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.
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
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 |
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
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
Friday, June 30, 2023
Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ The Essence
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.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop
I'm not sure if this product did anything to my skin.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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
Vienna (light skin with peach undertones)
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
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
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