skincare routine part 1
a brief introduction to the skincare products that i usually use.. here's part 1.. ^-^ please do not be amazed by the amount of things that i use..
day - cleanser(s)
Clarins Water Comfortthis is used when i have no morning classes. this is a non-rinse cleanser cum toner! very convenient for lazy people like me! only need to apply moisturiser after this!
as this is more for dry skin (i have dehydrated combi skin), my face turns a little sticky after 1 hour or so. despite this, i loooove this product due to the nice, sweeting smelling peach scent!
Avene Cleanance soap-free facial cleanser; The Face Shop Fine Foam Facial cleanser Lavenderif i classes in the day, then i will either use the avene or face shop cleanser. which cleanser i use depend on my mood that day, but usually i will automatically reach for the face shop cleanser. i prefer this over the avene cleanser as i feel that the latter leaves a film on my face.. to foam the cleansers up to fine bubbles, i use a foaming ball. with the foaming ball and a little water and cleanser, it will create a luxurious foam, which will be less harsh on the skin and i looove massaging the foam over my face and neck~! ^-^
Avene thermal spring wateri use this to soothe and moisturise the skin after cleansing. use spray this on the face, leave it to dry or pat the water in. i prefer to pat the water in. the Sales Assistant (SA) told me that this motion will bring the water deeper beyond the skin's surface.
ICM witch hazelthis is my cheapest skincare product, cost less than $5. what's this for?? it's as a toner. despite the unwelcoming smell, it works pretty well in controlling my oil production. it might be due to my imagination, i do think that my pores are smaller after using this! lol
Avene Cleanance anti-shine regulating lotion; Origins Make A Differencethe two above are moisturisers. i reach for the origins one more. quite loving this product, it leaves my face soft, hydrated and yet keep my oily t-zone at bay for a few hours! despite loving this moisturiser, i don't think i will be getting a second jar, as i am contemplating of switching to a japanese skincare range (ie. kanebo) or the clarins hydra-matte moisturiser. i feel that i am tugging on my skin when i try to spread this gel-cream over my face, which supposedly isn't good for the skin in the long term (will cause wrinkles!!).
the avene moisturiser might not be hydrating enough for my skin as my skin will become oily much faster as compared to using the origins one. and it also doesn't leave my skin feeling soft.. not to mention that sometimes my face feels sticky a few hours after application.. not so loving it..
that's the end of my skincare routine part 1.. stay tuned!
here i come my dear pillows!!
Labels: Skin Care Routine
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