Today I am going to share with you some of my all-time favourite skincare products. All of these products are rather inexpensive, but they together made a huge difference in the way my skin looks. Before I start reviewing these products, I would like to tell you a little bit about my skin. I have dry, sensitive and acne-prone skin, which is dry around the cheek areas and oily around the T-zone. I used to constantly get 3-4 new pimples every week and that was pretty frustrating to me.
Recently, using this new skincare routine I developed for myself, I have noticeable improvement in both my skin tone and skin texture. I have been getting less breakouts and my skin has somehow become less sensitive.
One thing I learned is that it's best to keep things simple and gentle when you have sensitive, acne-prone skin. The following are some of the products that I would recommend for people with similar skin as I do:
1) Spectro Derm Cleanser for Dry Skin
I have tried many high/low end cleansers in the market, but I always come back to this. It is a gentle oil-free gel cleanser suitable for everyday use. It always leaves my skin feeling fresh, supple and clean after cleansing.
Pros:
- Gentle, does not leave skin tight or dry
- Effective for basic face cleansing
- Very affordable
Cons:
- Does not remove makeup, so an extra makeup-removing step is required prior to using this
- Not the most attractive packaging
2) Rosette Hello Kitty Apple Gommage Massage Peeling Gel
I love this peeling gel. I totally prefer this to the traditional exfoliators because it is so gentle on the skin and so simple to use. The Hello Kitty on it also makes me smile every time I pick it up! :D To use, I take a small amount of the peeling gel, massage it over my face for 1 minute, and then rinse with water. I find it is most effective at removing dead skin cells without drying the skin when used 2 times a week.
Pros:
- Awesome Packaging
- Gentle, non-abrasive exfoliator
- Effective and non drying when used 2 times a week
- Inexpensive
Cons:
- Not easy to find in stores (I usually purchase it from the local Asian cosmetic stores)
3) Jamieson Provitamin A Night Renewal Cream
I think this is a great moisturizers for people with dry sensitive skin like me. Although it is not an oil-free product, it does not break me out. In fact, it seems to help speed up the healing process of my breakouts and promotes an even skin tone. I like using it both during the day and at night time.
Pros:
- Moisturizing without being greasy
- Helps with acne and skin sensitivity
- Does not break me out
- Very affordable
Cons:
- None! :D
4) Neostrata Smoothing Cream Level 2
This is a very good daytime moisturizer with exfoliating properties. It contains 8% AHA glycolic acids, which helps to clear up acne and remove dead skin cells. It is also oil-free, which works well with my oil-free makeup.
Pros:
- Suitable for all skin types
- Moisturizing and does not break up out
- Help clear acne and improve skin tone
- Oil-free
Cons:
- On the more expensive side
That's all for now~ Hope it helps!
Popes
