G&G Review
I promised to publish a review! I haven't used the Stress Less or Happier Barrier yet, but if they match the other products I've tried so far, I'm sure it'll be fine.
The Mighty Melt Balm: works very well, no stinging, no scent, no stripping feeling! I usually don't feel the need to double cleanse - but I don't wear that much makeup, so you might want to double cleanse if you do. Skin feels very soft after use.
Calm Down: seems to be a very gentle exfoliator. No problems so far.
A-Game 5 retinal: I was a bit scared, because I've tried retinol before and had a bad reaction. But this is a very low dose (0.05%) and my skin is not protesting! I'm currently using it twice a week. It's too early to speak of results, but I will continue to use it and if it goes well, I can switch to A-Game 10 in time.
My skin already was in pretty good shape, but it does seem to look a bit extra clean and bright.
Very happy with this brand so far - I might check out their vitamin C serum, although the keeping it in the fridge / decanter situation seems like a hassle.
If you were debating whether to try this brand, I'd say give it a go!
Trying Geek & Gorgeous winter routine
In my research on here I came across the brand Geek & Gorgeous, which seems to have a good honesty score and some products I'd like to try! I'm happy with my Typology products, but G&G is cheaper and I found it's just as easy for me to order. So this is a possible fall / winter routine for me, where I blend in some new products with some known and trusted ones. I was looking for a new cleansing balm, so I have high hopes for the Geek & Gorgeous one. On days where I don't wear makeup, I'll use the Squalane Cleanser. Previously I had reactions to retinol, but I'd like to try the G&G retinal product, starting with once a week. I've added plenty of soothing products to keep my skin happy. The CBD oil will be swapped with my night cream when I feel like I need it. I will change over to this routine as my current products run out, so it will be a gradual process, which I think is good. Does this look like a balanced routine?
