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.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Drunk Elephant Protin Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid

 Hated this product. This is the last product that I will use from Drunk Elephant. Over the years, I have spent alot of money on the Drunk Elephant brand but always been disappointed due to overhyped products and marketing. This serum is too expensive for the ingredients in it. The texture is so thin and sticky. There are so many other better serums out there. This is a nice introductory product to try but the percentage of the product with the price doesn't do it justice.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

belif Super Drops Niacinamide Vitamin C Golden Glow Serum, 2-in-1 Hydrating & Brightening Makeup Primer,lluminator and Highlighter to Blur Pores & Even Skin Texture, PHA

belif Super Drops Niacinamide Vitamin C Golden Glow Serum, 2-in-1 Hydrating & Brightening Makeup Primer,lluminator and Highlighter to Blur Pores & Even Skin Texture, PHA


Not sure why this product isn;t sold in Sephora or Ulta yet. Usually I'm cautious when it comes to vitamin C in skincare product but I thought I would give this a try. I don't like the thickness that lingers on my skin after I applied it on my face. Yes, my face is glowing afterwards and it's due to it's highlighting properties int he product. I haven't reached for this after using it twice. Not a fan during the summertime, so I'll try to use it during the wintertime when my skin is drier.

 



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.