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.

Saturday, December 30, 2023

ORIGINS Checks And Balances Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter

I like this product for the drier and colder seasons. Yes, it does make my sensitive skin red due to my rubbing but it goes away quickly when I wash it off. It does a fantastic job is removing my eyebrow gel and tinted moisturizer, not with heavy makeup.



Friday, December 15, 2023

Hanyul Artemisia Intensive Calming Cream

 I love this cream as a winter night cream.  A little bit goes a long way. It's great for my sensitive skin and i haven't seen any milia on my skin since using this product.


Thursday, November 30, 2023

KORA Organics Noni Night AHA Pore & Resurfacing Serum

 

KORA Organics
Noni Night AHA Pore & Resurfacing Serum


Very light serum. Doesn't sting. There is a slight turmeric scent. I wasn't a fan because i don't like the scent. I also didn't see any changes in my skin when I used it during the winter time.


Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Hanyul Artemisia Miracle Relief Essence

 Love this watery essence. It's calming and absorbs fast with a mild herb scent that I enjoy. It has mugwort which claim antibacterial benefits.



Tuesday, October 31, 2023

AMOREPACIFIC Moisture Plumping Nectar Cream

 Love this luxurious gel cream! I've been using this as a day cream between summer and autumn which my skin drinks up. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any stickiness. The product gives me some radiance and keeps my skin well moisturized throughout the day.


Sunday, October 15, 2023

Belif Aqua Bomb Hyalucid 11% Serum

 

I really enjoyed this goodness of a serum between the transitional times of summer and autumn. My skin drinks up this serum and it doesn't feel sticky. The only downside is that the bottle is a bit small. I wished they made a bigger bottle because I used this entire bottle within weeks.

Saturday, September 30, 2023

SUNDAY RILEY Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

 It's nice for the winter. I'm not a fan of the scent. The cream is a bit thick for my liking but my skin did feel smoother the following morning. Great for fine lines because this cream is quite moisturizing. 


Friday, September 15, 2023

FRESH Floral Recovery Calming Mask

 I'm not a fan of this mask. I prefer the black tea line better. I had high expectations for this product but didn't love it enough to purchase it again when I saw tit on sale for half off at the Ulta 21 days of beauty. The mask is thick but it didn't do anything for my pimples or breakouts that I've been having for the past 2 weeks.

 


Thursday, August 31, 2023

Belif Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads

 


This is a toner pad with very mid exfoliating properties. Good for all seasons but perfect for best for hot humid summers. I've used the original neogen pads when it first came out years ago but never thought they I would reach for these similar pads one day. I might use them when I travel.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

PEACH & LILY Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Repair Serum

I use this product as a night serum. 

At first, this was a bit tingling on my skin but after a while, my skin quickly adapted to it. 



Wednesday, August 9, 2023

belif The True Cream - Aqua Bomb Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

 It's a nice cream based sunscreen and it is soft. This is one of the korean brands that I always fall back on when I'm short on products. However, I wouldn't repurchase it because I always look oily during the summer when applied to my face. I have been using this as a body sun screen or if my face is dry later throughout I'll applied this onto my face. No white cast but very moisturizing; better to use during the winter.


Sunday, July 30, 2023

Huxley Sun Cream Stay Sun Safe SPF50+ PA+++

 Surprisedly I really liked this sunscreen. I've been using it during the last couple weeks of July and currently my skin loves it. It has a slight scent but disappears after it is applied. It very soft and absorbs quick. No white cast and very lightweight but I do see a bit of a brightening component upon application.



Thursday, July 20, 2023

Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Moisture Cream

 I was disappointed at the texture of this cream because I was used to the ginseng thicker version but I was happy after using it because this cream did't give me milia.  This cream is great for summer time and I only use it at nights.



Monday, July 10, 2023

fresh Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum

 

I was really excited to purchase this for the summer and use it. So far my sensitive skin loves it. It absorbs easily into the skin and isn't sticky. My skin always has a hydration boost every time I use it. The downside is that the pump doesn't pull up much but it's just enough for one sweep.

Friday, June 30, 2023

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ The Essence

A bit pricey but I purchased this during Ulta 30 days of beauty where it was 50% off. My sensitive skin loves it. One of the key ingredients (3rd one) is rice extract which is why my skin was able to absorb is so quickly. Love that the packaging is dark to stop the ingredients from changing or deteriorating.



 

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Kanebo Allie Extra UV gel SPF

 This is a very lightweight physical sunscreen that my sensitive skin agrees with. It's moisturizing and contains hyaluronic acid which helps with soothing my skin. This sunscreen is reef-safe which is why I'm excited to bring to Hawaii to use.



Saturday, June 10, 2023

heimish Matcha Biome Redness Relief Hydrating Toner

 

Awesome summer toner. I love this toner because not only was it great for my sensitive skin but it helped me with my redness and hydrating.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Youth to the People Kombucha Toner

 

Does a good job when my skin is starting to look uneven or bumpy with redness. 
But I try not to use this daily on my sensitive skin.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop


 I'm not sure if this product did anything to my skin. 
It is very soothing, but that was it. It absorbs well into the skin.
Only used this during my night skincare routine when my skin is on "good days".

Sunday, April 30, 2023

PEACH & LILY Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser

Too light for me but ok for morning rinse. Not a repurchase because it's not foamy enough for second cleanse in my opinion. I use this only in the morning because it is very watery and light weight gel cleanser.  Dupe to the fresh soy cleanser.



Thursday, April 20, 2023

ILLIYOON Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

 I love this product. I suffer from eczema on my toes and fingers and this cream soothes my skin more than the prescribed medication from the doctors. I will definitely repurchase this when I run out.



Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Bio-Ferment

 The texture is a bit oily or slimy for me because I'm used to the more watery textures from some Korean brands. I believe the slimy can be the ingredients are Bifida Ferment Lysate and Lactobacillus Ferment which is suppose to help repair the skin barrier. In my opinion, I believe this essence is best for winter time.




 Whatever the texture is, it must be doing a good job because my skin absorbs it quick and loves it. I don't have any weird breakouts or itchiness. No fragrances or scents so my sensitive skin approves. My other complaint but can easily be overlooked is the flimsy plastic material of the cap.

Monday, April 3, 2023

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum

 I love this emulsion which can be used as a serum during the dry winters. 

I've used this product during the past winter and loved it. 

My skin drank it all.  It nourishes and hydrates my skin. Very luxury. Love the packaging.

This product is great for dry and aging skin but it's pricey. So I would re-purchase this if there is a sale. 


Sunday, March 26, 2023

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

NARS Mini Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
NARS

Vienna (light skin with peach undertones)

I'm surprised how much I love this foundation. 
I ended up using this for my wedding photos because it made my skin look flawless without looking cakey. Doesn't irritate my skin or shows my pores more. It blends easily, light weight and doesn't rub off.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water

 Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water

Nice toner like product for the winter. Heavy glass-like packaging. Great if you want to splurge but not a repurchase from me. Very moisturizing and hydrating.



Friday, March 10, 2023

FRESH Black Tea Firming Corset Serum

 Just an ok neck serum. Not worth the pricetag in my opinion. A little goes a long way.

I don't really reach for it because I'm not a fan of the built-in dropper.



Thursday, March 2, 2023

Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Cream

This lightweight gel-cream applies smoothly and feels rich without clogging the pores or milia. I've I enjoyed this between winter and spring as a great transition cream. None sticky and my skin absorbs this product easily.



Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water

 Very lightweight ginseng scented essence. Perfect for spring or summer.

Not a repurchased because this just feels like any other lightweight Korean essence.

Very similar to a toner.



Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Neogen Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum

 

Very gentle light weight night serum. I love bakuchiol instead of retinol for my sensitive skin. I will continue to gravitiate towards using bakuchiol ingredients.

Monday, February 6, 2023

fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum

 Love this hydrating product for the colder autumn winter seasons. 

It has the typical rose fresh scent if your nose cannot handle it then I would pass, otherwise it is a good serum for the colder temperatures.



Saturday, January 28, 2023

centalle sunscreen

 

A bit thick for oily summer skin but great for winter sunscreen. Keep the skin hydrated and moisturized.



Thursday, January 19, 2023

Benton Air Fit UV defense Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ 50ml

The product likely mint and green tint that disappears over. Great lightweight sunscreen that absorbs quickly under the skin. A must try! Use for all seasons. No white cast.

 



Tuesday, January 10, 2023

chanel hydra beauty micro creme


  


I purchased this as a 35th birthday present to splurge on myself. It feels luxurious but it doesn't give the skin much benefits besides moisturizing which almost all other skincare can do. The beads are cute and they do burst as you apply onto your face but not worth the price tag.
 

Sunday, January 1, 2023

LaMer revitalizing hydrating serum

 

Oh My God! This product is going to be on my Holy Grail list for 40s. I love this hydrating serum. No scent, love the minty color, soothes my skin and keep it moisturizes. Absorbs so quickly and non-sticky. Been using this daily for daytime as the autumn temperatures chills our skin.