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Product Reviews
Detailed analyses of the trending skincare product. Unbiased reviews to provide you with valuable insights to make informed decisions about which products deserve a spot in your skincare routine.


My Review of Lisa Eldridge Treatment Cleanser - I Love It
Discover my honest review of the Lisa Eldridge Treatment Cleanser and why I love it. Learn how it feels on the skin, benefits, and results for a soft, glowing complexion.

Nina Kemppi
Mar 94 min read


Triple Product Review: These Moussse Skincare Products I Love
Hi, people! The three previous posts I wrote have been intense and more energy-consuming than I expected. All the fact-checking takes time. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, here are the links to them: Why I Love Micro-Needling Facials with LED Light Everything You Need to Know About a Damaged Skin Barrier The Truth About Moisturising in Winter Mornings Okay, let’s slowly breathe in from the nose, and very slowly breathe out between the lips. Love the power of breath.

Nina Kemppi
Feb 24 min read


Why I Love The Amplifier Essence by Skin Rocks
Hi, Violet Community! Time for another product review from Skin Rocks. Last Monday, I reviewed The Antioxidant Serum, which comes after this step — The Amplifier Essence. Why am I reviewing them out of order? Only one way to find out😉💜! Read The Antioxidant review here. Photo by me. Not an ad. Here is the texture of The Amplifier. What It Is The Amplifier is Skin Rocks’ take on a skin-priming essence. It’s designed to deeply hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier, and prep yo

Nina Kemppi
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Review: Skin Rocks’ The Antioxidant Serum — Why I Love It
Hi, my lovely violet community! I have been using Skin Rocks by Caroline Hirons, The Antioxidant Serum, since it launched in 2024. (These are not affiliate links.) I have refills ready in my cabinet. That is another factor why I love this brand. The following quote from their website perfectly sums up this product. CAROLINE HIRONS SAYS Clinically proven to prevent premature ageing and defend your skin, The Antioxidant is your daily coat of armour from environmental damage and

Nina Kemppi
Oct 6, 20254 min read


CORPUS Neroli Natural Deodorant: Subtle Luxury That Actually Works
Hi, Violet Gang! Happy September 1st! This week, I thought I’d write a product review - a product review of a body product: a deodorant stick by Corpus. I heard about this product from a campaign by Oh My Cream, if I remember correctly. Violette_fr had selected her favorite products, which were sold under the name Violette’s Favorites or something similar. I was smitten with its ultra-simple design and minimal texting. The color of the package is a muted mint with a cool, fre

Nina Kemppi
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Two “Clean” Skincare Products That Actually Work—for Me
Hi, Violet Gang! Happy summer holidays to you from me and my three cats: Enya, Fuksia and little Violetti. Here is my last post before my summer break in July. I wanted to follow up on my previous week's post, "Why doesn't 'clean' skincare work for me?" Last week, I studied myself on why so many “clean” skincare products have disappointed me. It’s not that they’re part of the "Clean Movement"—it’s that my extra-sensitive skin doesn’t tolerate just any formula, no matter how e

Nina Kemppi
Jun 30, 20253 min read


This Is Why Mantle Skin's Skincare Products Are Great
Introduction Looking for skincare that blends Scandinavian minimalism with cutting-edge ingredients? You might want to explore MANTLE. A Bit of Backstory Growing up in the harsh winters of Northern Sweden, Josefin Landgård struggled with dry, weather-worn skin. As an elite competitive skier, her skin was exposed daily to snow and icy winds. Later, after a successful career in digital innovation, she decided to merge her two lifelong interests—tech and skincare—and founded MAN

Nina Kemppi
May 26, 20254 min read


Why I Love Typology's Peppermint and Orange Blossom Hydrolates
Hi, Violetines! Welcome to my new posting time on Mondays at 4 pm. EET! This post includes affiliate links. Last December, I enjoyed unboxing Typology’s advent calendar every day. This was part of my Violet Calendar Christmas Project on my Instagram. The journey was an exciting skincare discovery. Among the standout products were Typology Paris’s Peppermint Hydrolate and Orange Blossom Hydrolate. These hydrolates quickly became staples in my routine, combining skincare and se

Nina Kemppi
Jan 13, 20254 min read


Why I Love The Drunk Elephant's Bora Barriere Repair Cream
Hi! Welcome to the first blog post of the year 2025. How has your year started? I hope with new skincare routine resolutions😉. To me, the numbers just changed. It's skincare business as usual.🙂💜✨ Read my latest blog post here about winter skincare tips. When it comes to repairing a damaged skin barrier, I’ve tried my fair share of products. But Drunk Elephant’s Bora Barriere Repair Cream has genuinely impressed me. This cream promises to strengthen the skin barrier, soothe

Nina Kemppi
Jan 2, 20256 min read


Why I Love The Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair Serum
Hi there, Violetines! Here is my second post for this October. If you haven’t yet read my earlier product review about three of my favorite hydrating serums, read it here. Photo by Violet Texts by Nina. If you’re in the market for a solution to even out your skin tone and tackle dark spots, you might have come across Paula's Choice Discoloration Repair Serum. This product claims to diminish discoloration and leave your skin looking more radiant, but does it really deliver? He

Nina Kemppi
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Why I Love These Hydrating Serums In Winter
Hello Violetines! It is so lovely to see you here. In my last blog post, I talked about the best skincare ingredients for hormonal acne. You can read it here if you haven’t and want to. It is October now, and I have seen proper frost on the ground already. The Barnacle Geese are gathering their flock to move away from Finland for winter. It was nice to see you geese! Safe moving trip! Okay, let’s get into the topic of the moment. Cold weather dries out our skin for several re

Nina Kemppi
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Why I Love The Caudalie Vinoperfect Glycolic Essence
Hello Violetines! This is my last post before my summer break in July. I chose Caudalie's Concentrated Brightening Glycolic Essence because I mentioned it in my last blog post about the summer skincare routine. It is a product I use myself. The texture is quite watery, but instead of using a cotton round or reusable cotton round, I just dropped it on the palm of my hands and applied it from there. I learned how to apply an essence by hand from the founder of Skin Rocks, Carol

Nina Kemppi
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Why I Love The Trinny London’s Overnight Clarity Serum
Hello, Violetines! Today, I'm sharing my experience with Trinny London's Overnight Clarity, a potent retinaland niacinamide serum. What is Trinny London's Overnight Clarity? Trinny London's Overnight Clarity is an innovative serum that additionally promises to transform your skin while you sleep. Infused with powerful ingredients like retinal and niacinamide, this serum aims to tackle many skin concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles to uneven skin tone and texture. My First I

Nina Kemppi
May 23, 20242 min read
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