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Last week was makeup and now it’s the turn of the skincare I discovered in 2025!

 

I’m going to start with the CurrentBody Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2 RRP £399.99 | $639.99 CAD | $469.99 USD which I bought myself right at the end of 2024! I was so consistent with this mask throughout 2025 and use it on average 5 nights a week and I cannot begin to tell you how much I love it! I have a whole post on it here with more information but in short, my skin is more even, calmer and much less inflamed. Darker pigmentation spots take less time to fade, active spots aren’t active for as long, my skin looks and feels smoother and firmer and fine lines aren’t pronounced or getting deeper. My complexion is brighter and clearer and just better than when I wasn’t using it! It is most definitely an investment but well worth the money! It is a nightly ritual for me, and my skin is reaping the benefits! I have an affiliated discount code - DANIELLEBB - which gives a 10% discount year round and for a few weeks around Black Friday this increases to 20% off!

 

I found it so tough to pick just one cleanser, but I didn’t want this post to have 20 products in it! The Farmacy Green Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser RRP $44 CAD | £31* was one I finished first from a few Farmacy cleanser faves I received this year (read more here) and this one is great for drier and more sensitive skins! It’s fragrance free and contains moringa as well as oats and Vitamin F to sooth and nourish the skin. It feels creamy and hydrating and I reached for it especially when my skin was feeling in any way sensitised but its just such a lovely second or morning cleanse no matter what your skin type is!

 

I became obsessed with the Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner RRP $52 CAD | £31* last year! It might just be my favouite of Farmacy’s three toner offerings, but it was Hard decision! It claims to reduce the look of dark spots in just 7 days and I would have to agree! It contains 3% tranexamic acid to work on aforementioned dark spots and to brighten as well as 5% PHA and azelaic acid to even skin tone and gently exfoliate. This has worked so well to brighten my skin and help lighten some stubborn dark spots I get after breakouts! It’s gentle and I love using it in both my AM and PM routines!

 

The Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner RRP $52 CAD via IPSY | £34* pleasantly surprised me last year, probably because I have been underwhelmed by most other Glow Recipe products I have tried! This formula is cooling, brightening and hydrating and it didn’t smell overpowering like their watermelon line. It contains Cloudberry which is packed with Vitamins C and E and Coenzyme Q10 which is antioxidant and strengthens skin. The bottle is only 75mls so I went through it quite quickly and it was hard to get the last quarter out as it’s a jelly-like consistency and comes in pump packaging and I just repurchased as Sephora had 50% off last week! Read more about it and the Farmacy toner here!

 

My retinal product of the year was the Sachi Skin Ursolic and Acid and Retinal Overnight Reform RRP $129 CAD | £78*. This is a 0.05% stabilised retinaldehyde and also contains 12 antioxidants and Ayurvedic botanicals, including Encapsulated Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase (also found in one of my favourite facial mists from NIOD!), Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Rosehip, and Carrot Root Extract. It also features Liposomal Ursolic Acid and Tripeptide and these all work together to brighten, protect, support collagen, firmness, and skin renewal. I used this 1-2 times per week and noticed a real difference in my skin - it felt smoother, I had less congestion on my chin and jawline, and my fine lines looked softer and less obvious. It also helped fade residual dark spots and my skin felt more plump and even-toned, and I looked fresher in the morning! I love how gentle but effective this is – it is recommended to layer it under or over moisturiser but I personally didn’t have to buffer it as it didn’t cause any irritation or flakiness (I am used to 0.05-0.06% retinals though!). I also love the airless pump packaging – it feels sleek, hygienic, and makes it easy to get the right amount of product each time! I got around 5 months use (using 1-2 times a week) so feel it’s reasonably priced for such an effective product!

 

Rounding up my best skincare discoveries of last year with a couple of SPF’s now and the haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ RRP $23.02 CAD* 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. Use my affiliated discount code DANIELLESBB5 for up to 5% extra off at YesStyle and read more about my K Beauty Faves here!

 

Lastly, I have to mention the Naked Sundays CabanaClear Invisible Water Gel Serum SPF50 $24.99 CAD | £25 | $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 sits well under makeup, I can’t fault it! Read more about Naked Sundays here!

 

I would love to know your thoughts on any of these products if you have tried them! Check out my previous years posts below!
Best Beauty Discoveries 2024 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2023 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2022 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2021 | Skincare

Best Beauty Discoveries 2020 | Skincare

 

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Danielle xx

 

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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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Danielle xx

 

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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!

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.

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Danielle xx

 

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