I bet I'm the only one out there doing beauty blogs who hasn't spilled the tea on my skincare routine.
Well, scratch that. I did once, but that was ages ago when nobody was even checking out my blog LOL. But hey, times change, right? I'm totally gonna dish on my simple and minimal skincare routine in just a bit.
But first things first, gotta drop a little disclaimer. Just wanna say, I'm no skincare guru or anything, I'm just sharing what works for me, ya know? None of these products made me break out, so that's a win. Plus, I'm all about keeping it simple. Who needs like, a million steps in their skincare routine, am I right? Anyway, that's just my two cents. But I reckon this post will be pretty helpful.
(UPDATE - Jan 10th, 2019: I don't use most of the products in this post anymore and I'd never know this post would be such a big hit. I'll definitely do an updated routine, hopefully soon! Thanks for reading, btw. You guys are awesome!)
1. Remove makeup/ dirt
I totally swear by using makeup remover in your skincare routine. Even if you're not into makeup, getting rid of all that gunk on your skin is key. For me, step one is always using Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. Seriously, it's amazing! I've lost count of how many times I've bought this stuff. It's super effective at taking off all my makeup.
2. Cleanse
I wash my face twice a day, in the morning and before bed. I'm using this Pure Beauty White and Bright Cleansing Foam right now. You can grab it at Watsons only, I think. My skin tone used to be so uneven, but this stuff really helps even it out. I'm super glad I tried it! Also, it doesn't lather up too much, which is really nice for my skin type.
3. Tone
After I wash my face, I always make sure to use toner. I do it twice a day, no exceptions. It's like a skin rule for me because it helps balance out the pH levels, which is super important. I swear by the Oxy Oil Control Toner. It's been working wonders for me. My skin feels less oily, super fresh, and kinda lifted after I use it!
4. Moisturize
If you've got oily skin like me, moisturizing is still a must. You can't skip this step. I'm all about using aloe vera gel as my go-to moisturizer. No surprises there—I'm totally obsessed with it. If you wanna know more about how I use it, I've got a whole blog post dedicated to it. It's seriously a lifesaver for me.
Because of my oily skin situation (ugh, not exactly my choice), I stick to oil-free, gel-based moisturizers. And let me tell you, aloe gel is the bomb! It's like a drink of water for my skin, leaving it all fresh and rejuvenated. I slather on a thick layer before bed, and when I wake up, my skin's feeling silky smooth and super healthy. Seriously, it's my skin's favorite thing ever.
So, that's pretty much my daily skincare vibe. But sometimes, I'm in the mood to spoil my skin a bit extra. Because, why not? And here's what I like to do:
5. Exfoliate
To really get my face super clean and rid of any yucky dead skin, I use this awesome facial scrub from Organic Aid. Seriously, it's like magic—it leaves my skin feeling so soft, like a baby's butt! I scrub twice a week to keep things fresh, but I've learned not to overdo it.
For extra hydration
I totally adore sheet masks! Seriously, they're my absolute favorite. Putting them on makes me feel all fancy and pampered, haha! Anybody else get that vibe? I like to use them once or twice a week to give my skin a hydration boost. Dr. Morita and the Mediheal ones are my go-to picks.
To absorb excess oil
When my face starts getting oily, especially my T-zone, I swear by my Freeman Mint and Lemon Clay Mask. It's like my skin's best friend, always there when I need it. Some people haven't been too keen on it, but hey, it works like magic for me!
So, that's pretty much my skincare routine. It's nothing fancy, really. But I've had quite a few people asking about it lately. Anyway, I hope this little rundown helps you out in some way! Till next time xx
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I use aloe gel as my moisturizer too! And yes! I do believe that micellar cleansing water really makes my skin extra clean. Mine is from maybelline because I've been using it since the the previous one (blue-green packaging). But now the fact that its formula and packaging has been improved, I have to admit that I'm loving it even moreeee... Haha.. Thank you for sharing, lenne! I think I should find the freeman mint and lemon clay mask and give it a try. 😉
ReplyDeleteYay! Aloe gel is great, isn't it? And micellar cleansing water works wonders! I'll never switch to any makeup remover ever hehe. Freeman is by far a brand that I swear by and I trust when it comes to masks. The cucumber peeling mask is great as well! You should try it :)
DeleteI has oily skin jugak tapi tak pernah moisturize sebab lagi berminyak huhu.
ReplyDeleteYou need to moisturize regardless what type of skin you have 😅 maybe the one you're using is too thick for your skin so kulit you makin berminyak. Instead, go for gel-based formula and oil-free moisturizers. If malas nak pegi guardian or watsons to find or to ask recommendations there, you can google what moisturizer suits your skin. That way, you know what to grab once you are at the drugstore :) Hope this helps! xx
Deletethis is great, thankyou for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hope it helps xx
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I love it too! Can't really skip moisturize 😄
DeleteI also used also vera but not as moisturizer more like my night-mask-routine because I will apply in a quite tick layer of aloevera before I go to bed. Hehehee.
ReplyDeleteBut My skin tend to get breakouts everytime I used the Freeman Mint & Lemon Clay Mask. Maybe it does not suitable for my skin I prefer the Freeman Avocado Clay Mask instead. That's works better on me.
That's what I like to do at night before I go to bed. I will apply a thick layer and wash it off once I woke up hehe.
DeleteFreeman has a variety of masks to choose from for any type of skin as well. That's what I like about it, there's something for everybody :D
Lenne guna pelbagai produk eh. Siqah tak reti nak guna produk campur2. Sekarang ni tetiba dah beli Fair & Lovely sebab nak cerahkan kulit yang gelap kononnya. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteSiqah guna Organic Aid tu. Best! Lembap je rasa muka bila pakai 😊
Lenne tak sesuai pakai Fair & Lovely, I wish Lenne boleh pakai sebab iklan dia quite promising. My mom dulu pun guna Fair & Lovely and memang berkesan but bila Lenne pakai muka breakout teruk and gatal gatal T.T
DeleteBest kan guna Organic Aid?? Beads dia pun kecik je, tak sakit muka and muka rasa moisturized je lepas dah pakai 😄
Ermm kalau untuk kulit kombinasi sesuai tak guna aloe vera as a moisturizer?
ReplyDeleteI some other times ada je tiba tiba kulit I jadi oily combo babe, but memang most of the time I oily jelah. But during my oily combo days, aloe vera works great on me. It really depends, some people skin dia tak boleh go dengan aloe vera but my skin needs it more than I know.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much! xx
DeleteI use aloe vera as my moisturizer too, from innisfree. But sometimes I also use my neutrogena moisturizer if i want to put on makeup , I apply it before foundation because without it, it will make my foundation cakey 😠do you think the neutrogena moisturizer really suits oily skin? Because when i test it on blotting paper it does have oil in it. 😥
ReplyDeleteI have never been into Neutrogena so much before, so I'm sorry I can't help you much. Is it gel-based? If it does nothing to your skin, you might want to consider other moisturizer though. I know the moisturizer from Bio Essence (for oily skin) is really nice!
DeleteHey, being simple is never a bad thing =)
ReplyDeleteI've always had problems with oily skin but I haven't got any idea about this skin care stuff. I hope this can help. Thanks!
Bio Allgäu's Moor-Creme is a must-have in my daily skincare regime; it leaves my skin feeling activated and bright.
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