How many times have I said this about a product? In 2021, by my count, this is the third time, and all three products share a common component: hydration. As a professional skincare writer for more than 12 years, I’ve graduated from skin balancing toners to hydrating toners. The fact that I’m a K-beauty fan plays a big role, as does my passion for finding products for the “over 40” crowd. 🎀Who Doesn’t Want Baby Cheeks? Seriously, my routine includes tretinoin, so my skin will age more gracefully, but that prescription gel zaps moisture and increases sensitivity tenfold. Plus, baby cheeks are plump and rosy. I want them now! 🎀Soothing, Hydrating Ingredients: Baby Cheeks contains algae extract, a marine ingredient I’ve found helpful in moisture retention. Bamboo extract has replaced water in many K-beauty products I rely on, and this toner has both plus coconut water. One little-discussed ingredient that makes this toner a good choice for troubled skin is Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate. I adore ferments, and this preservative has anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, making the toner a potentially good fit even for those with troubled skin. 🎀Absorption Rate: The trio has a lightweight texture, not quite milky as the name suggests, and absorbs in a few short minutes. I appreciate that it doesn’t absorb immediately because I like to apply serums and hyaluronic acid to my slightly damp skin for better overall absorption. 🎀Pleasant Scent and Texture: Scents are dealbreakers for me. Not because I’m adverse to fragrance, but because some scents trigger my migraines. There’s no appreciable scent in this toner except perhaps a hint of sweetness. The texture is a cross between a water and a gel, which means it has a slight heft to it but is mostly watery. 🎀One Recommendation for Versed: Although the toner is meant to be used with a cotton pad, I hate wasting product, so I’ve been removing the pump and pouring the toner directly into my hand. This isn’t a criticism, more of a personal preference. I’d love to see this with a small shaker top, so the toner can be measured out more carefully and patted into the skin with my hands. Just a thought. 😊 In sum, I really enjoy this and can easily recommend it to others with dry, normal, or combination skin. It’s priced right at $17.99, and you can pick it up online or in your local Target store. Kudos, too, for the pretty pink bottle.
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'd like to say looking for the right cleanser for your skin type can be difficult. We have dry, oily, acne-prone skin and combination skin. We also sometimes have to focus on the T-zone area of the face where it can be very oily. Wash it out gel cleanser is gentle and refreshing. Its refreshing gel cleanser has a skin barrier-protecting ceramides and a light, frothy lather that feels so soft on the skin. I have one brand I was recommended by a dermatologist that I have used for over thirty years. When I decided to experiment with VERSED I was a bit skeptical. My biggest concern was a breakout. I then used the wash-out gel for the first three days and all seemed well, but I continued to use what I've used throughout the years on the opposite days. My results are still amazing! I love the feel of soft supple skin. So for me, I give it a B rating. You won't be disappointed especially with the price.
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Versed baby Cheeks ALL-in-one Hydrating Milk is a great way to start the day! It's a do-it-all toner, cleanser, and makeup remover that leaves skin velvety-soft. I personally only wear mascara while loving to try different eyeliners. It can be used after cleansing as a hydrating, so refreshing toner for those with dry skin and of course makeup remover. It is presented in a really sweet pink bottle, with an easy-to-use pump. I felt for me it left a heavy feeling on my face, as for my other experimenter-she seem to have been pleased with the feel of this product Baby Cheeks All-in-One Hydrating Milk. Her skin was dewy looking and had a healthy glow for hours. The scent that this product tends to stay with you throughout the hours that pass.
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Yangu Beauty finishing night cream is a nice face cream someone with extremely dry skin. I like it but it is not one. Of my favorites. To me it seems like it leaves a greasy film on my skin. Which is strange because I have dry skin this time . However I love the fact that it has Marula oil and Mongongo oils in it. It is extremely hydrating so if you live in area where it gets very cold this may good for you. I do also like that with these ingredients it repairs this skin barrier overnight which wonderful. So I do recommend this product for Anyone who likes a heavier creamier night cream Yangu Beauty Finishing Night Cream would be a great product for you. I also love that this product was made for women by women. It is also high in fatty acid’s content which every women. So I positive many women will enjoy this cream.
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I'd like to say looking for the right cleanser for your skin type can be difficult. We have dry, oily, acne-prone skin and combination skin. We also sometimes have to focus on the T-zone area of the face where it can be very oily. Wash it out gel cleanser is gentle and refreshing. Its refreshing gel cleanser has a skin barrier-protecting ceramides and a light, frothy lather that feels so soft on the skin. I have one brand I was recommended by a dermatologist that I have used for over thirty years. When I decided to experiment with VERSED I was a bit skeptical. My biggest concern was a breakout. I then used the wash-out gel for the first three days and all seemed well, but I continued to use what I've used throughout the years on the opposite days. My results are still amazing! I love the feel of soft supple skin. So for me, I give it a B rating. You won't be disappointed especially with the price.
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Upon trying out KEYS Soulcare Body Polish, my skin was very much in need of a good all over exfoliation treatment. I find myself to be much more routine with exfoliating from the neck up, while the rest of my body could definitely use a bit more nurturing. The dual exfoliation properties in this body polish was a great intervention for my skin. It really did a nice job of working away the dead skin cells while softening, brightening, and stimulating blood flow. I did not find the physical granules to be overly abrasive, nor did I experience any sort of irritation from the lactic and glycolic chemical exfoliators. However, as a Specialized Skin Care Therapist, I could see this product being potentially irritating for a sensitive skin type and would recommend a patch test prior to use. Lastly, the scent of this product is supposed to be that of oat milk and sage, which sounds soft and warming. I, on the other hand, did not pick up on either of these notes, and it was a bit too “perfumy” for my taste.
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This is one of the best body exfoliants I have ever tried, and I have tried MANY! As an Aesthetician, I am obviously focused primarily on FACIAL skin, but I have recently been getting more into actually caring for the skin on my body as well, and KEYS soulcare products just made me even more excited to start this journey! I am a strong advocate for exfoliating the skin before hair removal of any kind, especially shaving. So I always make sure to have a good quality exfoliant on hand for use in the shower prior to shaving. The texture of this scrub is perfection! I love a creamier textured polish with finer granules, because it is less abrasive on the skin and causes less damage--and it's also easier to clean out of my shower! My skin had never felt more prepared for a shave before! My skin on my hands and feet were soft and smooth, and that hardly ever happens. I also like that it does not have a scent, because the perfect addition to this body polish is the KEYS soulcare melting body balm, which has a delicious scent, and I wouldn't want another scent trying to compete with that! I would recommend this body polish to anyone who (like me!) has repeatedly neglected caring for the skin on their body and wants to get excited about this new addition to their daily self-care regimen! It would be impossible to not feel pampered after using these products on your skin.
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As an Aesthetician who is always focusing on the skin on my face, I admittedly neglect the skin on my body far too often. I am guilty of forgetting to exfoliate my legs before shaving, and I sometimes dry shave without water when i am in a hurry, which are all very bad habits! My skin on my legs, feet, hands and arms are begging for moisture and hydration. Luckily, I was afforded the wonderful opportunity to try the new KEYS SOULCARE Melting Body Balm. The first thing I must say about this product is how much I am in LOVE with the scent. The melting balm has this luxurious, comforting, warm fragrance that subtly lingers on your skin for a while after application. I got so many compliments the day I put it on before work! This is the perfect moisturizer to use after shaving, too. My legs looked and felt smooth, hydrated and silky, like I had just spent the day at the spa. This balm is a little slice of heaven in the middle of a chaotic, busy day. Take some time for yourself and apply this delicious balm after a long, relaxing soak, or a hot shower, and let the fragrance of sage and oat milk calm your senses while the combination of coconut oil and shea butter work to soften and hydrate your skin. I would recommend this to literally everyone I know!
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Finding the right cleanser is a Goldilocks adventure for me. Thick lather may be fun to play with, but it dries out my skin. Non-foaming cleansers work great, but they kinda bore me. As a professional skincare writer, I’ve tried hundreds of cleansers in the past 12 years, and I know what my skin likes: great ingredients, a balanced pH formula, and something refreshing in terms of scent and/or texture. Versed has a winner in the Wash It Out Gel Cleanser. And here’s a list of reasons why you might like it, too: 🌿It Beats Up on Grime But Is Gentle on Skin: As a nightly double-cleanse kinda gal, I need a cleanser that can cut through leftover oil cleanser and lingering makeup like a champ. A nickel-sized dollop meets my needs, and if you’re looking for a cleanser that can remove the last vestiges of eye makeup, this is “eye-safe.” As a contact lens wearer, I appreciate that! 🌿It Won’t Dry Out Your Skin: If you’re a pH nerd (I am) Wash It Out clocks in between is 5.7-6.0. Your test strips may vary from mine, but I got a consistent readings in this range over a two-week period. If you don’t have pH strips, your skin will let you know if a cleanser’s pH is out of whack. This beauty never left my skin feeling stripped – even when I accidentally skipped my toner one night. 🌿I Learned Something from this Cleanser: Did you know that apple juice contains an amino acid that can be used to make products more foamy? Neither did I, but now we both know! The Wash It Out Gel Cleanser smelled slightly fruity to me, so I went ingredient diving and learned about sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, which help this cleanser achieve a whisper-soft lather that whisks away dirt and debris. The cleanser isn’t foamy in the traditional sense, but I guarantee you won’t miss that thick, shaving cream-style lather after using this. 🌿Wash It Out is also jam-packed with ceramides, and at $9.99 for a 4 oz. bottle, this is the gentlest, best smelling, low foaming cleanser I’ve used all year. Buying this is a no-brainer for me, and, oh wait, you can get it at Target, too! This cleanser has earned a spot on my 2021 "Best of" list. Well worth trying (or gifting). Bravo, Versed!
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Versed: Baby Cheeks All-in-One Hydrating Milk is a great, multi-purpose product that is perfectly and adorably presented in a pink bottle, with a super-convenient dispensing pump. It can be used after cleansing as a refreshing, hydrating toner for those with dry skin, or as a makeup remover/cleanser at the end of the day. I have been using this product exclusively as a toner and not as a cleanser or a makeup remover because I found that it did not remove my makeup (especially my mascara!) thoroughly enough. It left a slight residue and my skin did not feel completely clean. As a toner however, Baby Cheeks is great! I also like to now use it after I exfoliate (every other morning) because it seems to really nourish my skin and restore some of the moisture that may have been stripped away from using chemical exfoliants. The scent of the product is my favorite part! It has a soft, subtle comforting scent that slightly lingers on your skin which I really enjoy! My skin looks dewy, soft, and healthy for hours after I use this hydrating milk, and if I use it before bed, I wake up with soft, plump, hydrated skin. As an Aesthetician, I would especially recommend this to my dry skin clients and those with rosacea to soothe irritated skin and help to restore a compromised barrier. I also love to use this product myself because my skin is always recovering from some type of skincare procedure or treatment and it helps to soothe irritated or flakey skin.
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The first thing I liked immediately about Versed: Stroke of Brilliance Brightening Serum was that it did not have an unpleasant scent. Generally most serums containing vitamin C have a potent smell that can even stick with you for a while after application, but this one has a barely noticeable scent. I also liked the viscosity of this serum over others I have used which were either too thin with an almost runny consistency, or too thick where it felt that it had barely absorbed into your skin at all. I applied two drops to my face, and another drop or so for my neck. The three drops were definitely the perfect amount, and the serum absorbed into my skin quickly and did not leave a sticky residue like other vitamin C serums can be known to do. I have been using this serum for a little over a week, every day in the morning, in conjunction with my day cream and SPF, and so far have not noticed much of a change in my skin in terms of overall brightness and clarity. I do however think that it makes my skin look temporarily brighter and more hydrated immediately after application, and my skin pretty much stays that way all day! I am not surprised that there is not a dramatic difference in my skin after using it for only one week, because generally it takes about 6-8 weeks for most brightening serums to produce a noticeable effect on the skin. Using a vitamin c serum does however immediately boost the efficacy of your SPF, which is a nice immediate benefit of the product. As a licensed Aesthetician, I would likely recommend this brightening serum to most of the clients, particularly those who have more sensitized or sensitive skin, those who have acne, as well as my clients who are new to using a vitamin c product in their regimen. Sometimes vitamin c can take some getting used to, so the fact that this serum contains a lesser percentage of it, will allow newer users to still achieve the same great antioxidant benefits, just at a more gradual pace. Great brightening serum, with a great price point!
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I was excited to receive my next shipment of VERSED skincare products because I have absolutely fallen in love with this brand and pretty much everything that they stand for. I especially love their transparency with product ingredients, and their perfectly marketed product packaging, complete with easy to follow, thorough instructions, and a cute, clean design (that looks especially cute sitting on my bathroom sink)! I started using the Wash it Out-Gel Cleanser the same day that it arrived, even though I was hesitant at first to try a new product on my skin because I had just given myself a light chemical peel a couple of days before. To my surprise, I immediately loved the cleanser, even with my slightly irritated, tight, post-peel skin! I dispensed a dime sized amount of the product into my dampened hand and emulsified with water before cleansing my skin in a circular motion for about one minute, per the directions. I rinsed, and then patted my face dry. I noticed that my skin felt clean and refreshed, but not completely stripped either. My skin felt hydrated and plump almost immediately after drying. I also loved the scent of the cleanser, which is minimal and just smells 'clean,' I have used this cleanser twice a day for one week, and I can honestly say that my skin seemed to heal faster and achieved a better result post-peel because of this cleanser. I could definitely feel the ceramides working to protect my skin's barrier, while it recovered from the treatment. I also love that it completely removes makeup at the end of the day and does not irritate my already sensitive eyes. As a licensed Aesthetician, I would most certainly recommend this cleanser to all of my clients. Every skin type, Fitzpatrick level, and age group can benefit from the protective, nourishing ceramides in this cleanser. I could even recommend this cleanser for my clients to use post-peel, or for my acneic clients to help their skin recover from the harsh, drying acne treatments they are likely using. Great cleanser, great results, and great price point!
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