Hello everyone. I've had a string of long weeks as of late, where the days just roll into another and I feel so tired. My escape lately has been to diligently do enough of my routine before I collapse on my bed and keep myself hydrated. It's not enough, but it feels like the bare minimum right now.
I thought I'd share my current skincare routine and how I'm enjoying the products and how they are working for me, including for my hands. I do use other products in place of those ones mentioned in this post, but these are specifically the products I stick with, time and time again.
I thought I'd share my current skincare routine and how I'm enjoying the products and how they are working for me, including for my hands. I do use other products in place of those ones mentioned in this post, but these are specifically the products I stick with, time and time again.
Over the past couple of months, despite switching a couple of products here and there (excluding ones I had been testing for those 0.8L reviews), I think I've finally managed to narrow down a solid routine with products that actually show results.
I'd thought I'd now share my current routine which includes products that I like, and either have repurchased or plan to repurchase. My routine is kind of short and should include a few more items, but generally I'm living in a constant state of tiredness, so this is enough for now.
routine
if makeup:
if no makeup:
I'd thought I'd now share my current routine which includes products that I like, and either have repurchased or plan to repurchase. My routine is kind of short and should include a few more items, but generally I'm living in a constant state of tiredness, so this is enough for now.
routine
if makeup:
- kose softymo or holika holika soda pore cream
- e.l.f. hydrating daily face cleanser
- silicone cleansing sponge thing or konjac sponge (not pictured)
if no makeup:
- cosrx low ph cleanser
- kikumasamune high moisture lotion
- hada labo gokujun lotion
- 1004 laboratory acai berry 90 protecting ampoule
- mizon snail recovery gel (not pictured)
- vant 36.5 advanced moisture cream
- hada labo gokujun milk
- laneige water sleeping pack
Hey! Today I'm reviewing four ampoules samples: two samples from Lioele, the Missha "long(er) name" Ampoule and Mizon's Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule. My goal is to find an ampoule that I like the smell, texture and consistancy of (nothing sticky!!!), get through some of my sample stash and actually write something in the process, too.
In this post, I'm including first impression thoughts, focusing on scent, texture and colour. Anything of performance should be evaluated at a later point (for fairness) should I decide to buy the full size product--the scent, texture or colour are the key components that often hold me from buying a product, or tell me to dive straight in (the peach scent is where it's at, guys!!). Enjoy!
In this post, I'm including first impression thoughts, focusing on scent, texture and colour. Anything of performance should be evaluated at a later point (for fairness) should I decide to buy the full size product--the scent, texture or colour are the key components that often hold me from buying a product, or tell me to dive straight in (the peach scent is where it's at, guys!!). Enjoy!
Anyway, it's that time again, where I briefly talk about my empties...primarily so I can do my recycling!! In this installment of Trash Talk, I'm sharing some quick thoughts of more than a couple products, some repurchases and some tried-and-true favourites.
Enjoy!
Hello!!!! It's time for a collective haul from Amazon, since now all my items finally arrived of this particular Amazon order (I can write this post!)!!!
I wrote in the beginning of April when I received my two tubes of snail goop, and posted my initial first impression thoughts about the CosRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. Since then, I've used about 2/3 of the tube of the cleanser and one tube of the snail gel.
Also after much waiting, I finally got my hands on my second bottle of Hada Labo's Gokujun lotion. I had been eager to repurchase since about late-January but had been a a bit of a no-buy until now.
I ordered March 24th from Samurai Japan and it arrived safety at some point on May 10th, in a padded paper envelope bag. I paid USD$10.48--a good price, compared to Uwajimaya's usual $18 price tag--I'm uneasy about how long it takes to arrive from Japan. I'm prepared for the month, maybe even six weeks for an expected arrival for items that are shipping from Japan but when it pushes closer to eight weeks, it's not worth it for the savings.
Plus, it's a liquid and I imagine this has spend a little longer going through customs. So my advice is try order with Prime; order from a US-based seller or suck it in and buy from a local Asian market (Uwajimaya) and deal with the markup, for instant gratification.
I say all this because my skin has grown to really love Hada Labo's Gokujun lotion. I mean, really love it. SO much so that I've noticed fine lines and general dryness returning on my skin after I ran out of first bottle earlier in January, and nothing could relieve it.
I need to face it: my skin is highkey thirsting after HL!! And, I just might have a HG product in my midst! (Or mist...)
I wrote in the beginning of April when I received my two tubes of snail goop, and posted my initial first impression thoughts about the CosRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser. Since then, I've used about 2/3 of the tube of the cleanser and one tube of the snail gel.
Also after much waiting, I finally got my hands on my second bottle of Hada Labo's Gokujun lotion. I had been eager to repurchase since about late-January but had been a a bit of a no-buy until now.
I ordered March 24th from Samurai Japan and it arrived safety at some point on May 10th, in a padded paper envelope bag. I paid USD$10.48--a good price, compared to Uwajimaya's usual $18 price tag--I'm uneasy about how long it takes to arrive from Japan. I'm prepared for the month, maybe even six weeks for an expected arrival for items that are shipping from Japan but when it pushes closer to eight weeks, it's not worth it for the savings.
Plus, it's a liquid and I imagine this has spend a little longer going through customs. So my advice is try order with Prime; order from a US-based seller or suck it in and buy from a local Asian market (Uwajimaya) and deal with the markup, for instant gratification.I say all this because my skin has grown to really love Hada Labo's Gokujun lotion. I mean, really love it. SO much so that I've noticed fine lines and general dryness returning on my skin after I ran out of first bottle earlier in January, and nothing could relieve it.
I need to face it: my skin is highkey thirsting after HL!! And, I just might have a HG product in my midst! (Or mist...)
Last week-ish (towards the end of March) I caved: I made an Amazon order. I did the minimum of ~$35 and repurchased some of my fave AB items, including a set of two tubes of Mizon's Snail Recovery Gel!!!
The snail gel arrived the other day in the mail and I'm SO EXCITED!! I
ordered from BeautyAllin off of Amazon and it took about a week to
arrive. I paid USD$10 or 11 something for TWO tubes.
I've previously reviewed the snail gel in an AB empties post a couple of months ago and I liked the product a lot but hadn't really had the chance to repurchase...until now! I'm just SO EXCITED!!!
Wrapped snugly in bubble wrap~~
Also included were two samples~~
I've discovered that I've actually been using up more products than I had realised, so it's time for an AB edition of "trash talk": where I talk about my empties, do a quick review and then can throw out my trash. Enjoy!!
2015 is quickly coming to a close, and I thought I'd wrap up with a quick post about some favourite AB products that I enjoyed this year. I got into AB more earlier this year, but focused mostly on skincare and easing some skin issues I have during the summertime, particularly redness and dry, dehydrated skin.
These aren't necessarily products released in 2015, but here are some products I enjoyed this year, and have had a significant positive result on me:
mizon snail recovery gel
I'm almost done with my first tube but I can say, I notice the difference when I'm not using the beloved snail goop on my face. I know a lot of others say (or shout in caps) how big of a difference there is, but I truly believe it! There is a distinct missing layer of softness that I'm lacking--since I"m almost to the end of my tube, I haven't included Mizon's Snail Recovery Gel in my current routine... :( But I have enjoyed how soft my skin feels and the minor amount my redness on my cheeks drops after usage--guess it's time to reorder another tube soon (or three).
These aren't necessarily products released in 2015, but here are some products I enjoyed this year, and have had a significant positive result on me:
I'm almost done with my first tube but I can say, I notice the difference when I'm not using the beloved snail goop on my face. I know a lot of others say (or shout in caps) how big of a difference there is, but I truly believe it! There is a distinct missing layer of softness that I'm lacking--since I"m almost to the end of my tube, I haven't included Mizon's Snail Recovery Gel in my current routine... :( But I have enjoyed how soft my skin feels and the minor amount my redness on my cheeks drops after usage--guess it's time to reorder another tube soon (or three).
