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I've said it several times over the last two years, the ZIIP is my favourite anti-ageing toning device. A few months ago, the brand redesigned it and I have to admit I was a bit nervous... When something works well, why fix it? For a few weeks now, I've been testing the new version, the ZIIP Halo. Is the ZIIP Halo as good as the previous versions? Is it better? Is it worth changing if you already own a previous version? I'll tell you all about it!

CNP Propolis Energy Active Ampule is a hydrating, soothing, repairing and antioxidant serum that looks very promising on paper! It's a propolis-based serum that's been ultra-popular in Korea for years. According to the brand, they are selling 3 every minute. As a big fan of propolis-based products, I had to see if this best-selling product lived up to its reputation! Here's my detailed review.

Before summer really comes to an end, let me tell you about my favorite night moisturiser for the season! Your skin is sensitive and overheated, and you don't like heavy or overly rich textures? Look no further than Pure Artemisia Watery Calming Cream from the Korean skincare brand Hanyul! You're gonna love it!

I'm continuing my sunscreen journey, and this time, we're jetting off to the land of the rising sun. Today, I'm discussing Japanese sunscreens. If you're looking for products that are both pleasurable and long-lasting, and don't melt off your face when it's hot and humid, then you're in the right place! 🙂

I'm carrying on with my review of the CALM line from Paula's Choice. The products in this range were designed specifically for sensitive skin, yet they are not overly simple or boring. Quite the opposite! I've recently talked about the Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer and I'm following up today with the one that is the star of the range in my humble opinion: the Paula's Choice CALM Nourishing Milky Toner!

"An acne cleansing cream, Bonnie? But aren't you a little past your teenage years? 😅" That's sort of what I thought when I opened a press sample shipment last summer with a selection of products to try, and which contained this purifying cleansing cream. Then I looked at the list of ingredients and thought that it was probably worth overcoming my biases and testing it. Well, let's just say that the Aestura Theracne 365 Clear Deep Cleansing Foam is now one of my go-to cleansers. Let me tell you why!