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Tatcha Water Cream vs. Make P:rem Hydrate Me Micro Tension Cream: Which One Wins?

One moisturizer that has earned a cherished place in the hearts of many beauty aficionados is the Tatcha Water Cream. But what if I told you there’s a K-beauty contender that can be a great Tatcha Water Cream dupe and deliver comparable results without burning a hole in your pocket?

Read the full blog post: Tatcha Water Cream Dupe

Have you tried any of these moisturizers?

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Current Skincare Faves

I promised a skincare post a while back, and I’m finally getting around to posting it! I’ll put more detailed info below, but here’s a picture of my basic routine. 

I’m going to list all my products as I use them in my routine, and links will be provided of where to find them online! Also, disclaimer about my skin: it’s oily with a few dry patches, and is acne prone. 

1) The first step in my routine is to cleanse. I’m currently loving the Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. It’s a gel, so it doesn’t foam up a lot, but I love that it doesn’t dry my face out. Also, using low pH products is so much better for your skin, as its natural pH is below 5! I use this cleanser in the morning and at night, but I’m looking for a new one that’s a little more creamy to use at night.

2) Next step is toner! I’m currently using the Cosrx AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner. AHA and BHA are natural exfoliates that have a low pH as well, and are great for smoothing skin texture and evening skin tone. I like having this extra bit of exfoliation in my routine to combat clogged pores! I also use Neogen Green Tea Gauze peels once or twice a week for an added exfoliation bonus. These are super fun to use, here is a video made by the company that explains what they are and how to use them!

3) After toner, I apply essence. I just bought the Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and can’t wait to try it tonight. I’ve heard great things about it, and looove snail products. Here’s a video by one of my favorite YouTubers discussing this and other snail products! I’ve also been using a Niacinamide and Zinc oil. These oils are great for controlling sebum (oil in your pores) and fixing blemishes from acne or sun spots. 

4) Next, I apply my moisturizer. I’m currently using the make p:rem Mirco Tension Cream. I bought this at Target a few months ago when they released their K-beauty line, and I’ve enjoyed it. I don’t think it’s my favorite moisturizer, as it does have more of a scent than I’d like. I’ve heard great things about make p:rem’s Relief Moisture Cream and will probably buy that once I finish this one. 

5) After moisturizer, I apply my eye cream and acne spot treatment. My current eye cream is The Saem Iceland Micro Hydrating Eye Stick. Not gonna lie, I mainly bought this for the packaging, but I also love that it has a cooling effect when you apply it which I think feels really soothing. I think I prefer thicker eye creams though, so I might look into one of Innisfree’s once I finish this. My acne spot treatment isn’t pictured, but it’s AcneFree Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment. I’ve been using it for years on problem areas and think it works great. If I notice that a pimple is on the way, I’ll try to nip it in the bud using one of Cosrx’s Acne Pimple Master Patches. These are amazing, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who has trouble resisting the temptation to pop or pick at pimples. Letting them go away naturally is so much better for your skin in the long run, and these draw out the impurities so they heal faster. 

My morning routine is much more simplified. I wash my face with my Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser and then apply some of JJ Young’s pore perfecting multi cream. This product is a three-in-one: toner, essence, and cream, so it saves me a lot of time when I’m trying to get to class! Then, I apply some of Neogen’s Day-Light Protection Sun Screen. You should apply sunscreen everyday to protect your skin, and this one is great because it doesn’t leave a white cast. 

I use sheet masks a lot as well. The Face Shop’s are always a good option, and they’re pretty cheap on Amazon. I also like Garnier’s Moisture Bomb Masks. These are easy to find at any drugstore or Target or Walmart!

If you have any questions about these products or anything skin care related, feel free to message me! I love to talk to people about skin care and helping them find what works best for them. 

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September 2017 Favorites

Skin Care:

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil

I’m surprised it’s taken me this long to talk about this oil in earnest. It’s a retinoid oil and it’s amazing (with the price tag to match). I used to use it just when I was breaking out. Nothing could take a red, angry breakout and make it better overnight like Luna could. Like I said, this is not the first time I’ve mentioned my love for this product on this blog.

Now I’m trying to incorporate Luna into my weekly regimen. I want to keep my skin clear and I figured I was nearing the age to start a retinoid anyway. I’ve been using it for roughly 3 weeks, and I’m already seeing an improvement in skin clarity (particularly my forehead bumps). No irritation or signs of overexfoliation, either.

If you’re considering trying any Sunday Riley products, I highly recommend you start with Luna. It’s truly an investment in your skin.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (because it wouldn’t be a monthly favorites without The Ordinary 😂 )

This serum is boring and simple. And that’s why it’s so great. It’s just pure hydration, and oftentimes that’s exactly what I need. I either drop this onto my bare skin before toner, or mix it into my toner. Either way, I see a noticeable increase in skin plumpness when I use this serum. 

Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner

Speaking of boring and simple, let me introduce you to one of the most hydrating toners I’ve ever used. This gives you nearly Hada Labo Gokujyun levels of plumpness. To sweeten the deal, this toner is also packed with astralagus root extract, which is a skin soothing antioxidant. This toner isn’t fancy, but it is seriously hydrating. I think it will be an excellent winter toner.

MAKE P:REM Blue Ray Sun Fluid SPF 50+/PA ++++

This sunscreen has been my go-to since I finished the Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream. It’s a huge bottle (200ml, which I love), so the price is reasonable. The UV filters are physical, white cast is minimal/non-existent, and the SPF/PA protection is really high. It’s a luminous finish, so oily skins might not like that. It also protects from blue light and infrared light, which seem to be the latest thing to focus on with sunscreens. I don’t know how much I buy into it, but more protection can’t be a bad thing.

Body:

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus & Spearmint Body Cream

I have been OBSESSED with Bath & Body Works’ Stress Relief products. Something about that smell is just so good to me. This body cream takes that smell and let’s me rub it all over myself. The texture is almost whipped and it’s enjoyable to spread onto the skin. It’s a bit on the heavier side, so I plan to use it more as we move into the colder weather. The scent lasts, too.

I also own the car plugin and the 3-wick candle. #noregerts 🤷 

Makeup:

L’Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara

I’ve recently fallen back in love with this mascara. I suffered with allergies all through the summer, so the MAC Gigablack was my go-to, because it was waterproof and didn’t have the chunkiness or flaking of other mascaras. The Gigablack is the polar opposite of the Voluminous, but, I forgot how much I love the crazy big lash look! All the drama, with zero flaking (in other words Too Faced Better Than Sex, but like, actually good). It’s the best drugstore mascara I’ve tried. (I’d be interested in trying the Lash Paradise and seeing how it compares...)

Entertainment:

Horror Movies: Mother! and It

I was super excited for September because 2 different horror movies I wanted to see were coming out. It was, as the ratings seem to back, awesome! Dark fun with some much needed light-hearted moments. Mother! did horrible as far as ratings went, but of the 2 movies, this was the one that kept me up all night after watching. Very disturbing; just don’t go into it expecting a traditional horror movie by any means. I would even recommend looking up a review/summary before watching so that you’re not too lost or disappointed.

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hello and welcome to my skincare routine, which recently changed but i’m already so enamored with that i couldn’t help but make a post. i had another post sort of delineating my state of the union (the union that is my body and mind and well-being) but it devolved into what i felt was too mopey of a post so i decided i wouldn’t go through with it. 

instead, you get a rundown of my products. first off, let me begin by saying:

it’s not actually as serious as all that, but the dr. jart products i have are far too heavy these days. make prem, a brand i randomly stumbled across on gmarket, have products that are cheaper than dr. jart and work very well with the way my skin is handling the shift in weather (read: very poorly). suddenly my bathroom was full of make prem products where dr. jart once reigned supreme. this is in part because my needs have changed so much.

one of the pitfalls of living in seoul is the exposure to pollution. a lot of it is sent down from china, and combined with the spring allergens, my face got fucked up and no amount of water was taking care of it. it became really apparent when i returned from my trip to japan, where my skincare had dwindled down to cleanser, sheet mask, and moisturizer, and my coworker commented on how nice my skin was upon return. that weekend went by smoothly, and then monday the eruptions began. my skin was tender and red and dented and spotty. gnarly, in short. so i did some research and found that pollution was a potential culprit. the air is cleaner in tokyo than it is in seoul—the air is cleaner in wisconsin than it is in seoul as well—and suddenly everything that i’d been battling during my seven months here became clear. my hair wasn’t responding to products i’d brought over from america, my face wasn’t responding to old favorites, my body was having a field day with itchiness... pollution, y’all. it’s a demon. 

and so i’ve become a convert of the more in-depth skincare routines that i’ve mostly avoided because it usually was too much for my generally well-behaved skin. now, it’s saving my life. let’s do a rundown, shall we?

i’m on the double-cleansing train now. once a week i shed my skin with the dr. g peeling gel, which does wonders for instantly renewing my skin tone. then the make prem cleansing balm, which melts so softly with the heat of my hands and feels like spreading the most delectable cream across my face. i haven’t totally gotten the emulsifying thing down, where you wet your hands and massage your face to get all the filthies off and out and the balm turns white. sometimes the balm on my forehead doesn’t turn white no matter how much i massage with wet hands, but it’s clean anyway. then i follow up with the neogen green tea cleansing stick, which foams wonderfully and doesn’t strip my skin at all. my face feels fresh and not at all dry.

next up are the serums. the micro oil serum is a good, basic hydrating serum which i use when i don’t use the peeling serum to the right. as of right now, peeling serum is used every other day at night in order to revitalize my skin’s texture and tone and further unseat any pollutants lurking in my pores. it has PHA in it, which is a less-harsh version of the almighty acids AHA/BHA, and includes hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to plump up the skin and prevent any unnecessary damage from being done. the first night i used it i woke up in the morning and my face was soft as a marshmallow. it was wonderful. the micro oil serum is simply a layering piece to further hydrate and soften my skin.

finally there’s the hydration station. the make prem in-shower face pack actually comes before serums, because after i wash my face i plop it on after i shampoo and let it do its thing while i clean the rest of my body. it’s got a goopy, honey-like texture that sits well on my skin without dripping, so as long as i keep my face away from the showerhead, it stays on for the next ten minutes as i condition and shave and wash and whatever else needs doing. 

the keana rice mask is another product i just stumbled upon; i was drawn to it by its beautiful packaging and when i found out it was a #1 product on cosme (which is the makeupalley of japan) i just knew i had to pick it up in tokyo. i was so pleased with the results that i left with three packs... and the huxley anti-gravity cream is not too heavy but still feels nourishing. i like to put it on after letting the serums air-dry a bit, and it settles into my skin nicely. if i don’t let the serums sit and absorb well enough, my face is tacky for at least an hour afterwards, which is really annoying. 

i do use SPF in the mornings, but i’m not totally impressed with what i have. it’s a moonshot sunscreen and it does its job but it’s quite expensive and i don’t think it’s necessarily better or worse than any other, less expensive sunscreens out there. make prem has a gel and a cream formula that my coworker really likes, so i might try those out next.

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