My Skincare Routine

This is a post that I promised to do looong time ago to a friend of mine who asked about my routine since she saw there's change to my complexion.

Dear Didi, sorry it took me a long time to post this..

But hey, at least I fulfilled my promise..hihi..
Since I need to itemize everything, a word of caution though, it will quite lengthy..
Please bear with me..

Let's start with my basic skincare routine..

Cleanse, tone and moisturise

Basic Care

I use everything from The Face Shop for my basic skincare...

1. Arsainte Eco-Therapy Multi-Care Cleansing Foam - this soothes my redness, does not leave tight feeling on my skin and organic. Suites sensitive skin the best! I'm up to my 2nd tube of this. One tube last about 7 months.RM59.90

2. Arsainte Eco-Therapy Extreme Moisture Tonic with Essential - This is my toner. Formulated with 7-free system, it's an alcohol free toner. Noticed the yellow layer?? It's a golden palm oil. I have dehydrated skin, so I still need mild moisture.RM69.90

3. Arsainte Eco-Therapy Extreme Moisture Ideal Essence - This clear-colored liquid contained Argan Oil and White Lupin. Easily absorbed into skin, making my skin feels soft. I don't feel any stickiness. RM99.90

4. Arsainte Eco-Therapy Crystal Water Super Gel - I swear by this moisturizer! It does wonders to my skin. Gel-type, oil-free, easily absorb, cooling and soothing. And hydrating! I love this gem. RM89.90

The Face Shop Wrinkle Stop Abyssine Eye Cream - Well this claims to reduced dark circles and fine lines. So far..no such things happen. My eyes still in crap land. Just want to finish this asap. RM89.90

The Face Shop Natural Sun Aqua Sun Gel SPF 40 PA+++ - I feel in love with this for its non-sticky and cooling feeling. After a while, I got bored. Hahaha.. RM59.90

Make-Up Removers

Biore Makeup Remover for Eye & Lip - Loving the apple scent (I think it has apple scent..haha). Removes my waterproof eyeliner very well and does not leave my eyes cloudy. Forgot the price.

1. The Skin Food Green Vegetable Cleansing Tissue - with mung bean and rice extracts. I use this ONLY when I have no makeup on or simply too lazy (oh please spare me! everybody has their own lazy times) to remove my makeup. Guilty as charged! RM32.90

2. The Skin Food Black Sugar Deep Cleansing Cream - does a good job removing my waterproof BB cream and no breakouts! :) RM55.00

Extra Care

Wash-off Masks

I have varieties of them to tackle my skin problems.

From left to right:

1. The Face Shop Kiwi Mask - I darn! I forgot its official name. It's looks like spread jam. Really. For my dull and dehydrated skin. RM39.90

2. Arsainte Eco-Therapy Crytal Water Oxygen Mask - for my dull, dehydrated skin and congested pores. RM69.90

3. The Skin Food Egg White Pore Mask - my my congested pores and oily skin. RM44.00

4. The Skin Food Black Bean Nose Pack - for my nose. RM17.80

5. The Skin Food Peppermint Pore Diet Peel Off Mask - Ok ok..I bought this merely because I fell in love its minty scent. RM28.00

Mask Sheets

From left to right:

1. The Skin Food Hydro Fitting Yeast Mask (pack of 5) - supposedly for my oily skin and congested pores. Did not have the time to try them yet. Hehe. RM39.90

2. BEAute Claire Refreshing Balance Mask - One of gems!!! I totally in love with this mask. No worry, I will review it in future. Bought in bundles from my friend.

1. The Face Shop Living Nature Lemon Mask Sheet - oil-controlling

2.  The Face Shop Living Nature Rice Mask Sheet - brightening

3.  The Face Shop Living Nature Cucumber Mask Sheet - especially for my skin when they have redness episode. Mostly due to sun exposure and wrong products. All at RM6.90/piece

Sleeping Mask

The Face Shop Raspberry Roots Sleeping Mask - Another gem of mine. It does a superb job hydrating my skin. My skin problems start diminish little by little since I've start using it. I don't know about others it does do wonders to my skin. RM99.90

Feels free to ask me about anything!

My Favourite Masks

A few months ago, when I do a self-check on my skin conditions, I am genuinely horrified to find that my skin in serious conditions. Acne everywhere, problem eyes, littering with dark spots, very very dull and dehydrated... So armed with money *sobs!!! T_T*, I've started extensive DIY treatments on my skin..I still can't afford to do facial.. :(

So for these few months, I've started with weekly mask sheets and a sleeping mask...

So here I come with my own favorite masks after several trials on different brands...

Favorite Sheet for Oily/Acne-prone skin

TheFaceShop Herbal Therapy Clarifying Mask Sheet

I hauled a lot of them since they're on 30%+5% sale..

Retailing at RM6.90 (normal price), I find it very affordable for frequent usage. The smell is soothing and not overpowering. And you do can see the different after pulling off the sheet. Your pimples are soothed and the redness is reduced..And after frequent usage, your skin does become less oily in appearance. People doesn't believe me when I told them I have oily skin..:)

Favorite Radiance Mask Sheet

The Skin Food Snow Tea Mask Sheet

I'm hooked at the first moment I've tried it. But to make sure I'm not making rush decision, I've tried it three times..And hoooo yeah, I'm truly hooked. Retailing at RM8.90, this mask is not dripping wet with essence when we take it out from the packet. No mess at all. The smell is super nice (kinda musky tea scent, oh come on! I'm not good at describing smell). After patting the essence into your skin, there is no sticky feeling and my face does look a little lively than before. We'll see after a month. :) I just wish it's a little cheaper..Hahaha..

Favorite Hydrating Mask

Hrmmm..I'm still looking for my favorite. But at the moment, I'm using this mask sheet. My face does feel smooth to the touch and a little bit radiance. But what I dislike about this mask is the smell.. Strong ginger smell. I'm nearly choking but for the sake of my dehydrated face, I'm holding on *life and death situation..hahaha..ok gedik*

TheFaceShop Herbal Therapy Healthy Mask Sheet

And I'm yet to try this but currently the mask is out of stick at my favorite TheFaceShop outlet.

Favorite Sleeping Mask

TheFaceShop Raspberry Roots Sleeping  Mask

The beauty consultant once told me it is a best-seller both here and in Korea. And after using it, I believe her! The smell is sooo good and the texture is gel-typed and absorbed easily into my skin without sticky feeling..Next morning after rinsed with warm-water, my skin feel soooo smooth that I become self-obsess with touching my skin. Haha..Months after, my congested pores are significantly reduced in number and my skin become much more smoother, As for the lifting/firming part, I don't actually feel it. Maybe because I'm still young?? *perasaaan*

Even though pricey, it's highly recommended.. :)

Moi~

Moi sans make-up.. T_T

My complexion after 2 months of mask sheets. The dark spots and occasional pimples are still there..But my skin is smoother, and I can actually see *and experiencing/believing* the radiance especially on my upper cheeks. And the dark circles have permanently become a citizen there..Hurrrmphh!

How about yours??