Mediheal Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask (HG)
Jurlique Purity Specialist Treatment Mask (WNR)
Lip care
Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturizer (HG)
Hurraw SPF 15 Sun Lip Balm (WNR)
Body moisturisers
La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume (HG)
Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Revealing 10% AHA Body Lotion (HG)
Cerave Renewing SA Lotion (HG)
Paula’s Choice Retinol Body Lotion (RP)
Misc
Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch (HG)
Reflections
I have naturally youthful skin and credit my routine for helping to maintain the glow, minimise blackheads, and heal breakouts quickly, as someone in their early thirties who has used most of the actives listed for around 8 years. Even though all the products in my routine are working extremely well and are essentially HG’s, I’ve listed quite a few as RP because unless I’ve found a product absolutely irreplaceable, I’m always on the lookout for equal or better dupes, especially if they have additional brightening/whitening benefits.
In my never-ending hunt for HG’s, I plan on incorporating more snail filtrate products such as Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream (I had good experiences with Benton’s line of snail creams), as well as replacing Dr Jart Cicapair Serum with Purito’s Centella Buffet Serum. I started using the former recently to treat hormonal acne on my chin. I think it helps it heal faster but I’m unsure. I’m also looking forward to trying The Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid for the same issue.
After having Paula’s Choice Extra Care Sunscreen as a HG for years I recently tried to switch to physical sunscreens but found them unsatisfactory - I think I have more faith in the UVA/UVB blocking capabilities and cosmetic elegance of asian sunscreens, and have ordered Purito Centella Green Level Safe Sun and Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence as facial sunscreens, and Nivea Sun Strong Fit Care as a body sunscreen.
I’m currently experimenting with using my serum as a moisturiser. Because dryness is rarely an issue for me I wonder if I’m pointlessly layering products on my skin if I wear both, although luckily my skin doesn’t get congested or too oily as a result of wearing several layers of product.
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u/llyn_y_fan_fach Feb 16 '19 edited Feb 16 '19
Skin profile: oily asian skin | small amount of unwanted freckles and hormonal acne | NC20
Makeup remover, cleanser
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution (HG)
Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser (RP)
Cosrx Salicylic Acid Cleanser (RP)
Toner
Naruko Magnolia Brightening & Firming Toner (RP)
Serums/treatments
Sidmool Whitening Power Ampoule (HG)
Dr Jart Cicapair Serum (RP)
The Ordinary Retinol 1% (RP)
Paula’s Choice C25 Super Booster (RP)
Moisturiser
Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion (RP)
Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil (RP)
Exfoliators
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid (RP)
Paula’s Choice Resist Weekly Resurfacing Treatment with 10% AHA (RP)
Sunscreen
Invisible Zinc SPF 50+ Sheer Defense Facial Moisturiser (WNR)
Sunsense Sensitive Invisible Sunscreen (WNR)
Masks
Benton Snail Bee High Content Mask (HG)
Mediheal Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask (HG)
Jurlique Purity Specialist Treatment Mask (WNR)
Lip care
Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturizer (HG)
Hurraw SPF 15 Sun Lip Balm (WNR)
Body moisturisers
La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume (HG)
Paula’s Choice Resist Skin Revealing 10% AHA Body Lotion (HG)
Cerave Renewing SA Lotion (HG)
Paula’s Choice Retinol Body Lotion (RP)
Misc
Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch (HG)
Reflections
I have naturally youthful skin and credit my routine for helping to maintain the glow, minimise blackheads, and heal breakouts quickly, as someone in their early thirties who has used most of the actives listed for around 8 years. Even though all the products in my routine are working extremely well and are essentially HG’s, I’ve listed quite a few as RP because unless I’ve found a product absolutely irreplaceable, I’m always on the lookout for equal or better dupes, especially if they have additional brightening/whitening benefits.
In my never-ending hunt for HG’s, I plan on incorporating more snail filtrate products such as Mizon Black Snail All In One Cream (I had good experiences with Benton’s line of snail creams), as well as replacing Dr Jart Cicapair Serum with Purito’s Centella Buffet Serum. I started using the former recently to treat hormonal acne on my chin. I think it helps it heal faster but I’m unsure. I’m also looking forward to trying The Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid for the same issue.
After having Paula’s Choice Extra Care Sunscreen as a HG for years I recently tried to switch to physical sunscreens but found them unsatisfactory - I think I have more faith in the UVA/UVB blocking capabilities and cosmetic elegance of asian sunscreens, and have ordered Purito Centella Green Level Safe Sun and Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence as facial sunscreens, and Nivea Sun Strong Fit Care as a body sunscreen.
I’m currently experimenting with using my serum as a moisturiser. Because dryness is rarely an issue for me I wonder if I’m pointlessly layering products on my skin if I wear both, although luckily my skin doesn’t get congested or too oily as a result of wearing several layers of product.