Korean Skincare Routine?
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IT HAS BEEN A LONG WHILE! because I have nothing better to do (because I don’t have a job, partially because of the pandemic) I thought of uploading here to practice my writing skills.
My skin has been getting a lot of acne and pimple breakouts most likely because of the masks that we have been wearing (even though they’re disposable), and let’s be honest... we are too lazy sometimes wash our faces or even take a bath (hahaha). Well, I felt bad for my face, I’m a 26 year old with combination to oily skin. I thought once you turn 20 or 21 your face or hormones will be balance or something. Well not for me I still get a lot of acne or pimples. My skin is so random it would be clear then after a few months it would have lots of breakouts :|
I been watching Korean Series because I am heartbroken (HAHAHA, I am literally, My 3 year and 5 months relationship ended during the quarantine. Another story for another blog. Anyway...) When watching Korean Series you can’t help but admire their skin. After watching “What is wrong with Secretary Kim” I wanted to try my luck with following a “Korean Skin Care Routine”, I always wanted to purchase a complete set for skincare but it’s too expensive and I’m stingy (LOL). So I’ve done my research and came across a post by Cosmopolitan
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/beauty-trends/a42942/korean-skincare-routine-explained/
Soo.. Join me in my skin journey:
My Skin DAY 1
I take a photo every day but I know I won’t be seeing any result right away. Usually, scars light up around 3 months. I plan on posting updates every week ( I started on Sept 24 so will post on Oct 1st)
KOREAN SKINCARE
DAY ROUTINE:
Step 1 - Wash face with water only
Step 2 - Toner ( I’m using Deoproce: Snail Galac Revital Toner, Bought it at Watsons. Forgot how much it was I remember it’s a bit expensive hahaha)
Step 3 - Essence ( Miniso’s Rose Essence Toner)
Step 4 - Ampoule ( I don’t have that but I do know Ampoule is used for firming the skin, So I’m using Luxe Organix’s Hydro Firming Mist, also bought it at Watsons hahaha most of my product can be bought at Watsons. Price is ₱229.00)
Step 5 - Serum (Garnier’s Light Complete Whitening Serum Cream cost ₱100.00 the 20 ml)
Step 6 - Eyecream (I don’t use one, I know it’s bad)
Step 7 - Moisturiser (Olay’s Natural White Light all in one fairness day cream)
Step 8 - Sunscreen (Face Republic’s Super Screen Sun Gel SPF 50+, costs ₱499.00 for 50 ml)
NIGHT ROUTINE:
Step 1 - Oil-based Cleanse ( I literally use Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, I rub gently on my face around 10-15 mins depending if i have make up or if I’m trying to unclog my pores. Then I take my time in washing my fash with a damp reusable cotton pad I bought from shopee)
Step 2 - Double Cleansing ( Pond’s Clear Solutions AntiBacterial + Clarity + Oil Control, for some odd reason this is the only Pond’s facial cleanser that my skin won’t react badly)
Step 3 - Exfoliate ( it said atleast 1-3 times within a week, since my face it really oily I will be exfoliating every MWF. I have this brush I bought from Miniso not the automatic it has the rubber side and the soft bristel. I use the rubber side during the Oil Cleanse)
Step 4 - Toner
Step 5 - Essense
Step 6 - Ampoule
Step 7 - Serum (Garnier Light Complete Night Yoghurt Sleeping Mask,I don’t have any other serums avail but I use this instead)
Step 8 - Sheet Mask ( same as exfoliate I read it would be better if you do it 1-3 times a week but I don’t have them some on hand hahaha)
Step 9 - Eyecream
Step 10 - Moisturiser
One thing to note is that when I apply the products I leave like 30 seconds in between before I apply the next and I used my hand and I pat the product (Toner and Essense) on my face not rub.
Here is an update for all y’all (DAY 3 Skin Update) :
Reflection: I felt that my face calmed down a bit. Oh and I’m making sure that I drink loads of water. I’m looking forward to seeing if there is any improvement no new breakouts so that's good :)