Spring is literally less than a month away, so it’s time to tweak my skincare routine to focus more on achieving a brighter glow for the summer. Below is my current skincare routine, some I have been using since the last quarter of last year while a couple are new additions.
P.M Routine
CLEANSE
First Cleanse
CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF CLEANSING BALM
A lightweight makeup remover that goes on as a balm to milk to melt away all traces of makeup.
Active ingredients:
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
SAFFLOWER OIL
CAPRYLIC /CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Verdict
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SECOND CLEANSE
TATCHA PURE ONE STEP CAMEILLIA CLEANSING OIL
Tatcha one step camellia oil is a beautiful blend of camellia oil, Rice bran oil, Red Algae and Green tea. It takes away impurities and waterproof makeup. It emulsifies completely leaving skin clean without double cleansing.
Active ingredient:
CAMEILLIA OIL
RICE BRAN OIL
GREEN TEA
RED ALGAE
Verdict
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TONE
ALOE BHA SKIN TONER
It is a toner made with main ingredients aloe Vera, snail secretion filtrate and BHA (salicylic acid). It is made for all skin types including acne, sensitive and troubled skin. It is supposed to moisturize and calm skin damages caused by stress and pollution.
Active ingredients:
Aloe leaf water
BHA
SNAIL secretion filtration
Verdict
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TREATMENT
COSRX HYLARONIC ACID HYDRATION POWER ESSENCE
Hyaluronic acid hydra power essence helps to moisturize and nourish your skin for a smoother.
Active Ingredients:
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATER
BUTYLENE GLYCOL,
GLYCERIN
SODIUM HYALURONATE
PANETHOL
Verdict
Fantastic so far. It leaves my skin soft , plump and hydrated for days. A full review to come.
EXFOLIATION
DR JART DERMA CLEAR MICRO MILK PEEL
Inspired by dermatological milk peel procedures. It delivers gentle exfoliation for deep cleansing pores with peeling complex. Coconut milk and Parthenon deliver a calming and hydrating feeling to the skin.
Active ingredients-
HYDROGEN MINERAL WATER
PEELING COMPLEX
COCONUT MILK x PANTHENOL
GLUTATHIONE
Verdict
Just purchased this product, and full review to come soon.
EYE CREAM
KIEHL’S CREAMY EYE TREATMENT with Avocado
This creamy preparation with avocado oil gently moisturizes the delicate eye area
Active ingredient
AVOCADO OIL
Verdict
I have used the moisturizing eye cream on and off for 2years now. It is a simple eye cream that keeps the eye area supple. Full review to come soon.
MOISTURIZE
HYLARONIC ACID INTENSIVE CREAM
COSRX hyaluronic acid intensive creams and moisture cream filled with moisture renting ingredients such as Hippophae Rhamnoides and hyaluronic acid as well as components that suppress water loss
Active Ingredients:
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATER
SODIUM HYALURONATE
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL
GLYCERIN
Verdict
Full review here
A.M Routine
CLEANSE
TATCHA PURE ONE STEP CAMEILLIA CLEANSING OIL
Same as above
TONE
ALOE BHA SKIN TONER
Same as above
TREATMENT
PURE VITAMIN C ADVANCED 21.5 ADVANCED SERUM
Developed to rejuvenate and brighten the skin more than ever before
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATER (70%)
ASCORBIC ACID (21.5%)
SODIUM LACTATE
VERDICT
So far so good. It is a higher concentration than the previous vitamin c serum which was 5%. I still have a couple weeks of testing so full review coming soon
HYLARONIC ACID HYDRATION POWER ESSENCE
Same as above
MOISTURIZE
COSRX OIL FREE ULTRA MOISTURIZING LOTION WITH BIRCH SAP
Suitable for all skin types, including, sensitive, oily, and acne -prone skin. Hydrates, protects, and comforts the skin with an oil free, lightweight formula. Contains 70 % of Birch sap, an exclusive ultra-moisturizing ingredient deeply on and under the skin.
Active ingredients:
BIRCH SAP
GLYCERIN
DIMETHECONE SODIUM LACTATE LEMON PEEL OIL
ETHYLHEXYL GLYCERIN
Verdict
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PROTECT
COSRX ALOE SOOTHING SUN CREAM SPF 50 +
Protects against harmful UVA &UVB rays. Hydrates skin with 5,500pm of Aloe Vera.
Active Ingredients:
WATER
ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE
METHOXPHENYL THIAMINE
ALOE LEAF
Verdict:
I have been using this for two weeks and it feels really good one the skin. I am still testing this product full review to come.
Detailed review of each product mentioned will be posted in the coming weeks. I have to test each product for at least five to six weeks in order to give honest and close to accurate opinion. Please if you have any questions about any product mentioned above leave a comment and I will make sure to respond asap. Have a great weekend
