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2023 Best of Skincare and Makeup


Hey there everyone, I hope you are all having a great 2024! Thank you for coming back to my blog. I'm excited to share with you my yearly tradition of the Best of Skincare and Makeup.

It's always a pleasure to reflect on the products that brought me the most joy throughout the year. I've been doing this since 2016, and it's amazing to see how my preferences have evolved over time. I've shared my favorites from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. These are the products that I consider my holy grails for the year - the ones that I'm most happy I bought and tried.

After two years of not publishing a Best of Skincare and Makeup post, I'm thrilled to be doing one again this year. It feels great to be able to share my top picks with you all once more.

So, without further ado let’s begin.

  • Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist

  • Roundlab Sunscreen

  • Ponds Healthy Hydration Aloe Vera Toner and Serum

  • Dazzle Me 24/7 Wonderfullip Serum

  • Dazzle Me Misty Matte Lip Cream in Shade

  • GRWM Brow Lift

  • Etude House Fixing Tint in Shade 07

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist

One of the best products I bought during my Seoul trip was this Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist. I was pleasantly surprised by how refreshing and soothing it was. The mist has a subtle, botanical scent and sprays evenly and lightly on the skin. It's also very hydrating and feels like a burst of moisture on the face.

I especially appreciated how it helped calm my sensitive skin and reduce redness. Overall, I would highly recommend this mist to anyone looking for a gentle and effective way to refresh and soothe their skin throughout the day.



Roundlab Sunscreen

I came across a TikTok video raving about the Roundlab Sunscreen and I knew I had to get my hands on it when I was in Seoul. The sunscreen has a lightweight, non-greasy texture that glides smoothly on the skin and absorbs quickly, leaving no white cast or sticky residue.

Despite its lightweight texture, it provides excellent protection from the sun's harmful rays, which is a huge plus. If you’re looking for a high-quality sunscreen that provides excellent protection without any of the drawbacks commonly associated with sunscreen use, this is a must-try.

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Ponds Healthy Hydration Aloe Vera Toner and Serum

During Christmas 2022, my sister-in-law gifted me a set of Ponds Healthy Hydration Aloe Vera Toner and Serum, but it wasn't until halfway through 2023 that I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, I actually ended up really liking it.

The toner has a refreshing and gentle formula that left my skin feeling hydrated and nourished, while the serum had a lightweight texture that absorbed quickly and made my skin look brighter and more radiant. I also appreciated that both products contained aloe vera, which is known for its soothing and calming properties.

I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a gentle and effective skincare routine.


Dazzle Me 24/7 Wonderfullip Serum

I feel grateful for discovering the Dazzle Me brand last year, and I want to thank them for trusting me and gifting me their products. One of the products that stood out to me was the 24/7 Wonderfullip Serum, and I have to say, I absolutely adore it.

The serum has a smooth and lightweight formula that glides on the lips easily, and it quickly absorbs into the skin, leaving no sticky residue. It made my lips look fuller, plumper, and more hydrated, which is exactly what I was looking for. I also appreciated that it contains a number of lip loving ingredients like grape seed extract, pomegranate extract, rose oil, and jojoba seed oil, which help to nourish and protect the delicate skin on the lips.

Dazzle Me Misty Matte Lip Cream in Shade Encounter

Another Dazzle Me product that made it to the list was Dazzle Me Misty Matte Lip Cream in Shade Encounter. The lip cream has a velvety texture that glides on smoothly and dries down to a beautiful matte finish. The shade Encounter is a stunning everyday shade. I also found it to be very comfortable to wear, and it didn't dry out my lips like other matte lipsticks can.

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GRWM Cosmetics Browlift

When I first heard about the launch of the GRWM Cosmetics Browlift, I knew that I had to get my hands on it. I had been on the hunt for a reliable brow product that could help me tame and shape my eyebrows for a long time.

This comes in a laminating and grooming part and both ends I love. I can confidently wear it all day without worrying about it smudging, fading, or flaking off. I also appreciate that it doesn't feel heavy or sticky on my brows, which is a common problem I've had with other brow products in the past.

Etude House Fixing Tint in Shade 07

Another product I bought during my Seoul trip is the Etude House Fixing Tint in Shade 07. The tint has a smooth and lightweight texture that glides on the lips easily and dries down to a beautiful matte finish.

One of the things I love most about this tint is how comfortable it is to wear. It didn't dry out my lips like other matte lipsticks can, and it didn't feel heavy or sticky on my lips at all. I also found it very easy to apply, and the doe-foot applicator made it easy to get precise lines and fill in any gaps in my lips.

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That’s it for my 2023 best of skincare and makeup list.

Is there any product from the above that's part of your faves?

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