Because You're Beautiful

Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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Daily Skincare Routine

I still remember that as a teenager in the past (omg i feel so old now that I'm already an adult) I've never really had problems with my skin. I've never really had acne problems that occured very regularly and whatnot, until I turned 20 last year.

It was the most disastrous period for me because i broke out soooo often! There was never a time that my face was free from pimples. I'd definitely had a minimum of 3 pimples at one time. There was a time that i had 10 FRIGGIN PIMPLES AT ONLY ONE SIDE OF MY CHEEK!. Just imagine how terrible it was then.

I took care of my face really well but I had no idea what went wrong. I realised that it was due to the choice of products that I used back then - the bloody SKII.

I guess that the products were too strong for my skin and caused severe breakouts.

Until recently, I had discovered a range of products that suit my skin really well. I DO NOT have flawless skin but for sure, it has improved tremendously. So in this post, I would like to share the products that I've been using very regularly (every single day) that are suitable for my skin.

Day Use:

1) Oxy Acne Wash

2) Loreal White Perfect Eye Cream

3) Laneige White Plus Renew Essence

4) Laneige Water Bank Hydro Gel

5) Laneige SunBlock SPF50

Night Use:

1) Acnes CreamyWash + BodyShop Exfoliating Sponge

2) Laneige Skin Refiner - Toner

3) Loreal White Perfect Eye Cream

4) Laneige White Plus Renew Essence

5) Laneige Water Bank Hydro Gel

6) BodyShop Vitamin E FaceMist

7) Vaseline (for eyelashes)

8) Oxy 10

There are also some products that i use every now and then, maybe once or twice a week. My mum once told me to invest on a good moisturiser. You may not see the effect now. But you'll see it once you get older. And that's the reason why her skin still looks flawless even though her age is slightly more than half a decade now. OhMan, please don't tell her that I disclosed her age here.

Laneige Lip & Eye Makeup Clenser (Waterproof)

For me, I apply makeup almost every time I go out. So, I have to first remove my makeup using a makeup remover at the end of the day. Ensure that all of the makeup has been thoroughly removed or else it'll clog up the pores, causing breakouts.

Recently I've also tried Biore's Cleansing Oil In Cotton Facial wipes (available in Watsons) and I think it's great in removing makeup, even the waterproof ones. No pictures for now cause I'm too lazy to captures the images, Haha! I might do a review on it soon.

Oxy Acne Wash, Acnes Creamy Wash + BodyShop Exfoliating Sponge

In the morning when i wash my face, I opt for a mild gel cleanser (Oxy Acne Wash).

Whereas at night or in the evening after I've removed my makeup, I'll cleanse my face with Acnes Creamy Wash using the BodyShop's Exfoliating Sponge. I'm obsessed with this technique as it helps to remove all the dirt and of course to remove any excess makeup that is trapped in my pores. They say exfoliating your face every single day is too harsh. But i think this method works best for me.

NuTeen Blackheads Away Gel

I only use this every Sunday night to remove the blackheads especially around my nose area. Not the best product but it somehow helps.

Laneige Skin Refiner - Toner

Toner is very very important to remove the excess impurities on your face before you move on to moisturiser.

Laneige Multiberry Yoghurt Repair Pack

This works as a mask. I apply this twice a week, after toner (Wednesday & Sunday night) Apply it on your face, leave it on for around 20 minutes and rinse it off. You can feel that your skin is very smooth and silky.

Loreal White Perfect Eye Cream

I've only bought this last month and I think it works great so far. Really like the vibrating device since it helps to soothe my eye area. Well so far, i don't have any problems with eyebags, but I do have problems with under eye circle. This cream helps to slightly brighten up the eye area.I might get a second one once I've finished this one up.

Laneige White Plus Renew Essence

This is my whitening serum which i hope could lighten my acne scars (which is so terrible) I've used this for almost 4 months & honestly I think it does help to lighten those stubborn scars.

Laneige Water Bank Hydro Gel

Already on my second tub. Love it so much! The gel consistency helps to control the oil on my face since I have oily skin. The scent is of course, amazing.

Laneige SunBlock SPF50

Still on my sample size, and I think I don't have to get the full-sized one...yet. haha

I've been really obsessed with SPF lately. Just look at the weather recently. How crazy can it be. And also for the fact that I think that my face it darker than the rest of the other part of my body. So I don't think it should get any darker than this. Thanks ah Netball. Thanks soo much.

-_-

BodyShop Vitamin E FaceMist

Another product that I got last month. So far it works great. Most importantly, it does not break me out. Usually i'll spray this on my face to set my makeup, allowing the makeup to stay in place & it also has a dewy finish.

Also, at night after applying my moisturiser, i'll just spray this on as well.

Laneige Water Sleeping Pack

This is just the sample that the counter lady gave me. I wanted to get a tub but I have another 4 samples and each can last me around 4 uses. So I'll just finish those up first. I apply this on days that i don't apply my masks on...like on Tuesday & Friday nights. But sometimes I'd totally forgot about it. Haha

Vaseline

Well I do apply mascara everytime I go out. I can live without eyeliners, but NOT mascara. It simply helps to make my eyes bigger and look more awake. Sucks to have not-so-big eyes.

Anyway, I use Vaseline every night to condition my eye lashes in order to make it stay healthy (and hopefully grow longer)

Oxy 10

MY BEST FRIEND!! I really really can't live without this. The moment this thing runs out, I'll start to panic. I've tried quite a few pimple products and none works for me. By far, this is the best.

Taking care of your skin is really really important. Some people may be blessed with very good skin condition. But you'll still have to at least apply moisturiser. Like my mum always say, You may not see it now, But you'll definitely see the effect when you get older. So, start from young. =)

ohya, i don't have a lot of favourites of the month cause I've pretty much been using the same things. So I guess I'll just pass the July favourites. heeee

Next up: Foundation/Face makeup Routine.

It's time to change : 10:48:00 PM