Cleanser Review: esfolio Hyaluronic Acid With Peach Cleansing Foam

'Ello folks. Today's review will be for the esfolio Hyaluronic Acid With Peach Cleansing Foam.

Availability: This  retails at $4 - $20 and can be purchased at stylevana.com and amazon.com.

Would I buy this again?: Maybe.

What is this product designed to address?

According to amazon.com:

Formulated with Moisture-Retaining Hyaluronic Acid for Skin Comfort - This facial cleanser is enriched with hyaluronic acid, a well-known hydrating ingredient that helps bind moisture to the skin's surface during and after cleansing. Unlike harsh cleansers that leave skin feeling tight, Esfolio’s formula is designed to support skin comfort by maintaining hydration while removing daily buildup. The result is skin that feels soft, supple, and thoroughly cleansed without any uncomfortable dryness.

Nourishing Peach Fruit Extract for a Clean and Refreshed Sensation - With the addition of peach fruit extract, this cleansing foam offers more than just cleansing – it also delivers a mild, skin-friendly touch of natural plant-derived nutrients. Peach extract is known for its refreshing qualities and is commonly used in skincare to help provide a gentle, clean feel. This ingredient contributes to the product’s refreshing scent and luxurious application experience without irritating sensitive skin.

Rich, Cushion-Like Foam for a Satisfying Lather Every Time - Esfolio’s foam cleanser produces a soft, creamy lather that spreads effortlessly over the face, enveloping the skin in a cushion of fine foam. This texture minimizes friction while massaging the skin and provides an even, comfortable application that rinses off easily with water. Perfect for those who prefer a foam cleanser that feels indulgent while remaining lightweight on the skin.

Designed for Daily Use Without Disrupting the Skin's Balance - Created for regular morning and evening use, this cleanser offers a consistent, skin-friendly solution to keeping your face feeling clean and refreshed. It’s formulated to be non-stripping and respects the skin’s natural moisture barrier, making it ideal for all skin types — including those prone to dryness or sensitivity after cleansing.

Effectively Removes Impurities, Makeup Residue, and Surface Oils - Esfolio’s Hyaluronic Acid with Peach Cleansing Foam effectively removes everyday impurities such as dirt, excess oil, sweat, and light makeup residue. Whether you’ve been out in the city or at home, the formula works to clear away buildup from the skin’s surface, helping to leave behind a refreshed and purified appearance without aggressive scrubbing.

Mild and Balanced pH Formula That’s Gentle on the Skin - The pH-balanced formulation ensures that the cleanser works in harmony with your skin’s natural acidity levels, helping to prevent irritation or post-wash discomfort. By maintaining the skin’s optimal pH, it supports a healthy-looking complexion and is gentle enough to be used multiple times a day without causing imbalance or dryness.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Glycerin: Attracts moisture to the skin.

Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid: Help prevent moisture loss from the skin barrier, have hydrating properties. 

Peach Fruit Extract (10,000 ppb): Has antioxidant, hydration, anti-inflammatory, exfoliating, and brightening properties; helps strengthen the skin barrier.

Sodium Hyaluronate (10,000 ppb): Helps the skin retain moisture.

Tomato Fruit Extract and Pomegranate Fruit Extract: Have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract and Beetroot Extract: Have hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

What is the texture like?

I would describe the texture of this as a thick cream that turns into a rich, fluffy foam in contact with water.

Is it scented?

This smells like peach juice; personally I love it.  

 

My overall experience/comments on the product:

I'm finding it strange that in their Google reviews, people have said that this particular cleanser is drying. Not only is it full of hydrating ingredients as listed above, as you know, I have dry skin and this hasn't exacerbated my dryness in any way. We're currently in the dead of winter and it's cold and dry outside while being hot and dry indoors so my skin would absolutely have gotten drier if this product was stripping in any way.  This leaves my face feeling soft, soothed, hydrated, and supple. It also does a pretty good job of removing face makeup when paired with a Foreo. Someone wrote that this burned their eyes and while it does sting a tiny bit if I accidently get it in my eyes because it sprays around or whatnot, I don't use it to remove my eye makeup as I imagine that would be irritating. However, I imagine any foaming cleanser would sting in direct contact with your eyeballs so I wouldn't recommend such cleansers for the immediate eye area.  Frankly I very rarely wash my face without the Foreo so I can't say how well it works without.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself. 

Foundation Review: CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation

Today's review is for the CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation in 205 Ivory.

Availability: This retails anywhere from $10 - $20 for 30 mL (1 fl. oz.) and can be purchased at most drugstores that carry CoverGirl products. 

Would I buy this again? I think so!

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Let's quote from covergirl.com, shall we?

Amplify your natural radiance with a hydrating foundation packed with skincare benefits. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, this anti-aging foundation nourishes skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Easily find your shade and use a minimal amount for a sheer finish, or build it up into a full-coverage look.

Give your skin that youthful glow with COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation. This anti-aging foundation plumps up skin to instantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles for a younger-looking complexion. Skin tone looks more even and other imperfections are blurred, while hyaluronic complex and vitamin C deliver firming hydration to keep your skin looking healthy and radiant. Pro-tip: Use with COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Anti-Aging Foundation Primer for maximum results. At COVERGIRL, we’re Leaping Bunny approved cruelty free by Cruelty Free International, so you know our products are never tested on animals.

REDUCES WRINKLES: Anti-aging foundation instantly reduces the look of wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance.

IMPROVES TONE: Evens skin tone and blurs the appearance of dark circles and other less-than-perfect areas.

HYDRATING FORMULA: Contains hyaluronic complex and vitamin C for firmer and healthier-looking skin.

FIND YOUR SHADE: Available in multiple shades for you to find the right match for your skin tone.

CRUELTY-FREE: Covergirl products are Leaping Bunny Certified by Cruelty-Free International, meaning they are never tested on animals.

Does this come in any other shade than the one pictured above?

This comes in 18 shades.

What's the coverage/consistency like?

I would describe the consistency as being a mousse-like cream. This has a medium to full coverage with a soft, radiant finish. 

Does this have any beneficial ingredients in it?

The highlighted ingredients are:

Hyaluronic Acid: Can hold up to 1000x its weight in water, helps skin retain moisture.

Vitamin C: Helps to brighten, lighten, and tighten the skin; also has antioxidant properties.

Is this scented?

This has a fresh slightly sweet "green" scent that I personally really enjoy, it smells like nice skincare.

What has my experience with the product been like?

Admittedly these are first impressions but:

Pros:

-Consistency is really smooth, easy to blend and apply
-Good coverage

- Finish looks like healthy skin

-Lightweight

Cons:

- Kind of pricey for a drugstore item because the average price is closer to about $19-20 but you can use coupons/sales to get it for less.

So, I did have the cream version of this product in the past and it was ok to the point where I wanted to try this liquid version of it out and I'm so glad I finally got around to it! I really like this foundation - I feel like it goes on smooth, it's incredibly easy to blend, it's buildable, it gives good coverage, it stayed put and looked fresh for 8 hours, my skin looked and felt like skin. I think it might be too much for someone who only wears skin tints but if you want some coverage, this is a great option. It's luminous but not in a way where it's too much, it simply gives the skin a healthy glow. You know I've been stuck on my wet n wild photo focus Dewy Foundation for a long time and while I love it and the coverage it provides I feel like I can't get a shade that matches me just right because they oxidize on me. So I'm excited to both try other options and to have found another foundation I really like.

What do I use to apply the product?

I apply this with  my Memebox, Artis-style foundation brush.

I feel as though this review is pretty thorough but please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself. 

Best of 2025 Favorites

Hey folksickles. I feel like this list will be shorter than years past as I stuck to mainly the same products and things in 2025 especially, so there's that. But alas here are the products and things I very much enjoyed and would repurchase. I will say that I don't have photos of the products here because I've used up many of them and thrown them away but... there's always Google and in the instance that I've reviewed a product, the product name will be clickable and you can take a gander at the review.

1. ORLY Nail Polish in Beautifully Bizarre: I have been really loving this nail polish. I would describe this as ORLY Kiss The Bride Nail Lacquer's (a favorite of mine, as you might know) younger sister because it still has that pastel pink vibe but the teal pearl shift to it and slight tinge of lavender give it a bit of a kick while the color is still super wearable and, in my opinion, appropriate for any occasion because it's not particularly loud in any way. 

2.  Colourpop Shadow Stix in Rising Sun: I've been using this as a base for yellow eyeshadow and it's just so beautiful! I love the way the pink tones in it peak out from underneath the eyeshadow and give it this kind of lit-from-within dimension and depth. It's so pretty!

3. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Mascara: It's been so long since I've loved a mascara so much that I would outright say if I couldn't wear falsies any more for whatever reason that I'd be ok just wearing that mascara alone. I'm looking for a noticeable difference in length, volume, and definition - a mascara that fans out my lashes nicely and won't clump them together. I have finally found a favorite and have to rave about it! I just absolutely adore this mascara almost to the point where I don't want to try anything else because I fear I'll be disappointed. 

4. Lorac Mega Pro 3 Palette: I feel like I am such a sucker for a good warm-toned neutral palette and this is no exception! I was genuinely sad when it was time to move on to the next palette. These shadows are beautifully pigmented, buttery smooth, blend easily, and generally play nice with one another. Truly a pleasure to use!

5. Hourglass Blush in Sublime Flush: This blush  such a lovely, brightening pink that I think would look good any time of year but it's really giving me spring vibes.

Obviously the following two are holy grails for me because I use and rebuy them all the time!

6. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: Squalane is the only product that significantly diminishes both redness and texture on my face where, due to PCOS shaving, my skin was once left angry and inflamed but now it's even toned, even textured, soft and smooth. It generally makes my skin look and feel great.

7. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence: Another holy grail product for me because it brought back my skin from being dry and tight to being soft, smooth, and supple. Very few products give me as nice of a hydration and softness as this does.

And now, some shows I really loved. I feel like I watched so much trash anime in the past few years so it's nice to have so many things to talk about for a change!:

16. Demon Slayer: I started watching Demon Slayer in March and felt like I've been sleeping on it this whole time! Its themes of recovery after loss, found family, and the friendships one makes along the way are all so resonant. I really did start, in a way, to feel like these characters are my friends and now that I'm there, I'm not ready for it to come to an end! Granted, there's another three years before that happens. 

17. Dan Da Dan: Now, takes on this anime are fairly controversial, but generally I enjoyed it. One of the main factors in that being that despite Ken and Momo's obviously growing affections and awkwardness with one another, they have moments of connection that feel real and not overly contrived or distant, which I appreciate. Granted, the cliffhangers with which each season ends has me so annoyed because we have to wait quite a while to see what happens next.

18. The Wild Robot: I didn't talk about most of the movies I watched last year on here because what I discovered about myself last year was that I'm not much of a movie person. I find that often the run time doesn't give adequate time to develop a relationship with the characters where I truly am invested in them and what's happening to them. But that wasn't the case here. This movie is overall so sweet and heartwarming and once again, the theme of found family here made it quite beautiful to me.

19. Blue Eye Samurai: Watching an animated film set in Japan wherein no one spoke Japanese was a bit odd to me at first, as someone who is clearly an anime viewer. However, the storyline of this was captivating to me and the theme of found family shows up again. Although granted, this is a rated R animation with full frontal nudity that doesn't discriminate based on gender, so you've been warned.

20. Toilet Bound Hanako-Kun: After waiting for 5 years we finally got a season 2, which I thought was great because we learn more backstory regarding Yugi and Tsukasa. However, we are left with a cliffhanger and no news of when a new season is coming out which... is frustrating because are we looking at... another 5 years?!?

21. Helluva Boss: This is another rated R animation that is not going to be for everyone. Granted, its way of perversion is mostly talking about kinks and not actually showing that. Regardless, we get a lot of development in Stolas and Blitz's relationship in the newer season - I personally love the emotional payoff and psychological exploration that we get of these characters. Not just Stolas and Blitz, but essentially the majority of the main cast in the seasons. Again, clearly, I'm a sucker for found family as a trope because here it is again! 

22. The Apothecary Diaries: This was a really fun historical fiction, mystery anime that, while it does have romance in it does a great job of not selling itself as a romance. So the will they, won't they dynamic of our couple here doesn't bother me. Especially because the backgrounds and personalities of these characters sort of set them up for a slow burn anyway. I'm really looking forward to more seasons!

23. Golden Kamuy: This anime is one I've been meaning to come back to for ages and finally did and... while mostly fun, what a wild ride it is! One of my favorite things is how this anime just flips fanservice on its head and serves it up in the style of mostly muscular men being naked in... well largely it's in onsens or in a banya but it is one that plays up the ridiculousness. That said, despite it's R rating, there is no full frontal nudity and everything is covered in shadow. Other than that, we have... wait for it... found family yet again! The discussion about Japan's indigenous people - the Ainu, and the connection between Japan and Russia is interesting, especially because I was never taught that part of history in school. I mean in short it's a historical fiction that's full of dick jokes so it won't be for everyone but if you have a somewhat immature sense of humor and like historical fiction I think it's a great one to check out. We also do have psychological exploration of characters when it comes to people like Tsurumi and also all the tattooed prisoners, but I won't spoil.

24. Bridgerton: Last but not least, I have watched the first two seasons and the Queen Charlotte special in the past but did a rewatch because it had been some time. I will say, Season 3 wasn't my favorite and I feel like, while I did sort of root for Penelope, I feel like her losing weight this season sort of made it feel less like a victory for the "fat" girls and, frankly, that wasn't really touched on. Her age is, which strikes me as odd because Penelope isn't really too old to still be out on the marriage market so I don't know. I also just, the yearning wasn't there the same way it was for Simon and Daphne or Anthony and Kate so it just didn't hit me the same way. Francesca also rubbed me the wrong way, and I say this as someone who can be shy and introverted and socially awkward. I just found her sort of rude and sort of a departure from how she was portrayed in the earlier seasons and I don't mean because a different actress is playing her now. It feels like she went through a personality change. Eloise remains my favorite character and I so cannot wait for her season. Granted, we do have our silly goofy boy Benedict up next so I'm curious to see how that plays out because I mean... he is silly goofy but he's also been messy these past couple of seasons so I'm curious what a Benedict truly smitten by love will be like.

Lastly music, I did listen to some things here and there that were alright but these two hit the hardest:

23. Mon Rovia: If you like folksy indie music that has a message and heart behind it I HIGHLY recommend checking his music out.

24. Oh Wonder: I have loved Oh Wonder for years and years so listening to their entire discography felt like a treat. Their music is so upbeat and uplifting. But another thing that made me feel really endeared to their music is that I was catsitting for a friend while I was going through their discography and she would come to me for cuddles when I was singing  their songs and it was the absolute cutest thing.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I paid for all the items mentioned above.

December 2025 Arrivals

Ok folksickles! I'm back to replenishing on things that I'm running out of and buying mostly just necessities.

1. Dr. Sante Pre Age Ceramide + Prebiotic Moisturizing Mask: Since I'm running a bit low on one of my masks and we're already in December where it's only going to get colder and thus my skin is likely to get drier I went ahead and purchased this mask in hopes it'll keep my skin hydrated and happy. 

2. Organic Kitchen Pistachio Mafia Polishing Face Scrub: I am entirely out of my facial scrub and needed to pick up another. Since I've liked the masks from this brand I went ahead and got this facial scrub to try out.

3. L'Oreal true match Radiant Serum Concealer in  W1: I'm running low on my current concealer and decided since I always get the same one I might as well give something new to me a try. I've liked the true match formula in the past in terms of the lumi foundation so we shall see.

4. wet n wild Loose Setting Powder: I'm running low on my current powder so I felt that I should go ahead and replenish before I ran out. This is a really nice, smoothing, slightly blurring powder that feels like skin and doesn't make my skin look or feel dry so I just went ahead and repurchased it. 

5. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: I was running low on my squalane oil and since it's a holy grail for my skin I went ahead and replenished.

Sephora also sent me the following samples with my order (I say sent because these aren't what I asked for but alas... also do we remember when 3 samples were the standard? They've gotten cheap for no reason, I'm sure companies send them loads of samples and want customers to discover these products...)

Juliet Has a Gun Not A Perfume

Isle of Paradise Body Beautifully Balanced Body Butter 

6. Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence SPF 50+ PA++++: I was running low on my sunscreen and noticed they now have this packet that is nearly twice as big as the tube and only $5 more so I went ahead and picked it up.

7. Reinarebelde On Your Face Contour + Color Trio in Adorada: My friend got me this really cute face palette for Christmas. I love the vintage tattoo vibes that it has.

8. Sheet Masks: My sweet wifey got me a whole bunch of sheet masks (among other self-care goodies) for Christmas:

innisfree Jeju Root Energy Mask in Lotus Root

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask

LuLuLun Precious Mask White Resilient, Glowing skin Aging Care

papa recipe Bombee Whitening Honey Mask Pack

patchology Soothe 5 Minute Flashmasque

innisfree My real Squeeze Mask EX in Aloe

LASplash Jelly Eye Pads x15

9. CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation in 205 Ivory: I've been wanting to try out a new foundation for a while and decided to give this a try since I did have the cream version years ago and wanted to check out the liquid version. 

Disclaimer: I purchased all the items listed above myself with the exception of the samples and Christmas gifts I've been given. All opinions are my own.

December 2025 Favorites

Hey folksickles,

Alright, all the goodies I've been enjoying in December :) 

1. Colourpop Shadow Stix in Rising Sun: I've been using this as a base for yellow eyeshadow and it's just so beautiful! I love the way the pink tones in it peak out from underneath the eyeshadow and give it this kind of lit-from-within dimension and depth. It's so pretty!

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer:  I paid for everything mentioned above. All opinions are my own. 

December 2025 Empties

All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

1. Ardell Wispies in 113 Black x3: These lashes are pretty and provide some nice length. That said, I find that they're delicate and bend easily so if you cry with these on or take a nap or something, it will bend the lashes funny and impact their longevity. You have to be careful with them! Otherwise they're easy to work with, have thin bands that bend to the eye nicely and wear well.

2. Green Pharmacy Honey & Coffee Face Scrub: Honestly, I didn't love this scrub. It doesn't smell like honey or coffee, which was something I found disappointing. Additionally, it is too abrasive for my liking - it leaves my skin soft but it's more scratchy than I'd like it to be. 

3. equate Coconut Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub: I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious it smells; it has a tart yet sweet, kind of fruity floral scent. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth and is great for shave prep. 

4. Crabtree & Evelyn Peach body lotion: This lotion has a really delicious sweet peach scent to it. It left my skin feeling silky and hydrated.

5. Isle of Paradise Body Beautifully Balanced Body Butter: I personally found this body butter a bit too thick for my liking, it needs to be warmed up to properly spread and I don't love that aspect of it. I prefer something with a lighter, more whipped texture that melts into the skin. Outside of that, this does leave my skin fairly hydrated and silky. 

6. Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray: I feel like every time I run out of this setting spray I'm sad because it generally lasts me quite a long time so it almost feels abrupt that it's gone even though obviously it's clear there's less in the bottle. I feel like it really helps keep my makeup in place and reduces any powdery appearance; it also helps metallic eyeshadow go on very vibrant and keeps it lasting on my eyelids until I'm ready to remove it at the end of the day.

7. wet n wild photofocus Loose Setting Powder: I just adore this powder so much. It gives my skin a smooth, slightly blurred appearance, doesn't particularly crease under the eyes, and doesn't grab onto or emphasize dry patches. It also leaves my skin feeling smooth and velvety. It's very lightweight and doesn't look powdery or dry at all. 

8.  The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane: I'm always sad when I run out of my squalane because I love it so much. In fact this bottle is even sadder because I ran out faster than I normally would have on account of having spilled some of it while I was away last month. Alas, I have restocked.

9. e.l.f. Suntouchable Sunlight Whoa Glow Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen: I liked this primer alright and I do feel like it gave my skin a nice glow. But that said, the sunscreen in this makes it feel heavy and since I use a sunscreen regularly anyway I just don't think I'll be purchasing this again.

10.  berkley jensen Scented baby wipes in Green tea & Cucumber: As mentioned previously, I like using these wipes to wipe down surfaces, especially my makeup collection and to remove swatches from my hands and arms when I take photos for the blog.

11. e.l.f. 16HR Hydrating Camo Concealer: This is a very full coverage concealer and, as such, a little goes a long way. I apply it with a concealer brush so I can get both the placement and control that I need. Due to its high coverage properties, this tube does last quite a while and I find that once you get the hang of how to work with it, that it blends into the skin quite easily. 

12.  Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution in Pomegranate & Black Currant: These salts have a nice, subtle fruity scent. I really like using them when I do pedicures at home to soothe sore feet and to soften my feet as well. 

13.  ecotools powder brush: I've had this brush for ages now and it was one of my very first makeup brushes. The quality is fantastic and it's super soft. But that said, the handle of this broke off and I feel like it'll fall apart soon as I only have the ferule. So, as much as I love it, it's time to say goodbye.

14. Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume: I feel like I prefer this kind of perfume on other people and not on myself. It smells kind of musky and sweet in a way that I personally don't enjoy. I prefer either fruity florals or more fresh-smelling scents.  

15. equate Island Coconut Shea Sugar Scrub:  I love how gritty this scrub is and how delicious it smells; it has a clean smelling, slightly sweet coconut scent. This leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth and is great for shave prep. 

16. dossier Floral Berries: I feel like the perfume, despite me knowing it was running low, came to an end quite abruptly. It's a nice fruity floral and this 50ml bottle lasted me for a little over a year. I'm not sure that I'd get it again, it smells nice but it isn't my favorite. I'd be down to try more dossier fragrances though but I wish there was somewhere I can smell them in person because going off notes alone is difficult - things can sound good in theory but not smell quite like I imagined they would.

17. ColourPop Super Shock Shadows:  Unfortunately the following shades developed an off smell so I am discarding them:
Erotic

Chirp

Fantasy

REM

18. innisfree Jeju Root Energy Mask in Lotus Root: It's been an absolute age since I last used a sheet mask and due to that I was so unused to the sensation of sitting there with something wet on my face for 20 minutes. In any case, this mask gave my dry winter skin a nice boost of hydration. My skin has a beautiful glow to it and feels smoother and more supple than before.

19. Dove Ultra Care Daily Moisture Conditioner for dry hair:  This conditioner smells really nice and gave my hair moisture without weighing it down. I will say that personally, I prefer something with a bit of a richer texture but this did the job.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the products mentioned above with the exception of the perfume which came as a sample with purchase and the sheet mask which was a Christmas gift.