CURRENT SKINCARE ROUTINE FEBRUARY 2017

CURRENT SKINCARE ROUTINE FEBRUARY 2017

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

For full review click here

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

For full review click here

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

For full review click here

 

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

Click here for review

 

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
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