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Skin care routines that make me glow!
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items Here’s my little collection of skincare routines that actually make a difference — the ones that helped me go from “tired potato” to “okay wow, she’s glowing.” Everything on this list is something I’ve used, loved, tested on good days, bad days, late...
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Korean Beauty - must try
Summer Glow: The Routine That Survived Motherhood
Korean Beauty - must try
Korean skincare is built on a few basic ideas that make it really different from what we usually see in Western routines. And honestly, that’s why it works so well. First, it’s all about protecting the skin barrier. The whole idea is that if your ski...
I’ve been using this essence for a while now, and honestly, I’m so happy I gave it a chance. The texture is a little funny at first, but once you apply it, it sinks into the skin like water and leaves everything feeling calm and hydrated. My skin loo...
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 100 ml
I started using this serum out of curiosity, and now I’m honestly so happy I did. My skin reacted to it in the nicest way — no burning, no redness, just calm and fresh. The texture is super light, almost watery, so it absorbs fast without leaving any...
ANUA 10% Niacinamide 4% TXA Serum 30ml
Centella Asiatica — or Cica — is one of those ingredients my skin absolutely loves. It’s been used in Asian skincare for ages, and I totally understand why. It’s incredibly calming, especially when my skin is red, irritated or just having a bad day. ...
SKIN1004 Probio Cica Ampoule 50ml Serum
Green tea is one of those ingredients that always makes my skin feel calmer and more balanced. It’s a really strong antioxidant, which basically means it helps protect the skin from stress — like sun, pollution, and irritation. I love using products ...
Japan Sencha Green Tea Loose Leaf 100g
Ginseng is like a little energy boost for the skin — the kind that makes everything look a bit more alive. It’s known for being a strong antioxidant, which means it helps fight the things that make skin age faster, like free radicals and sun exposure...
Beauty of Joseon Snail Mucin Ginseng Serum
Royal honey is one of those ingredients that feels instantly comforting on the skin. It gives this soft, healthy glow that makes your face look a little brighter even on tired days. What I love most is how soothing it feels — like a warm blanket for ...
SKINFOOD Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence 50mL
Rice extract is one of those ingredients that gives the skin a soft, clean, healthy glow without any effort. It feels really gentle, almost like giving your skin a fresh drink of light hydration. I love how it brightens in such a natural way — not sh...
Komenuka Bijin Rice Bran Beauty 200ml
Hyaluronic acid makes the skin feel instantly softer and more comfortable, almost like a big drink of water for the face. It absorbs quickly, feels light, and doesn’t leave any sticky layer behind. I love using it when my skin feels dry or tight, bec...
Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum 30ml
Summer Glow: The Routine That Survived Motherhood
I used to have a skincare routine that was honestly pretty perfect — you know, the type you do slowly, with music, candles, and zero stress. Back when I was younger, before kids, my skin was easy. It didn’t complain about anything. I could sleep four...
I used this cleanser all the time before I became a mom, and honestly, it was perfect for me back then. My routine was calm, slow, and I actually had time to enjoy washing my face. The foaming texture felt so fresh, and my skin always ended up clean ...
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 473ml for Oily Skin
I used this La Roche-Posay cleanser every summer, and it became such a steady part of my routine. The bottle is huge, so it always lasted the whole season, which was perfect when the weather was hot and my skin needed something extra refreshing. I lo...
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser
This eye cream became my little secret weapon on the days when I absolutely did NOT look rested — like after a late night, too much scrolling, or one of those “I swear I was only having one drink” evenings. The texture is light and smooth, and it sin...
The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream 15ml
Clinique’s All About Eyes gel was my go-to when I wanted something easy that actually made a difference. It has that soft, cooling gel texture that feels amazing the second you put it on, especially on mornings when your eyes look tired or a little s...
Clinique All About Eyes Cream w/ Vitamin C
Centella became one of those products I reached for on days when my skin just needed calm. The texture is super light, almost watery, and it sinks in instantly without leaving anything heavy behind. Every time my skin felt irritated, red, or stressed...
SKIN1004 Tone Glowing Boosting Toner 210ml
The Vitamin E toner from The Body Shop always felt like a soft, calming start to my routine. The moment it touched my skin, everything felt a bit more hydrated and relaxed. I used to pat it in gently and it absorbed so easily, leaving my face smooth ...
The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating Toner 8.4oz
Duo Cream became a fun part of my routine because the two sides actually made sense for my skin. I liked using the lighter gel part during the day because it felt cooling, fresh, and never too heavy — perfect for warm weather or when my skin didn’t w...
AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream 60ml
The first time I tried the Media Cube Collagen Jelly Cream, I remember loving the texture right away. It has that bouncy, jelly feeling that melts as soon as you put it on the skin, and it’s honestly so satisfying. My face always felt fresh and nicel...
Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream with Niacinamide & Hydrolyzed Collagen, 3.71 fl.oz.
This sunscreen spray became one of my summer must-haves because it’s so easy to use. I love that it goes on completely invisible — no white cast, no sticky feeling, nothing heavy sitting on the skin. On hot days when I didn’t want to deal with thick ...
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50+ Invisible Spray 200ml
This sunscreen became my safe choice whenever my skin felt extra sensitive or reactive in the summer. The texture is creamy but still light enough to blend without struggling, and it feels really soft on the skin. I liked how calming it was — no burn...
Nivea Sun Antialergias Sensitive SPF50+ 200ml
Vaseline Rosy has been my little everyday lip rescue for so long, and it never disappoints. It gives the lips a soft pink tint that looks natural and fresh, like you’ve actually slept well and drank enough water. I love how smooth it feels — not stic...
Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Nourishing Balm 7g
Pink Drip became my “grab and go” lip product the moment I tried it. The colour is such a soft pink — cute, fresh, and perfect for everyday without looking too much. It glides on so nicely and feels more like a nourishing oil than a gloss, which I lo...
Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil 002 Pink Drip