Life has been crazy this past month, lots of moving parts but regardless of how stressful it’s been I try to maintain my skincare routine. Now, I did take a couple steps off, just because sometimes I literally had to dash out the house but the basic/foundation was still intact so I guess you can call this my AM routine /6 step routine (instead of 10 step routine).
CLEANSE
GREEN CLEAN MAKEUP MELTAWAY CLEANSING BALM BY FARMACY
A nourishing cleansing balm that erases makeup and gently lifts away impurities caused by pollution, it leaves your skin silky smooth and hydrated.
Active ingredients:
Echinacea green envy
Verdict
It’s official! I found new love. I am usually very hesitant about cleansing balms. The cleansing balm I have reviewed in the past, l has used for years so I thought it was about time I live on the edge and try something new and boy am I pleased. It is chum full of anti-oxidants, it doesn't strip my skin and I love the results so much that I use it sometimes as my one cleanse in the A.M. I will give more details at a later time but so far, this product gets an A from me.
OR
LOW PH GOOD MORNING GEL CLEANSER BY COSRX
Formulated with botanical skin purifying ingredients, mildly acidic cleanser works softly to make skin supple and clear. (For sensitive skin, morning time cleanser)
Active Ingredients
Styrax japonicus branch leaf extract
Cryptomeria japonicus lead extract
Tea tree oil
Betaine salicylate
Verdict
I have been really lucky with cleansers these past six weeks, this s is another gold star cleanser. I must be honest, when I first bought this in March I didn't quite get it so I left it to the side. After my horrible experience with Neutrogena hydro boost cleansing gel, I went through my back up skincare closet and decided to give this a try. It’s a great cleanser, mild and effective. I will save the details for a more in-depth review but so far two thumbs up.
TONE
BE THE SKIN PURIFYING WHITE WATERFUL TONER
It balances skins ph. Level after cleansing. It has antioxidants that help brighten will complexion and skin that has been stress due to environmental factors.
Active ingredients:
Witch hazel LEAF extract
Arbutin
Licorice root extract
Thyme extract
Verdict
This toner gets a not too sure from me. I really would like to give it a couple weeks before a draw any conclusions but so far it a hmmmm
TREATMENT
EXFOLIATION
DR JART DERMACLEAR MICRO MILK PEEL Micro home peeling treatment. This product was inspired by milk peels done in clinics. Dr Jar decided to develop a peel that gently exfoliates the skin, deeply cleanse the pores with peeling complex. It brightens the skin, cleanse out the pores, improves skins elasticity and moisturize skin.
Active ingredients-
HYDROGENATED MINERAL WATER
COCONUT MILK
GLUTATHIONE
LACTIC ACID
SALICYLIC ACID
Verdict
I usually use this at night but with my schedule these past week I just want to pass out once the kids go to bed so I never get my weekly exfoliation done. I decided to use it in the day time but I make sure I don’t expose my skin too much sunlight and I always wear my SPF. I have reviewed this peel in the past, if you are interested please click here.
MASK
ULTIMATE NOURISHING RICE OVERNIGHT SPA MASK
Enriched with 65% of rice extract, this mask provides intensive nourishment with deep. picture and brightening.
Active ingredients
Rice extract
Glycerin
Sunflower seed oil
Niacinamide
Verdict
My skin was very irritated the past two weeks because of several factors within my control that I didn't do. In addition to changing my lifestyle choices, I added this mask. Now I know it says overnight on the pack and yes this is an AM routine but I decided to use it in the AM on days that was at home. It just called my skin down without being overly oily or messy. I reviewed it sometime last year, click here for more.
MOISTURIZE
DR JART WATER DROP HYDRATING MOISTURIZER
Instant burst of hydration for dry skin, brightens will lackluster skin and long-lasting moisture.
Active Ingredients
HYALURONIC ACID
Verdict
I was impressed with this moisturizer from the day I popped into Sephora for a “quick” window shopping therapy session and the assistant applied it on the back of my hand. It feels like water on your skin, no joke. Details coming soon in a full review
PROTECT
DR JART EVERY SUNDAY UV SUN FLUID SPF 30
Defends against UV rays and pollution
Active Ingredients
HOMOSALATE
OCTOCRYLENE
Octanoate
Avobenzone
Verdict
Last but not least, I always apply SPF on the days I am indoors or out. It’s just a must and this sun gel is a must have for everyone. It’s simply amazing, full stop. For re view click here.
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