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.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Summer/Autumn 2019 skincare routine




Step 1 - Cleanse

Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil



Origins BY ALL GREENS™  Foaming Deep Cleansing Mask With Green Tea, Spirulina And Spinach



 Step 2 - Toner
Frudia purple toner



Step 3 - Essence
Iope Bio Essence Intensive Conditioning



AMOREPACIFIC All Day Balancing Care Serum


Step 4 - Eye

SUNDAY RILEY Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream


Step 5 - Moisture

Erborian Bamboo Crème Frappée Skin Reviving Fresh Gel


Glow Recipe Avocado Sleeping Mask


Dr Jart+ Soothing Gel



Biore UV Athlizm skin protect essence


Step 6 - Makeup



Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation


Dior Forever Skin Glow 24h* Wear Radiant Perfection Skin-Caring Foundation in shade 2N


Benefit Hello Happy Foundation



BECCA Gradient Sunlit Bronzer Sunrise Waves


Marc Jacobs Beauty Brow Wow Defining Longwear Eyebrow Pencil-Medium Brown 6

Natasha Denona Tropic Palette

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation Gobi

My first expression when I open the product and pump it out was "it's so watery" and I hated it. But I learned to work it with a beauty blender. I ended up mixing it with a thicker foundation consistent and liked it. It's full coverage or build-able if you mix this product with Too Faced Born this Way. Sometimes this work on me and sometimes it doesn't. It is definitely weightless because you don't feel as if there's foundation on your face, but it transfers so buyer beware. I wouldn't recommend it or repurchase this.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Erborian Bamboo Crème Frappée Skin Reviving Fresh Gel



This is my favorite all season moisturizer. It comes on creamy and cooling like a whipped Frappuccino. It is great for my combination sensitive skin; absorbs quickly and keeps your skin hydrated. I used it for a bit in the winter but was more into thicker creams but during this past summer, I used this gel moisturizer daily and loved it.

Saturday, August 10, 2019

SHISEIDO Urban Environment UV Protection Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40

SHISEIDO
Urban Environment UV Protection Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40

This product is more for the body than the face for me. There is a slight white cast if you apply and you have to rub it a bit. But it feels thick for the summertime on my face. I waited a few months and used it during the wintertime for my face and still will not recommend it for the face. My face feels so dry after being the office with heat.

Monday, August 5, 2019

AMOREPACIFIC All Day Balancing Care Serum

AMOREPACIFIC All Day Balancing Care Serum

I love this serum but some people will not due to the "amorepacific" scent in this product. It's a watery serum perfect for the spring and summer weather conditions. It keeps my skin hydrated and absorbs quickly. However it doesn't help with uneven skin or smoothness with a high price tag. I recommend this item if you want to splurge but otherwise there are other serums to try.