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.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

VDL lip essence

  



To me, this feels like an Korean chap-stick or Vaseline.
Perfect for cold winters when your lips are very dry.
Clear and thick texture.
     

Monday, January 9, 2017

Beauteque December Mask Maven 2016 review

Beauteque November Mask Maven 2016 review
Fall In Love With Your Skin


Use promo code "ILENE" for a special something (10% OFF) at checkout at beauteque.com and/or beauteque.com/subscriptions.

Every month there could be 9-11 masks in every bag which can range anything including sheet mask, hand mask, wash-off mask, eye mask, foot mask and etc. If you buy it per month or up to 3 months it is $15, $14 for 6 months or $13 for 12 months.

Leaders Amino Clearing Mask - I think this was the first time that I've used Leaders and it is very thick in essence in its gel mask. My face did look more brighten throughout the day.
NOHJ Golden Modelling Foil Mask - everytime I use gold as a sheet mask, I think of radiance.
Shelim Ultra Hydrating Essence Mask - firms and elasticity; very watery with its essence.
NOHJ SuperFood Broccli Mask - moisturizing and a favorite of mines
Botanic Farm Natural Energy Avocado Mask - moisturizing
TonyMoly I'm Real Mask - Tomato - radiance, brighten
FaceQ Luffa Oil Control Mask - oil control
A'pieu Pore Deep Clear Black Charcoal Mask - pores
A'Pieu My Skin--fit Sheet Mask - Lime - brighten and clearing

I'm so happy that they have improved this month as prior to last month. I love the diversity this month.

Saturday, January 7, 2017

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Moisturizing Tonic Treatment 150ml

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Moisturizing Tonic Treatment 150ml

Really good toner treatment during this hot humid summer weather conditions.
Or if you have oily skin, this is the toner for you.

The texture is similar to an essence and a toner so I used it after my essence.
It can be a bit drying after use and it made me wonder if alcohol was in it.

Overall, I gave it to my mom and she used it as a regular toner and didn't think much of it so I won't be re-purchasing this.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Urban Decay Gwen Stefani

I love this color!
I was debating which "gwen stefani" 3 "reds" that I should choose when I was shopping and I ended up with this one.
This is the deepest red that I have ever own.
It is also the darkest color in this collection.


It was very long lasting. I eat BBQ, and drink and the color pigment never got off.


Tuesday, January 3, 2017

CNP Laboratory Mugener Ampoule 15ml

CNP Laboratory Mugener Ampoule 15ml 

I purchased this when it was recommended by a Youtuber, she claimed that it did wonders to her acne-prone skin.
I, however, don't have much acne so I gave it to my brother.

He loved it, it minimized his pores, firmed his skin and soothed it.

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Taiwan Foodie Experience 2016 Part 3

Breakfast in Kaohsiung





Soybean Tofu Pudding



Yellow Watermelon

Lunch
Shaved Ice
GaoBao
Strawberry Shaved Ice

Vegetables Dumplings


Sushi!


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YumCha
                







  
Japanese Rice Bowl

              

Dessert with Green Tea Jello with mocha and other things