I’ve had dark spots since I was in college. This is due to not using sunscreen or poor quality sunscreen. The Korean skincare hype was not there yet at that time. And over time I’ve gotten more. I’ve tried countless dark spot correctors products that did nothing. Recently I heard about Musely online and I’ve only seen positive experiences which I’m not entirely sure if they’re real or not. But a sale and the people sharing their $50 gift card code got me to try their Spot Cream.
So Musely is different because you are getting prescription products. You have to answer some medicial and skin questions and submit photos of you concern areas.
The product itself is also rather pricey so do take advantage of sale times and do use the free gift card if you’re buying for the first time. It’ll make the cream super affordable. The per month pricing is calculated by the cream being use for 2 months. It kind of tricks you into thinking it’s cheaper than it is with that.
You do get assigned to a dermatologist that you can message during the first several months. Their first response to when you get prescribed is clearly an automated message. I’ve only asked them a couple questions and it’s somewhat less robotic. I haven’t had any serious concerns so I didn’t have any problems to report to them.
Since I have sensitive skin I was given a more gentle formula that is 6% and not the plus one that is 12%. But even with the 6% I was surprised to see actual results. But it’s subtle. I honestly didn’t expect it to work. So I am planning to continue using it. I even bought the body cream but so far that hasn’t had as big of a results as the spot cream for my face.
One thing I want to point out is you need to use their app. It’s required if you want to qualify for a refund as you have to check in with their robot nurse which simply ask you for progress photos, if you have any reactions and if you see any results.
But the good thing about the app is that there’s a forum where you can see other users progress and experience. Note that they do have an intimate cream so sometimes there are censored posts for users who are using that.
There’s also a section on doing various activities for points that turn into money that you can use towards your refills. There’s also an Activity sections where you answer daily skincare trivia questions. Getting it right gives you points that you can redeem off your refills. They’re pretty easy to do and it can help lower your cost so definitely take the minute to do it to save money!
They also do free gift cards. People can share them and they also get to save money. $50 off is a generous amount so if you are interested I can list my code links below! I will try to make new ones when they expire please comment if you need one and I will update the links
EXPIRES IN 7 DAYS
6/19/2026 start
https://www.musely.com/alltreatmentsgifts?eid=KHTPWPEN
6/24/2026
https://www.musely.com/alltreatmentsgifts?eid=MRLQKFVC
Retinol has been one of those skincare ingredients that many recommend having in your skincare routine due to its anti aging benefits. I have been lazy about it since its something I've seen recommended for older people, but it can benefit younger ones as well! I'm in my mid 30s now and getting to me late 30s so I figured I should really start on retinol!
Since retinol can be irritating I wanted something gentle to start off with. I'm new to retinol so when looking at reviews on retionol products I've noticed some mention the percentage. It seems percentage of retinol is important and not every product tells you this. I would assume its because its really low that companies choose to not say it.
I saw this CeraVe Retinol Serum (ad link, your support is appreciated! ty) has good reviews so I figured I try it! Its a 1 fl oz bottle so it lasted me about 5 months of use. I did not use it everyday. It hasn't irritated me at all so its a good sign for me that I can go for a higher percentage product next time! This doesn't disclose any retinol percentage so I assume its really low. I don't really see much skin improvements but I do regularly use exfoliating products. I think this product is a good stepping stone to retinol and its does feel a bit calming and hydrating on my skin. I did get a higher retinol product which does sting slightly so I find using this CeraVe on days my skin is more sensitive is better. Overall I do recommend this product! Its relatively scentless and affordable!
I've previously made a post about Facetory's 4Ever facemask subscription but that has sadly discontinued as of this year. They have offered a discounted subscription for a few months to their 7 mask subscription which I have taken. The price for the Lux is $19.90 for 7 sheet masks plus 1-2 bonus items so in total its 8-9 items. Price wise it is the same as 4Ever one just doubled. Its more than I'd like to pay for masks but so far I am liking it so I may keep it. Its a convenient way to get sheet masks so if you're interested you can sub on Facetory!
Having 7-8 sheet masks a month is kinda of alot as I don't often remember to use it more than once a week, but I am curious how much of a difference using it twice a week will be. I do enjoy that it includes a small skincare product. I got a toner, exfoliating pads, and gel moisturizers so far.
I've noticed that in every pack they include one bio-cellulose or hydrogel mask. I never used a full face one before and so far I'm not a huge fan of them. They're not fabric and kinda of reminds me of jello so they don't hold the essence as much as the fabric ones. Also They don't seem to stick to my skin but maybe its just the brand I was given cause they're heavier. I know I'm probably not apllying it right so I'll try again but so far they don't feel as hydrating as the fabric ones. Overall, I am liking the Lux but if the 4Ever ever comes back I'd probably switch back but I think its a good deal. They give you a variety of price range masks but I personally don't really feel much of a difference between a $2 to a $6 mask.
I bought this bottle of powder face wash during my trip in Tokyo. I don't remember the exact price, but searching on google it seems it retails 1,200 yen in Japan. This Keana Baking Soda Powder Wash is also available on amazon! At the moment it costs $14.98 which isn't too bad. I've had this face wash for a year now so I can say that I do recommend it!
The bottle is small-ish but you don't need a lot. I never used a powdered face wash before but it wasn't hard to figure it out. I do like that its a powder so I would assume it have a longer shelf life. Just add a about a bean size amount of powder to your hand and add water. You can lather it between your hands or directly on your face. Doing it on your face will exfoliate your skin more, but doing it on your hands will be more gentle to your skin. There isn't a smell to it and it actually does a great job at making my skin feel real smooth afterwards. I don't use this everyday so its why I still have it after a year. So if you want to have smooth skin then give this a try!