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.
Kiehl's iris extract activating treatment Essence
I prefer to use this product in the drier weather conditions of winter or autumn versus the humid temperatures because it can feel tacky when applied to the skin. However, the texture of my skin does look smoother after weeks of using this product. If it has anti-aging properties, I believe it does because my skin does look better. It probably has to do with the skin turnover. One bottle took me about 4 months to finish and I used it like a toner, dumping it into my palm and splashing it generously over my face. It reacts well with my sensitive skin and hey, if you are going to invest in your face, you should invest in essences. It is slightly scented but not too much, it is runny but thicker than the average toner. All I know is that I needed something powerful and nutritious enough for my skin to recover from the sun damage from the summer. Overall, this is a good prevention skincare product to use as you age.
I love this toner, I knew about this Korean-French brand when I tried the Yuzu Double Lotion (yellow bottle) when I went to Taiwan this past summer. However, the yellow one didn't leave a strong impression on me but I wanted to try this ginseng version because I'm in my 30s.
This clear watery toner has anti-aging properties and it feel very cool and refreshing for the skin. It has ginseng and fruit extracts which makes the skin very hydrated. Love the packaging and this has the perfect size opening where you can pour this onto a cotton pad. I loved the feeling on my skin so much that I use this for the winter and brought the green matte version for summer usage.
Happy Valentine Day!
I have been using this just for sun and age damage.
I've been using this during the autumn season which is my skin recovery time. Alcohol being the second ingredient means it will be a no repurchase after I finish using the product. But my skin loves it and absorbs it. I apply this on No-makeup days which are usually days that I'm off from work and my skin looks smooth and so healthy. If my skin looks dewy and instant results after application then I'm ok with alcohol being in the product as long as it's not a daily use for me.
This cleanser is great if you have no makeup or a morning wash. I like the nozzle and the texture is creamy and good for sensitive skin, but it's just simple and boring. It doesn't wash off makeup and I don't feel clean afterwards. I always need to use cleansing water afterwards because I have dry skin and needs some sort of moisture or hydration. Not for me but people with oily skin can try this out.
Sephora had a black friday sale and I decided to give Sephora Play Box a second chance. Luckily I was able to pick the items that was showcased in the box.
I choose the Box G variation that had skincare and makeup that I was interested in trying.
The theme was next generation beauty and these were included:
- Peter Thomas Roth - Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Atomic Heat Mask
- Boscia Cactus Water Moisturizer
- Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shameless Youthful Look 24H Foundation SPF 25 in Tan Y420
- Nudestix - Intense Matte Lip+ Cheek Pencil in Kiss
- Tom Ford Black Orchid
