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Sensitive skincare routine ft. mostly Asian beauty products
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items As someone with sensitive skin who also loves trying new products, I’ve rounded up my current favs and long time stables - mostly Asian beauty products.
My general concerns are redness, acne scars and hyperpigmentation.
I’m also trying to achieve b...
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Face wash
Toners
Toner pads
Serums
Facial oil
Moisturizer
Face wash
Important first step of any skincare routine is cleaning!
I love this line in general and the foaming cleanser is great and my skin feels smooth after
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser - ETUDE | Ulta Beauty
I love all of curel’s products and I’ve been using this cleanser for years. It’s a good daily cleanser that doesn’t dry out my skin
Foaming Facial Wash | Cleanser for Dry, Sensitive Skin
The perfect everyday cleanser! It’s gentle and takes off dirt/sunscreen. It’s affordable as well and just a good basic cleanser
Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - VANICREAM | Ulta Beauty
Toners
Toners are nice to have and a great first step in your routine. I like to keep it minimal and simple
This is the basic toner I use for extra hydration. I also like to use it before my sunscreen.
Curel Japanese Hydrating Water Essence Toner
My current favorite and it’s a little thicker than water but it absorbs into the skin so fast and gives an amazing boost of hydration
Madagascar Centella Ampoule - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
This a big bottle of hydrating toner I use for hydration and I put on cotton pads for a quick face mask
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner, 16.9 oz
This is a solid essence that I use as toner & essence. It hydrates my skin so well and gives me a glow
Bean Essence - Mixsoon | Ulta Beauty
Toner pads
Toner pads are great for skincare before makeup or right after showering
These pore pads are perfect for a gentle exfoliation. Ever since I added this into my routine I noticed my pores have become less visible, especially my black heads. I use the sensitive skin version and haven’t had any issues
medicube Zero Pore Pad Mild 70P | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Another great toner pad for calming your skin. It’s great right after a shower as a quick mask
Abib - Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch | YesStyle
These are great for hydration and calming your skin. Sometimes I use these alone as my toner
SKINFOOD - Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad
Serums
Serums are great for targeting a specific concern. I recommend using one at a time to avoid irritation and protect your skin barrier.
Currently using this serum to reduce appearance of pores on my cheeks and it’s worked soooo well. I’m almost done with my bottle and will repurchase for sure
Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule+ - SUNGBOON EDITOR | Ulta Beauty
Randomly picked this up to try and fade my chin acne scars from hormonal acne. I saw results with consistent use after a few weeks! For the price point it’s really good and it didn’t irritate my skin. I only use this at night
Super Fade Discoloration Serum - Peach Slices | Ulta Beauty
I use this when my skin is irritated and red. It’s pricey but it’s very calming for my skin and I did see less irritation by the next day
Cicapair Sensitive Skin Serum for Redness and Barrier Repair
Another amazing product for calming your skin if you’re irritated or have redness. I use it all over my face before moisturizing
innisfree - Bija Cica Balm EX
Facial oil
This is the only oil I use and mostly in the winter months. It’s light weight and absorbs quickly. It’s given my skin a brighter complexion
Vitamin C Rose Brightening and Firming Face Oil + Squalane
Moisturizer
My holy grail moisturizer for the last 5 years. It’s basic but it keeps my skin hydrated and locks in all the previous skincare I use. It doesn’t react badly with anything I’ve ever tried and honestly I’ll probably continue to use this forever
Intensive Moisture Facial Cream | Hydrate Dry, Sensitive Skin
I like to use this in the winter months for extra hydration. I prefer the moisture bomb over the aqua bomb personally
The True Cream - Moisturizing Bomb - belif | Ulta Beauty
This is my second pick after the curel. I always take this when traveling since the packaging is way more convenient. It’s also just a really good basic moisturizer that doesn’t clash with other skincare
Soonjung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream - ETUDE | Ulta Beauty
This went viral for a reason! I use this when my skin is irritated and needs some extra calming. It’s also great for hands or other parts of the body that are dry
Cicaplast Balm B5 for Dry Skin Irritations
Spot treatment
This is my best kept secret - it is harder to find but it’s so worth it. It calms redness and irritation quickly. If you get acne it’s also a good spot treatment after you pop the pimple
NoTS Centellascar Ointment Ylang-Ylang 15g | OLIVE YOUNG Global
My spot treatment for when I feel a pimple coming up. It’s worked well for me’
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Spot Cream - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
Another spot treatment for acne. It does last me a long time and it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin
Acne Solutions™ Clinical Advanced Clearing Gel
I started using this when I noticed fine lines between my forehead. I’ve been seeing good results after using for 3 months, my lines look a lot more reduced. I will say this is really expensive and 100% a splurge. I’m still searching for an alternati...
Capture Totale Hyalushot
Eye care
The only eye cream I use for the last few years. It dries fast and it’s affordable! I pick up a few tubes at once and it lasts me a long time. It’s great for reducing fine lines since it has retinol but it doesn’t irritate me at all
SANA - Soy Milk Wrinkle Care Eye Cream N
I like these eye patches for a self care night. They make my eye area feel hydrated and look glowy
heimish - Bulgarian Rose Water Hydrogel Eye Patch
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is such an important step! Always wear sunscreen when you’re outside and make sure to reapply throughout the day
This went viral as well but I really do like it! It’s lightweight and non-greasy and doesn’t irritate my skin at all.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50mL*2ea (Twin pack) | OLIVE YOUNG Global
Another great sunscreen, I use the clear version. It’s great underneath makeup like a primer
Canmake - Mermaid Skin Gel UV Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ | YesStyle
The OG Asian sunscreen loved by everyone. I still use this as well since it’s a bit easier to find
UV Aqua Rich Daily Hydrating Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 - Bioré | Ulta Beauty
Face masks
I do face masks a few times a week and these are my favorites. I use sheet masks to target specific concerns or mostly for hydration
I’ve tried a lot of their masks and this one is my favorite to keep my skin plump. It also comes in multiples instead of singles
Precious Sheet Mask MOIST (Red)
I always see this recommended in j-beauty so I tried it and I really like it! It addresses dull skin and enlarged pores
NADESHIKO Rice Mask ｜ ISHIZAWA LABORATORIES
I like all their masks as well. Currently using the collagen sheet masks in my routine
Sheet Masks – Mediheal US
These are amazing for irritated skin!
Centella Asiatica Calming Mask (10 Sheets)
Popular for a reason - these masks are great for hydration and gives me a glow
Torriden Dive In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Mask Sheet 5+1ea | OLIVE YOUNG Global