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.

Showing posts with label cleanser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cleanser. Show all posts

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser

 

I love this product for my morning cleanser. A nice soothing gel cleanser. 
Soft on sensitive skin and feels refreshed.

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, 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.




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.



Sunday, November 27, 2022

ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash

 

Very creamy and luxurious feeling. Perfect for winter cold seasons. Love this facial wash. My face loves this milky hydrating texture as it glides onto my skin and washes all the dirt and dead cell turnover after a long work day.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

celimax Dual Barrier Mild Gel Cleanser

 

Just a pump goes a long way. It's gentle and creamy and perfect for morning wash. I love the pump and no scent plus very hydrating.

Friday, July 8, 2022

THE ORDINARY Squalane Cleanser


THE ORDINARY Squalane Cleanser

At first, I liked the texture, but I don't like the after feeling. It is best to use in the shower.
Nice gel cleanser but won't repurchase it. I don't feel as if this cleanser has removed the dirt and makeup residue on my skin when washing. I always have to use another cleanser afterwards to make myself feel better.



Friday, July 30, 2021

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel

 

I love this gel cleanser for the summer mornings. 

My skin feels refreshed and hydrated after I cleanse. I enjoyed it and it is great for sensitive skin.

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Eve Lom Cleanser

 

 I received this product complimentary from Influenster and EveLom #cleansewithevelom. The first thing that hit me was the scent. The smell is so strong. It's so unbearable but my sensitive skin didn't react badly. I didn't like using the cloth with hot water to wipe off the product on your face. I did prefer washing it off with water in the shower. I prefer the banila co cleansing balm over this. But my skin did feel nice afterwards-smooth and clean. 






Wednesday, March 10, 2021

LANCÔME Galatée Confort Comforting Milky Creme Cleanser

 I really wanted to love this but this is not great advertising to the product. It isn't a creme cleanser. It is more of a makeup remover that you use with a cotton pad to wipe off. Even time I use water to wash it off, my face is so oily and grease feeling. I have to use another cleanser to feel as if the oil is wash off. I'm trying to used it all but using it as a morning cleanser and use a light toner afterwards wiping it down. Yes this is great for people with dry skin because it contains almond oil. But as for cleaning, it is NOT a repurchase.





Monday, February 15, 2021

Round Lab 1025 dokdo products

 

  

  Round Lab Foam Cleanser

I was excited to try it out thanks to 08Liter and RoundLab giving me mini versions of the product to try out. I have sensitive skin and since we are all wearing mask for the time we are outside, I'm wearing a mask for 8-9 hours a day at work so I don't wear foundation nowadays and focus more on skincare. I love the packaging and few ingredients on their products. This product out of the 3 was the one I was least interested in and didn't reach for it. It feels like a regular foam cleanser, nothing special. 

   

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion

I thought of this product as an emulsion. I really like how this product feels on my skin but I saw on cosmily that there are ingredients (glycine soja oil) that are comedogenic and my skin is prone to clog pores. I use this product when I need extra hydration at night time before a cream.

 

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Toner

I had huge expectations for this because it was very popular in South Korea in the year of 2020. They were frequently on the top Olive Young list. It was great for my sensitive skin and hydrates your skin without tingling-that is the only thing I ask for in a toner.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser


I got this as a deluxe sample from Sephora and I have now declared this product my holy grail in my mid 30s. For $5 more than the Barbara Sturm regular "foam" cleanser, this product is so much more superior for my skin. It removed all my blackheads and whiteheads. My face was so smooth especially with everyone wearing face masks. I used this product either once a couple weeks or once a month. This product will be on my list of products to repurchased. Worth the price tag especially when you can travel with this.



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.







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.

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.

Friday, July 10, 2020

MURAD AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser


MURAD AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser



I purchased this product after loving the murad age reform quenching essence plus it claims to have AHA and BHA properties. The texture is similar to a peeling gel. It has salicylic acid, lactic acid and glycolic acid which helps me with my whiteheads and blackheads. It is a nice exfoliating cleanser with some radiant finish. The problem that I have with this product is that from manufacture to expiration lasts for 2 years! It's ok but not worth the repurchased.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser

Medicube Zero Foam Cleanse

I've been using this complimentary product for my honest opinion from medicube and 08L a couple weeks after quarantine 2020 however, my work hours have been converted into working 7 shifts of 12 hours every two weeks. So I need a cleanser that will clean any bacterial or foreign substance from invading my pores especially when I'm wearing a surgical mask for 12 hours straight. I was surprised with this product. Maybe it does prove it's claims of clearing out the microdust pollution because my foundation applies alot smoother and skin looks flawless after using this cleanser. My eyes doesn't burn if it accidentally gets into my eyes. My skin does feel "cleaner" so this might be better for oily skin. My pores are smaller after multiple use over the past month. This product even stopped my pimple/zit from reacting out. I will repurchase this and use it on my drier sensitive skin for summer. 



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Friday, April 10, 2020

Klairs Youthful Glow Sugar Mask

I'm usually doubtful with physical exfoliators, but I decided to give this product a try especially when I got it complimentary from 0.8L and Klairs. I tried to use it one night as a cleanser/exfoliator just to see if it can remove medium coverage makeup. I had to wet my face and I scoop up some and applied it to my face. I like the exfoliate sugar which wasn't harsh for my sensitive skin. I was surprised that it washed off all my makeup. I have been using this once a week and been loving it. 

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Sunday, April 5, 2020

Glam glow tropical cleanse Daily Exfoliating Cleanser

 

I was surprised to see this at superfruit cleanser at TJmaxx, so I purchased it. When this product launched, I wanted it but didn't want to pay retail price because I haven't loved their cleansers or wash off masks in the past. I was happily surprised at this wash off light daily exfoliator/cleanser for my dry sensitive skin at night. I will definitely repurchase this multitasker at retail price now.

Monday, November 25, 2019

COSRX Low Ph Good Morning Gel Cleanser

Everyone in the kbeauty world has been talking about this cleanser when it first came out. I have dry sensitive so it's hard to find a cleanser that doesn't break you out. A little bit goes a long way and I love to use this in the morning. It's refreshing and ok for my sensitive skin.