Current Product List
As requested, below is a list of skincare products that I use daily or have used as well as products that are my favorites. Enjoy!
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-*None advertisement, just informative :)
**I am not a Doctor nor am I certified. These are reviews based on my own experiences with these products and any information about them is done through research.
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-My Skincare Regimen-
Morning
1. Philosophy Purity One-step Facial Cleanser
2. Dear, Klairs Supple Prep Toner
3. Peach & Lily Wild Dew Treatment Essence
4. COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
5. KIEHL'S Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
OR
5. Peach & Lily Pure Peach Retinoic Eye Cream
6. Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
7. COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
8. COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
9. Vasaline on nose and eyes for the winter season
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If wearing make-up
10. La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral SPF 50 sunscreen
OR
11. Dear Klairs BB cream
12. e.l.f Poreless Putty Primer on nose and sides on the nose
13. Concealer
* For any questions about my routine, the products listed below, or a more in-depth review about the products, feel free to email me or contact me through my social media!
Night
1. Dear, Klairs Cleansing Oil
OR
1. Muji Cleansing Oil
2. Banila Co Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser
3. COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad
4. COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
5. Dear, Klairs Supple Prep Toner
6. KIEHL'S Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing
7. Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
8. Sunday Riley C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
OR
8. ESTEE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair
9. (Twice a week) Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream
10. COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream
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2-3 times a week I will use a face mask after step 4.
-Cleansers-
* Denotes favorite product
*Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil
(Current) This product is one of my favorite oil based cleansers as it really helps to remove any make-up or dirt from the day. It is made from natural black grains which makes this productsuper gentle on the skin. It leaves my skin feeling super soft and moisturized after every use. I use this as my first cleansing step to get rid and loosen up dirt and/or makeup from the day.
Muji Oil Cleanser
(Current) I started using this the first week of March (2022) as the first step in my night routine. I really like this product because of its simple ingredients and really soothing feel during and after cleansing. However, after the first couple of days of using it, I did start to break out all over my face in areas I have never had acne before. I have a couple of theories as to why (traveling when starting to use it, stress, dry and cold weather, skin just isn’t used to the amount of oil, etc.) but I will continue to use this product to see if the issues diminish.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser (green one)
(Current) Formulated with Tri-Peel-Acid, this cleanser helps unclog pores and manage acne. I truly love this cleanser.
I am not sure why, but it makes my skin feel nice and fresh. I use it as the second cleanser for my night routine to deeply get rid of any remaining dirt, oil, or pollutants on my skin. Over the last six-ish months (started using in the middle of September) of use, I have noticed it helping my acne fade faster and my pimples have been smaller.
Philosophy One-Step Facial Cleanser
(Current) Made with meadowfoam seed oil, this cleanser lightly hydrates the skin while cleaning away dirt and dust with a pleasant scent. This cleanser is the first step in my morning routine and leaves my skin feeling nice and soft, not dry and irritated. However, it is hard to pinpoint but it possibly makes my eyes a little itchy but nothing bad. I have used it for around 8 months and still really enjoy it
Bioré Baking Soda Acne Scrub
This baking soda scrub helps fight acne and breakouts by removing dirt and oils and gently exfoliating the skin. I used this scrub twice a week just to remove dead skin and help fight small breakouts and acne scars. It left my skin feeling soft and smooth while having a nice refreshing feel after washing. It also had a really nice citrus fragrance to it. I used this product for around a year. (Stopped using near the end of 2020)
Clean & Clear Night Relaxing Wipes
I used these cleaning wipes for eight months. They effectively removed most make-up and dirt from my face and neck. They were really great wipes and I only need to use one each time. However, I did find them to be a little rough on my skin and I stopped using them because of some research that cetain wipes can casue wrinkles. (Stopped using in October, 2020)
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
I used this product from July 2020 to around September 2021. In the beginning, I really loved it but near the end, I felt like it was not doing much for my skin and decided to stop using it. It did help me manage my acne and helped diminish some scars.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Foam Cleanser
This deep action cleanser feels great on the skin as it gently removes any make-up and dirt and makes the skin feel nice and clean. I used this product as my second cleaning step to I help break down the rest of the remaining dirt on my skin. I really loved this product but it smelled like sunscreen to me which was not pleasant. I used this product for around 2 years. (Stopped using near the end of 2020)
Banila Co Clean It Zero Purifying Cleaning Balm
I used this balm as a lazy day cleanser from the beginning of covid until the summer of 2021. It was a really soothing cleansing balm that broke down any make-up or dirt instantly. It is a great cleanser for anyone with sensitive skin as it contains many all-natural/ stress-relieving herbs and extracts. I did help clear up my skin!
Belief Cleansing Oil Enriched
I use to really love this product, but it is too expensive to keep buying every other month. The results were really nice as it deeply cleaned my skin and helped it stay clear and smooth. It also broke down makeup really easily. I used it for around five months.
Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser
I only bought this cleanser twice as I felt it was slightly irritating to my skin and broke me out a bit. I also found it to be drying and not hydrating as it claimed it was but I seemed to be in the 2% statistical data that had that issue.
-Toners-
* Denotes favorite product
*Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
(Current) This product is my favorite toner and one of the best I have ever used. I have been using this product for over 3 years and my skin feels hydrated and supple after I apply it, every time. I have noticed a change in the texture of my skin as well as the moisture of my skin from continued use of this toner.
COSRX One Step Oringinal Clear Pad With Willow Bark
(Current) I just started using this product (March 9th, 2022) so I will update this in a couple of weeks. First impressions though, the pads are nice and soft and the smell is pleasant. I am excited to see the results from this!
-Serums, Essences, and Ampules-
* Denotes favorite product
Peach & Lily Wild Dew Essence
*Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
(Current) I have been using this product as my fourth routine step for over two years now and I am not sure if it is really effective anymore but it makes my skin feel hydrated after each use, so I still like using it. I really love the scent of this product and how it soaks into the skin, but it can be really irritating if I use it after exfoliating, shaving, or using it with certain products.
(Current) I LOVE this serum oh my god has it done wonders for my skin!! I have used it for over two years now and it makes my skin so smooth, dewy, and clear. I love how it feels on the skin and how it adds on a really nice amount of light moisture. I have seen the bumps on my skin disappear after using this product as well as my cheeks glow.
ESTEE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair
SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
(Current) I know I am going against the popular opinion of this product, but I've used it for the past couple of months (as of Jan. 2022) and I have seen no results from it. It is another case of where I expect such an expensive product ($75) to have amazing results, yet it lacks what it claims. I was sent three mini bottles and have used two of them and have seen literally no results. Now of course this may just be how my skin reacts to this product and not the product itself, but I truly believe it is just not a miracle worker as people claim.
(Current) This is another luxury product that I think is way overpriced ($142 for 1.7 fl. Oz.) for what it claims. I was sent a small container of this and have been using it since January 2022 and I do like the results I get but for the price I expect them to be greater. When I use this product before I go to bed I do wake up with my skin brighter and my acne scars faded but for $142 I expected the results to be more drastic. I will never buy this product because I know way cheaper products can perform either the same or better than this product.
*COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
(Current) Made with 96% snail mucin, this product is known to really nourish and repair the skin. I used this product a year ago (2020- early 2021) and it really transformed my skin. I stopped using it to try other products but I loved the results I got with this product that I started to use it again (March 2022). It makes the skin feel super hydrated, healthy, and gives a wonderful glow.
Cerave Renewing Retinol Serum
I only used this product for a month because it made my skin break out really badly and at the time I was working in a mask-less environment so I did not want pimples. However, everyone I know who uses this product has amazing results after a few months so I do want to revisit it later! Retinols usually bring out the bad before they do good!
Banila Co Dear Hydration Intense Essence
I bought this once and never bought it again. It was not bad it just did not give me the results I was hoping for. I think it is good for people with sensitive skin or those looking for just a small amount of boosted moisture to their routine.
Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C 21.5% Advanced Serum
I used this serum combined with the Wishtrend Vitamin 75 cream in 2019 and it did wonders to my skin. I think during this time my skin was thriving mainly because of this product and the cream. This product really helped get rid of all my acne scars (I was scar free for 4 months!!) and just made my skin super super smooth. It became too popular so the price increased a lot so I stopped buying it. However, if make an income where I can afford this and the cream again I would buy it again.
*COSRX Propolis Light Ampule
Hands down the best ampule I ever used. This product not only improved my skin texture but improved how my entire face looked and felt. I used this product for around two years and it always left my face moisturized and dewy while making it feel soft and plump. For those looking to get this product it does create a sticky feel to your skin, but helps your makeup apply better and more smoothly. (Stopped using in December 2020)
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop
This product is a highly concentrated drop created with an intensive EGF peptide treatment that helps encourage the production of collagen and your the renewal process of your skin. Over the 8 months that I used this product I noticed the small wrinkles and fine lines I have around my eyes and forehead basically disappear. (Stopped using near the end of 2019)
Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop
This product contains pure vitamin C with centella asiatica and yuja extracts. I used this product for a year and noticed a slight difference in my skin tone. It was very gentle and felt nice when applied alone or with another serum. It did have a very strong citrus fragrance which was pleasant but if you are someone who does not like fragrance or has sensitive skin then this can be irrititing. I stopped using tnis after a year becuse I felt like it started to not do much for my skin. (Stopped using near the end of 2020)
Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum
This product helps soothe and moisturize the skin while making it feel soft and look smooth. After using this product for two years I noticed a huge difference in the texture of my skin as it helped diminish the small bumps on my cheeks and forehead. The texture is really nice and smooth as well and it adds a slight stickiness to the skin. (stopped using near the end of 2020)
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
I used this product for over a year (Stopped in July 2021) and I really liked the results it gave. My pores looked smaller and my overall complexion was smoother and brighter. I stopped using it because I wanted to try other products. It is good for those with oily skin.
The Ordinary Buffet
This product did nothing for me. Used it for around 6 months and I saw no results from it.
-Moisturizer's and Creams-
* Denotes favorite product
*COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
(Current) Made with 92% snail mucin this product has been one of my holy-grail products as it consistently keeps my skin bright and glowing. I use this at night and it feels so great on my skin and is very comfy to sleep in for me. It is more of a sticky moisturizer so If you hate sticky products try using this with a minimal routine or use less product. I do not remember exactly when I got this product but it has been almost two years.
COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream
(Current) I love this product so much and have been using it for over two years now. It really helps keep my skin hydrated for most of the day and makes my makeup stay on as well as keeps my skin looking dewy and healthy. It is more of a lighter cream perfect for summer but too light for my skin during the winter
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Ha Cream
I like using this product if I feel like my skin needs additional moisture throughout the day or if I am going to wear makeup and not sunscreen just to keep my skin dewy. I genuinely like the formula and consistency of this product. It feels so smooth and instantly helps moisturize my skin. However, I noticed if I use it too often, I do get very tiny white bumps on my cheeks and forehead. This could just be my skin and not the product, but they normally appear a couple days after continued use. I have been using this product for over a year and a half.
Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Antioxidant Cream
I have been using this product since late 2019/early 2020 And I seem to find it work on my skin weirdly. It is made from matcha, niacinamide, and lots of antioxidants this cream really does help brighten and protect the skin from radical damage. However, with my skin, it seems to dry it out a bit and cause me to break out. But, at the same time it also visibly brightens my skin and makes it smoother. So, it does a lot in numerous ways. I use it when I have been outside in the city all day or if I need a boost in radiance.
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension Brightening Cream
I used this product for over a year from 2020-2021 and I found the product to be a bit drying as well as the amount in the tube runs out too quickly. It is too light for me but it did help brighten my complexion.
Wishtrend Vitamin 75 Maximizing Cream
I used this cream in combination with the Wishtrend Vita C Serum in 2019 and this cream also did wonders to my skin. When I used it, the consistency was really smooth and slightly thick and stick. It was really moisturizing and truly reduced my hyperpigmentation and brightened my skin.
Belief The True Cream-Moisturizing Bomb
I truly really do love this cream. I used it from 2019-the beginning of 2021. It is a really moisturizing thick cream that helped my skin stay moist during the winter months. It also helped my make-up not only look better but last longer. I stopped buying it because it is around $40 and I use it up too quickly.
DERMADOCTOR KP Duty AHA Moisturizing Therapy For Dry Skin
I bought this product to help get rid of small bumps on my skin. It did not work on my face but did help my eczema on my arms fade rather quickly. I used it around six times then forgot about it honestly. It seems to be hard to find though and some places sell it for 5Xs what I bought it for.
Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask
I used this product for nine months and it felt super nice on my skin and helped brightened my complexion a lot. My skin looked more radiant and had a nice subtle glow to it. It also smelled really pleasant with a fresh, almost citrus scent. It says mask but this product can be used as a moisturizer alone or with others. It also comes with a small spoon to help you get the product more hygienically! (Stopped using near the end of 2019)
Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream
I really loved this product as it has really boosted the hydration of my skin as well as helped smooth out my texture for the two years I used it. It smelled pleasant and the texture was really nice and smooth. I used it to add a boost to my skin for the next day. (Stopped using in Feb 2021)
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
I used this for a month and I do not reccomend it for those with sensitive skin. I put it on as an additional moisturizer and instead of boosting it dried my skin out. It also caused very small breakouts. The smell of it was also chemically? I do not know how to explain it, it is just not pleasant. It also irritated my skin. (Only used August 2019)
*Nature Republic Real Squeeze Aloe Vera Cream
I loved this product so much that I regret not buying it in bulk while I was in Korea. It smelled amazing, the consistency was really smooth, and it felt so refreshing on my skin. It was the perfect balance of a light and heavy moisturizer as it added just enough hydration to my skin where sometimes it was all I needed to wear. It also helped my makeup go on really smoothly and stay on my face. It also came with a spatula to help get the product out hygienically too. (Used from April-October 2019)
*L'Oréal Hydra-Renewal Continuous-Moisture Cream
**Old Formula
(Discontinued) This moisturizer was the only moisturizer I have used for years and it will always be a favorite of mine. I used it for 6-7 years! I really love heavy creams and this product was perfect to really moisturize the face. It had a really smooth and creamy texture but had a slight greasiness to it that may have bothered some people. It smelled nice with a slight fragrance to it but it is not bad at all.
Sadly it is no longer with us. They made a new formula that exists now but is more water/gel based and does not have the same results.
-Primers and Sunscreens-
*COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++
(Current) I have no idea what is in this product that makes me so addicted to it. But, I love everything about this product from its ingredients to the smell to how it feels and lays on the skin, everything! The smell is so nice and pleasant to me I wish it was a fragrance mist or something. It has such a soothing feel when applied to the skin, is really moisturizing, light, and does not leave a white cast all. I just started using it in January but It quickly has become one of my favorite products.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
(Current) I really like this sunscreen moisturizer as it is really moisturizing but I do not like the smell of it or the light cast it leaves. I also break out when I use it while wearing a mask or use too much of it. It smells too strong of “sunscreen” and people always ask me if I am wearing sunscreen when I wear this because it has such a strong scent. I've used it for around a year and it is also more of a thicker sunscreen.
La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral Anthelios Light Fluid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
(Current) This is a light tinted sunscreen that I really enjoy using as a light foundation. It surprisingly covers a lot of redness my skin has and makes it seem more radiant and even. The consistency of the product is interesting as it feels like it transforms into a powder after applying it to the skin. It is great for people who have sensitive skin as it is fragrance free but the natural smell of it is unique takes some getting used to.
e.l.f Poreless Putty Primer
(Current) I do not remember when I got this as it was sent to me for free, but I have been using it for years now and I still find it to be a pretty great primer. I mainly use it on my nose and around my nose to fill the larger pores I have and to stop my makeup from setting within my pores. It dries kind of slowly for me but that’s my only critique.
Moonshot Multi Protection UV Bouncer
SPF50+ PA+++
I used this product as a primer and sunscreen because it does a really nice job at both. This product did have that strong, distinct sunscreen smell and feel but went on the skin really nicely and did not feel greasy or gross. It helped my makeup look smoother and it lasted longer whenever I use this product. (Used from April 2019-March 2020)
Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence
SPF50+ PA++++
This sunscreen is a really uniquely formulated sunscreen where it does not feel, smell, or look like the average American sunscreen. It is very lightweight, non-greasy, and is more of a gel than a thick cream. It feels really nice and soft on the skin and basically just feels like a light moisturizer.
-Eye Cream-
* Denotes favorite product
KIEHL’S Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
(Current) I use this product as my main eye cream and honestly for the price ( $88 for 2.5 fl. Oz. ) I was hoping it would work way better than it has. At first, I really noticed a difference in the fine lines underneath my right eye, but after months It seems to have stopped reducing them and I have gotten a few more. I have been using this product since August 2021. One critique I have is that it has small particles in it that I find to be rally rough especially since the skin around your eye is super sensitive and delicate and I find myself bracing for the uncomfortableness.
Peach & Lily Pure
Peach Retinoic Eye Cream
I bought this around spring of 2021 because my other eye cream was sold out but now I use it every now and then whenever I want to change up my routine. I like how this product feels and smells but other than that I have never really notice it reduce or diminish any fine lines or wrinkles around my eyes. Probably would not buy again.
Hanskin Real Complexion Hyaluron Eye Serum
I do not have much to say about this product. I used it for around 6 months (July 2020-Jan 2021) and my skin just did not react to it at all. The area around my eyes always felt dry an hour after putting it on and I found the rolling ball applicator to also not do anything. As far as the claims this product has, I did not really see any of the effects and my fine lines stayed the same. Would not buy again.
COSRX Advanced
Snail Peptide Eye
Cream
I used this for a couple of months in 2020 and found it to not work for my eye area. It is a nice light cream though but I just prefer heavier creams.
-Masks, Exfoliants, and More-
* Denotes favorite product
Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
(Current) I have only used this product around 6 times so I do not know the full results yet but I feel like it might be too abrasive of a scrub for my skin as it feels uncomfortable to rub in. I have noticed however that it does brighten my skin and hyperpigmentation after each use however it does burn a little.
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA @% Exfoliating Peeling Solution
I used to really love this product but overtime it started to not do as much for my skin as I needed it to. I also got chemical burns several times when using shorter than the recommended leave on time. However, it does help reduce acne scars and helps brighten up the skin. I would not recommend this to people with sensitive skin.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask
(Current) I always forget to review facemasks because I use too many and I just never have time to review them all but this ask is one I always go back to because of what it does to my skin. Every time I use this mask before bed my skin looks so smooth and clear its honestly so shocking each time. I genuinely love how this makes my skin feel and how it calms down any irritation I may have.
Peach & Lily Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask
I have only used this product a handful of times because it got set to me for free but overall, this product helps reduce the small bumps on my skin. I noticed in places where I have a small amount of fungal acne that it does really diminish it. It does sting my skin a lot (more than suggested) so I do not use it that often as I have had some bad reactions to it.
*COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches
(Current) I got these when I lived in Korea and have not lived without them since then. If you have a pimple forming and you truly do not want it, pop a patch on before bad and you will wake up to it either popped or diminished. It truly is a godsend before events or work.
-Makeup-
* Denotes favorite product
*Dear, Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream
SPF40 PA++
INSTANT AGE REWIND ERASER DARK CIRCLES TREATMENT CONCEALER
(Current) This is one of the best BB creams/foundations that I have ever used. It is really lightweight and light coverage and just enhances my natural skin. It covers the slight pigmentation and redness that I have as well as adds additional moisture to my skin leaving it soft and dewy.
It only comes in one shade though but it does not leave a grey or yellow cast on the skin. It also smells pleasant and blends super well.
(Current) This product is okay for me. I have used it since 2017 because it does not look like "make-up" as it has very light coverage. I use it to highlight certain parts of my face as well as to help lighten acne scars or active pimples.
Shade: Ivory