A list of the books I completely finished in 2022 (我2022年读过的书):
I've heard of The Ordinary skincare brand (founded in 2016) for awhile now, and even been inside a few of their stores. However, I was so absorbed with Asian brands that I never thought to purchase The Ordinary when choosing my next skincare product.
Until this week! I found their Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% serum on sale at Ulta for $5 (50% off of yellow stickers!), so I bought a bottle to try (even though I already had a serum 😅)
I'm starting 2022 with the following day and night skincare products!!
DAY
1. Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Toner
2. Shiseido Revitalizing Treatment Softener
3. Innisfree Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Serum
6. Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion with spf
Jump below for my nighttime products!
I purchased these Kitao Matcha & Chia skincare products from my local Ulta, because (1) they were on-sale 😅, (2) I wanted to try more Japanese skincare brands, and (3) I needed a new essence and face cream. Learn more about their specific matcha here
Kitao Matcha & Chia Cleansing Cream - A white cream that's applied to dry skin first and then washed off with water. Didn't strip my skin.
My fave product from this set is the face cream; I already bought a second jar for back-up!
Main con is the cheap plastic and cardboard packaging. But this may make the product easier to clean and recycle *shrugs*
Learn more about the Kitao brand here
Here's a list of skincare products I tried in 2021, but would not repurchase or recommend.
1. Eve Lom Radiance Face Mist - Spritz more than spray, so low pay-off.
3. Biossance Squalane + Mineral SPF 45 (not pictured) - Thick formula that applies white and cakey, so not spreadable and not good for more melanated skin.
Thankfully, I had more fashionable moments in 2021 than 2020. But I'll let you judge the quality!
😀 HAPPY 2022 to you and your fam!
Below are my emptied skincare products from December 2021! 以下是我12 月清空的护肤品！
雅漾/Avene Eau Thermale Spring Water- Works wells, and likely to repurchase at a later time, because I have other facial mists to use.
Sundari Neem Night Cream (gifted by my cousin's wife) - Unlikely to ever repurchase, because it's hard to find in stores, and I want to try other creams.
Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence Intensive Moist (found at my local Target) - Excellent product, but difficult to purchase online due to changing formula, packaging, and unreliable sellers.
雪肌精/Sekkisei Emulsion (purchased at local Costco) - Smells good and provides great hydration. I already opened another bottle!
Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off (since I bought this the packaging has changed!) - OG physical exfoliator. Smells refreshing and works for my combination skin.
资生堂/Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Travel Size (won from spinning a wheel in Hongdae, Seoul!) - This popular and inexpensive Japanese foaming cleanser is strong and may be stripping for those with dry skin. I have other cleansers I like more, so I'm unlikely to purchase.
Origins Mega-Mushroom Treatment Lotion - Used up this travel size to avoid product expiring. Works well as a toner and essence, but unlikely to repurchase because the bottle's opening causes spillage.
Bath & Body Works Body Cream (gifted by a friend last Christmas) - Smelled great, and did the job, but I want to try body oils.
Life Hack: Cut plastic squeeze bottles in 1/2 to get out any remaining product!
I'm ringing in 2022 with this nail set:
