Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Updated skincare routine

My skin has gotten better since I stopped using blushers about 2 months ago. I have also cut down on my skincare routine. Less is best for me! *and my bank account* :p

Morning

  1. Cleanser: Cetaphil
  2. Toner/ Mist: Avene Thermal Mineral Water
  3. Serum (Hydrating): Neogence Hydrating Essence
  4. Sunscreen: Niks Gentle Sun Protect SPF50+ (even though I'm mostly indoors, I will still use a high SPF sunscreen. It's called being "Kiasu" or greedy in Singlish context.)

Evening

  1. Makeup remover: Fancl MCO
  2. Cleanser: Blot dry face with a towel, then 2 pumps of Cetaphil massaged into dry skin. Rinse.
  3. Toner/ Mist: Avene Thermal Mineral Water (Some times I wet a DIY facial mask with this water and leave it as a sheet mask on till it dries out. Really soothes the skin!)
  4. Masks: Depending on my skin condition for that day.
  • Dry skin- Ucara Revitalizing Mask
  • Blemished skin- Dead Sea Premier Mask for Problematic Skin
  • Dull skin- Silkwhitia Whitening Sheet Masks
  • Good skin day *rare*- A thick layer of Fruit of the desert Aloe Vera gel

5. Serum (Hydrating): Neogence Hydrating Essence

If I have any spots I wana get rid of, I will use a little of Niks Glycolic Acid 12% as the last step.

A small rant...

I think my face really hates products from The Face Shop. Whether it's their cosmetic or skincare line, it always irritates my skin. The serum which I was using for the past 4 days really caused me to get a few more spots than usual. Especially on the chin and forehead area (which I rarely break out on). It could be the fragrance which they LOADED the serum with. My skin is really sensitive to fragrance in skincare products. Example would be the Beautymaker hydrating serum as well... Wonder why they wana include something not necessary in a skincare product :(

I have since gone back to purchase 2 bottles of my beloved Neogence hydrating essence... Lucky they had a 20% off at Sasa for the Neogence range of products! *hearts*

3 comments:

  1. i thought it was just me too... my chin definitely does not like TFS products!

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  2. love cetaphil. great routine!

    thanks for sharing about your Face Shop experience. My skin is sensitive too. good to know!

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  3. I am sensitive with TFS products as well. It gives me breakous every time I used their sheet masks. My close friends are fans of TFS products though.

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