Toner Evaluations

 I've tried MANY toners, because it's a product I'm constantly changing up. According to the Korean 10 Step Method, we're suppose to swipe/splash toner on immediately after we finish cleansing.

However, toner usage, like eye creams, can be controversial, because its affects aren't immediate (unless you used a cleanser that dried out your skin!) and it can be expensive!

Read on for my evaluations...

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:

Etude House Wonder Pore Refreshner Review

Korean Skincare is trending!  After watching countless Youtube videos, Korean music videos, and Korean dramas, I set out to determine if it's just hype. 

I needed a new toner since finishing The Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2.  After some research, I bought Etude House's Wonder Pore Refreshner online through Amazon.

The packaging is simple. The bottle and box both came unsealed.
 

I appreciate the English on the box and bottle because it makes the product friendly to international users.
 

 

I have combination skin with oily t-zones. I've never had acne (haterz to the left) and found this toner too weak for my liking.

When I swiped it on, it was difficult to tell if it was working.  I recommend this toner for sensitive skin, so after a week of use I gave it to my sister (Yoshi).

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)