Affordable skincare? Um, yes, please! Affordable skincare that works? EVEN better! I am excited to share with you what I think are hidden gems in the skincare world. Meebak skincare was so nice to let me try these products for my honest review, and I am so excited I decided to, because I have since found two really nice products.

There are two products that I want to tell ya about today. The first is a serum. The Meebak Cica Serum is made with Centella asiatica to calm and soothe skin, especially those with sensitive skin. It is supposed to heal and strengthen the skin barrier. Hyaluronic acid keeps your skin hydrated while the niacinamide keeps your texture smooth and retinol keeps those wrinkles at bay.

This can be found on Amazon for an amazing deal – $19.97 and there is a $2 coupon!

This serum is phenomenal. It really feels calming, has a slight scent, but it is nostalgic to me. It reminds me of my Nannie’s makeup drawer, oddly enough. It’s a pleasant scent that isn’t overwhelming and it dissipates quickly.

I would say it is a hydrating serum. It sinks right in. I have no issues layering products under or over this serum. I highly recommend this as it quickly has become a product I reach for over my higher priced serums.

Next up is the Meebak Cica Cream. This cream is silky smooth and blends in like a dream. It is also made with Centella asiatica to help calm and soothe skin.

It has very similar claims to the cica serum. This cream also contains retinol and niacinamide. It also is full of peptides, which I really like. It hydrates and makes my skin radiant.

This is definitely thicker in consistency compared to the serum. While they are similar in the fact that they both are cica derived, you can definitely tell that the cream provides more hydration that lasts.

This cream can also be found on Amazon for an affordable price at $16.97 and there is a $2 coupon!!! Amazing!

Both products have no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. There is also no animal testing. They are made in Korea.

I feel like these products are honestly hidden gems. They are excellent products that I have used and really have enjoyed. I do think that they have helped with the texture of my skin and have provide much needed hydration.

Do you have any hidden gems you can share? I’m always looking for those!

Let me know if you have tried this brand or have tried cica products. This was the first I had heard of it!

Lots of love,

Jennifer

I am excited to bring you a review of this neck sculpting cream with GUA SHA technique by Dr. Brandt*.

What is this supposed to do?

This is “an innovative, cutting edge formula with a proven massage technique that shrinks the appearance of fat below the chin to define the neck and jawline for a more sculpted look.” Dr. Brandt PR Insert

What’s in it?

The cream has some great ingredients including pea extract to tighten, sodium hyaluronate for hydration, and CAFFEINE!  YES!

It includes a rose quartz tool that is nicely designed to massage the skin and muscles of the neck.

What do I think?

This is a pretty innovative product – very forward thinking by Dr. Brandt.  I was so excited to receive this, but I was super skeptical… my first impressions were that it was kind of gimmicky, TOTAL honesty here.

I gave it a try though.  I am so glad that I did.  I really enjoy the GUA SHA technique!  It is actually so relaxing.  I carry a lot of stress in my neck (I get migraines frequently) and I feel that this actually helps to alleviate some of that stress. 

The cream is very nice and hydrating.  One draw back is that it feels very sticky after applied.  I would prefer that it sink in and feel tacky.

Results?

As for results, for me, it is difficult to tell.  I don’t have terrible neck skin, so I can’t say one way or another if it is helping my skin.  My skin does feel more hydrated and it does remind me to take care of my neck, as it is neglected most of the time in my skincare routine.

Overall, very cool idea, nice product, and it feels incredible.  It $95 for the set, which isn’t cheap.  Let me know what you think or if you have tried this out.

Wishing you all of the bright fireflies,
Jennifer

*kindly gifted by the brand