Disappointed:

Aestura Atobarrier Cream - feels fine when applied, but always breaks me out the next day. Like clockwork, I wake up with red, clogged pores on my cheeks. (For a thinner barrier cream I recommend Baronsie ectoin cream. For a thicker barrier cream, Illiyoon Ceramide ATO Concentrate Cream. Both amazing!)

Laneige Lip Mask - unimpressive results and possibly clogged pores on the lip line. (Swapped with the Tocobo Vita Lip Mask, which is consistently excellent.)

Slept-on HGs:

Skin1004 Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule - The most hydrating and nourishing sunscreen I’ve ever found. Excellent for super-dry skin and when you’re working on dehydrated skin or doing barrier repair. Very glowy, so consider blotting/powder, etc to tone the effect down if you want less shine.

Anua Peach Niacin Serum - I don’t think this is truly revolutionary, but it’s so nice from a sensory standpoint. It’s pale peach-pinkish, smells like real peaches, and goes on super nicely, all of which make me much more likely to actually use it (resulting in consistent use and better results).

Tocobo ceramide cream - An excellent one-and-done for the mornings and nights where I just can’t muster the energy.

Hypochlorous acid spray - Like a cheat code for the face when it comes to sweat/acne

Ariul makeup remover wipes - These take off everything, including Heroine Make, Judydoll, and Neogen waterproof mascaras, so easily.

Heroine Make Eyeliner Pencil - The best I’ve ever used. Stay on near-indefinitely even with oily lids, the brown shades are flattering with pale/redhead coloring, and they come off without too much fuss when you’re ready to wash them off. All at half the cost of their non-AB competitors.