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, December 30, 2020

Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream


I brought this product because I needed a gel moisturizer and we all now all wearing masks when we are outdoors so I generally prefer to focus on my skin during this time. It has a very light consistency and it kept my face hydrated.  There is definitely room for improvement because I have dry skin but it did feel a bit sticky.



 

Friday, December 25, 2020

Winter/Spring 2021 skincare routine

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2020!

Mask
AmorePacific Rice Enzyme Peeling Mask


Cleanser



Milk Makeup Vegan Cleanser


BANILA CO Clean It Zero 3-in-1 Cleansing Balm in revitalizing




MURAD Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser






Toner
AmorePacific Treatment Toner
 

DR. BARBARA STURM Brightening Face Lotion


Essence

BANILA CO Dear Hydration Intense Essence


Missha Time Revolution Red Algae Essence











Serum/Ampoules

Kate Somerville Kx Active Concentrates Ceramides + Omegas Serum



belif Youth Creator- Age Knockdown Bomb


Primera Pure Brightening Serum



tatcha violet C brightening serum


Day Cream
LaMer


Night Cream
Mamonde Calming Hydro Sleeping Mask



Tatcha SILKEN PORE PERFECTING SUNSCREEN


MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation in NW15







Sunday, December 20, 2020

MilkMakeup Watermelon Brightening Face Mask

I was very disappointed with this product. It felt like glue.
It wasn't easy to rub onto the skin, and I didn't feel as if it did anything to my skin during and after I washed it off. A waste of money. I wanted to throw it away after one use. I threw it away after trying it a second time.
   

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

AmorePacific Treatment Toner



Just regular and usual Amore Pacific goodness. If you can not a fan of fragrance, this product is not for you. ok for dry skin but I don't think this is good for sensitive skin which is why I haven't emptied this product in the past 2 months that I have been using it. I only use this product after cleansing off a full face of makeup otherwise I would skip this product. Sadly, I will not repurchase this product.



     

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Kiehl's Since 1851 Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution

 I grabbed these products because I wanted to try out to see if the the brightening line works with dark spots that I have been producing because of age. I do see a few of dark age spots on my face now that I'm in my mid-30s. This lightweight serum absorbs through skin quickly but sadly I don't love it enough to use it continuous everyday to see changes. Since it is winter now and the temperatures are colder, I prefer a more hydrating serum.




Saturday, December 5, 2020

BANILA CO Clean It Zero 3-in-1 Cleansing Balm in revitalizing

 I cannot believe that I am so late to the game. This product is amazing as the first step in removing your makeup and deep cleansing your face. I didn't even need a second step foam cleanser. I love this product; I've always been a cleansing oil type of person but if your traveling, this is the product to take as a multicleanser. The texture is wax, sherbet-like and it melts right away and scrubs away all the gross makeup and sweat on your face. Even the harsh Jeffree Star pink pigments eyeshadows are able to be removed by this product and that's saying something. There is a tiny grape-like scent which fades away as it glides onto your skin. Love this product and will repurchase if necessary.







Monday, November 30, 2020

DR. BARBARA STURM Brightening Face Cream

 This product feels as if it is the same exact product using the same ingredients as the Brightening face lotion. I thought that one would be better for the summer and this one for the winter but it feels like the exact same product. It pills alot when it dries down your face. I completely hate it. So currently I am using this expensive $250 cream for my feet and body.









Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Mamonde Calming Hydro Sleeping Mask


This product reminds me of Shiseido Sleeping mask. The gel-like moisturizer absorbs well into the skin and is lightweight.

Friday, November 20, 2020

MILK MAKEUP Vegan Milk Moisturizer

 I hate it. It's thick and smells like plastic or that ponds scent. The only thing that attracted me to purchase this product was the cute yellow packaging and it worked. It doesn't melt through the skin fast but people with extremely dry skin will love it. I have dry skin and I don't like it.




Sunday, November 15, 2020

Tatcha SILKEN PORE PERFECTING SUNSCREEN Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++

Tatcha SILKEN PORE PERFECTING SUNSCREEN Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++


This is the perfect sunscreen for the winter time or transition from autumn to winter. This is a sunscreen in a moisturizer. It's creamy and soothing for the skin but quite thick to rub into the skin for my taste.


Tuesday, November 10, 2020

MILK MAKEUP Mini Vegan Milk Cleanser


It is a plus that this gentle and effective cleanser is vegan. Great for morning cleansing and sensitive skin.

Thursday, November 5, 2020

tatcha violet C brightening serum

 I'm quite disappointed in this product. Maybe I'm used to hydrating serum or with a more viscose texture. This serum is best for summer and humid weather. It is so watery and it soaks up really fast through the skin. Best for oily skin.







Friday, October 30, 2020

Missha Time Revolution Artemisia Treatment Essence

 It's been 4.5 years since I've used the Missha Time Revolution Essence. I now have the Time Revolution Artemisia Treatment Essence during the end of the summer and early autumn of 2020. This is the time where everyone has to wear masks everywhere. I have to wear it for 9 hours at work so my skin has been breaking out more often. In comes this product, I love it. It's hydrating and soothes my skin; it has been helping with the breakouts. I don't even know why I stop using essence this summer. The double fermented Artemisia annua extract helps with moisturizing and healing.




Sunday, October 25, 2020

MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation in NW15



I was surprised how full coverage this product had. It's a mousse texture so you can apply it buy fingers or a brush. I like to use a brush to smooth it out to make it more natural. It has a dewy satin finish and looks healthy. Great for more mature skin.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

belif Youth Creator- Age Knockdown Bomb


I was quite surprised how moisturizing this serum is for during the winter or drier weather. I've used this product starting middle of October all the way into winter or until I finish it. I use it at nights and sometimes forget to add a night moisturizer because either I'm too busy and fall asleep or it's enough moisture for my skin. This light weight texture is perfect for my sensitive skin. My skin feels smooth when I wake up.

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Pat Mcgrath Labs Eye Ecstasy™: Eye Shadow Palette Sublime

I've used a lot of eye shadows and palettes to know what my sensitive eyes love and hate. I have owned a few crazy colors palettes and I know I love this one. This palette has a plastic packaging which I'm ok with because I can travel with it. This palette allows a person to have a "taste" of Pat McGrath eye shadows without breaking the budget.I love these and will use it to its pan. The color pigment is wonderful and it feels so comfortable on the lids. Plus they don't contain carmine!









Saturday, October 10, 2020

primera pure brightening serum


I always enjoy primera products because they are great for my dry sensitive skin. I use it at night and it easily absorbs into my skin. I wouldn't spend $60 for it again because I didn't see results with dark spots but it did hydrate my skin.

Monday, October 5, 2020

MURAD Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser



I use this as a morning cleanser or no-makeup days. It's a gel-like cleanser that I use dry, meaning without water first. Then I wash it off with water--the technique is just weird when I started using it. It's very different when compared to other gel cleansers. I will not repurchased.