BEAUTY | SKIN CARE ROUTINE

It's been ages since I shared the products that I used. I wasn't in the best place to show my skin or even talked about it in 2018. There are a few reasons why. First, because I'm still struggling with hormone imbalance and it was getting worse last year when I had to battle the stress and depression over an abusive relationship. I never had acne problems before so when they started to pop out in my face, it freaked me out. It caused more stress, and of course, more acne. Second, because I'm really into my life experiences in Australia so I didn't actually spend time to write. I just wrote things that fairly easy to write and to edit. Third, because I was still trying to find the best products that actually work on me. 

2018 was a real journey for me, even for skincare routine. But now, my acne was starting to clear up and I finally have enough courage to show my skin. So, without further do here's my skincare routine! 

BEAUTY | SKIN CARE ROUTINE

When I was a high school student, my skin care was very basic. Cleanser and moisturizer. I also didn't wear makeup, and very lucky to have a very clear skin - not even whiteheads. 

Now, I'm in my twenty-something, being a graduate student, live in a place where the pollution level is quite high, and I have very different activities compare to on my younger years. I have breakouts every now and then, my redness looks crazy, and of course, whiteheads. 

I don't have very bad breakout nor that I have acne-prone skin. My breakouts come when it's the time of the month but still, it's quite bad for someone who never had breakouts before.

Before I share my skincare routine, I have to explain my skin condition first. I have pale skin and also have a sensitive skin, not normal but also not very dry. I have some dry areas but it's not bad. My dark circles are genetic, not something that I can heal using eye cream or herbal. I have to do surgery if I want to get rid of it. Sucks, I know.

Conclusion: pale skin - normal to dry - and sensitive skin.

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #6 HOW'S YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE (+ PRODUCTS!)?

It changed a lot since I realise although I don't have any skin problem, but deep cleansing is a must. I used this routine for about 5 months now and I feel so many benefit and the different! My skin type is normal to dry skin, but also very sensitive. I have to choose carefully about my skincare. 

So, here's my everyday skincare routine! 

MORNING

I don't use many products in the morning because I don't want to over cleanse, it causes dry skin especially for those who have sensitive skin like I do. I just use Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser to remove any excess oil and last night's cream I used. After that, I use Sariayu Penyegar Mawar (toner) before I apply my moisturiser which is Clinique Moisture Surge all over my face and neck but if I don't go anywhere, I use Sariayu Putih Langsat moisturiser. To finish it, I use Evian Facial Spray to add more moist to my skin. 

EVENING 

• Stay at home all day 

I wash my face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser and apply Sariayu Putih Langsat night cream. Again, to finish my routine, I spray a good amount of Evian Facial Spray all over my face. It is so refreshing! 

• Out all day 

I use makeup every time I go out, that's the fact. Not because I feel ashamed or something but because I love doing makeup. That's one of those things I really enjoy doing on daily basis. My makeup pretty basic, foundation, concealer, brows, mascara, blush and lipstick. But in some days, I really into my makeup so I add eyeshadows or eyeliner. 

To remove my eye makeup, if I don't have any waterproof products, I use Maybelline Micellar Water and gently remove any eye makeup I have. If I have waterproof products, I use Maybelline Clean Express Total Clean makeup remover. It works really good and also doesn't burn my eyes.

For the rest of my face, I use Sariayu Pembersih Mawar (cleansing milk) all over my face and neck. This one is very good and very moisturising my face. I cleanse and massage my face gently. After that, I wash my face and neck with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser to remove any excess dirt on my face. 

Next, I tap soft towel to dry my face and neck, then follow up with wet my towel with warm water and tap it to my face to soften and relax my skin. I find this step is a key on my skincare routine. This one also my favourite part of the routine because it is very relaxing after a long day. 

After that, I apply Sariayu Penyegar Mawar (toner) to refresh my skin. Then apply Sariayu Putih Langsat night cream and finally, spray Evian Facial Spray. 

It seems a lot things to do but day after day, once I used to this routine. It helps my skin to prevent any dryness, acne, blackhead/whitehead.I hope this routine will at least inspires and helps someone. I'm not sure if this will works for anyone else, but it is works pretty good for me. 

note: Sariayu Putih Langsat range claims to brighten up your skin. I don't see any different in my face, probably because I already very pale. I use this products because it works really good, both the moisturiser and night cream for me. It's hard to find good quality moisturiser from drugstore because of my sensitive skin. 

Thanks for reading! Xx. 

VANITY: FACIAL AT HOME

My face is breaking out lately and I don't know what the triggers are. I don't change my skin care routine, neither my foundation or any face makeup products. I pamper myself with this facial at home and seriously, it helps so much!

Facial at home is very effective for me because we do this by ourselves and also it costs us no money! Well, you buy this products but it won't cost us as expensive as facial at skin care clinic or dermatologist. 

Here's my facial at home routine! Hope it helps :)

VANITY: MORNING SKIN CARE ROUTINE

When it comes to skin care, I always be the one who really selective. My skin is really sensitive, combination of dry and normal. It's hard to find skin care products without making my skin ridiculously red or making it drier. I almost never changed my skin care because I think skin care is not something to try on but something to stick into. 

So without any further do, here's my version of skin care routine that really helps to make my skin looks better :