[ Review ] Olay Retinol24 Night Eye Cream

 

Product Description

Olay Regenerist RETINOL24 Night Eye Cream penetrates deep into the delicate skin surface around your eyes. And its safe enough to use every night with virtually no irritation. Apply nightly to the skin around your eyes for 24-hour hydration. Retinol 24 Eye cream visibly firms, brightens, evens skin tone, and reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles. It has a light, silky feel and absorbs quickly, going deep into your skins surface so you wake up every morning to plumper, younger-looking and radiant eyes. This formula is fragrance free and free of dyes.

WHERE TO BUY : Amazon

This is my first time trying an Olay product, despite the brand having been available in Singapore for many years. After finishing Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm Eye Cream and Kleem Organics Firming Eye Cream, I decided to try something different and incorporate retinol into my eye care routine.

Olay Retinol24 Night Eye Cream is formulated with Olay's proprietary Retinol24 complex and niacinamide. The brand claims that this combination helps resurface the skin, visibly smooth fine lines, improve skin texture and reveal brighter-looking eyes, while providing up to 24 hours of hydration.

Made in Thailand, Olay Retinol24 Night Eye Cream is marketed as being free from added fragrance, synthetic dyes and mineral oil. Despite my initial concerns about whether a retinol eye cream might leave my undereye area feeling dry or contribute to milia, I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it felt on my skin.

[ Review ] Lululun Hokkaido Melon Mask

 

Product Description

Lululun Hokkaido Melon Face Mask is designed for anti-aging skin in need of increased elasticity and intense hydration. Ideal for all skin types, thanks to natural ingredients from Hokkaido, this mask effectively addresses dullness and the appearance of fine lines, smoothing and refreshing the skin. Maximum results are achieved with daily use, providing deep hydration and restoration. The mask contains collagen and elastin hydrolysates for firmness, as well as kelp, shiso, and melon extracts.

WHERE TO BUY : Shopee

After emptying Lululun Hokkaido Premium Face Mask Sheet Honey and Lululun Hokkaido Milk Mask, it is time to open up the Lululun Hokkaido Melon Mask.

I like to focus on using one pack consistently before opening another, as I find this gives me a better idea of how a product performs without having too many similar products in rotation. This also helps ensure that my review isn’t skewed by switching between different sheet masks.

[ Review ] Kansosan Medical Highly Moisturizing Cream

 

Product Description

BCL Kansosan Medical Highly Moisturizing Cream is a deeply hydrating cream that creates a moisture-locking barrier for dry and sensitive skin which is ideal for restoring and protecting your skin during the dry seasons. As the seasons change, issues like dryness, rough texture, and redness often become more prominent especially for those with sensitive skin. A weakened skin barrier and reduced moisture retention often result in ongoing discomfort and increased susceptibility to irritation. This medical-grade moisturizing cream from BCL (Beauty Creative Lab) is specially formulated for dry and sensitive skin. With powerful active ingredients and a rich, nourishing formula, it helps restore and reinforce the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

WHERE TO BUY : Yesstyle 

I purchased the BCL Kansosan Medical Highly Moisturizing Cream during my trip to Hokkaido, Japan, in July. My skin was going through a particularly dry and uncomfortable phase in Hokkaido, with flaking, warmth and redness, so I was on the lookout for a gentle barrier-repair moisturizer that could help soothe and replenish my skin.

However, I only started using this cream after returning to Singapore, by which time my skin had already settled back to normal. 

[ Review ] The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen

 

Product Description

The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen is a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen that provides UVA and UVB protection from the sun’s harmful rays through chemical sunscreen filters. The moisturizing, silky formula contains an 8% hydration trio of Polyglutamic Acid, Glycerin and Squalane. It locks in moisture for a smooth dewy finish. Apply under makeup for dewy, protected skin primed for better makeup application. Non pilling and suitable for all skin types and tones.

What it includes:

- Broad spectrum SPF 30 UVA & UVB protection to help protect skin against the effects of sun damage. - 8% Hydration trio of Polyglutamic Acid, Glycerin and Squalane helps lock in moisture for a smooth, dewy finish.

I purchased The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen from Sephora last year and have been trying to finish it this year. Unfortunately, my experience with this sunscreen has been far from ideal and quite different from what I expected based on the product description and Sephora reviews.

This was especially disappointing because products from The Inkey List have generally worked well for me. I have previously emptied The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum, The Inkey List Omega Water Cream and The Inkey List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment, so I was expecting to have a similarly positive experience with this sunscreen.

Unfortunately, this particular sunscreen did not work well with my combination skin or the humid Singapore weather. Lets delve down to the details below...

[ Review ] VT Phyto PDRN Toner

 

Product Description

VT’s PDRN Toner is formulated with 50,000ppm of low-molecular ginseng-derived PHYTO PDRN® Panax PDRN to unlock skin radiance and elasticity. The formula is also enriched with niacinamide, panthenol, allantoin and centella extract for extra brightening and soothing care. This lightweight and unscented toner hydrates skin without causing irritation, making it suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

WHERE TO BUY : Yesstyle

I received the VT Phyto PDRN Toner as part of a YesStyle collaboration sometime back, and I am already close to emptying the bottle. After enjoying the Benton Guava 70 Skin Toner Face Mask Pad, I was happy to find another toner that I genuinely enjoyed incorporating into my skincare routine.

PDRN, short for Polydeoxyribonucleotide, is a skincare ingredient made up of DNA fragments. It has gained popularity in Korean skincare for its skin-conditioning and hydrating properties, particularly in products targeting skin that looks dry, dull or lacking in vitality.

While PDRN is often associated with professional skin treatments, topical PDRN skincare products are generally formulated to hydrate, condition and support the skin's overall appearance. In a toner, it is particularly appealing for adding a lightweight layer of hydration without making the skin feel heavy or greasy.