Morning Skincare Regimen

Philosophy Purity Simple Face Wash with Boscia Black Konjac Sponge

I have to admit I sometimes don't have time to wash my face every morning, but when I do I use the Philosophy Purity Simple Face Wash with my Boscia Konjac Sponge. You can also use this during the night, because it's a great makeup remover and it doesn't irritate the eyes. Purity is really gentle to use day and night for daily use. I love using the Boscia Konjac Sponge because it makes it a lot easier to lather the product on my face and it makes the process faster and it scrubs my face gently. Boscia has different types of Konjac Sponge depending on your skin type/concern.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir (optional)

I only apply this when my skin feels sensitive/irritated and if I am breaking out. This Beauty Elixir Mist from Boscia has a really soothing smell. It is part toner and part serum with essential oils and plant active ingredients. You can also use this mist as a makeup setting spray.

The Body Shop Vitamin C Face Mist (optional)

I am in love with this mist! This has helped a lot especially when I wake up at 3:30 am to go to work. The citrus smell instantly wakes you up. You can also apply this after your makeup to set it.

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum  Vitamin C Collagen Booster/Dior One Essential Serum/

I already finished my Ole (Oohlah) Henriksen Truth Serum and I love the smell and my complexion has improved. It has antioxidants that fight free-radicals and contains vitamin C which is known to brighten, tighten, and lighten. It's lightweight and you only need one pump for the whole face.

I am currently using the Dior One Essential Serum so far so good. This product gives me a soft glowing skin. It is also really hydrating. It's really pricey but you can grab a sample at Sephora and try it out yourself. It is always a good idea to start using skincare during the early 20s before you even get fine lines and wrinkles. You get what you pay for especially for skincare, it is pricey but your skin will forever thank you for it, and a little goes a long way. If you have a great base you won't need to hide anything and you will feel more confident with your bare skin.

The Body Shop Mattifying Seaweed Face Cream/ The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream

The Body Shop Mattifying Seaweed Face Cream is really great for oily/combo skin. It helps hydrate and mattify the face especially during summer time. This is a must-have for me and it has a been repurchased over and over because I haven't found another moisturizer that hydrates and mattifies at the same time.

I love this Body Shop Moisturizer because it is really hydrating and lightweight. I use this all year long. Vitamin E is known to be really hydrating and avoid dryness, can also apply after makeup, and is good for all skin types without clogging the pores.

Clnique All About Eyes Eye Cream

I love this product mainly because it is really lightweight and hydrating, great for people with dry under eyes and also for all skin types. It also minimizes dark circles and depuffs.

Origins Ginzing Eye Cream

I love this eye cream because it instantly makes my under eye more awake. This product contains mica powder that reflects light and brightens out the under eye area, depuffs the eyes for all skin types. 

Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm

This is my main eye cream and I put either the Clinique All About Eyes or the Ginzing Eye Cream on top. This product contains Alguronic Acid known for anti aging benefits. Algenist is based in San Francisco, California and uses micro algae. I use this both day and night.

Once a Week...

Boscia Black Charcoal Clariffying Mask or The Body Shop Seaweed Exfoliator

This product is a mask that you lather evenly on the skin and let dry to peel off. After I remove the mask off my face my skin feels super silky smooth and it unclogged my pores. This product contains clay that deep cleans and removes dirt and oil. Also contains antioxidants to protect skin from free radicals and shrink pores, firm skin, and reduces inflammation.

I love using this once or twice a week to peel off any dead skin cells and to remove oil and any gunk that is clogging my pores. The beads are not abrasive against the skin,

this is also a repurchase for me. I have never experienced any irritation or breaking out.

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Philosophy Simple Face Wash with Clarisonic Mia 2

I love this combination because it is gentle and you can actually use this everyday without your skin feeling irritated. It only takes a minute and my face feels so smooth like a baby's bottom and it deep cleans your face. You only have to charge your Clarisonic 2-3 times a year, water resistant, and you can change the brush heads every 3 months if used daily, you can replace every 4-6 months if you don't use it as frequently. You can customize your brush head depending on your skin type and concerns, and also if you have sensitive skin.

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

Biore Strips works well and this has been a repurchase. I mainly use it on my nose for black heads. It is pretty great for it's price and if you don't want to get a facial. You can also use it on the forehead and chin area, you'd be surprise of the clogged pores and how this product does an amazing job.

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