Stop guessing and start glowing! As a makeup professional in Lima, I’ve spent years perfecting the balance between high-performance tech and sensitive-skin safety. After struggling with redness on my nose and chin, I developed this 5-Day Skin Cycle t...
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The "Clean Slate" Club (The Double Cleanse)
The "Traffic Controllers" (Prep & Toners)
The "Magic Wands" (Devices & Gels) 🪄
The "Main Characters" (Serums & Actives)
The "Security Guards" (Creams & Seals)
The "Eye Candy" (Specialized Eye Care)
The "Clean Slate" Club (The Double Cleanse)
If you aren’t double cleansing, we need to talk! 🧼 These are the only products I trust to melt off my Lima humidity and SPF without making my nose and chin flare up.
This is the "Yellow Line" magic! 🌼 It’s so lightweight it feels like water, but it melts off my Birch Juice sunscreen and waterproof makeup in seconds. It rinses perfectly clean—no oily residue here! BUT do use it on a dry face and with dry hands or...
The second half of my dream team. ☁️ It’s a super creamy foam that uses Centella to keep my skin calm while it deep cleans. My face feels "bouncy" after using this, never tight or stripped.
Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam - SKIN1004
My "Special Occasion" wash! 💖 I use this on my device nights because it has those DNA-repairing peptides built right in. It preps my skin perfectly for the Booster Pro so I start my routine with a head start on that glow.
medicube - PDRN Pink Niacinamide Whip Cleanser
My "Pore Vacuum" in a tube! 🎀 Most clay masks leave me red, but this one uses Pink Himalayan Salt to deep-clean while staying super creamy. It’s my Sunday ritual to get rid of any buildup from the week.
These are the products that tell my skin to "calm down" before the heavy hitters arrive. Essential for my fellow sensitive-skin girlies!
This is my "ice pack" in a bottle! 🧊 I use it right after my Medicube devices to cool down any heat. It’s super watery and never breaks me out. A total must-have if you’re in a humid city like Lima!
mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 300ml
My secret weapon for Retinal nights! 🛡️ I apply this first to "buffer" my skin so the strong actives don't make my nose red. It feels like a hug for your skin barrier.
AESTURA - Ato Barrier 365 Hydro Essence Jumbo
The only exfoliator I trust. It’s gentle enough that it doesn't sting, but it keeps my pores so clear. I call it my "pore vacuum" in liquid form! 🫧
SOME BY MI - AHA, BHA, PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner 150ml | YesStyle
If you want that "expensive skin" glow, this is it. It’s thick and luxurious—perfect for those recovery nights when you just want to look plump and hydrated.
numbuzin - No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner
The "Magic Wands" (Devices & Gels) 🪄
If you haven’t tried skin-tech, you’re missing out. These are the tools that do the heavy lifting while I watch Netflix.
My literal favorite thing I own. ⚡ It has 4 modes, but the "Air Shot" for pores is a game-changer. It’s like having a professional facialist in my bathroom.
Black Booster Pro - medicube
You need this "slip" to use the devices properly! It’s cooling and helps the microcurrent really snatch your jawline. Plus, it doesn’t leave a sticky residue
medicube - AGE-R PDRN Booster Gel
The "Main Characters" (Serums & Actives)
This is pure "Glass Skin" magic! ✨ It’s a fun foam texture and doesn't trigger my sensitivity like other serums do. It makes me look so glowy, like I’ve slept for 12 hours.
medicube - PDRN Pink Collagen Bubble Serum
The only retinal that doesn't make my eyes peel! 👁️ It’s strong but creamy. I use it on Night 2 of my cycle to keep fine lines away while I sleep.
Crystal Retinal® Ceramide Eye
Okay, it tingles a bit (like tiny needles!), but the results are insane. 💉 It opens up your skin so your other serums soak in 10x better. Trust the process, it’s worth the prickle!
VT - Reedle Shot 100
My go-to for brightening. It’s so lightweight it feels like water, but it really helps even out my skin tone without being aggressive.
ma:nyo - Galactomy Niacin 3.0 Essence
The "Security Guards" (Creams & Seals)
The heavy-duty layers that lock everything in and make sure I wake up with soft, bouncy skin.
My "emergency" cream. 🆘 If I ever overdo it with my devices, I slather this on. It has tiny ceramide capsules that melt into your skin to fix your barrier overnight.
ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
You’ll look like a glazed donut, and I love it! 🍩 You peel it off in the morning and your skin feels like silk. It’s the ultimate final step for a 5-day cycle.
Collagen Night Wrapping Mask - medicube
So much better than Hyaluronic Acid! It holds moisture way longer. I love using this on my "Rest" days to keep my skin feeling plump and protected.
iUNIK - Beta-Glucan 3X Barrier Cream
The ONLY sunscreen I actually enjoy wearing. ☀️ It feels like a light moisturizer and doesn't leave a white cast. Since I use Retinal, this is my non-negotiable every morning!
ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
The "Eye Candy" (Specialized Eye Care)
Because the skin around our eyes is dramatic and needs its own wardrobe
The OG for a reason! 🥑 It’s super thick, so you have to warm it up between your fingers until it turns watery. I use it as a "buffer" over my retinal to keep things hydrated.
Mini Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado - Kiehl's Since 1851
My morning caffeine for my eyes. ☕ It brightens up dark circles instantly and sits perfectly under my makeup.
Pure Vitamin C Eye Cream
My "tech-neck" eye cream! 💻 It’s designed to fight the damage from blue light (perfect if you’re on your phone as much as I am). It’s so soothing after a long day.
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E - Estée Laud