How do you properly prep your skin to ensure makeup lasts throughout the day? Hydration is important for everything to melt together but too many products can disrupt the foundation. I found my makeup pilling on top of this sunscreen. I usually don’t have problems, so I wonder why it was literally pilling off my face after makeup?

Skin Prep for Makeup

What part of your routine do you enjoy most and trying products for? I have sooo many toners and sheet masks to hydrate, patting all the essence in! It’s always my first step and preps me for the rest of the routine.

Favorite Routine Step

Meh for active acne and severe cases. The packaging is a total mess and leads to a lot of product waste. There are more effective acne treatments that are even more accessible.

Nice spot treatment that quickly reduces pimples and calms inflamed skin. It works wonders overnight, and I’ve noticed it shrinking blemishes and redness by the next morning. The ibuprofen piconol is the active ingredient and isn’t as harsh as benzoyl peroxide. Don’t have to worry about irritation or flakiness.

Waterproof mascara takes a bit longer to remove, but some gently massaging does not hurt. Reliable oil cleanser, but also nothing special. Pump dispense can getting damaged during shipping and is prone to leaking even with the stopper.

Great cost-performance and easy to emulsify after oil cleansing/removing makeup. Fragrance-free and suitable for all skin types. Great as a first step cleanser without being too harsh. Personal holy grail even after trying out other oil cleansers. 

Screw top lid is basic. You can decant or switch the top to a spray for a fine mist application. It is pretty basic.

Super versatile for being so massive and cheap! I’ve used it as a toner, mask, and body lotion because it’s a very lightweight, watery consistency. It’s great for oil and combination skin because it’s super hydrating without being sticky. I’ve noticed a calming effect and it reduces redness. It has been reformulated a couple times, and the newest version has removed alcohol and parabens!

Slight fragrance. It is pricy and difficult to find outside of Japan.

Specifically formulated for sensitive-skin type. Lovely 2nd step foam cleanser because the pump packaging produces a fine foam, so you don’t have to waste time building up bubbles. Super gentle and creamy formula that cleanses without stripping away moisture. My skin feels very soft and hydrated after cleansing. Also! Refillable so very environmentally friendly!

So expensive! Great quality comes at a price. Can also be a bit rich because it is a cream.

This super popular cream is great for dry and sensitive skin. It's fragrance-free and packed with ceramides, and gives intense hydration without being greasy. The cream absorbs quickly and makes me skin feel soft and supple. It’s also effective at soothing irritation and redness. My friend with eczema loves it and it is also suitable for rosacea. Perfect as a humectant to seal your night routine in.

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