MY SKINCARE ROUTINE
8:32 AM
Taking care of my skin is one of my favorite things to do
because I believe that skin is the foundation of a beautiful make-up. Layering tons of make-up on unhealthy skin is not going to make anything better. If
you have time to put on a lot of make-up then you should have time to take it
off and take care of your tired skin. I seriously started taking care of my
skin at the age of 17. At that time, I always found it time-wasting to use a
face wash and apply a moisturizing cream. I didn’t even put on a sunscreen. My
skin got worse and it was getting more sensitive and easily irritated by
fragrance and alcohol. However, it took me almost a year to finally figure out
my skin type and the skincare products that work best for me. I have removed
and added a few products over the past few years but what I will be showing
today are what I have been using for 2 years and they have changed my skin for
the better.
My skin type: Dry and sensitive
My philosophy when looking for any skincare product is first
looking at its ingredient list. I make sure that it is free from alcohol,
fragrance and colorant. Second, I check my budget and look for a dupe or other
alternatives if it is overpriced. Lastly, I read lots of reviews before
buying!!
A little bit goes a long way and it removes your make up very easily. However,
it is not the best answer for people who wear heavy eye make-up or a waterproof
mascara.
I prefer using cleansing water afterwards to make sure that everything is thoroughly
clean. Purevivi is another dupe for Bioderma but it is way cheaper. However, in
comparison to Bioderma, this might be a little bit irritating for people who
have sensitive eyes
This is the first product of Eucerin that I tried and it is the first brand
that gradually improves my skin condition. In my opinion, this is one of the best
facial cleansing gel. It is very gentle and it lathers up a bit. The feeling
after using is amazing! My skin feels clean and moisturizing because this doesn’t
dry out the skin like some other cleansing foams.
I just started using this about 5 months
ago (still on my first bottle) However, I can feel a great improvement even
though I haven’t used it up yet. It helps calm my redness around my chin and
nose. I like to put it in the fridge because applying this when it is cold is
absolutely refreshing!
This is not necessary but it is an extra thing that provides an extra hydration for people
who have dry skin. I find this more hydrating than a normal mineral water
spray. Its spray head is also very fine. You can also use a moisturizing face
mist during the day to maintain the moisture of your skin.
As I mentioned that I have dry skin so this
is an extra product to prep and add more hydration to my skin. I don’t like putting
on a super heavy and thick cream on my face so I choose to layer it up instead.
I use many products that have different texture from light to a thicker one
instead of a one super thick product. This essence helps moisturizing my skin
and it also evens up my skin tone. It absorbs quickly and feels very light on
my skin. However, it smells a little bit weird but the scent doesn’t linger. I
also don’t mind because it doesn’t contain any fragrance.
Instead of using serums, I prefer a natural
face oil. I have used rosehip oil before but I am falling in love with Clinique
lately. I wanted to try more products from this brand so I changed from rosehip
oil to its Smart treatment Oil instead. This contains antioxidants and many
kind of plant oils like safflower seed oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil and
cranberry oil which are beneficial for the skin. It adds an extra moisture to
dry skin. It is a bit on the pricey side but I think this is worth the
investment.
8. Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy for dry and sensitive skin
The last step is to
hydrate my skin with a cream type moisturizer. For this step, I don’t need
anything fancy. I just want something easy and affordable. This product gives
me that. It doesn’t whiten your skin or fade dark spots but it does a great job
at hydrating dry and sensitive skin just like its name. Again, it has no
alcohol, fragrance and colorant.
Morning:
1. Hada Labo ES Foaming Facial Wash
For morning time, I prefer something quick and easy. This product comes with a foam dispenser which means that I don't have to lather up the cleanser myself. I feel like using a foam type face wash in the morning is more refreshing. This is also not drying like other brands.
2. Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing lotion
Here comes another Hada Labo product. This is the first moisturizing essence or lotion I started using. In the morning I want to keep my skincare routine as simple as possible because I don't have much time to apply a full skincare products like I did in the night time. Therefore, I use only a light yet hydrating lotion. This is also more affordable than the Clinique one (you can switch this with the Clinique Even better essence if you want to).
3. Clinique Super City Block SPF 40
The best sunscreen for face I have ever used! It is tinted, light, high SPF and it doesn't leave any white cast on your skin. I have tried many sunscreens but all of them except this one caused breakouts. You still have to use a make-up remover or at least a cleansing water to remove any sunscreen. I don't recommend anyone to use just a cleansing foam alone.
Tell me if you also use any of these products regularly or what your skincare routine steps are! See you on my next post :)
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