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.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Elizavecca Milky Pigment Collagen Coated Hair Essence

Elizavecca Milky Pigment Collagen Coated Hair Essence



I'm currently dealing with dry hair and dry roots, so I thought this product would help my hair. I didn't have high expectations because nothing else was working. So when I saw this package in the mail, I opened it and used it that night. The only annoying thing is that you have to wash your hair and then dry it with a towel and apply this onto your hair, wait 10 minutes and then rinse it off.



When I was washing it off my hair, I was thinking, "OMG this is so annoying, I have to retake my shower". However, the aftermath was quite shocking. My ends were smooth and my hair was looking very healthy. I love it but I think I would only use this product once a week on a day that I'm off from work.

Friday, January 25, 2019

ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip Little Stitious

 This is a pink mauve nude liquid lipstick that was budget friendly. I didn't like the texture or the colour when applied to my lips but it was nice when I applied it with a red lipstick on top. It's a very washed out pink color and easy to apply onto the lips. The only thing I liked about it was that it's long wearing.


Sunday, January 20, 2019

Peach and Lily Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask

It has AHA BHA Blue Agave in the ingredients so I was worried that this product wouldn't be good for my sensitive skin.



I brought this on a wimp and didn't think much of it but I ran into my beauty shelf when I woke up and my skin was so dry and flaky and bumpy. I applied it while reading the instructions and  left it on for 5-10 minutes. My skin felt tingling,  but pain is love right??

So when i washed it off, my face was so smooth and I loved it! I will definitely repurchase this!

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Tarte Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Matte Foundation

Tarte Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Matte Foundation
 22N Light Neutral (light skin w/ neutral undertones)


I brought this on sale and ended up loving the matte instead of the hydrating. The hydrating was so drying for my dry skin that I ended up returning it. I love that the matte was moisturizing enough and didn't leave a shine.
It has medium coverage and it does cake if you try to apply a second layer.

Moisturizing - none
Coverage -medium
Wear - matte
Dewy Glow - none
Lasting Power - about 8 hours
Oxidizing - none
Scent - light

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream

 
It has a white cast but it disappears after you rub it in.
I don't like that the SPF is 38, to me it just seems a bit low. 
I have dry sensitive skin so it was the right moisture for my skin. I usually apply this and wait 5 minutes and then apply foundation and it seems fine. I have been using this on my face in the drier colder weather conditions during the autumn and winters in the northeastern area of the US. However, I will not repurchase because there are many sunscreens to try out.

  


Saturday, January 5, 2019

Winter 2019 skincare routine


Step1 - Cleanser



Kate Somerville ExfoliKateCleanser




Muji Cream Cleanser


Skinfood Freshmade Cranberry Mask



Step 2 - Toner/Essence
Erborian Eau Ginseng


Muji moisturising essence


belif Numero 10 essence


Step 3 - Ampoule/Serum
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate



Elizavecca Witch Piggy Hell pore Bifida premium ampoule


Step 4 - Eye Cream
Elizavecca White Bomb Eye Cream


Step 5 - Emulsion

GlamGlow Waterburst Hydrated glow moisturizer


Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tigar Grass Color Correcting Treatment




Step 6 - Sunscreen
Biovre Sunscreen


Senka UV Essence Sunscreen
  

Step 7 - MakeUp
Too Faced Born this way Foundation in Nude


Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation in Beige




Marc Jacobs Powder Foundation




Becca Light Chaser Highlighter



Becca Soft Light Blurring Powder Pink Haze





Smashbox Be legendary Triple Tone Lipstick in shade Berry 



ASTROLOGY BY BITE AMUSE BOUCHE LIPSTICK VIRGO


Urban Decay Naked Palette