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 serum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label serum. Show all posts

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.



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.


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.

 

 

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.







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, 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.


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.



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, 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. 



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.

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".

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.



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.



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.

Friday, October 14, 2022

Herbivore Prism AHA + BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum

I had high expectations for this product and was waiting a while for it to go on sale to try it. Love the packaging but not a fan of the product. The scent is a been smelly for me at first, but it went away after half the bottle was done. A bit sensitive at first but overall, it keeps my skin hydrated.


Sunday, July 24, 2022

belif Peat Miracle Revital Serum Concentrate

 The best serum I would use for the winter for oily combination or all year round for dry skin. I Love the jade green color packaging. I have been using this product during the spring summer season while wearing a mask for work for 8 hours to keep my face moisturized and break out less often. The texture is similar to aloe vera and glides on smoothly onto my skin.