation of a nourishing and germ-eliminating product that was also gentle on delicate skin. With the help of a trusted friend who is a cosmetic scientist, the partners brought Pine & Co to life.

The products are formulated in Singapore and bottled in Malaysia.

A keen supporter in local brands, I purchased Summer, Autumn, Elizabeth and Spring body washes from Shopee Singapore. The brand later reached out to me, upon reading my Instagram empties post that the body washes were drying for me and offered to send their Tacet Hair and Body Wash meant for sensitive skin. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Pine & Co Body Wash is free from paraben, silicone, alcohol, triclosan, and colourant. 

All ingredients including surfactants used are 100% plant-based, gentler, and safer alternatives.

Tacet Hair & Body Wash is a tear-free prebiotic formulation that is vitamin-rich, unscented and free from fragrance, paraben, silicone, alcohol, phenoxyethanol and triclosan.

Both types come in a 500ml clear soft plastic bottle with a pump dispenser which appeared to be the same for the 4 different variants I purchased as well as the gifted unscented version. 

Pine & Co Summer Body Wash, Pine & Co Autumn Body Wash and Pine & Co Spring Body Wash are from their Season body wash collection, and infused with black oats, olive extract, and soothing chamomile. Pine & Co Elizabeth Body Wash is from the Idylls body wash collection and infused with black oats, olive extract, soothing chamomile, pomegranate extract and lactic acid. 

The Summer Body Wash has a sweet, zesty and soothing fragrance, with a gel texture and the aroma is composed from a delightful fusion of sweet mandarin oranges and vibrant citrus flowers which breathes new life into your shower routine, while the calming essence of chamomile and nourishing touch of olive extract gently soothe your skin.

The Autumn Body Wash has a warm, woody and gentle aroma infused with Sandalwood and Cedar. It has a subtle powdery fragrance which isn't something I like. 

The Spring Body Wash has a Bergamot, Lotus, Lily and Patchouli subtle aroma which I enjoyed using every morning, for a calming perk-me-up. 

Elizabeth Body Wash has a refreshing Jasmine and Vanilla scent which I enjoyed using at the end of a work day, to lather all the worries away. 

Tacet Hair & Body Wash is unscented and has no fragrance as it is created for children and individuals with troubled skin. 

How To Use :

Rinse your body before lathering and wash off while avoiding unnecessary scrubbing. 

Performance and Ingredients

Pine & Co Body Wash is said to protect you from harmful germs while providing best hydration and nourishment benefits to your skin as it uses effective plant-based and non-toxic antibacterial ingredients that does not damage your skin.

With a gel texture, Pine & Co Summer Body Wash lathered well but was slightly drying since Day 1, so it isn't the perfect fit for me. Similarly, Pine & Co Autumn, Spring Body Wash and Elizabeth Body Wash were also drying since Day 1. 

The fragrance is pretty high up in the ingredient list so take note if you are sensitive to fragrance. 

Tacet Hair & Body Wash contains Portulaca Oleracea extract, Olive extract and Chamomile extract and is not drying on my skin which is much appreciated. 

Where To Buy : Shopee

Conclusion

To conclude, Pine & Co Summer Body Wash has a sweet, zesty and soothing fragrance, with a gel texture that lathers well but has been drying since Day 1. The Autumn Body Wash has a powdery fragrance which I do not like, however I enjoyed using Spring Body Wash for its gentle and uplifting fragrance and Elizabeth Body Wash for its refreshing fragrance. They had a similar gel texture that lathers well but are also drying since the day I started using it. 

Tacet Hair & Body Wash is unscented and has no fragrance with a similar gel texture that lathers well like the regular ones but is never drying. 

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[ Review ] Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum

 

Product Description

The BHA+ Pore Zero Serum is a skincare product designed to keep the skin clean, smooth, and refreshed by using a combination of AHA and BHA. The formula includes 1% Willow-BHA™, AHA, Centella asiatica leaf extract, and a patented Ulmus davidiana complex, along with other natural extracts such as Oenothera, Pueraria lobata, and pine needle extract. This serum regulates excessive sebum production, addresses whiteheads and blackheads, tightens pores, and keeps the skin supple. It offers a low-irritation cleansing experience proven by skin irritation tests, making it suitable for all skin types. The product is free from artificial colors, mineral oils, and parabens, providing comprehensive pore care, anti-inflammatory benefits, and smooth texture enhancement.

After emptying Be The Skin Sebum Zero Aloerice Sun Cream and Be The Skin Vitavita Circle Zero Eye Cream, it is time to empty Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum which I am most sad about. 

I received this serum from a Stylekorean collaboration and and I’m so grateful for these opportunities—they’ve led me to discover some amazing products!

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum is a 30ml product contained in a glass dropper bottle. It has a watery, slightly viscous green coloured content, due to the presence of Chlorophyll with a subtle calming herbal fragrance. 

Sigiskin, Currentbody, For Beloved, Hur, Numbuzin, Natio Haul

 

I purchased the rescue kit at 50% off, with the sigiskin daylight oasis given free. I think its only ethical to mention that the product will be expiring in early April 2025, which is less than 3 months time. Unfortunately, it was not indicated on their website. 

Sigiskin Acne Rescue Kit $139

- Sigiskin Blissful Radiance 

- FREE Sigiskin Daylight Oasis 

- Sigiskin Tea-tox Sheet Mask 4 sheets x 2 packs

Clinelle Milk Cleanser RM$14.95 (50% off RM$29.90)

Currentbody has reached out to me for a collaboration in exchange for reviews.

Currentbody LED Hair Regrowth

Currentbody LED Light Therapy Mask

Currentbody Hydrogel Face Mask x5 sheets

[ Review ] HerBloom Calming Days Vegan Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

 

Product Description

Herbloom Calming Days Vegan Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is perfected with four Reef-safe UV filters and applies like a hydrating lotion without a white cast. This sunscreen is lightweight yet moisturizing, and with a skin-like finish that's never greasy or sticky.

I purchased HerBloom Calming Days Vegan Sunscreen, Hygee Vegan Sun Cream and a bunch of other Korean sunscreens from Bemused some time back. 

Herbloom aims to redefine Korean beauty by offering high-quality, plant-based skincare and wellness products. The brand is deeply rooted in its commitment to using only the finest organic ingredients sourced from ethical suppliers around the world. Herbloom believes in harnessing the power of nature to create products that nourish the body and soul while minimizing environmental impact. Each Herbloom product is carefully crafted with love and integrity, free from harsh ingredients, synthetic fragrances, and artificial preservatives.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

HerBloom Calming Days Vegan Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is a 50ml product,packaged in a sustainable paper tube which reduces 80% of plastic and is designed with an easy-tear tab to help you finish the product to the last drop. It's also Reef Safe! There is a subtle herbal scent and an airy lightweight texture with a finishing that looked shiny and greasy on me. 

How To Use:

Apply a moderate amount of sunscreen as the last step of your daily care routine.

Performance and Ingredients

Formulated with advanced UV filters, it ensures effective sun defence without leaving a white cast. Infused with Niacinamide, this sunscreen brightens and evens out your skin tone, while a blend of Centella Asiatica, Aloe Vera, and Potato Pulp Extract soothes and hydrates. Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin deliver intense moisture, leaving your skin soft and supple all day long.

Rich in antioxidants, natural oils like Rosemary, Chamomile, and Clary Sage protect against environmental stressors, promoting a healthier, more radiant complexion.

I loved the thoughtfully designed paper packaging and the airy, lightweight texture that spread effortlessly across my skin. However, the greasy, shiny finish wasn’t the best fit for me. To tone down the excess glow, I had to layer my regular sunscreen powder on top—turning the shine into a more manageable, healthy dewiness.

The downside? Because of the noticeable shine, I found myself applying less than the recommended amount, which ultimately defeats the purpose of proper sun protection. While it may work well for those who enjoy a luminous finish, it wasn’t the ideal match for my sunscreen routine.

Even though it contains Tinosorb M, I didn't detect any white cast on my fair skin. 

The key ingredients are.....

Potato : Improves and brightens skin tone and pigmentation over time. Rich in antioxidants, Potato Extract also protects the skin against sun damage and signs of aging. Glucose and Xylitol in Potato Extract help increase the skin’s moisture retention. 

Centella Asiatica : Heals wounds, soothes, revitalizes, and strengthens the skin barrier.

Aloe Vera : Heals, soothes, hydrates, and cools red, irritated, or inflamed skin.

The 4 UV Filters are.... 

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate : A new generation, chemical sunscreen agent with high UVA protection and high photostability. Also known as Uvinul A Plus.

Ethylhexyl Triazone : A new generation, chemical sunscreen that gives the highest photo-stable absorption of all available UVB filters today. Also known as Octyl Triazone and Uvinul T 150.

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol : Also known as Tinosorb M, this is a "hybrid" sunscreen meaning it's half-way between physical (the ones that, at least partly, reflect the sun) and chemical agents (that absorb the rays, which most sunscreens do).  It is a new generation UV filter and gives a nice broad-spectrum coverage (280-400 nm, meaning UVB as well as UVA protection) and is highly photostable. It can also help to stabilize other less stable sunscreens, like Octinoxate and work well with other UV-filters.

The safety profile of Tinosorb M is great. It is not absorbed into the skin unlike some other chemical sunscreens and does not show estrogenic activity. However, Tinosorb M leaves a white cast on the skin that can be bothersome on darker skin tones. 

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone : A chemical sunscreen agent that's very oil soluble and requires relatively low concentrations to achieve high SPF values. Particularly suitable for water-repellent and water-resistant formulations, it is super photostable where it loses 10% of its SPF protection abilities only in 25 hours when 2 hours counts already as "photostable" in the world of chemical sunscreens. Also known as Iscotrizinol.

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Pulp Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Xylitylglucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xylitol, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide

Conclusion

To conclude, HerBloom Calming Days Vegan Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ impresses with its eco-friendly paper packaging, Reef-Safe formula, and airy, lightweight texture. While it spreads effortlessly and has a subtle herbal scent, the shiny and greasy finish wasn’t ideal for my skin. I had to mattify it with sunscreen powder, but this also led me to use less than the recommended amount—compromising its effectiveness.

If you love a dewy glow, this might be a great fit, but for those who prefer a more matte finish, it may not be the best choice.

This sunscreen is manufactured by Kolmar Korea ( same as Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++,  Face Republic Purity Sun Essence, Benton Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream, Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream and Benton Mineral Sun Stick ).

Thanks so much for reading! Is my HerBloom Calming Days Vegan Sunscreen blog post helpful for you? Let me know in the comments or by sharing it on social media.

Here are some of my all-time favourite sunscreens 

Make P:rem UV Defense Me. Daily Sun Essence

Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++

Face Republic Purity Sun Essence 

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[ Review ] Jumiso Super Soothing Cica & Aloe Serum

 

Product Description

Jumiso Super Soothing Cica & Aloe is a highly concentrated soothing serum containing 41% Cica and 31% Aloe where they effectively soothes redness and calms sensitized skin.

Benefits :

- Heals and strengthen skin barrier with Centella Asiatica.

- Soothe and calms redness with Aloe Vera

- TARGETS IRRITATION AND REDNESS : High concentrations of cica & aloe work together to alleviate irritation, eases breakouts and maintain a healthy skin barrier.

- 7-complex Hyaluronic Acid. 17 kinds of amino acid : Further helps repair and protects skin barrier, restores and rejuvenates tired skin.

Jumiso gifted Jumiso Super Soothing Cica & Aloe Serum, Jumiso Waterfull Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Jumiso Waterfull Hyaluronic Acid Toner some time back, without any obligation for reviews. Their products worked well on me, so I was glad to have a chance with this Soothing Cica & Aloe Serum. It is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, vegan certified and dermatologist tested and is suitable for all skin types especially sensitive and acne-prone skin.