I was browsing through my most popular blog posts, and realized that I haven’t posted anything about my skincare routine. I totally forgot. 😛 So here are my AM and PM routines (plus product names), updated as of today 😀
Morning
- Wash – Venus and Mars Lulur Soap
- Hydrate – Shiseido Hadasui (I have both colors, but I like the pink one more)
- Nourish – Godiva Vitamin C serum
- Moisturize – Leyende Face Canvas / Garnier Light, Garnier Light Eye Rollon (for the eyes)
- Protect – Neutrogena UV Waterlight SPF 50
Evening
- Cleanse – virgin coconut oil
- Wash – Venus and Mars Lulur Soap / L’oreal Purezone Deep Exfoliating Gel Wash
- Tone – apple cider vinegar toner
- Massage – Emu oil
- Hydrate – Kanebo Impress IC, applied via the lotion mask technique
- Nourish – Godiva Vitamin C serum
- Moisturize – Leyende Face Canvas / Pond’s White Beauty / Emu oil / Clean and Clear
Weekly
- Fridays – Aspirin mask (Bayer) and a hydrating mask (Montagne Jeunesse / Purederm)
- Tuesdays – Scrub (Laneige Soft Peeling Gel)
- Mondays and Thursdays – Laneige Water Sleeping pack at night
There. I don’t consider this a very “hard core” routine, and I take skincare very seriously. I know my skin will thank me in the long run. 😀 I don’t use a lot of expensive products because I learned from Japanese skincare guru, Chizu Saeki that you don’t need expensive products to get great skin. Skincare is not about buying the most expensive creams and serums then carelessly slapping them on your skin. Find out what works for you, then use them properly. Your most important beauty tools are your hands. With time, your hands, the right products and discipline, you will surely get the beautiful skin you’ve always wanted. 🙂
alexie
In the morning I use to wash my face, and pour towel on it.
second, i put extract cream to moisturize my skin. At the evening before I go to sleep I will take a bath, And put Emu oil on my face. It relax my mind and I feel it soothing power that penetrate on skin.
catchan1980
Hi Melissa! If you don’t use makeup, you can skip the oil 🙂 Just use your regular facial cleanser to remove dirt.
Melissa
Question, for the evening, do you use the virgin coconut oil to remove make up? I don’t use makeup at all, should I skip that step or should I do as well? Thanks
tinitch
emu oil did not do wonders for my skin though 🙁 i wake up every morning extra oily… maybe i applied too much? i dunno…
catchan1980
Hi bamby! I put a bit of virgin coconut oil to a piece of cotton and gently wipe on my face to remove makeup and dirt. 🙂 I’ve never tried extra virgin olive oil, but I read on Makeupalley that many people use EVOO both as makeup remover AND moisturizer. Maybe you can try it. Good luck! 🙂
bambybam
How do you use the virgin coconut oil? How about extra virgin olive oil?