I went from an easy, hurried, low-maintenance facial cleaning ritual to trying out the Asian 10 step skincare routine. Being raised in New York City has damaged and polluted my skin; I'm now repairing and focusing on anti-aging.
I want to buy and use products from a broad number of brands, I didn't just want to stick with one brand, I shopped around and compared all. I will try to write reviews each month, one which will be a list my skincare routine products, sharing my experiences on each product.

Monday, September 30, 2024

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Night Cream

 This product has this common skincare scent that I don't like. It is lightweight, hydrating and cushioning but I'm not loving the pricetag to repurchase this product. I haven't seen much of a change in my skin but the biggest con is the scent.

 



Sunday, September 15, 2024

Winter/Spring/Summer 2024 skincare routine

 

 
Cleasner - Tatcha Rice Wash
Toner - Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Essence -  Shiseido Eudermine Activating Refillable Essence with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
Serum -   Sulwhasoo  First Care Activating Serum
Eye Cream - La Mer The Concentrate Serum
Day Cream - sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
Sunscreen - Pony Effect Sunbase
Night Cream - Tatcha DEWY SKIN CREAM Replenishing & Plumping Moisturizer


Saturday, August 31, 2024

Sulwhasoo Bloomstay vitalizing eye cream

I think Sulwhasoo discontinued this product because I no longer see it on its retail website while trying to repurchase this product. I love this gel texture and it absorbs into my eye area skin quite nicely. It doesn't leave milia on my face like the other white eye creams. Love the light floral sulwhasoo scent just mad that this product is discontinued.

 



Friday, August 16, 2024

Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness UV sunscreen Tone Up

This is a mineral gel-like sunscreen so I think it's safer to use for me when I was pregnant and with sensitive skin.  I love this sunscreen which doesn't leave me with a white cast or uncomfortable on the skin. Wished I purchased more while I was in Taiwan. Love the light lavender color which evens out my slight hyperpigmentation and the lavender color disappears right afterwards. 

 



Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner Toner

 

Nice summer toner and very refreshing. Love the pump but I wouldn't repurchase because there are so many other toners on the market.

Monday, July 15, 2024

AHC Safe on Light Sun Serum

 It is a pale pink clear gel-like serum which rubs smoothly and absorbs fast into the skin. I do feel a slight cooling sensation for a moment which I like for this current 95F temperatures that I have been experiencing in this summer. I do love the brightening and anti-aging effect that is included in this product. Wish I brought more. Love the pump too. It doesn't pill on me.


Sunday, June 30, 2024

Tatcha Water cream

 Best day or night cream during the hot summer conditions. A bit watery for my taste, but a little goes a long way. Skin feels soft and smooth the morning after. Packaging looks luxe on my selfie bathroom vanity.  I love to lather this all over my face and neck before going outside.