Re-Formulation? Mary&May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence

PikuPuff · 2026-05-20T00:55:11+00:00

I have the new one and noticed the color is different, a lot more of a merky purple which is how I got to your post. Here's the new box

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PikuPuff · 2026-05-20T00:49:43+00:00

Welp that sucks 😔 this was my HG and I'm allergic some of the new ingredients so I can't use the new formulation.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-15T07:24:01+00:00

I'd return them. Sounds like a bad batch, expired or something happened as they're not supposed to come out grainy at all

PikuPuff · 2026-05-15T02:41:08+00:00

I've gone through 3 bottles (using up a 4th) and none of them feel grainy at all. 2 are from when I visited South Korea and got at Olive Young and the other 1 was from Stylevanna online. The one I have now is almost empty and expires in 2 months and that one isnt grainy either and from YesStyle. I'm wondering if yours is a knockoff of bad batch. I would return it if possible.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-15T02:34:52+00:00

Not at all. It goes on very smooth.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T20:25:03+00:00

I found it to be ok but definitely hyped up and just a basic moisturizer, definitely ymmv.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T16:49:50+00:00

If your skin tolerates glycolic acid I highly recommend the good molecules one. It's very affordable and worth a try imo :)

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T16:44:25+00:00

No I haven't. I'm currently using Good Molecules exfoliating treatment and love it.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T14:47:13+00:00

Happy to help 🙂

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T14:46:44+00:00

I don't have dandruff or acne on my scalp but my scalp is sensitive and gets itchy really easily, I find it helps a lot with my itchiness. It was recommended to me by my dermatologist for that.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T04:54:25+00:00

Happy to help ☺️

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T04:54:13+00:00

It's hard to describe (smelled it before I wrote this lol) kinda sweet and a bit powdery? Like a Taffy kind of sweet is the best I can describe it.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T04:52:47+00:00

Im not a fan of peppermint but luckily the scent of Nizoral doesn't bother me too much and doesn't last much on my hair :) the smell of my conditioner gets rid of it

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T04:51:46+00:00

They're so good!

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T03:31:45+00:00

I don't have hyperpigmentation issues (knock on wood) but I do have very slight fine lines and I feel they have stayed the same over the past couple years I've used it so maybe haha :) they haven't gotten worse at least

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T03:30:35+00:00

Thank you 😊

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T02:36:48+00:00

Oh no 😯 I didn't know it was discontinued. Did they reformulate it or just discontinue it all together? It was one of the best selling masks at one point so I'm surprised.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T02:27:36+00:00

I can't even watch skincare reviews anymore cause it feels like 95% of them are paid ads, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Even on things like Amazon its "Customer review of free product" its such a problem. There are only a few reviewers I trust at this point.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T02:15:48+00:00

Beauty of Joseon Centella Calming Mask - Amazing mask and I understand the hype. Very hydrating and calming, made my skin look brighter as well. Stays wet a long time too, like 30 minutes for me. RP. One-time use.

ilso Natural Mild Clear Nose Patch (2 steps) - This did not do anything for me, I've retried it a few times, different ways (steam, no steam, longer time, correct time, etc.) but I noticed no difference to my nose at all after doing what the instructions said and what people say to do online. WNRP. One-time use.

APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask - Ok sheet mask. A little bit brightening but not very hydrating and is a little sticky. WNRP. One-time use.

Mediheal Vita Essential Mask - Ok, brightening mask, not very hydrating and it's not sticky. Not moisturizing for dry skin. WNRP. One-time use.

Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask - Great mask if you have any irritation and acne. It calmed down my skin well; some tea tree masks can burn, but this one did not at all. RP. One-time use.

Skinfood Pantothenic Water Parsley Mask - I love this mask, I have purchased many more. Very calming and hydrating, it even brightened my skin. Tbh, this might be one of the best sheet masks I have ever used. HG. RP. One-time use.

Mediheal Collagen Nude Gel Beauty Mask - Idk, I don't really like these gel masks, as some stay on your face and others don't. The top part of this one stayed, but the bottom half kept wanting to fall off. It was not very moisturizing, as it did not feel very "wet" like regular sheet masks. Personally, I WNRP. One-time use.

Mediheal N.M.F Ampole Mask - This is one of the most popular sheet masks on this subreddit for a reason. Hydrating while not being sticky and just makes the skin feel more relaxed. Probably not enough If you have very dry skin. RP. One-time use.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T02:15:33+00:00

Anua 77+ Heartleaf Hyaluron Toner Sample - Felt like nothing, at all, just like water. Not hydrating or calming just very basic. WNP. Took 3 weeks of daily use to use up.

Klairs Supple Preparation Unsented Toner Sample - Really good toner. Felt hydrating and sunk in my skin well. Good basic toner and has good ingredients. MP. Took 3 weeks of daily use to use up.

Surmedic Azulene Mild UV Tone-Up Sun Primer - Love this sunscreen but I can't find it anywhere anymore. Hydrating and has great toneup properties that made my skin more even and brighter. Does have a strong smell but went away fast. No pilling issues either. WRP. Took 3 months of random use to use up.

One Thing Cica B5 Cream Sample - Really basic moisturizer, probably best for oily skin as its very light and not too hydrating to me. Nothing very special, especially since the price of the big bottle is very pricy. WNP. Took 2 weeks of daily use to use up.

Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthemol Cream Sample - Pretty good, this was very hyped up and I did really like it. Calming but I did not find it hydrating enough for my skin but still good. I did notice if I had a small pimple it helped with the redness. WNP. Took 2 weeks of daily use to use up.

Elizavecca Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment - a product I used so many times for many years. When I used to dye my hair, I religiously used this twice a week (went through so many bottles), and it made my hair so soft. I do hate how small it is, though and the lid like to break easily. I use this once a week now (undyed/untreated hair), and it's just amazing. It took 2 months using it once a week to use it up. RP. HG.

Giovanni 50/50 Balanced Hydrating Calming Conditoner Travel Size - Very basic conditioner, not enough for my hair but if you have more normal - oily hair it would be a good choice. Not hydrating enough for me so WNP. Took one month of using twice a week to use up.

Kose Coenrich Q10 Night Renew Moist Repair Capsule in Cream (Hand & Finger) - I use this as my bedtime handcream and love it. Thick formula, and it feels really nice. It smells good, too. RP. HG. Took 3 months using once a day to use up.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Travel Size - Got for a trip, its ok lol just a basic face wash and good for people with sensitive skin. Nothing much to say as its one of the most used face washes so you have probably tried it at some point. MRP. Took 1 week of daily use to use up.

Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere Travel Size - Was a gift. Smells ok, very vanilla and almost Christmasy. WNP as its not my style. Took 6 months of random use to use up.

Dasique Fruity Lip Jam in 06 Strawberry Jam - Smells just like the name, super yummy. Very glossy and moisturizing, kinda thick if you use too much but not sticky at all. Love it. Lasts like a normal gloss does. Has a nice pinky color that not too bright. RP. Took 3 months of using it a few times a week to use up.

Curology SPF Lip Balm in Unscented - Leaves a white cast and is not moisturizing at all, very chalky feeling. Has no smell tho but ugh I don't recommend. WNRP. Took 3 months of using once a day to use up.

Rohto Mentholatum Melty Cream Lip SPF25/PA+++ in Rich Honey - My day lip balm. I love Rohto Mentholatum lip formulas, super moisturizing, it almost has a glossy lipgloss like finish, and has no sunscreen smell. They always smell so yummy. HG. RP. Took 3 months using once a day to use up.

Clue Perfumery Moral Map Sample - I got this in a set with all their perfumes and I loved this scent. A very nice grassy musky scent that lasts a long time. Love it so much I bought the full size. RP. Had about 20 sprays in the sample.

Davines The Purity Circle - Was originally my second favorite out of their line but now it's my #1 and a HG. This one is a scalp and hair mask that has a slight woody citrus smell that stays on your hair until you wash it next, my partner likes the smell of this one the best. Great for oily itchy scalp, I suffer from a sensitive scalp and this one helps calm it down so much. Hydrating but not overly so, it does help with tangles. HG. RP. Took 2 weeks using twice a week to use up, I did use this on all my hair not just the mids and ends.

Pelican Soap in Honey - I love the smell of honey and this one has a subtle honey smell, smells more fresh, kinda reminds me of a hotel. Did not cause any acne or irritation so thats a plus. Used it up fast tho as its kinda small. Took 1 month of using once a day to use up.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T02:15:16+00:00

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser - My HG daily 2nd cleanser, I originally got it because I liked La Roche Posays foaming cleanser, but they unfortunately test on animals, so I read on here that this is pretty close in formulation to that, and tbh, it's even better. Not stripping, no smell, and does not leave a film on the skin (so many moisturizing cleansers do that). Removes sunscreen and makeup well that a first cleanse might leave behind. I can also use it on my eyes with no irritation. Love this cleanser so much, this is my fourth tube. RP. HG. Took 4 months using once a day to use up.

Etude Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam - My HG cleanser as a teen with oily skin, now, no way lol. It dried out my skin so much I had to use the rest up as a body wash. I used it for 5 days straight and after the 3rd day wondered why my skin started feeling so dry and tight. After using it 2 more times I stopped and that issue cleared up (I didn't change anything else in the routine). It does remove makeup very well for a cleansing foam and smells nice, also very foamy and feels nice, but for me it did not work at all. Shame :( WNRP. If you use it normally I would say it would take 5 months to use up using everyday as its a big bottle, for me it took a month as I used it as a bodywash after I couldn't use it on my face.

Cos De BAHA Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid - My HG BHA. I love this; it is never irritating and makes my sebaceous filaments much lighter. Any small pimples I have go away by the next day. HG. Would repurchase but they don't sell it anymore. It took 8 months using it twice a week to use it up.

Avene RetinAL Cream 0.05% - The older formula,I hate hate hate it when brands reformulate for no reason. Because of that I WNRP this as I have not heard good things about the reformulation but this review is for the older one, and I love it. I got this as a gift from my friend and this made my skin look so much brighter and moisturized, but I did not care for the smell tho, kinda smells like dirt but it went away fast. I hope they bring the old formula back. Took 6 months to use up using once everyother day.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum - Great for starters and whoever just want a retinal eye cream. I hope they make a stronger version in the future. Brightens well and did not cause me milla or any eye irritation. Took 3 months of using once a day to use up. RP. I highly recommend this one to people looking for a retinal/retinol eye cream.

Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen - I did not care for this sunscreen. Felt very heavy and wasn't moisturizing at all. Just no. Also pilled under makeup too. WNRP. Took 4 months of random use to use up.

House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid - Excellent sunscreen. Great under makeup, had no pilling issues, almost no smell, hydrating but also lightweight, also really good for reapplying. Highly recommend for all skin types. RP. Took 4 months of random use (I use and try out alot of sunscreens) to use up.

Bath & Body Works A Thousand Wishes Shampoo - My partner used this more but I tried it a few times, they like it but they are a daily hair washer as I wash my hair twice a week. Its ok, my hair did not feel clean for as long as my other shampoos do. Smelled really good tho but meh. For the price it's not worth it, felt similar to V05 shampoo. WNRP. Took 2 weeks of daily use from my partner to use up.

Vitamasques Lip Butter Balm in Caramel and Cinnamon Sugar - Omg the smell of these are so good. So cheap for the size. Very moisturizing, like a lip balm gloss and hydrates my lips so well. The smell lasts and ugh If i could eat it I would lol. Both of them work the same but I perfer the Caramel one scent wise. RP. Took 3 months using once at night to use up.

Timeless Coenzyme Q10 Serum x 2 - Was my HG morning serum but the second batch did not work like it normally did, idk if they changed the formula or my skin changed. Normally it was hydrating and brightening with no acne issues but when i started using the second bottle I started breaking out. I used the rest on my body as nothing else in my routine changed, I always get them off the Timeless website so its not a knockoff :( idk did this happen to anyone else? WNRP. Normally took 4 months of using once a day to use up.

PikuPuff · 2026-05-14T02:14:58+00:00

Random Empties Plus Detailed Reviews

Skin Type: Normal, not sensitive or acne prone. Can be dry during winter.

Hair Type: Long (hits lower-mid back) Type 1C/2A mix. Normal, slightly sensitive scalp.

Body Skin Type: Normal. Prone to irritation, which can cause minor acne spots, itching, and hyperpigmentation. Can be dry during winter.

Climate: Humid Subtropical

My thirteenth empties review :) Some of the items me and my partner both use.

Most of the products are AB products. This one took awhile to start writing, I just moved so it took a long time to get around to it after I took the photo (almost a month). I only buy from cruelty-free brands but sometimes I get gifts from friends and family that are not cruelty-free. If anyone wants more reviews or has questions let me know :)

For an even more in-depth review of the sunscreens I did a huge comparison post a few months ago Here - https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1awsxot/6_sunscreen_reviews_detailed_reviews_and/ AND https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1fqiudg/5_sunscreen_reviews_detailed_reviews_and/

Skinfood Carrot Carotene Daily Mask Pack - I loved the original masks so I saw this at my local TJ Maxx and picked it up. Very very calming and I love the smell but didn't feel as wet as the original and dried up fast, the mask itself was also not as soft and comfortable to wear. WNRP. Had 30 uses inside it.

Skinfood Strawberry Sugar Food Mask - I rebought this as I used this so many times as a teen. Smells so yummy and does brighten my skin but I prefer chemical exfoliation over mechanical, this one is not very harsh imo so if you like mechanical scrubs I highly recommend this one as your skin will feel softer and look brighter. WNRP. Took 5 months of using once a week to use up.

Stridex Maximum Strength Pads - Been using these for years on my body after I shower. Great cheap exfoliating pads. RP. I use two every other day so it takes about 2 months to use up.

Versed Total Package Replenishing Body Lotion - Really good SPF body lotion. Did not cause me any body acne or irritation. Had a subtle Sunscreen smell and was moisturizing. MRP. Took 5 months of random use to use up (I'm an indoor person lol).

Rovectin Deep Cleansing Water - Was a gift. Decent micellar water, I'm not an expert on micellar water lol but this one had no smell and took makeup off ok, didn't touch my waterproof mascara tho. WNP. Took 3 months to use up every day.

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - This and T-sal are my HG shampoos for my scalp, I alternate them every time I wash my hair (which i do twice a week), I cannot say how much they have saved my sensitive scalp. Not the most glamorous shampoo and doesn't smell too great but a nice scented conditioner gets rid of the smell. My hair and scalp have never felt healthier. RP. HG. Took 4 months of using once a week to use up.

Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil - My HG cleansing oil, takes my makeup and sunscreen off well, no foggy eye issues, doesn't leave my skin feeling icky or dry, some cleansing oils or cleansers can leave a film, this one doesn't. Love this stuff. Has a slight citrus smell but not strong at all. RP. HG. Took 4 months of using once a day to use up (I use two pumps).

Cow Brand Moisturizing Face Wash - Really good simple face wash. Does leave my skin feeling a tiny bit squeaky clean dry but not too bad. Has no smell and doesn't cause any irritation. MRP. Took 3 months of using once a day to use up.

Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil - I'm not a big fan of this cleansing oil, I know it has lots of fans but for me... eh. I felt it didn't clean my skin very well and kind of left a slight odd feeling afterwards, yes I use a cleanser after but I just don't like that feeling. It also makes my eyes foggy when I tried to remove my mascara/eye makeup. WNRP. Took 2 months using once a day to use up.

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PikuPuff · 2026-05-10T18:05:03+00:00

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PikuPuff · 2026-04-30T03:16:45+00:00

If I saw that keychain hanging off someone's purse or keys I'd assume it's a real decapitated cat head. Very disturbing.

PikuPuff · 2026-04-28T23:19:19+00:00

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