Unlikable Cleansers

Here's a list of facial cleansers I didn't like and wouldn't repurchase:

Lancome Creme Mousse Confort - stripped my skin, and my face didn't feel clean!

Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip - This is a very popular product, however, it's too much work for me. To get the best effect you have to foam it up with a net or sponge, and I just do not have the patience to make the foam. There are great cleansers out there that do just as good a job, albeit at a higher price point.

Cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser - Overly strong floral scent. Also, it didn't feel like it removed my sunscreen, so it's better as a second cleanser.

*Not all images are my own

Updated: Nighttime Skincare Routine

Wowzas, it's been too long y'all!!  Pray you and your fam are healthy and safe against COVID19.

I turned 30 during this pandemic, so it's been a weird month! I was asked about my skincare on Instagram, so thought I'd post an update here as well, in case more people ask or are interested. 

I currently do my skincare routine every night after I shower or before I go to bed (I'm under a stay-at-home order, so I don't shower everyday, haha!) BTW, I have combination/normal skin, and have not experienced an allergic reaction from any of the products mentioned. 

 

*DISCLAIMER: I am merely a skincare hobbyist and not a certified professional.

So here's an update on my current skincare products:

Lancome Facial Cleanser Review

Inherited another skincare product from Yoshi (her skin is sensitive skin prone to acne, so it's picky).  I have combination skin!

Pros:  Adequately removes non-waterproof make-up, dirt, and oil/sebum

Cons:  Doesn't foam like a foaming cleanser.  Strong rose scent.

Verdict:  Will not purchase again, but may give to my mother (mature skin).

My Mom's Skincare Routine

My mom's turning 55 this year (mature skin!). Below's her current skincare routine:  

Morning:

Cleanser: Peter Thomas Roth. Toner: Avalon Organics. Serum: Clinique. Day Cream: L'Oreal . SPF: Aveeno BB Cream. Eye Cream: Olay.

Night: 

Cleanser: Peter Thomas Roth. Toner: Avalon Organics. Serum: Clinique. Night Cream: L'Oreal. Eye Cream: Olay.

Current Skincare Routine

Below's my current skincare routine. I know, I know, it's not the full Korean skincare I previously posted about.  I didn't include the masks I use and I rarely wear make-up, so no need to double cleanse. Comment with eye cream recommendations!

Daytime:

 Cleanser: Clean&Clear Morning Burst

Toner: Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner (used with Watsons Square Puffs)

Serum: Biossance Revitalizer (sample size) 

Moisturizer: Simple Protecting with SPF 15

Nighttime: 

 Cleanser: Simple Foaming Cleanser (used with Clinique Brush 'cause Clarisonic is too $$$ for me /#tbh)

Toner: Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner (swiped on with Watsons Square Puffs)

Serum: Biossance Revitalizer (sample size) 

Moisturizer: Antipodes Divine Face Oil

Hand Cream: Burt's Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme (old packaging)

Review: Facial Wipes

Won these!

Pros:

• Double sided- one side exfoliates/rougher, other side is smoother
• Works, i.e. dead skin removed

Cons:

• Exfoliating side hurts if you rub hard.
• Fluffy bits of the wipe came off and I had to remove it from my hair and skin.

I recommend this product if you're not afraid roughness on your skin.

I Won a Giveaway!

I won my first blog giveaway a couple weeks ago from Katy at Sugarlaws! 

Katy teamed up with Simple to give away new skincare product!

I love skincare! Your skin is your body's largest organ, so you should take care of it! I can't wait to use and review the products. 
Read more to see close-ups of the actual items.

Review: Facial Cleanser

REVIEW!

Remember The Face Shop cleanser our Korean family-friend gifted me? Well, she gave me another one!

Pros:

• Smelled really nice! The fruits on the lid didn't lie!
• I like the container. I think it's pretty and practical.

Cons:

• Way oily! After using it, my face felt uncomfortably hot and greasy. Like I put a really thick moisturizer on.
• Not a favorite cleanser of mine. 

I might try to salvage this product 'cause I love the smell by using it on the rest of my body as a moisturizing body wash, and leave my face to other cleansers.

Review: Facial Cleanser

Another facial cleanser review by yours truly! & a blurry sneak-peak at my mysterious face!

Pros:

• Did what it said it would, i.e. remove make-up, and keep your skin moisturized. 
• My face did not feel tight or dry after using this cleanser.

Cons:

• None that I could think of! 
• Maybe if your skin's more sensitive it might not work for you.
• Olay is not the most inexpensive product found in major drugstores.

Review: Facial Cleanser

I received the following cleanser for free from a Korean family friend.

Pros:

It was a free gift.
Cons:

This is the most drying cleanser I've ever used! I expected so much from it 'cause it's from The Face Shop, and I've heard great things about the store. But this 3 in 1 cleanser dried my skin OUT so much after one use that I had to skip the toner in case it stripped my skin even more. Then I had to apply mousterizer twice afterwards at different times for my skin to feel nice and smooth again.

Review: Facial Cleanser

The following product is what I use to exfoliate my skin.

Click "Read More" for pros and cons!

Review: Facial Cleanser

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!

 

Pros:

• Inexpensive- less than $7 (Wal-Mart)
• Smells nice
• Removes make-up
• Award winning

Cons: 

• So far none! Although, some online reviewers complain that it doesn't keep their oily skin in check all day.

Out of all the facial cleansers I've used, this one's the best!

  *Disclaimer- No compensation is received for product reviews.

Review: Facial Cleanser

To help you, I'm gonna sacrifice my T-zone oily skin for experimentation!

This morning I used the following face wash:

Pros:

• Smells great
• Gave me a wake-up jolt
• Relatively inexpensive (Online @ Wal-Mart= $9.94 for a 2 pack )
• When I use it in the spring, my skin feels nice.

Cons:

• When I used it in the winter, my skin felt tight and dry. Which can be because of the dry winter air. I fixed this w/ facial lotion.
• Since it's a morning cleanser, it's not suppose to be used for night, which means I have to buy another facial cleanser to use for night (However I don't! I have a conspiracy theory that Clean & Clear is trying to increase profits by creating separate cleansers, when it's unnecessary.)

In conclusion, I would not purchase this item again. Thankfully I didn't have to! 'Cause a roommate of mine gave it to me, since her sensitive skin didn't like it either!

However, if you're skeptical about the opinion of a blogger you've never met, I understand. 

So purchase at your skin's peril!

<3,      Gizmo

P.S. If you've had a different experience w/ this cleanser, I encourage you to leave a comment!