This morning, my husband turned to me and said, “Clarisonic is going out of business.” My immediate reaction was, “WHAT?!” I suppose I’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, but it still surprises me when my husband knows more about beauty and fashion news than I do. Clarisonic was my first face brush, and one with …
My Skincare Routine: January 2018
Since starting an Asian skincare routine, the number of items in my regimen have increased quite a bit! While I’ve tested out a number of products this past year, I’ve settled into my current routine outlined below. Morning Routine Ultra Gentle Cleanser by Face Reality: Face Reality is a Bay Area acne clinic that sells products, provides training services, and offers treatment …
Moisturizers: Benefits and Types
Moisturizers are arguably the most important step in any skincare regimen. When it comes to starting an Asian beauty routine, moisturizers are one of the four key products (along with an oil cleanser, second cleanser, and sunscreen) that you should have before moving on to other products. This blog post will discuss the benefits of moisturizers and its different types …
Top 5 Ingredients to Include in Your Asian Beauty Skincare Routine
Part of the beauty of an Asian skincare routine is the ability to customize and pick ingredients that work for your skin’s needs. However, picking from the multitude of products can be rather overwhelming. Where does one start? As someone prone to acne, I learned early on to pay attention to ingredient lists and keep track of what causes me …
Starting an Asian Skincare Routine
About 10 years ago, I flew Korean Airlines for several round trips to the Philippines. During each flight, my mom would comment on the flight attendants and how perfect their skin looked. We attributed their complexions to winning the genetic lottery and didn’t think much of it afterwards. A decade later, I discover the Asian Beauty subreddit while looking at makeup reviews and am reminded of those …
My Skincare Routine: December 2016
I’d like to share with you my current skincare routine, which hasn’t changed much in the past 2 years. I currently buy all my products through my esthetician which isn’t cheap, so we’ll see what products change as I try out Asian skincare items. Morning Routine Ultra Gentle Cleanser by Face Reality: Face Reality is a Bay Area acne clinic that sells …