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.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Clio Clio Art Lipstick MO28 Blossom Ruby and MO14 Rose Pink and Art Shadow 417 Forte Green Brown

I got these lipsticks at a the Club Clio Korean sample sale.
The packaging are soo cute and artistic!
The shades were MO28 Blossom Ruby and MO14 Rose Pink.
Hydrated and creamy but I got bored of this spring color after a week. 



Clio Art Shadow 417 Forte Green Brown
Rich color
Love the combination of color and it's very shimmery.
I was going to buy the jcat "green tea frap" eye shadow trio which is very similar to this but I didn't cause I ended getting this first.
I love the green, brown and gold.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Primera Massage Cream

Primera Massage Cream -
I think I got the last one at a sample sale in NYC. I'm a fan of this brand but I was surprised to see it there. I used this as a body cream for this fall/winter months at bedtime. When I wake up the next morning and my skin is softer than the night before. The texture is a bit thick hence the reason I use it as a body cream instead of face cream.

Not going to repurchase because there are so many creams out there to try out but I love this brand.



Thursday, November 24, 2016

Sephora Play November 2016

Best in Glow
Meet Your Partners in Shine

Stellar Products are Only the Beginning

This month's play box has a mix of makeup and skincare.

CoverFX Illuminating Primer - gifted it to my mom because she loves primers and I dont use them.
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rose Gold - it is a very light rose gold color; nice for the highlighting your inner eyes area.
Maison Margiela Replica Lipstick On
Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet - the amount of product in this bottle was less than 1/3.
Sephora Collection Ultra Shine Lip Gel in Pin Up Pink - a very sheer and shiny lip gloss
GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment - anything from glamglow is great

Sunday, November 20, 2016

MayCoop Mini Raw Sauce

MayCoop Mini Raw Sauce - retail $14 - wasn't happy that they didn't have the full-sized product but it was nice that the size was just right to try out if your skin likes it or not.

It is thicker than toner or essence, but thinner than serum.
I use this after toner and before serum.
Will not be repurchasing because I have many bottles of essence that I have to get through first.
However, it was great for my sensitive combination skin.
This is better for the drier cold weathers.



Thursday, November 17, 2016

THE FACE SHOP Essential Damage Care Hair Essence

THE FACE SHOP Essential Damage Care Hair Essence

Smells really nice hence the name of the product.
Its texture is more serum-like than essence-like.
I apply it wet and it leaves my hair soft when dry.
I would like to imagine that it helped "heal" my roots or prevent some split ends.
But I haven't seen much of a difference so won't be repurchasing.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

The Lotus Leaf and Aloe Calming Serum

The Lotus Leaf and Aloe Calming Serum $52 retail 70ml - best use for this summer's bad sun rays.
I don't like the plastic smell and I didn't see much of a difference.
Yes, my skin was smoother but that was just it.
I ended up giving it away to a friend about midway through the bottle because I didn't notice much with my skin and my friend really needed a serum.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Fall Skincare Routine 2016




Step 1 - Pre-cleansing Oil/Wipes -TheFaceShop Rice eye remover +SKINFOOD RICE Brightening Cleansing Oil 170ml



Step 2 - Cleanser/Wash-off Mask -

Step 3 - Peeling Gel - The history of Whoo Gongjinhyang:Seol Brightening Gel



Step 4 - Toner/Refresher
Step 5 - Essence

Primera Miracle Seed Essence 150ml 

Tosowoong TimeShift First Essence AP Therapy - 150ml

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Moisturizing Tonic Treatment 150ml


Step 6 - Ampoule/Serum



Step 7 - Sheet Mask
goodal Masks
  
Dr.G Masks

Step 8 - Eye Cream



Step 9 - Emulsion
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Light Cream 90g


Step 10 - Moisturizer
Primera Watery Oil Free Gel Cream


Step 11 - Sleeping Pack/Night Cream (PM)
Saint Peau Collagen Pudding Sleeping Pack
Step 12 - Sunscreen -


Step 13 - Make-up
DR.JART+ Silver Label Plus BB 40ml





Clio Gelpresso Melting Lipstick 5 Lady Peach and 15 Queen's Red


MAC Extra Sweet Huggable Lipstick

Mascara - Bare Essentials



Sephora+Pantone Color of the Year 2016 WaterColors Palette


HolikaHolika ProBeauty Foxy EyeLiner





























Innisfree - Auto Pencil Liner 0.5g #04 Wine Burgundy (와인버건디)

Thursday, November 10, 2016

General Haul #41 - Taiwan National Holiday Haul 2016

Everyone knows you leave Taiwan with a lot of goodies!
This time I brought back food and sheet masks!

Snacks and SNACKS!
Below are sheet masks that contain silk.
 

This is the only Duty-free product that I brought on my layover in Hong Kong International airport.
I got the YSL eye cream and the lipstick trios.
They weren't cheap, total was about $180US.

Below are just pictures of sheet mask purchases that I got everytime I passed by a store that sold sheet masks.
I really wanted to try these "sexylook" brand so I got a few.

I got this cute schedule book for $5US and a Hello Kitty nail clipper.
Yes I brought it based on the cute packaging!

I grab some air cushion puffs, cleansing wipes, mouthwash and dry shampoo cause I needed it during my trip.
Above are deodorant spray, lip essence and a few sheet masks.
Below are sheet masks and I finally found the Hadalabo JAPAN Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution.