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Basic skincare routine: Products I would/wouldn't use again
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items As a basic skincare person (2-3 steps at most), these are the products I liked and didn't like.
Some I would use again, some I wouldn't, and some I'm still unsure if they made a difference 😅
Some I would use again, some I wouldn't, and some I'm still unsure if they made a difference 😅
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Skincare I would use/have used again
I like this SPF because it doesn't leave a greasy feeling on my face.
It's thicker than lightweight SPFs (e.g. LaRoche Posay Anthelios) so it's not for everyone
It's thicker than lightweight SPFs (e.g. LaRoche Posay Anthelios) so it's not for everyone
Cerave: Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion/Sunscreen, SPF 30
My everyday sunscreen. It's supposed to have a “dry touch” finish, but if you sweat, it'll feel a bit greasy. I still prefer this over other sunscreens at the moment
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer: Sunscreen SPF 60/70
Found out about this on Tiktok and was skeptical, but it's a very soft and creamy on the lips. It's also SPF 26.
There's an unscented one which is good for people who are sensitive to fragrances or don't want a scented lip balm.
There's an unscented one which is good for people who are sensitive to fragrances or don't want a scented lip balm.
Nivea Japan: Deep Moisture Melty Type Lip Balm SPF 26 PA++
Don't forget to protect your lips too. This was recommended by my dermatologist.
Nivea: Sun Lip Care with SPF 30
A thick nighttime face cream that's good for the winter and dry skin
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream - Moisturizers
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Great hand cream for dry skin, especially in the winter. The fragrance-free version is good if you don't want any scent
Glysomed: fragrance-free hand cream
Lightweight cream for dry, cracked skin. This was helpful during the dry air alert in Japan.
Shiseido Fine Today Urea Hand Cream (120 grams)
I've repurchased this many times. This angled eyebrow pencil comes with a eyebrow brush on one end.
Comes in different shades. Buildable pigment.
Comes in different shades. Buildable pigment.
ETUDE House: Drawing Eye Brow (Dark brown #1)
Gentle on skin and smells nice.
AVEENO® Baby Wash & Shampoo
Unsure if I'd use it again
Still deciding if these products are worth it or make a difference on my skin
I'm not sure if it's truly made a difference or if it's worked in combination with other products
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
This clear sunscreen has a texture that feels like a primer. It applies matte on your face so you don't feel greasy.
Because it's clear, it feels weird that it's a sunscreen.
Because it's clear, it feels weird that it's a sunscreen.
Supergoop!: Unseen Sunscreen Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA +++
Used overnight, but not sure it makes a big difference
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
My daily toner. Not sure if it's made a difference, but I still use the sample I got
Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Used a few times, but haven't noticed a difference yet. Will update when I'm done the bottle.
LANEIGE Cream Skin Refillable Milky Toner with Ceramides and Peptides
Light texture, but a little bit greasy and may leave a slight white cast on your skin depending on your skin tone.
I prefer Cerave's SPF moisturizer over this one
I prefer Cerave's SPF moisturizer over this one
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50
Smells like rose water. Feels like a light oil on your skin. Doesn't feel as thick or greasy as some sunscreens
Biossance: Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Firming Oil
A TikTok recommendation. The consistency is a bit lighter than Pantene. I'm not sure if it's that conditioning, but will finish the bottle to see if it works.
Curél Conditioner (420ml)
Unsure if it's that effective against wrinkles. The texture is light and reminds me of makeup primer. It's not greasy and feels almost matte
Curel Intensive Moisture Anti-Wrinkle Hydrating Serum
Wouldn't use again
Skincare I wouldn't use/buy again. Not because they're bad, they just weren't my preference or suitable for my skin
Lightweight (not thick) SPF sunscreen, but leaves a greasy, dewy glow. It's also scented so it's not for everyone
Supergoop Play SPF 50
Don't love the the bit of sticky film that it leaves overnight. Haven't noticed much of a difference in the morning
COSRX: Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask
Gentle cleanser with a mild scent, but at this price point, it doesn't seem to do anything better than other gentle cleansers.
I will use up what I have though
I will use up what I have though
Biossance: Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
It does provide moisturization if you don't mind using an oil, but if you prefer a cream texture, then this may not be for you
Biossance: Squalane Oil
For an oil, this didn't feel terribly greasy. The light rose scent is nice if you like that
Biossance: Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Firming Oil
These patches only worked when the pimple was at a certain stage.
It didn't always get rid of it overnight, but sometimes it helped reduce the swelling
It didn't always get rid of it overnight, but sometimes it helped reduce the swelling
Mighty Patch™: Original Pimple Patch (36 count)