So I caved and got the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum because EVERY TikTok girlie was like “omg holy grail 😭💗💗” and the bottle? GORGEOUS. Like, pastel aesthetic? Yes please 🩷 But girl... let me tell you what really went down 😮‍💨💗

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🩷 First day I used it, I was like omg this texture??? Cloudy gel perfection. It felt like applying a dewy dream 💧
🩷 Absorbs fast, didn’t sting, and my face looked glowy af ✨
🩷 Wore it under makeup and it didn’t pill?? I was SHOCKED. Literally texted my bestie like “is this finally it??” 💕

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But then... she betrayed me 💔
🩷 Around hour 3, my T-zone said “party time” 😵‍💫 I could fry an egg on my forehead
🩷 Started noticing teeny lil’ bumps on my cheeks?? 😩 Like excuse me, I thought this was calming...
🩷 Also I think it messed with my mascara? My eyes started stinging midday and I was in the office like 🫠

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And listen, I’m a combo skin girly. If you’re dry-dry? Like, desert cactus dry? Maybe this’ll work for you. But if you’re like me and have oil popping up like surprise guests? Nah.
It’s giving hydration serum with a side of SPF, not the other way around. And for the price? I expected NO breakouts, thank you very much 💅🩷

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💗 Better options IMO?
🩷 Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen – matte, weightless, and actually stays on
🩷 Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun – Korean too, but smoother and more reliable for combo skin
🩷 Eucerin Oil Control SPF – like, clinical and boring but WORKS

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💗 Final thoughts 💗
She’s cute, she’s trendy, and she might work for someone who doesn’t sweat when walking 10 feet 🫣 But me? I need protection and performance.
I’ll finish the bottle on neck and hands (bc waste not 💅) but repurchase? That’s a no for me, sweetie 💖💖

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Ok bbys, catch u in the next skincare spiral 💗🛍️ Let me know if y’all want the lowdown on any of my other SPF flings ✨💖💖

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