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.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Drunk Elephant Protin Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid

 Hated this product. This is the last product that I will use from Drunk Elephant. Over the years, I have spent alot of money on the Drunk Elephant brand but always been disappointed due to overhyped products and marketing. This serum is too expensive for the ingredients in it. The texture is so thin and sticky. There are so many other better serums out there. This is a nice introductory product to try but the percentage of the product with the price doesn't do it justice.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

belif Super Drops Niacinamide Vitamin C Golden Glow Serum, 2-in-1 Hydrating & Brightening Makeup Primer,lluminator and Highlighter to Blur Pores & Even Skin Texture, PHA

belif Super Drops Niacinamide Vitamin C Golden Glow Serum, 2-in-1 Hydrating & Brightening Makeup Primer,lluminator and Highlighter to Blur Pores & Even Skin Texture, PHA


Not sure why this product isn;t sold in Sephora or Ulta yet. Usually I'm cautious when it comes to vitamin C in skincare product but I thought I would give this a try. I don't like the thickness that lingers on my skin after I applied it on my face. Yes, my face is glowing afterwards and it's due to it's highlighting properties int he product. I haven't reached for this after using it twice. Not a fan during the summertime, so I'll try to use it during the wintertime when my skin is drier.

 



Monday, September 30, 2024

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Night Cream

 This product has this common skincare scent that I don't like. It is lightweight, hydrating and cushioning but I'm not loving the pricetag to repurchase this product. I haven't seen much of a change in my skin but the biggest con is the scent.

 



Sunday, September 15, 2024

Winter/Spring/Summer 2024 skincare routine

 

 
Cleasner - Tatcha Rice Wash
Toner - Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Essence -  Shiseido Eudermine Activating Refillable Essence with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
Serum -   Sulwhasoo  First Care Activating Serum
Eye Cream - La Mer The Concentrate Serum
Day Cream - sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
Sunscreen - Pony Effect Sunbase
Night Cream - Tatcha DEWY SKIN CREAM Replenishing & Plumping Moisturizer


Saturday, August 31, 2024

Sulwhasoo Bloomstay vitalizing eye cream

I think Sulwhasoo discontinued this product because I no longer see it on its retail website while trying to repurchase this product. I love this gel texture and it absorbs into my eye area skin quite nicely. It doesn't leave milia on my face like the other white eye creams. Love the light floral sulwhasoo scent just mad that this product is discontinued.

 



Friday, August 16, 2024

Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness UV sunscreen Tone Up

This is a mineral gel-like sunscreen so I think it's safer to use for me when I was pregnant and with sensitive skin.  I love this sunscreen which doesn't leave me with a white cast or uncomfortable on the skin. Wished I purchased more while I was in Taiwan. Love the light lavender color which evens out my slight hyperpigmentation and the lavender color disappears right afterwards. 

 



Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner Toner

 

Nice summer toner and very refreshing. Love the pump but I wouldn't repurchase because there are so many other toners on the market.

Monday, July 15, 2024

AHC Safe on Light Sun Serum

 It is a pale pink clear gel-like serum which rubs smoothly and absorbs fast into the skin. I do feel a slight cooling sensation for a moment which I like for this current 95F temperatures that I have been experiencing in this summer. I do love the brightening and anti-aging effect that is included in this product. Wish I brought more. Love the pump too. It doesn't pill on me.


Sunday, June 30, 2024

Tatcha Water cream

 Best day or night cream during the hot summer conditions. A bit watery for my taste, but a little goes a long way. Skin feels soft and smooth the morning after. Packaging looks luxe on my selfie bathroom vanity.  I love to lather this all over my face and neck before going outside.



Saturday, June 15, 2024

Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Emulsion

 Love this light moisturizer during the summer. 

Skin absorbs the moisturizer so well and fast. My skin always look smooth and refreshed the morning after. Love the pump and packaging which I do see a bit of sparking glitter on the bottle.



Friday, May 31, 2024

Neogen DERMALOGY Real Ferment Micro Essence

 I can argueably suggest that this product texture is similiar to the IOPE essence. It's a more affordable option. Great for sensitive skin. The lightweight is best for summer time. Very hydrating.




Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Tatcha DEWY SKIN CREAM Replenishing & Plumping Moisturizer

 I've been using this product more at night since I found out I was pregnant. My skin is ultra soft and smooth when I wake up in the morning and wash my face. But after using half the jar and as the weather got warmer, my skin was becoming more oily as the day goes on. So I will stick to using this either at nights or winter day creams.



Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

 I understand the hype for this popular watery toner. I see myself using this product more during the summer but of course all year round is fine but you will get more benefits of the reduction of redness during the warmer temperatures. I'm glad I got the jumbo size and I am willing to share this toner with my family members haha.



Monday, April 15, 2024

Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 Mineral Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Primer SPF 30

I'm so surprised that not many people know about this mineral sunscreen. I purchased this product because I needed a mineral sunscreen because I'm pregnant and can't use chemical sunscreens which I always preferred. Secondly I needed something that will last the humid hot Taiwan weather while on vacation. I loved this lightweight sunscreen; not only was it effective, but it's a slight orange yellow tint that blends into any color skin. My mom loved it so much when I shared it to her that she never returned it back to me.


 

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Nourishing Jelly Cleanser

 I hate it. I have never dislike a product so much that I wish I can throw it away and never have used it. The only good thing about it is that it's jelly texture is great for sensitive skin but I don't feel clean after. It has this weird filmy texture after you try to wash it away. I have to either use another cleanser to wash it off or use a toner wipe to remove it. Epic fail for this product for me. I don't think I want to repurchase anything from their brand except for the eye cream.




Friday, March 15, 2024

Shiseido Eudermine Activating Refillable Essence with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C

 

I love this gel-like thick texture for the winter. It makes my skin look healthy and keeps it moisturized. It has a bit of fragance but my sensitive skin didn't have a problem. I will keep buying the refills for winter time usage after I'm done using this.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream

 I miss the smell of suwhasoo ginseng. The packaging was sealed with a gold foil. I love using this cream because it reminds me of the old packaging of the ginseng scent. It's absorb quick and keeps my skin hydrated during the wintertime. There are no dupes out for this moisturizer since I've first used this about 10 years ago. 


Thursday, February 15, 2024

Nacific Uyu Cream Toner

 This reminds me of the laneign cream toner. Uyu means milk in korean. It is soothing to my skin but the reason why I won't repurchase this because the liquid isn't easy to dispense out of the bottle. Otherwise I like using this during the wintertime.


Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask

 I used this as instructed in the shower and it was luxurious feeling. I wouldn't re-purchased this because it's just a wash-off mask.


Monday, January 15, 2024

Pyunkang Yul Black Tea Boosting Serum

 Very luxurious and soothing feeling onto the face. Love it for the colder temperatures. This product isn't sticky and my skin absorbs it quick. My skin does look pump afterwards.