Assalamualaikum
Hi!
So, today I feel like talking about my current skincare regimen. I think the last time I wrote about my skincare was like five freaking years ago, which was during my second year.
Now that I'd turned 24, there should be changes here and there.
My all time product was from Clean&Clear acne clearing range, I've been religiously using this range since I was 14 years ago. There was a time when I tried to use Neutrogena product.
And apparently was not that good.
After a decade using Clean&Clear, I think its the time to add something else.
But initially I did not plan to change my whole regimen, just wanted to add some product into the routine such as serum, face mask and probably moisturizer.
And the story began in the UK when I was visiting my sister, I actually wanted to purchase a good hydrating makeup remover post application, because some do terribly dry my face after I remove my make up.
After some research and going through reviews, a makeup cleansing balm from Clinique sounds good. And its moisturizer is highly raved!
Hence, to Boots we went, came home with a Clinique make up cleansing balm, Clinique Dramatically Different Gel Moisturizer and Clinique Number 3 3-step regimen sample.
the moisturizer
the cleansing balm. No, it doesn't come with the spatula.
the sample. Number 3 because I'm combination oily, and I predict this will work better in summer and Malaysia weather as I produce more oil in sunny days.
I was excited to try the sample with the thought that it's as common as other facial wash.
So during my stay there, I religiously used that sample everyday without fail.
The plus point of this product is you'll never feel your skin cleaner than this.
And probably as I didn't actually use any high end skincare before so I don't really know but what can I say is that it actually cleans my face. My face is the smoothest I've ever touched. And it brightens my skin too as it removes all the dead skins and dirts through the cleanser and the clarifying lotion.
My skin becomes gradually radiant.
Basically it gives all that I've wanted this while from a skincare....MINUS one issue....the pimples.
During these couple of months, pimples suddenly popped out from nowhere including the unusual area for me to have pimples. That freaked me out of course, why can't I live with the skincare that I actually love its effect???
You don't know how it feels to use an acne range product all the time and what it does to your face is to only stop your acne from growing but there were still ineradicable hormonal pimples and nothing else. No brightening, no radiance. I look dull and I'm so sad.
Miracalously, the pimples that were growing, took 2-3 days to clear which was actually a short time.
Then I started to look at the ingredient of the product, there should be a culprit behind this.
And guess what, the clarifying lotion contains BHA which (in short explanation) causes purging.
Purging means it will take out everything deep down in your skin and that everything will turn into pimples as there's no other way to throw them away except to go out through skin.
Skincare dermatologist should start a research on the mechanism of how to excrete everything inside the skin into poo or at least into sputum or hingus. Believe me everyone will run for your product.
Some people stops using anti-acne product which causes purging as they can't stand the condition of their faces during purging, including me.
I repeatedly inspect my face all the time, with the hope that the purging phase has ended up already.
And my pattern of purging was the pimple grew one by one, in relapse n remission fashion.
Reviews said that purging is normal after using this product and it will leave you with pretty skin afterwards.
HOPEFULLY AMINNN!
And currently my face has been clear from any pimples.
God please let my face becomes clear already, pleaseeee~
In Malaysia, the 3 steps set costs MYR348 (200ml liquid cleanser + 200ml clarifying lotion + 125ml moisturizer) and MYR346 if you substitute the liquid cleanser to three mini bars cleanser weigh 150g and of course bar cleanser last you even longer. For this amount of product, given you use just enough amount, it can last you not less than 6 months. May Allah swt grant me gorgeous skin through this product and it surely won't waste any penny. Imagine 346/6=MYR57.6 per month. If this really works hopefully amiinn, no other high end skincare gives you gorgeous skin with such price.
That's about the 3-steps regimen. By the way, to maintain or to have a clear healthy face, we should provide our skin with a cleanser, a toner and a moisturizer, what Clinique 3 steps actually does.
This is the serum oil I use these days. The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalizing facial oil, I think the most expensive among The Body Shop facial oil. What's good about this is when you apply this at night, the next day you wake up your face looks so bright, radiant and glow. I don't use it that much especially when I apply my Clinique 3-steps at night as I don't want any mechanism interactions. It's a good and safe serum if you're the serum first timer. Just apply 2-3 drops if you've combination oily skin like me and you'll be good.
For daily class and going out, we are so much exposed to sunlight with UV rays, before this I used my holy grail foundation with SPF15.
Yes you read it right, Chanel Vitalumiere which costs around $60 around MYR265.
Don't freak out yet, one bottle lasts me for about 12 months. 265/12=MYR22/month, 22/20days=MYR1.1/day. Pretty good price for the great quality.
What it does is it covers up imperfection on your face, it gives medium-full coverage.
I personally don't prefer applying layers of foundation on my face, for reasons, I'll look cakey and extra fair which I don't like ( please girls buy foundation shades that match your face perfectly, keep searching until you find your holy grail foundation ) For me holy grail foundation means the shades suits me perfectly ( I don't look fairer or darker) and the finishing doesn't dry out or causes extra oily.
I don't know why but Malaysian girls are so obsessed to be fair, every skin shades are beautiful. Don't harm yourself with the injection or whitening product. Love ourselves okay!
The minus point of this foundation is that it doesn't come with many shades selection.
The plus point is my face looks dewy which I like especially in winter and it covers up my face just enough. Love itt!
Since I used Clinique for about two months now, I'm so carried away with the idea of cleansing my face. I love it so much when my face is clean without anything on my face, just a sheer layer of moisturizer. So, applying foundation etc is no longer my interest. And since I'm more confident going out with bare face now, I began not to apply any foundation.
The thing is the moisturizer doesn't have any SPF. Hence, the sunblock.
La Roche Posay Anthelios XL anti shine SPF 50+ sunblock
The content is white and not tinted. However, it will suit your face greatly without looking extremely white like the common sunblock gives you. I wore it out today and I love how my skin looks, although it doesn't cover my face up as good as my holy grail foundation but it does great job.
Oh and it doesn't costs me as much as the foundation does, in fact it's about 1/7 the Chanel price!
Together with this, I sprayed my face with The Body Shop Vitamin E Hydrating mist.
This too, is my holy grail instant hydrating stuff! It can be used as a make up setting spray as well and your face looks so perfect and dewy with this. I bought this at KLIA The Body Shop last summer break, costed me MYR49, I don't have any idea how much it costs now with the current MYR value.
Buy this! So much worth it! A must-have thing inside your purse!
If you ask me which one I really recommend among the stuff I've mentioned, of course this one!
how my skin looks like currently, no filter at all. some blemishes but not that obvious for me.
Some radiance on my cheek. Just sheer layer of moisturizer and sunblock. Oh I wore NYX Prague on my lips. I think this is a bit darker, probably should try Addis Ababa more pinkish.
Okay that's all I think
Till we meet again
Bye
Assalamualaikum
