SUMMER SKINCARE FAVOURITES 2020

I shared my Makeup Favourites for 2020 in previous post. I have a few tried and tested skincare favourites for the summer of 2020
Lets start shall we !!

The first step of my skincare routine is an oil cleanser but since I have run out of my favorite Celimax Blackhead Removing Cleansing Oil I haven't found anything as that on my skincare routine

On the other hand I am genuinely enjoying the Senka Speedy Perfect Whip Cleanser . This is one of the cult favourite best selling cleanser from Japan. I opted for the pump bottle packaging as I really like the ease of use and tons of bubbles this creates.

Axisy Daily Purifying Treatment toner is something I used last year and liked it but them I got distracted and this ended up forgotten in my cupboard. But now due to the current pandemic and mask my acne has flared up pretty bad.  So I rediscovered this gem of product in my stash and incorporated this back into my routine. And slowly with continuous use my skin has improved a lot.

Sweating + sebum = clogged pores which means BHA. I have been using this Cosrx BHA Power Liquid on and off for 1 year and this works wonder for the pesky clogged pores I get on my face. I just pump this on a cotton pad and swipe it on my face gently a few times

Have you ever tried a gel spray . This Herb Doctor's Gel Spray surprised me a lot . It has this cool gel texture which sprays out like a liquid.  I like to pop this in fridge prior to use and trust me this feels so refreshing on a hot day. The hydration is adequate for my oily skin.

GASTON Shooting Star Crystal Eye Patch . It is hydrating, depuffing and beautiful to look at. Do I need to say more ? I am already at the end of my tub

A 2 in 1 product in my opinion that works really well in keeping the sebum under control with its smooth silicon like texture while protecting against the sun at the same time. Sunscreens are notorious for giving white cast or piling under makeup but this DMCK Clean AC Sunstick SPF 50 PA+++ crosses out all of those problems

Summer is incomplete without a good mid mask . This year I am really digging this Pixi Glow Mud Mask. It has a relatively soft, flowy easy to spread texture which dries down completely in less than 10 mins. I have noticed that this really grabs all the gunk and sebum in my pores

Pimple patches are a must have for zit . I recently introduced this Purito All Care Recovery Cica Aid to my routine . I like these. They are thin and do the job without damaging the wallet

2ndesign First Lip Balm Restore and Soothe is a generous sized non scented lip balm that moisturizes chapped lips and makes them plump

I  am guilty of having smelly feet . This Keep Cool and Soothe Feet has been a complete game changer for me . It refreshes the feet and keep the dreadful smell under control.

APIEU Icing Sweet Bar Mask and AbyBOM Ultra Serum Leaf Mask are to of my favourite sheet masks for summer.  Both of them have nice thin sheets, good summer scent and water like essence.

Duft and Doft Stockholm Rose is the perfect floral scent you must try this summer. It is soft , feminine and very summer appropriate

Lastly I want to add in these two really summery nail enamels to the list. These are the Golden Rose Color Expert Nail Lacquer in Shade 113 and 130 . Just takes two coats to get beautiful color and shine.

So that is all for my Summer 2020 skincare favourites. I hope you enjoyed my post

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SUMMER MAKEUP FAVOURITES 2020

For the past few weeks my skincare and makeup routine has stabilized a lot. I have learned a lot more about products and my makeup application skills have improved considerably. One of the perks of wearing a  face mask is that you can wear all sort of fun lipsticks and try different primer+foundation combinations and now one can tell if you are having a bad foundation day because about 70% of your face is covered

Today I will be sharing my makeup and skincare favourites ( products I have been  reaching for the most )

I will start of with base products

Since it is summer I have fished out pore minimizing / skin mattifying primers in my makeup stash. Aritaum Pore Master Sebum Control Primer is something I bought this on Ssinim recommendation . And trust me I haven't found anything that performs as good as this primer so far. Its affordable , it is packaged well and it performs just like an expensive primer. Some pore minimizing primers can pill under foundation but this just smooths out the texture and makes the pores look small and insignificant.

This is a repurchase from Bioderma . And I shall continue to repurchase this as long as Bioderma continues to manufacture this product. If you have oily skin no let me re-quote if you have extremely greasy oil field like skin . I recommend you to try this. This just completely mattifies the skin. It is a bit pricey but the results justify the price tag.

Moving on we have this G9Skin Essence Cover Cushion . It initially had a ''S shaped '' pattern in the middle which had skin brightening pigments . But now that part has been used up. The tone up effect is gone still it is a really good cushion. It covers up really well and keeps the skin matte and plus the coverage is good

I know I should have mentioned this in my skincare favourites post but as this is primarily a sunstick so I decided to included this IOPE  UV Shield Sunstick Foundation in my makeup favourites post. The texture is smooth but a little tricky to use as this can accentuate dry patches at times. Still I like this for everyday use when I want a minimal makeup look

For lip tints I have been using this PeriPera Ink Tint Serum everyday. It is pigmented , moisturizing and gives a lovely shine to the lips

The Merzy The First Gel Eyeliner is seriously the best gel liner you will ever find . It is smooth pigmented, budge proof and water proof. Then there is new favorite eyebrow product from Nature Republic By Flower line. The color matches my eyebrows and it is subtle and budgeproof.

Though the Drawing my Eyebrows from Etude House remains to be my most favourite eyebrow product . Recently I have developed some strong feelings for their stick eyeshadows specially the Bling Bling Eyeshadow stick  It has a subtle bronze color with bold glitter

TonyMoly Double Cover Powder Pact is a solid winner for me. I have been reaching out for this powder pact a lot. It is finely milled. Gives a bit of coverage and mattifies the skin . I have already hit pan on this one

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect mascara. I love Essence mascaras . They are super easy to remove and gives maximum volume and length to my wispy non existent lashes. This is a cult favourite for all the good reasons.

Lastly Espoir Oil Cut Fixer is something I purchase as a birthday present and this is by far the best makeup setting spray I have tried. It has this nice floral scent  and is infused with powder to hydrate the skin but control sebum at the same time.

This wraps up my makeup favourites for the year 2020 summer edition. I will be uploading my skincare favourites soon

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ALTHEA BARE ESSENTIALS REVIEW

I had these ALTHEA BARE ESSENTIALS in my stash for some time but never got around to trying these because I was distracted by other products. A deep spring clean is what bought these to my attention. Poor babies they have been catching dust in my skincare cabinet for so long

Great makeup starts from great skin - minimize your base make-up with Althea Bare Essentials! With nourishing ingredients and easy execution, this 3-product regime breaks down and simplifies the K-beauty routine for the urban woman. 

There are a total of 3 products  in this range. I didn't open the cleanser because I already have 3 cleansers open at the moment.The packaging is simple and minimal which emphasizes the fact that the product itself is very basic and designed for all skin types

ALTHEA Primer Water

 Smooth, hydrating and ever so slightly balm-like, this bottle of wonder penetrates into the layers of the skin to plump them up, prepping the skin and making it a smooth canvas for products to come. Use together with the Contour Cleanser and Fixer Cream for best results! Don't just cover up - complete your makeup with your skin.

- Hydrates and preps the layers of the skin

- “Dewdrops” soften and improve suppleness

- Primer that smooths out unevenness

Snow lotus - Smoothens and brightens the skin while evening out its texture

Patented "dewdrop" formulation - Revitalizes the skin and provides immediate, effective moisture

Althea Korea Bare Essentials Prime water -- a very basic toner with mininal skin calming ingredients. Looks milky in the bottle ( I was afraid that it might be like laneige cream skin refiner but thankfully its not) this absorbs quickly . Does not feel heavy. A nice introductory product for someone who wamts to jump onto the skincare bandwagon

This is something that I have been using day and night in my skincare routine for last 2 months. It absorbs quickly and leaves a soft matte finish. It also works great as toner pack. (Update I loved this so much that I used up all of this )

ALTHEA Fixer Cream 

 Fixer Cream. powerful moisturizing properties are packed into this little jar that provides the skin with hydration for up to 24 hours for a fresh, revitalized complexion. Use together with the Contour Cleanser and Primer Water for best results! Don't just cover up - complete your makeup with your skin. 

Penetrates deep into the layers of the skin to plump them

- 24-hour hydration

- Non-sticky finish once absorbed

Trehalose - Powerful humectant that retains moisture on the skin

Wild Green Tea - Hydrating, skin soothing and pack with antioxidant

Baobab Tree Extract - Non-greasy moisturizing agent that helps promote collagen production

Althea Korea Bare Essentials Fixing cream. This is also a No nonsense skincare product which adds sufficient hydration to the skin. It is multitasking product and can be used as a primer. I can see why myrabeautydiary likes this product a lot. For my oily skin this is a really light non suffocating cream. But if you have dry skin . You should either layer this twice or apply a facial oil on top 

It is currently summer here and I have been using this everyday the texture is light enough to be used everyday without clogging the skin. 

Many people think that the packaging and concept mirrors the Muji Skincare line. I personally have not tried anything from Muji so I can't compare. For the price I really like this line. It is basic and great for anyone who is just starting skincare care . It is also good for someone who's skin is over whelmed by multiple steps and want to go on a skincare diet

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