September Openeds Reviews

Most of September’s openeds are already emptied so I discussed them in my last post, but here are some quick reviews of the other four products I brought into my routine for my two week trip to Greece — and beyond.

🍑 Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser

The full-size of the Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser was basically the first cleanser I used since getting into skincare and it lasted me forever. I’m certain I will regret opening this travel size merely for a 1.5 week trip, but hey. This is a super gentle cleanser, almost too gentle in some cases: makeup users will definitely want a first cleanse in the PM, but those who cleanse in the morning might love this for that.
Price: $28 USD / 100 mL; shown in a travel size

🍶 SCINIC First Concentrate Ampoules

Scinic is one of the last brands of the first essences I have to try (already tried: SK-II, Missha, Mizon, Secret Key; to try: Cosrx), so when I saw their First Concentrate Ampoules and wanted a galactomyces product to travel with, I snatched it. This is 28 individual 1 mL ampoules, with the intent that it’s a 28 day supply. For my part, I’m used to using galactomyces AM and PM, so I use it basically whenever I want, though inconsistently since returning home from Greece. I love galactomyces for its effect on my pores, and I can confidently say those didn’t get worse while I stopped my other current galactomyces product (the Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence), so that’s good.
Price: $17 USD / 28 mL

🍃 Pestlo Pantherecipe Nonicica Soothing Serum

I received the Pestlo Pantherecipe Nonicica Soothing Serum through the YesStyle Influencer program in exchange for a review — this is not that review. That review still needs to be written and published despite this technically being a July sponsored product, eek! But that’s life. As the name might suggest, this is a serum with noni (40%) and cica (40%) extracts, both of which are soothing ingredients. In addition, this has niacinamide and five types of ceramides for skin strengthening; panthenol, allantoin and multiple other cica compounds for additional soothing; and additional plant extracts like parsley, green tea and more for an antioxidant benefit. I opened this in September in part because that’s when I received it (it came in August but I was out of state) and in part because I wanted that soothing, antioxidant benefit as I embarked on a globetrotting adventure. This is a lightweight serum that fits nicely into a long routine, though it does have a slight fragrance.
Price: $20 USD / 30 mL

☀️ Innisfree Intensive Leisure Sun Stick

After becoming with the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick, I decided to pick up the Innisfree Intensive Leisure Sun Stick. This is an SPF 50+ with PA++++, with three of the new generation chemical filters — though I wonder if it’s being reformulated, since I’m not currently finding it on YesStyle and other retailers. This is a pretty no-extras-added formula, though there is a bit of a masking fragrance. Unlike the Isntree sun stick, the Innisfree has a more moisturizing formula, so those with oily skin might not love it for reapplication throughout the day.
Price: $14 USD / 18g