With Nude Story recently celebrating its 3rd anniversary with a 12% off storewide sale, I wanted to share some products I've used that you might want to try while they're on discount (I've also taken this opportunity to pick up a few things myself~). P.S. The information below is referenced from the official website, and all items were purchased by me for this review.
1. Organic Neroli Hydrosol (Original price: $120)
I had used other brands of floral waters for two years, which left me with the impression that floral waters aren't very moisturizing and their functionality as a toner isn't particularly strong.
However, I quite like this Neroli Hydrosol. It primarily helps with oil balancing, pore tightening, and gentle brightening, and I’ve found it effective in all three areas. Sometimes, after applying cream, if my face feels a bit greasy, I’ll spray this on again. Since I wear an eye mask to sleep, too much grease can cause breakouts; using this floral water solves that problem, and my skin doesn't feel dry by morning. It feels very comfortable, and the scent is so fresh!
Recommended for: Oily skin
2. White Rose Physical Sunscreen Lotion (Original price: $298)
I’ve always wanted to find a physical sunscreen that works for me, but physical sunscreens are either prone to leaving a white cast or have an uncomfortable texture. Plus, my skin tends to get oily with sunscreen, so it’s been really hard to choose one.
I’d often heard people say Nude Story’s sunscreen is great, so with my Anessa bottle running low, I decided to give it a try. It’s safe to say it’s the best sunscreen I’ve ever used. I’m not a fan of the feeling of sunscreen, but I adapted to this one completely! It feels just like a lotion, and with its subtle rose scent, the experience is lovely—I don't mind using it at all (friends who hate sunscreen as much as I do should definitely try it! 😂 I used to know sunscreen was important but I really hated putting it on...) It works perfectly under makeup, and is fine even without a primer; it doesn’t affect the finish or speed up oil production. The only thing is it’s SPF30 PA+++. It’s fine for daily office work, but for long periods outdoors, you might need to reapply or use a product with a higher protection factor.
However, since I’ve been wearing a mask a lot lately, I only apply it to the visible parts of my face—I’m not sure if I’ll use it all up within six months...😢 /
Recommended for: All skin types
3. Organic Sweet Rose Geranium Lip Balm (Original price: $58)
Because my lips seemed to develop an immunity to DHC with continuous use, I bought this to try. At first, I didn't like it; I kept tasting it, and the flavor felt a bit odd (it smells pleasant, but tastes different). I also didn't find it as thick or moisturizing as DHC, and when my lips were so dry they were peeling and painful, it didn't offer much help.
But after using it for a while, I changed my mind. I found it worked quite well, and it helps smooth out lip lines. Plus, with mask-wearing lately, its texture is perfect—it doesn't stick to the mask at all, and it keeps my lips hydrated for the hours I’m wearing one.
At night, you might still need something thicker to keep your lips in better condition. It’s not an ultra-rich lip balm, but the thinner texture provides a good sense of moisture. It should also be great as a base before applying lipstick (though I haven’t worn lipstick in ages...). Anyway, I’ll likely repurchase this after I finish it.
As a side note, since these products are preservative-free, most have a shelf life of only six months, so don't stock up too much just because of the sale—just buy what you can actually use. I’m also using the Rose Cleanser, but I haven’t used it long enough yet, so I’ll review that later.
Although there are more brands we can't support these days, there are still many great Hong Kong brands out there with plenty of choices ✌️ If you liked this, please give me a ❤️, or feel free to leave a comment or DM me to share your own thoughts.
1. Organic Neroli Hydrosol (Original price: $120)
I had used other brands of floral waters for two years, which left me with the impression that floral waters aren't very moisturizing and their functionality as a toner isn't particularly strong.
However, I quite like this Neroli Hydrosol. It primarily helps with oil balancing, pore tightening, and gentle brightening, and I’ve found it effective in all three areas. Sometimes, after applying cream, if my face feels a bit greasy, I’ll spray this on again. Since I wear an eye mask to sleep, too much grease can cause breakouts; using this floral water solves that problem, and my skin doesn't feel dry by morning. It feels very comfortable, and the scent is so fresh!
Recommended for: Oily skin
2. White Rose Physical Sunscreen Lotion (Original price: $298)
I’ve always wanted to find a physical sunscreen that works for me, but physical sunscreens are either prone to leaving a white cast or have an uncomfortable texture. Plus, my skin tends to get oily with sunscreen, so it’s been really hard to choose one.
I’d often heard people say Nude Story’s sunscreen is great, so with my Anessa bottle running low, I decided to give it a try. It’s safe to say it’s the best sunscreen I’ve ever used. I’m not a fan of the feeling of sunscreen, but I adapted to this one completely! It feels just like a lotion, and with its subtle rose scent, the experience is lovely—I don't mind using it at all (friends who hate sunscreen as much as I do should definitely try it! 😂 I used to know sunscreen was important but I really hated putting it on...) It works perfectly under makeup, and is fine even without a primer; it doesn’t affect the finish or speed up oil production. The only thing is it’s SPF30 PA+++. It’s fine for daily office work, but for long periods outdoors, you might need to reapply or use a product with a higher protection factor.
However, since I’ve been wearing a mask a lot lately, I only apply it to the visible parts of my face—I’m not sure if I’ll use it all up within six months...😢 /
Recommended for: All skin types
3. Organic Sweet Rose Geranium Lip Balm (Original price: $58)
Because my lips seemed to develop an immunity to DHC with continuous use, I bought this to try. At first, I didn't like it; I kept tasting it, and the flavor felt a bit odd (it smells pleasant, but tastes different). I also didn't find it as thick or moisturizing as DHC, and when my lips were so dry they were peeling and painful, it didn't offer much help.
But after using it for a while, I changed my mind. I found it worked quite well, and it helps smooth out lip lines. Plus, with mask-wearing lately, its texture is perfect—it doesn't stick to the mask at all, and it keeps my lips hydrated for the hours I’m wearing one.
At night, you might still need something thicker to keep your lips in better condition. It’s not an ultra-rich lip balm, but the thinner texture provides a good sense of moisture. It should also be great as a base before applying lipstick (though I haven’t worn lipstick in ages...). Anyway, I’ll likely repurchase this after I finish it.
As a side note, since these products are preservative-free, most have a shelf life of only six months, so don't stock up too much just because of the sale—just buy what you can actually use. I’m also using the Rose Cleanser, but I haven’t used it long enough yet, so I’ll review that later.
Although there are more brands we can't support these days, there are still many great Hong Kong brands out there with plenty of choices ✌️ If you liked this, please give me a ❤️, or feel free to leave a comment or DM me to share your own thoughts.
