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Tested & Kept: My Skin, Hair + Body Staples for High-Impact Results
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items As a product reviewer, I test hundreds of skin, hair, and body formulas yearly. Only the elite earn permanent spots in my routine — zero filler. These outperformers deliver clinical-level results (plumping collagen, boosting density, repairing barrie...
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SKINCARE AND BEAUTY
BODY BIO-ACTIVES
HAIRCARE HEROES
SKINCARE AND BEAUTY
My non-negotiable skin essentials — battle-tested on combo/sensitive skin. No irritation, just clinical-level plumping and barrier repair. New additions always in testing!
This cleanser is my holy grail for taming oily T-zones without punishing dry cheeks. After gym sessions or long days, its dense bubbles lift sweat and grime like a magnet, yet leave skin refreshed-not-stripped (zero tightness!). As someone prone to r...
Key wins:
🌊 Hyaluronic Acid Lock: Skin stays hydrated till morning (no midday grease rebounds)
🧪 Science-Backed Gentle: pH 5.5 mimics skin’s natural balance
🚫 Zero Nasties: No alcohol/fragrance means no reactivity with sensitivity Pro move: Pair with ice water rinse to calm redness instantly!"
Key wins:
🌊 Hyaluronic Acid Lock: Skin stays hydrated till morning (no midday grease rebounds)
🧪 Science-Backed Gentle: pH 5.5 mimics skin’s natural balance
🚫 Zero Nasties: No alcohol/fragrance means no reactivity with sensitivity Pro move: Pair with ice water rinse to calm redness instantly!"
Cleanser: Hada Labo Tokyo Hydrating Facial Cleanser
As a male with combo skin (oil-slick T-zone, desert-dry cheeks) and redness sensitivity, this milky toner is my secret weapon. I use it after shaving/pre-makeup: 1 layer on T-zone, 2 layers on cheeks. Zero stinging, instant cooling calm, and it layer...
🔥 T-Zone Control: Lightweight but hydrating (no midday grease tsunami)
🩹 Redness SOS: Calms razor burn + foundation irritation in 5 mins flat
💄 Makeup Prep: Creates a grippy ‘satin’ base—no pilling with liquid foundation Pro move: Buy the mini spray ($12) for gym-bag touchups. Lasts 3 months!
🔥 T-Zone Control: Lightweight but hydrating (no midday grease tsunami)
🩹 Redness SOS: Calms razor burn + foundation irritation in 5 mins flat
💄 Makeup Prep: Creates a grippy ‘satin’ base—no pilling with liquid foundation Pro move: Buy the mini spray ($12) for gym-bag touchups. Lasts 3 months!
Toner/Light Moisturizer: Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer
Holy grail status! As someone prone to redness, this gives instant hydration without stinging. Use AM/PM on damp skin — dewy finish lasts all day. Tip: Works as a primer under makeup! Skin type: Sensitive/combo. Size: 100ml lasts 3 months.
Moisturizer: Purito, Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream 100ml
My hunt for a non-sting, zero-shine sunscreen ended here. This zinc-based fluid vanishes on skin – no white cast, just an instant velvety grip. Controls my forehead oil slick for 10-hour workdays without dehydrating cheek zones. Passed the ultimate t...
Sunscreen/SPF: Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk - ETUDE
BODY BIO-ACTIVES
Neck-to-toe repair — stress-tested after acid/retinol experiments
I am obsessed with this lotion! It gives me the perfect sparkle while keeping my skin deeply moisturized. Every time I apply it, I swear I want to eat myself because it smells SO delicious. Believe me—it’s glittery moisture magic!
Fragrance Lotion: Fenty Skin-Salted Caramel Collection
MY DRY SKIN HOLY GRAIL (IN A BASIC BOTTLE) 🥛
It’s the only thing that gets my Sahara-dry skin. That Milk and Almond Oil silkiness? Melts onto my lizard elbows after lab shifts like a cool hug. Bottle’s nothing fancy but I’ve bought 4 backups because humidity can’t kill its softness. Dry-skin tr...
It’s the only thing that gets my Sahara-dry skin. That Milk and Almond Oil silkiness? Melts onto my lizard elbows after lab shifts like a cool hug. Bottle’s nothing fancy but I’ve bought 4 backups because humidity can’t kill its softness. Dry-skin tr...
Body Lotion: Nivea Nourishing Lotion Body Milk
More than body oil, this is my luxury reset ritual after deep baths - a cocoa dream scent (dark chocolate melting over vanilla woods) that rivals niche perfumes. I apply 3 pumps on steam-damp skin post-soak, melting into velvety absorption that erase...
Body Oil: Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Oil
Forgot rough loofahs. This 40-inch nylon net purges dead skin like witchcraft – gently. The tight knots exfoliate my dry/redness-prone areas without sandpaper agony (No ‘scrub burn’ even on angry skin — tested during my most sensitive recovery weeks)...
Why I rebuy:
🌀 Exfoliation Science: Knots lift flakes; nylon slides without tugging
🧼 Hygiene Edge: Dries faster than loofahs → no mildew horror
♻️ Eco-Stamina: Survived 6+ months of thrice-weekly abuse
🎁 Gift Clout: Vivid packaging + zero irritation complaints
Why I rebuy:
🌀 Exfoliation Science: Knots lift flakes; nylon slides without tugging
🧼 Hygiene Edge: Dries faster than loofahs → no mildew horror
♻️ Eco-Stamina: Survived 6+ months of thrice-weekly abuse
🎁 Gift Clout: Vivid packaging + zero irritation complaints
Exfoliator: Authentic African Sponge
HAIRCARE HEROES
Engineer-approved tools that reign in thick waves, scalp storms, and rebel hair—no mercy, no marketing fluff.
As a guy who hates bulky gear, this brush is legit perfect. I toss it in my gym bag or travel pack—it’s tiny but tackles knots like a pro. Zero tugging on my thick hair (wet or dry), and those bamboo bristles feel like a massage, not torture. Plus, e...
Natural Bamboo Paddle Detangling Hairbrush, Massage Scalp
My Wavy Hair’s Humidity BFF
Why I pay RM200:
𖥔Kills Penang frizz → silky S-waves
𖥔Air-dry magic (0 heat tools)
𖥔Virgin hair happy → bouncy, not brittle
𖥔Nutty scent = Perlis nostalgia 🥹
𖥔6+ months/bottle
Flaw: Price pain 😤
Verdict: Splurge once, save sanity daily
Why I pay RM200:
𖥔Kills Penang frizz → silky S-waves
𖥔Air-dry magic (0 heat tools)
𖥔Virgin hair happy → bouncy, not brittle
𖥔Nutty scent = Perlis nostalgia 🥹
𖥔6+ months/bottle
Flaw: Price pain 😤
Verdict: Splurge once, save sanity daily
Moroccanoil Treatment
My journey: Started shaving my under-chin shadow twice daily (razor bumps ➔ 5 o'clock shadow shame). Switched to IPL – now I shave twice a month. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Freedom. But don't start here—build up based on pain tolerance + budget.
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