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.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Centellian24 Expert Madeca Cream Active Renew PDRN

 Love it for my neck on hot humid nights. It has a slight mint cooling feeling. Preventive care usage.



Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion Mineral SPF 60+ Sunscreen

 I really love this for the beach days. I've used it twice for two different beach days. Both were 90+ F out there and this product protected my skin well. Applies smooth, quite runny but not sticky. Will repurchased for beach days.




Saturday, April 18, 2026

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Live Tinted Hueguard Skin Tint SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum


I don't like the tinted moisturizer as much as their regular mineral sunscreen. Great product for summers but I prefer others. 

 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream

 I dislike this product. Not much change while I go through 2 full tubes of this. I used this for preventive care around my thighs and belly area. The only pro about this product is that it is very creamy and I like it when my skin is very dry.



 



Saturday, January 17, 2026

Huxley Conditioning Essence

Great for all seasons but best for summertime. The ingredient of Moroccan cactus fermented water is what gives the brown color. It's supposed to hydrate the skin which it does. It takes a while to get through. Great for my sensitive skin.




Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Serum

 Another Chanel product that I like to use this serum as a night serum during the winter months during the dry cold weather. Does this minimize the pores-not really. Does it boost my radiance - yes. Did I splurge for this product - yes. Will I re-purchase - no.



Monday, November 17, 2025

CHANEL N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Essence Lotion

 Very luxury silky creamy essence. I use this product in the weather time because it's more moisturizing than the light clear liquid essences. Love the pump. Treat yourself during the winter months with this product. Great for my sensitive skin. Love it for my neck too.



Friday, October 17, 2025

ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Super-C Serum

 

Nice strong Vitamin C serum but I don't like the yellow tint. This isn't a serum that I reach for. I'll use it for night time if my skin is in good condition that day.


Wednesday, September 17, 2025

La Mer The Radiant SkinTint SPF 30

 


   
This is a very pricey moisturizer. The scent hits me hard. Takes me about 10 minutes to not smell it anymore. Not very hydrating.
There is a light sheer tint and it makes my skin look soft.


Saturday, August 16, 2025

Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence

 I was very surprised with this product. You have to shake it per usage because you have the mix the two layers. It's good but not IOPE essence great--that one will forever be my holy grail. However, this product gives more hydration; it's better than the fresh kombucha essence in my opinion.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Supergoop! 100% Mineral Mattescreen Sunscreen SPF 40

 I like it but don't love it. I don't like the primer texture feeling on my face because I've been used to liquid sunscreens, so it was difficult to adapt. But once I saw all my pores and fine lines disappear, I started to enjoy it. It doesn't pill or flake so great for all seasons. 

Thursday, July 17, 2025

BEEKMAN 1802 Potato Peel Rapid Resurfacing Milk Facial

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this product in the shower after a long day at work. It is an AHA cleanser and my skin was able to absorb all the essence and moisturizer afterwards. All my pores looked cleaned out and shiny. Loved it. I will continue to use this once or twice a week.

 

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Krave Beauty Beet the sun sunscreen

 I wish I knew about this sooner to use in the summertime. This lightweight moisturizer sunscreen makes me forget that I applied sunscreen. The only downfall is that I noticed my skin is a bit oily after a couple hours.



Sunday, June 15, 2025

gokujyun premium serum vitamin c

 I couldn't find many reviews on the serum when I purchased this product in Taiwan last summer, but it doesn't hurt to try it because nothing disappoints me from this brand. I was a bit nervous to try it in the morning after my AM skincare routine, so I picked a day that I was off from work to experiment with it. I didn't experience any tinkling or breakouts. I actually liked this product. My skin absorbed it quite fast, and it didn't feel sticky on a humid 90F weather. I know there was some hyaluronic acid in this product, so my face felt quite moisturized.




Saturday, February 15, 2025

Torriden Dive In Serum


 
I saw it was viral in Korea and Taiwan during the warmer seasons so I purcahsed it from costco for $23 for a 2-pack. I have been saving to use it around the spring and summer, and I love it. It's hyaluronic acid that's hydrating and doesn't leave the skin feeling sticky. Best for anyone but I think it's safe for teenage skin.

 

 

Friday, January 31, 2025

GrandeBROW 2-In-1 Tinted Brow Gel + Brow Enhancing Serum

 I like this product but don't love it. You have to know when to apply heavily and when to apply light. Luckily, it's a brush so you can brush off your errors. I brought one in dark, and I am satisfied with the shade on my fair Asian skin.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

 

I'm trying to get into using retinol, so this was a great introductory product.  I have been using this for preventive care for my smile lines and neck. I just use a pump after I apply essence on my face. It's good for my sensitive skin so no complaints.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

PEACH & LILY Super Oasis Concentrated Serum

 Love this serum for the winter drier conditions. It kept my skin hydrated and moisturized.

Must repurchase! Holy grail product. Great for sensitive skin; absorbs quick.