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this seems to work better than any other routine i’ve tried in the past.
i use one cleanser with mineral water from jeju island to clear out my sebaceous filaments (face shampoo) and another one with collagen to keep my face soft and moisturized (face conditioner).
disclaimer: i have big pores that get clogged easily, combination skin, no acne issues, and a rosy irish complexion. idk i just listen to my body's needs and just try shit.
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AM: no face wash, just a water cleanse, Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream, Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotic SPF 50
PM: safflower cleansing oil (i decant some in a bottle and add a few drops of spearmint oil which is great if you have PCOS), Pyunkang Yul Acne Gel Cleanser, Cetaphil Moisturising Cream. Maybe I’ll throw in a toner if im feeling crazy. I like Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Toner.
i also use the Cerave Retinol Resurfacing Serum and COSRX’s BHA Blackhead Power Liquid twice a week at night (never both products on the same day) and the I’m From Mugwort Mask once a week.
Jan 12, 2025
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For a simple routine you only need a face wash and a moisturiser— if your skin is more oily than dry, try Glossier’s cleanser concentrate, and if drier, try Glossier’s milky jelly cleanser or Cera Ve’s hydrating facial cleanser. If you have acne prone skin, a face wash with salicylic acid will help.
Then use a good moisturiser; Cera Ve’s Daily Moisturising lotion is my workhorse, and I use Beekman 1802 Bloom Cream at night or when dry.
Use a good sunscreen; I use Supergoop Every Single Face watery lotion, but anything that you like the texture of and will use consistently is best.
Do those three things for a month or two, and it will feel much easier to fold other things into your routine where you notice you need them— that may be a serum, a chemical exfoliant, or an active.
If you get breakouts and want an effective spot treatment, La Roche Posay’s effaclar duo is the best thing I’ve used— it’s more effective than patches or stickers, and minimally drying.
Do you have particular skin concerns (dryness, dark spots, breakouts, redness, etc.)?
May 9, 2024
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i think the fundamentals of skincare are to (a) use sunscreen everyday and (b) double cleanse every night! i use the cosrx aloe sunscreen and double cleanse with the banila co oil balm followed by the cosrx gentle cleanser.
beyond that, i’d recommend skin cycling cuz it’s a helpful routine and doesn’t overload on products! i do a four day routine —
night 1: exfoliate with an aha OR bha (i alternate this per cycle and use cosrx for both)
night 2: retinol
nights 3 and 4: hyluaronic acid (i use torriden)
start with toner and end with moisturizer every night!!
May 9, 2024
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one of the most sacred activities of the soul.
Jan 4, 2024
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a season of yearning, brooding, and being cozy. and wearing many fluffy layers.
ok gonna go back to my bedtime routine :) gn
Jan 11, 2024
in pre-colonial Ireland (and in modern day) there are these sacred wells that heal ailments. my dad told be about one he went to growing up whenever he had warts. they work! below is the wart well in dungiven, derry.
anyways, saoirse don phalaistín.
Jan 26, 2024