Updated skincare routine

I've been following the 10-steps Korean skincare routine for quite awhile now and OMG.. I should have known earlier about this routine ! Ever since I've tried out this skincare routine, my skin has improved so much. I've also realized that it's not about stripping off the dirt, oil and impurities, its also about maintaining your skin moistured and hydrated.

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1. 1st Cleansing - Innisfree Jeju Apple Seed Cleansing Gel

My 1st cleansing consist of removing makeup. 

I wrongly brought this product thinking it was cleansing oil but instead it was cleansing gel. :( 

Then I realized that the Apple Seed Cleansing gel and oil both helps remove makeup however the difference between the two is that the gel is more 'gentle', probably for removing light makeup and oily prone skin (since its gel based) ; the cleansing oil would be suitable for removing heavy makeup and probably suitable for dry skin type (since its oil based).

2. 2nd Cleansing (Foam Cleansing) - Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam

I've been using this product ever since I've started my Korean skincare routine. Its my 3rd time repurchasing this product too! I've tried other cleansing foam from other brands & also the Bija trouble facial foam from Innisfree as well, but I still prefer and will always go back to this Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam.

3. Exfoliating scrub - Innisfre Jeju Volcanic Pore Scrub

Its my first time trying out this scrub. I chose this product since I'm using the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic line. I use this twice a week when I'm not using the Jeju Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask (#6) to exfoliate any dead skin cells.

4.  Toner - Cosrx Galactomyces Alcohol Free Toner

I previously tried Etude House Wonderpore toner, and I didn't like the smell of it because apparently there is alcohol content in it. Cosrx on the other hand is alcohol free and the smell is odorless. It's my first time trying out Cosrx and I brought this in a bundle hence I also have the whitening power essence. So far I'm not really particular in choosing the type of toner, as long as it helps prep up for my next skincare product and its odourless.

5. Essence - Cosrx galactomyces 95 whitening power essence
This essence is also oderoless and it does not leave a sticky feeling on my skin after applying it.
People have been saying my skin looks fairer lately, so I suspect that this essence is probably the cause of my skin getting more brigther since I use it almost every night before I go to sleep.

6. Mask - Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask

Also another repurchased product from Innisfree. I usually use this product once or twice a week when I'm not using the exfoliating scrub (#3). I did a review on this product here.

7. 2nd Essence - Innisfree Green Tea Fresh Essence

According to the Korean skincare step, I'm suppose to be using ampoule or a serum at this step but I haven't really come across one yet, also I'm currently trying to finish this green tea essence since its expiring soon, therefore it's listed in my skincare routine.
I apply this during day time while the Cosrx whitening essence for night time.
Really love the smell of Innisfree green tea line (green tea lover here!) and it really keeps my skin moisturized !
*Note: the Green Tea Fresh line is for oily skin !

8. Face Cream/Moisturizer - Innisfree Green Tea Fresh Cream

On days when I'm not in a hurry to head out, I'll apply this cream over the green tea fresh essence (#7). As mention, the green tea fresh line is for oily skin type, so this cream is actually in clear gel form, which is not heavy for oily skin users.

The next two steps of the korean skincare routine are actually eye cream and sun cream. Unfortunately I have not found any good eye cream and I have not implement sun cream into my daily routine yet since I'm indoor most of the time. So I'll include 2 more of my favourite skincare products that I've been using !

9. Overnight Mask - Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

This is a highly raved mask from Laneige, the water sleeping mask. As the name suggest, it is a overnight mask where you apply it before you go to sleep. This is my second time repurchasing it, and yes it is really really a good product. 

It smells really good and its really cooling as well. Super hydrating as I wake up feeling moisturized instead of feeling oily. 

*Note: Apparently they came out with a Lavender version, but I just brought a new one when they released it ! So I guess I have to go to the retail shop to try out the smell of the lavender one. 

10. Laneige - Special Care - Lip Sleeping Mask [Berry]

Another favourite from Laneige. I didn't really took care for my lips last time until I tried matte lip cream, that's where I told myself that I have to start taking care of my chapped lips. So I thought I would try out this product from Laneige.
And OMG I LOVE IT ALOT, especially the smell of berry flavour on my lips !
And they do give a special and cute spatula for applying it.
Applying it feels like there's a layer of 'oil' coated on my lips but it's not really heavy depending on how thick it's being applied, and do I have to repeat how nice the scent is ??!
However I do advise to continue using a lip balm during the day when you're not using lip cream/stick if you want to take really good care of your lips.

*Note: They came out with 3 more new flavours when I just purchase this ! -_- 


So there you have it !
My updated skincare routine ! :)
I'm still experimenting on other products as well. So I will update if I come across any better product that may replace my current favourite ones !

till then,