Tired of retouching your makeup every hour because of uneven skin tone,visible lines and skin breakouts? Well, I have a solution. This is MY everyday routine. Of course this depends from person to person, if you have your own preferences then that's okay. lol
First is facial wash, of course.
And i use: and with that I use:
Clean and Clear Deep Action Cleanser and a face brush. I really like this facial wash 'cause it really cleans your face and you can see the significant reduction of blackheads/whiteheads when you wash your face and you just came home from school. And that is saying something considering I'm studying along Recto which means I'm exposed to a lot of dirty air everyday. And the face brush helps you get all those dirt from your pores, this is also for exfoliating in case you have dead skin. I dont use this everyday 'cause there's the risk of it harming your face. This is available at any drugstore. I bought mine from Landmark Trinoma for Php25.00
After facial wash I use:
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| Celeteque Oil Control toner |
I find that this really helps even my skin tone and close any visible pores. Some people skip this procedure 'cause they deem it unnecessary but for me, the extra benefit is always a good thing. I choose the oil control co I tend to get really oily specially when its very humid. And this is alcohol-free. That's a must.
You have to get into the habit of reading the ingredients of the products before buying them.
Next is moisturizer and I personally love the Celeteque Dermoscience Sun Care Matte Moisturizer
When it comes to moisturizers, this is really one of the best, and its not pricey too. I think its Php150.00 for the medium sized. And this one's with SPF30 so you're sure to be protected from the harsh rays of the sun.
Moisturizer really is the secret to a flawless-looking skin. It also minimizes breakouts. This is a product you HAVE TO have on your daily toiletries. This i a MUST-HAVE!
I apply this on my face and my neck as well.
Why the neck too?
You know those loose skins your Grandma has under her chin? Well that's because she didn't take care of it when she was younger. That's why we must combat those ugly skin nightmares while we're still young.
Next,you might be surprised about this but THIS product is my ultimate secret.
TADAH! Chin Chun Su. I've been using this since I was in first year highshool. And I very seldom got a pimple since, only 3-5 times a year. Yes, A YEAR!
I dont know why people criticize this product so much considering the results it gave me. They say its the smell and the white, vampire-like color it gives your face when you apply it. But that only happens when you put tons of it on your face.
I only apply a very thin layer,just enough that it covers my face and neck.
The problem with this product is it doesn't give the same result to everyone else. It's what we call "hiyangan". If you get rashes and tons of pimples on your face, or maybe it gets itchy, then it means this product is not for you. Lucky for me, this product is compatible with my skin, and to think I only spend Php20.00 for this a month. Haha :o)
Now,when you use makeup, a primer is a must for you. What do primers do?
Primers preps your skin before putting any make up. It smooths out any visible lumps, closes your pores, reduces oiliness of the skin (for girls with oily skin,there are different formulas anyway) and most importantly, it lets your make up stay on for the whole day. You need this specially when its hot and you cant help but get sweaty. You dont want to go around looking like a melted ice cream, do you?
For primer I recommend:
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| Etude House Dr. Oil Solution Primer |
This next one is a little pricey, about Php800.00 from Etude House again.
The Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream. BB or Blemish Balm.This product started in Korea and spread out through Asia. I dont use this very often, only when my hormones are acting out like during my PMS and menstruation period, but if you have damaged skin and has lots of blemishes on your face then you have to have this.
The number of benefits you can get from this product is just amazing.
-It regenerates skin for a healthy and natural, "no-make-up"look
-Conceals any pigmentation, discoloration and other blemishes.
-Has healing properties that soften,smoothen and refines skin
-Creates UV protection
-Anti-wrinkle and skin-lightening benefits
-Sheer finish for a light-weight feel on the skin.
-Stays on all day so no need for reapplication
You only need a teenie tiny bit amount of this product on the five strategic points on your face: 1) nose; 2and3) both cheeks; 4) chin and 5) forehead. Then blend it out.
After all that,I just pop on my concealer and brush my face with a loose or pressed powder to set all that up, and.......we're done!
I repeat the routine at night before I sleep, only WITHOUT the toner, the primer ('cause that's only when you're about to put on make up) and the BB Cream.
I know it kinda freaks you out that that's a HUGE amount of products but if you want to have great skin, it's an investment you'll never ever regret.
And you have to remember that
skin care is like a relationship: IT NEEDS COMMITMENT. What does that mean, you ask? It means you have to do that similar procedure DAY and NIGHT,SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. Never skip. For example, you are so tired from school or work and all you want to do is drop on your bed and go straight to sleep. I guarantee,you are going to wake up and regret it!
And always remember,
"Ignorance with skin care is not an excuse to go around looking like an old hag!" ~Ash Luzadio
So...... I hope this helped and see you again on my next post! I send virtual hugs to everyone! Bye!
