Skin-deep Beauty

Wednesday, August 21, 2013



Sharing my beauty regime today for flawless and radiant skin that is completely free of make-up.

Yes, I don't put make-up at all. Because I am of the opinion that make-up clogs up your pores and makes your complexion bad. Over time, you will need more and more make-up to cover up your blemishes. I don't wanna get sucked into the vicious cycle.

And girls with thick make-up are quite amazing. They can look really different without make-up. 
(How can their boyfriends still recognise them ah?)

My skin problems: dull and super dry skin.

1. Cleanser

(a) Laniege White Plus Renew Foam Cleanser

I used to use SKII's facial cleanser but it was kinda drying for my already-dry-enough skin.

Then I went to Korea and Laniege was so cheap there! I had previously researched that the Laniege cleanser can brighten up my skin and I was really keen to try it out!

I was quite happy with the results and foam cleansers really cleans your face thoroughly because the particles are small enough to cleanse your pores. I don't like the cream type that will only foam after you mix it with water.

Too much of a hassle and I think the particles are not as small as the Laniege one.

I can't remember the exact price in Singapore but I know it's about half-price in Korea. So if you wanna try this, be sure to get it direct from Korea!

(b) Dermost Purity Bubble Cleanser (A Beautiful Moment)

On another trip to Korea, I chanced upon this brand called A Beautiful Moment and the friendly salesgirl recommended this foam cleanser to me.

It costs half as much as the Laniege cleanser (approx S$12) for almost the same volume!

Best of all, it evens out your skin tone and is soothing for the skin. I find this even less drying than the Laniege one.

I like value-for-money stuff, so I highly recommend this cleanser if you are looking for something mild and yet thorough in cleaning at the same time!

However, this brand can't be found in Singapore.


Tips on cleansing:

- Wash your face twice a day (once at night, once in the day).
- Use warm water to wash your face to allow the pores to open.
- Use a clean towel / tissue paper to dab your face dry afterwards.

2. Toner

(a) SKII Facial Treatment Essence

I started using SKII since four years ago and never stopped since then. As usual, I wanted something to brighten up my dull skin then and my friend recommended SKII to me.

I have always think that SKII is too expensive but if it works, why not?

And yes, it works!! I think a few months after I used it, my skin started looking brighter and more radiant! I used to have really really dull skin, by the way.

A large bottle (215ml) lasted me for a year, so I can say that this is actually quite worth it too!

I only use 3 drops every time, once in the morning and once at night. 
3 drops is enough for the whole face!

(b) Toner from Kose

Kose in Japan is not a brand you'd find in the departmental stores. Instead, you'd find it at normal pharmacies and Watsons-lookalike shops!

Kose is actually a pretty cheap brand in Japan. I saw this toner many times but wasn't sure whether it'd be good.

But since I needed something in travel-size, why not just give it a try? And so I bought this sample size (24ml) for just S$5! Cheap right?

I have used it when I go on holiday in Bangkok and it doesn't irritate my skin at all. It's actually quite moisturising too!

I am not sure whether Kose or SKII is more expensive but both are good!

Caution: I have friends who tried SKII but it wasn't suitable for them. So maybe you'd wanna get a sample before buying the actual size?


3. Moisturiser

(a) Laniege Water Sleeping Pack EX

This sleeping pack needs no further introduction. Everyone should be really familiar with it by now.

It used to work for me but after that, I guess my skin developed immunity and it wasn't as hydrating as I'd like it to be.

It's supposed to be a sleeping mask but I use it as a daily moisturizer. 

It's pretty expensive in Singapore (around S$45 if I am not wrong?). You can get it in Korea for about S$26.

Scroll down for cheaper alternatives =)

(b) Nature Republic's Aqua Cream

This works the same as the Laniege Sleeping Pack but only costs S$11 for the same volume!

There are three different kinds of aqua cream (for combination / dry / normal skin).

This one below is the most moisturising of them all (for my super dry skin).

However, I think that this is only good for moisture and doesn't serve other functions.
(c) Shara Shara Snail Source Repair Cream

This is the one I strongly recommend!!!! I can't stop raving about how good this moisturiser is.

Costs about S$18 for a 50ml tub. Worth every cent, in my humble opinion.

As you may already know, snail mucus filtrate is very good for locking in moisture and repairing your skin. This cream has a very high concentration of the snail mucus, which means it can repair your skin over time. Say bye to blemishes already!

So currently, this is the one I am using and it keeps my skin hydrated all day. My skin used to be so dry that you can see little white bits of skin flake on my cheeks after a few hours in the air-conditioned room. With this, no such problem anymore!

4. Sunblock

Kose SPF25 PA++ Sunblock cum Moisturiser

Stan said that I should start using sunblock as it will prevent pimples and other blemishes. And the strong sun rays in Singapore can cause skin cancer and make our skin age faster.

I have been searching for the perfect sunblock for a very long time until I found this one below.

I think most sunblocks weigh down on my skin and I feel like there is something sticking onto my skin for the whole day. I hate this kind of feeling. Some even have white rubbery bits coming off if you rub too hard. Others just make me look super white while my neck is still of the original skin tone.

This one here feels very light on the skin and it does not make you look as white as a ghost at all. It blends into your skin very well and serves as a moisturiser as well!

Sunblock is very important and you shouldn't wait till you are 30 to start applying sunblock on your skin. I know your skin will only start deteriorating after 25. But the sooner you start, the better it is. After all, prevention is better than cure!

Singapore retail price: S$85 for 50ml
Japan retail price: S$50 for 50ml (after 30% discount)



General tips:

- Slowly pat the moisturiser into your skin, instead of rubbing it around. 
Patting will allow better absorption.
- Do not apply moisturizer on your eye area as the skin around the eye is very thin and vulnerable. If you must, use a proper eye serum.
- Be sure to catch up on your beauty sleep (at least 7 hours a day) from 11pm onwards.
Your skin repairs itself from 11pm to 1am. So that's the best time to let your skin rest.
- Abstain from fried and spicy food wherever possible. Such heaty food will cause pimples.
- Acne scars will slowly fade over time. But as you age, your metabolism rate goes down and it will take a longer time for your scar to fade away. So please protect your skin from pimples if you don't wanna have a pock-marked face!
- Drink lotsa water to repair your skin from within!
- Don't be afraid to face the sun as long as you have sunblock. Vitamin D can be created from adequate exposure to sunlight. Do you know that deficiency in Vit D can lead to osteoporosis?

I hope you have found this blog post useful in learning more about your skin and what's good for your skin!

Ciao, y'all!


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