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.
I received this as a complimentary product from 0.8L.
This product includes yeast and fermented ingredients.
It's suppose to help with anti-aging, brightening, and whitening.
Best for scaring and acne prone skin.
Short shelf life and even shorter open bottle life. Not a fan of that.
When I applied it on my face, it's very light and runs.
I swear if I didn't know this was a serum/essence, I would've thought this was water.
I use this at night time and mainly for hydration.
The theme for the July Boxycharm 2018 was Roadtrippin.
I love the theme because it's the summertime and everyone tries to go out and travel but of course with minimal makeup and skincare. I agree that I have done that. I usually just bring cleanser and sunscreen because who has the time to put on layer after layer when you are trying to enjoy the outdoors. Anyway there were two different variable of boxes and I got the most common one.
- Crown Brush Fuego Eyeshadow Collection - I wasn't excited about this one because I'm allergic to eyeshadow so I was looking forward to the tarte mist. But the warm tone colors look nice and pigmented. #crownroute
- Dr. Brandt No more Baggage - I love the skincare products in the boxycharm, I look forward to more. Anything for the eyes, especially gels are welcome. #Drbrandtroute
- Wander Beauty Unlashed Volume and Curl Mascara - love that boxycharm has expand its brands but I can't use mascara. So sad. #wanderroute
- Note Cosmetics Luminous Silk Compact Blusher in shade desert rose- It's a nice warm toned pink color, but I don't think I will be able to use this because I have alot of face palettes so I will pass this to a friend. #noteroute
- Chella Beauty Eyebrow Cream - excited for eye brow products because I'm slowing learning to pay attention to my brows. I love the pigment and how it easily goes on my brows. This is my favorite brow product so far. #chellaroute
I was looking at the last major haul that I've done and it was a year ago!
Since the last year, I have moved from NYC to a smaller metropolitan city so there was less sales meaning less buying. I do still buy stuff, but more as a need-basic. I was trying to use up product that I already had and I was doing a great job. Also I learned more about my skin and what it needs instead of buying what was hot on the market. I was focused on getting sunscreen because the sunscreen in the states aren't as strong and can't protect you from the sun as the Asian brands.
Below is what I got overseas!
MILD FACE SOAP
This is a cream foam cleanser that is very drying for my combination sensitive skin.
I will not recommend at all for any skin type.
This can remove all the sebum and oil from your face but not makeup.
It also stings your eyes when it accidentally gets into your eyes.
