I don’t have naturally perfect skin. It is a bit sensitive, a bit oily, and a bit dry underneath all at the same time. These are the products that really work for me and help keep my skin in its best possible condition.
Morning:
Johnson’s Sensitive Facial Wash
Shu Uemura Refreshing Lotion
Estee Lauder DayWear Plus SPF 15 for Oily Skin
Chanel’s Soin Tendre Levres SPF 15
No7 Uplifting Day Cream SPF 15 (something more emollient for my neck)
Evening:
RMK Cleansing Oil (if I wear makeup during the day)
Johnson’s Sensitive Facial Wash
Shu Uemura Refreshing Lotion
Lancome Hydra Zen for Normal to Dry Skin
Rose & Co. Apothecary Rose Petal Salve (for lips)
I try to keep the routine simple. I don’t use an exfoliator or a moisturizing mask regularly. I have them and I use them when I need to. They are SOS products that I only use several times a year.
I don’t switch between products in different seasons. I simply apply a more generous amount of moisturizer in winter.
Also, I don’t use an eye cream. Eye creams are a complete marketing myth. A well-formulated moistuizer should work on the entire face, and there is no need to have another moisturizer that usually costs three times more than the facial moisturizer in the same line (in terms of unit price). I don’t have dark cycles, dry lines, and puffy eyes, and I don’t own an eye cream.
In terms of skincare, I think simpler is better. Cleansing, moisturizing, and sunscreening are all you need.
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“In terms of skincare, I think simpler is better. Cleansing, moisturizing, and sunscreening are all you need.”
wow, that’s really great! I like the very idea :)
Hi Svetlana,
Thank you for reading this post.
Yes, that is basically one of my mother’s golden rules, and she has great skin!
Thank you for your comment! :)
i think my skin is a bit sensitive, a bit oily (T zone), and a bit dry on the surface esp the cheek and not undernearth like yours. hmm….wonder if such condition exist? oily outside and dry inside? does that make sense to you? puzzled….and in search of a good moisturizer for my skin type…it’s pretty frustrating… :( btw do you go for facial?
Hi Heng Wei,
Your description of your skin type is actually very similar to how I would describe mine. (I saw your comment on my post on skin types and I have left a reply for you there.)
I don’t do facials because my face is way too sensitive for most of the treatments. (I assume you are talking about facial treatments at salons.) Exfoliators and masks are not regular parts of my daily skincare routine either. I only use a face scrub/ moisturizing mask several times a year when I need it.
Finding the right skincare products can be quite a monumental task. Apart from having some basic knowledge about ingredients, it is really a matter of trial and error. I hope you will find products that really suit you, and do let me know if there is anything I can help you with. :)