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Time for the fourth instalment of my K Beauty favourites and this one is Celimax and haruharu wonder heavy! Remember, you can get up to 5% more off at YesStyle with my code DANIELLESBB5!

 

Celimax The Real Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser*

Starting with cleansers and this is such a refreshing foaming cleanser! It slots in easily as a morning or second cleanser and while I am not experiencing acne right now, it’s my go to when I can feel a spot coming on! It contains glycerin, Noni extract (rich in antioxidants), salicylic acid, willow bark extract and centella asiatica so gently removes dead skin cells and soothes skin and it has a fresh, herbal mint scent. Despite being a foaming cleanser, this doesn’t strip my skin at all and it feels soft and balanced after use! Features in my Current Cleansers post here!

 

Celimax JI WOO GAE Heartleaf BHA PeelingPad*

I am loving having these to hand at the minute! They are pre-soaked toning pads with different textures on each side and formulated with BHA to slough away dead skin cells and reveal brighter and smoother skin. The formula also contains hyaluronic acid and heartleaf extract to soothe and hydrate skin. I gently wipe the embossed side over my face to remove impurities and moisturize skin, wait 30 seconds then wipe the gauze side to exfoliate and target blackheads and dead skin cells. I like to use then when my skin is feeling dull or like I have a breakout coming on, they feel gentle and the tub has 60 pads in total!

 

Celimax Noni Ampoule Calming + Radiance*

This is such a nice calming and hydrating serum – everyone should have this or something like it in their routine! It contains noni fruit extract which is full of antioxidants, glycerin to hydrate, allantoin to soothe and adenosine to help reduce the appearance of fine lines. My skin always looks and feels calm and hydrate when I use this and it’s my go to lately anytime I’m on a trip as it’s so good day or night!

 

Celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster*

Small but mighty as this is only 15 mls but you don’t need a lot either! This is a 0.1% retinal formula with niacinamide, panthenol and Matrixyl 3000 to further brighten, soothe and target fine lines! The “shot” refers to Celimax’s own microparticle ingredient A-Shot™ which stimulates skin and enhances absorption of the actives! My skin looks noticeably firmer, more plump and smoother with consistent use, and I haven’t experienced any sensitivity or peeling with it either even though it’s one of the stronger formulations I have tried! Wish it came in a 30ml but its super affordable for a retinal product at $17.52 CAD on Yesstyle!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence*

This is such a classic “glass skin” product which is what K Beauty is known for! It’s a milky essence that I like to use after toning and before serums to add an extra layer of hydration. It’s 5 Ceramide Complex and 5 Fatty Acids Complex boosts skin barrier strength and the lightweight formula also includes galactomyces ferment filtrate to boost skin elasticity, as well as antioxidant-rich black rice extract to soothe and strengthen skin. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling sticky or greasy and I love having this in the winter when my skin needs a little extra hydration!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen*

This became one of my favourite SPF’s this summer and I love the pump packaging it comes in! It’s a lightweight, non-greasy formula that doesn’t leave a white cast and I think it would work for all skin types! I use 2 finger lengths worth, and it sits so well under my makeup, there is no pilling and my skin feels well protected! It contains 100% Korean black rice, rich in antioxidants, vitamin E for free-radical protection and skin moisturising Ceramide NP & Heartleaf Extract. Featured in my Summer Essentials 2025 here!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream*

Lastly, an eye cream I have been loving! This contains Bakuchiol and fermented Black Rice extract to gently smooth fine lines around the eyes. It’s nicely hydrating and has reduced the look of fine lines round my eyes. I haven’t noticed a huge difference with dark circles but not much works on that for me! This feels so gentle around the thinner skin on the eyes too and works well under makeup keeping my eye are looking smooth!

 

That’s the end of my fourth instalment of this series but if you want to read about more K Beauty products I recommend, the previous three posts are linked below! Don’t forget, if you are shopping on YesStyle, my code DANIELLESBB5 gets up to 5% more off your order! Have you tried any of these products? Let me know your thoughts or what K Beauty brand I should try next!

 

K Beauty Favourites #1 ft. Pyunkang Yul, I’m From, Huxley, Dear Klairs and Laneige

 

K Beauty Favourites #2 ft. Jumiso, Tocobo, Isntree, Vegreen and Beauty of Joseon

 

K Beauty Favourites #3 ft. Dr Ceuracle, Sioris, haruharu wonder, Anua, Mixsoon and By Wishtrend

 

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Back with another post this week and this time it’s all about some standout products I’ve been using this summer! 

 

Starting with haircare, and I don’t know about you, but my hair is feeling fried lately! Aside from being overdue a haircut, my ends are feeling drier with summer and the climate where I live is dry too. I was so excited to try the cult classic Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque RRP $56 CAD* recently and was blown away! It’s an intensively nourishing formula containing shea butter and argan oil to detangle hair and tame frizziness. I let this marinate in my hair for 5-10 minutes then wash out and style as normal. The result is manageable, soft, shiny and hydrated hair with no straw like ends! Usually, I don’t see a huge difference between normal conditioners and hair masks but with this one I can really see and feel the difference in my hair! 

 

Another one from Coco & Eve, this time in the bodycare category and the Firming and Tan Prolonging Peptide Body Oil RRP $47 CAD* has been a gorgeous addition to my summer bodycare routine! I don’t go out of my way to tan but my arms and feet pick up some colour when I am out and about and this has been great at hydrating my skin and extending the longevity of my tan! It contains peptides, hyaluronic acid and inca inchi oil – a source of omega 3 and fatty acids. I love the formula too, it’s more of a dry oil so feels lightweight, isn’t greasy and dries down quickly! Just to note as well this one isn’t for use with fake tanning products containing DHA!

 

Sticking with body care and this has been the summer of Josie Maran for me! I have been using the Body Butter RRP $22 CAD* and Fragrance Mist in Topless Tangerine RRP $38 CAD* non-stop since I got them and while I love all the scents, Topless Tangerine is just so special! It’s perfect for summer and so fresh with the scent of pixie tangerines and pink grapefruit as well as brown sugar to keep it warm and smooth. The body butter is so hydrating and the formula is perfect, thick but sinks in easily! I took a sachet with me on my recent vacation when I was packing light and it was so easy to travel with and lasted a long time as you don’t need to use much and it spreads so easy! The fragrance mist also contains argan oil to lock in scent and these can be used interchangeably too if you want to layer different scents! 

 

Moving onto skincare and the haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ RRP $20.72 CAD* has to get a mention! This comes in handy pump packaging and has a lovely non-greasy formula that doesn’t leave a white cast and I think it would work for all skin types! I use 2 finger lengths worth and it sits so well under my makeup, there is no pilling and my skin feels well protected! It contains 100% Korean black rice, rich in antioxidants, vitamin E for free-radical protection and skin moisturising Ceramide NP & Heartleaf Extract. Absolutely love it! Use my code DANIELLESBB5 for up to 5% extra off at YesStyle!

 

Another SPF that deserves a mention is the Naked Sundays Cabana Cabana Clear Invisible Water Gel Serum SPF50 RRP $22 USD*. This is a lovely lightweight, quick absorbing and hydrating SPF! It’s silicone free and full of antioxidants like Vitamin E and Kakadu Plum to protect and fight aging as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin. It comes out like a creamy serum but rubs in clear with no white cast and again, sits well under makeup! Can’t fault it!

 

Lips next and I am loving the Naked Sundays Poutscreen SPF50 Plumping Lip Treatment in Marshmallow RRP $26 USD*. I usually stick to nice but boring SPF lip balms like blistex during the summer so this one is a real treat! It’s a my lips but better subtle sheer pink glaze and is formulated with Polyglutamic Acid, Squalane and Tomato Extract for a boost of hydration, a subtle plumping effect and packed with antioxidants. It is lightweight, non-sticky, feels hydrating and long lasting and it protects my lips! Love it and really enjoy the scent too! Read my full Naked Sundays review here!

 

My other go to lip product has been the Lisa Eldridge Baume Embrace Melting Lip Colour in Epanoui RRP £43 CAD. This is a beautiful sheer, hydrating balm that contains jojoba oil and shea butter to moisturise and protect lips. It is described as a mauve pink but it definitely leans a little more coral on me which I love for summer! There is no scent which is unfortunate as I do love a scented lip product but it’s not a big deal and I would like a few other colours from this range!

 

Last but not least, I haven’t put down the Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush Stick in Sunkissed Pink RRP $47.50 CAD* this summer! I had never tried the OG cream blush till now and I can see why it’s a cult favourite. This is a gorgeous, matte, cool pink shade that is easy to build, never looks patchy and lasts all day on me!

 

unedited swatches top to bottom: nudestix matte sunkissed pink and lisa eldridge epanoui

I’d love to know what your go to products this summer have been or if you have used any of the ones I’ve mentioned and what you thought of them! I have a similar summer standouts post from 2022 here and I still love all these products too!

 

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Back today with probably my second last empties of the year! As usual, it’s a big one! Let’s get into it!

 

Haircare

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

The best dry shampoo! Makes my greasy hair look like I’ve just washed it and it has no white cast or residue! While it’s pricey, I find I use less than drugstore dry shampoo and it has a fresh citrus scent. Have a backup already! See my full review here!

 

Schwarzkopf got2b Extra Volume Dry Shampoo

Great budget option, doesn’t work as well as the Living Proof but gets me an extra day out of greasy hair! Will repurchase!

 

Schwarzkopf got2b Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo

Same as above but I would say I prefer this one a touch over the volume version! Will repurchase!

 

OUAI Detox Shampoo

Great first cleanse for my hair that got rid of build up and didn’t dry out my scalp! Obsessed with the scent! Will repurchase in the future.

 

OUAI Leave In Conditioner

Been through a couple of these now and love it. Like the shampoo, it smells amazing and feels lightweight while smoothing my hair, detangling and protecting it from heat styling. Will repurchase in the future! Read my full review here!

 

Kerastase Nutritive 8h Magic Night Serum*

Absolutely obsessed with this! It’s a luxurious overnight serum that you apply and it works overnight to help hydrate, condition and replenish dry hair. It smells divine (please make a scent Kerastase!) and my hair drinks this up. It helps to detangle and protect from pillow friction and my hair looks shiny the next day as well as my ends looking less dry and frazzled. I can use this a few nights in a row without it weighing down my hair or making it greasier quicker! This is pricey so not a repurchase for me right now but I would love to treat myself in the future! Read my full review of the Kerastase Nutritive hair range here!

 

Verb Ghost Shampoo

A great lightweight shampoo that doesn’t weigh hair down and left it shiny! Will repurchase!

 

Verb Ghost Conditioner

The matching lightweight conditioner, helped keep my hair smooth and shiny! Would repurchase!

 

Olaplex No.3

A pre shampoo treatment that I like to leave in my hair for 1-2 hours to see the best results. It works well on my damaged ends and makes them a lot softer, hydrated and also makes my split ends more sealed and healthier looking! I’ve stopped purchasing the full size of this as I can’t be bothered leaving it in so long but it’s nice to use the odd time! Won’t repurchase right now.

 

 

Bodycare

Naturium The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash

Lightweight, hydrating and evens my skin tone! Really like this one! Naturium products aren’t scented but there is a very subtle citrus scent to this one! Love it almost as much as the Glow Getter multi oil body wash and will repurchase once I get through my stash!

 

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion

Another great pick from Naturium, this is creamy, hydrating and smooths my skin. Prefer the retinol body lotion but I would repurchase this on offer!

 

Vaseline Intensive Care Dry Skin Repair

An old favourite, I love how fresh and clean this smells plus it works well to moisturise my skin! Already got a backup!

 

Rocky Mountain Soap Company Omega 3 Hand Cream in Lemongrass (Citronelle)

Got this free in their quarterly free gift for subscribers but not a fan! Leaves a film behind and not my favourite scent. Not a repurchase! 

 

Skincare

Pixi Clarity Cleanser*

A gel like cleanser containing salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids to exfoliate skin and help minimise breakouts. This felt gentle and didn’t strip my skin. I reached for it regularly but especially round my time of the month when I am more prone to a few breakouts and it worked well to help keep them under control! Really rate the Pixi Clarity range! Will repurchase in the future! Read my full review here!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner

A light, hydrating and refreshing toner with anti-inflammatory and brightening effects. It comes in a huge 300ml bottle which took me forever to finish but I really enjoyed using it! A simple but effective daily toner that I would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

Features in every empties and this is my most repurchased skincare product! This is the best for removing waterproof and stubborn eye makeup! Gentle and doesn’t leave a residue behind or film in my eyes! Already got a couple of backups!

 

NIOD Flavanone Mud*

A burnt orange, decongesting mask that helps purify skin and offer a barrier against external pollution. It’s advised to only use once a week for ten minutes and this tingles while it’s on and for a while after its washed off. I enjoy the decongesting properties of this especially along my jaw line and my skin always feels soft after use while looking brighter too! Will repurchase in the future! Read my full review and see my NIOD favourites here!

 

Scientia After Facial Glow Tri-Action Peel*

This contains physical, chemical and enzymatic exfoliants but feels gentle on the skin, leaves my skin nice and smooth and it smells nicely of fruit! Nice to use as a quick mask before the shower but not a repurchase!

 

Naturium Skin Soothing Recovery Lotion

Picked this up for half price in the Naturium Black Friday sale last year and it worked great as a morning moisturiser for me! Hydrating and soothing and performed well under makeup! I hate the smell though, it’s kind of fermented or something, so will stick to their multi-peptide moisturiser next time! 

 

Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+

Totally get the hype with this one and its up there with the Beauty of Joseon SPF for me! Took this to Mexico earlier in the year and didn’t get burnt, sinks in easily, not greasy and doesn’t pill! Will repurchase once I finish a few other SPF’s! Read my full review and see some other K Beauty favourites here!

 

Transparent Lab PIH Sun Spot Fading Treatment*

A gel formula containing brightening ingredients including tranexamic acid, azeloglicina, niacinamide, kojic acid and lumina granatum and worked nicely on scarring from spots. I didn’t reach for it regularly though so not a repurchase for me and I prefer the Theramid line from Niche Beauty! Read my full review of Niche Beauty here! 

 

Summer Fridays CC Me Serum

Honestly, I find everything I’ve tried from this brand to be a little blah and I don’t quite get the hype! This serum had a nice formula but didn’t feel as effective to me as the likes of the Skinceuticals offerings I had been using prior. It worked OK but it’s still pricey so not a repurchase for me!

 

Burt’s Bees Dark Spot Corrector*

Another one that took me a while to finish (maybe I just don’t get as many dark spots anymore!). This contains bakuchiol and vitamin c and while it was a nice formula, again, it wasn’t as strong as what I’m used to so took longer to see results. Not a repurchase.

 

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

A classic Ordinary serum, I used this bottle up on my chest and back and it worked well on bacne etc. Not a repurchase right now! Read my full review here!

 

Isntree Hyper Retinol Ex 1.0 Serum*

A mild retinol serum that I enjoyed using. My skin felt soft and smooth in the morning but it’s quite a small bottle and there are other retinol/al’s I enjoy using more! Not a repurchase!

 

Lanolips 12 Hour Overnight Lip Mask

I think I prefer this to the original 101 ointment. Stayed on all night and kept my lips smooth and hydrated with no dry skin in sight! Will repurchase!

 

111Skin Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser

Finished this quite a while ago and honestly can’t remember much about it! I think it was a jelly formula and it did the job and was good for travel but nothing special! Not a repurchase!

 

Image Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque

Nice little mask that made my skin feel soft. Too little a tube to form much more of an opinion but I would love to try more from Image Skincare as I love their Prevention SPF! Not a repurchase right now!

 

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub

Loved this! I use a lip scrub every morning before I put my lip product of the day on and this one is the best! Lasts ages too! Already have a backup in the mint flavour! 

 

Makeup

Fenty Makeup Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder in 02 Butter

I am so happy this is finished! I don’t hate it but I’m sick of it. Doesn’t look cakey but does not work as well at mattifying as the Laura Mercier loose powder which is my favourite and it has taken me YEARS to finish (which isn’t saying much as it takes me years to finish a lot of things) but I use this every day! So happy to be opening some new powders soon and have my Laura Mercier ready to go to! The packaging is pretty but so bulky to travel with too. Not a repurchase!

 

Urban Decay All Nighter Vitamin C Hydrating Setting Spray*

Enjoyed this makeup setting spray but I found my makeup didn’t last as long with this as my Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. It does give my face a healthy glow and my makeup didn’t transfer. I also like the citrus scent! Not a repurchase.

 

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in 03 Cherry

Love this formula! Long lasting hydration and it’s so smoothing on my lips! This isn’t my favourite colour though! Already have a full size back up in the Honey shade!

 

Miscellaneous

Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Tea Tree Pure-Castille Soap

Lost count of how many bottles of this I’ve been through! My favourite brush cleanser, it works so well and it so gentle! Already repurchased in the eucalyptus scent!

 

And there we have another empties post! Hoping I can get one more big one in before the end of the year! Have you tried anything I’ve mentioned? Let me know what you thought!

 

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Danielle xx

 

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