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skin care routine

Added 2016-11-25 20:56:49 +0000 UTC

This post will probably get more attention with women but I assure you, it also works for men ^^

It's been a long time since I wanted to share with you my face's skin care routine. Like you've probably already noticed, I don't look my years (I'm 35 for those who wonder).

Well, that is not entirely true, especially lately. I look tired and I started losing weight and the hamster’s cheeks I loved so much started disappearing so I may look more my age than usual ( sigh, I want my hamtaro's cheeks back !!)

(This was last summer, I was already ill most of the time but I still had good days and was able to sleep so my skin was still pretty good: as you can see here, aside from Mascara, eyebrow pencil and a drop of BB cream, I don't wear much makeup)

Other than this fact, I've always looked younger than my real age, When I was 20, I looked 12-14 but that never bothered me. So, one part is probably genetic. The other part must come from the fact that I've never drank, never smoked, I don't party, I eat healthy ( aside from my chocolate addiction ), I walk a lot, like: a lot ! ( when I'm not being ill) and I'm still 7 years old in my head XD. I think sleep also has a big role into looking fresh and rested. Sadly I don't sleep very well because of my health condition and I'm having big dark circles and very thin skin under my eyes TT.

I guess though that taking care of your skin provides a big help in maintaining a good and healthy complexion , it may even reduce or delay wrinkles appearance and loss of skin's elasticity. Having a good diet and an healthy lifestyle is nonetheless as important as taking care of your skin.

So this article will only be about my face skin care routine, no makeup.

Skin Care Routine :

I have combination skin: more oily on the t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and dry on the other areas of my face.

Every day I start my routine by cleansing my skin. Having a clean skin is very important. Never go to sleep with makeup on, nonononono ! You will result in damaging your skin and having a dull complexion. Your skin needs to breathe. I do this every single day : on the morning and before going to sleep.

I usually start with a makeup remover, here it is Barbara Gould's cleansing water, very smooth and not aggressive for face and eyes. I don't like cleansing milk, they often leave a sticky layer on the skin. (around 4 euros)

Twice a month I use a peel-of mask to remove dulling surface cells and tighten my pores:I use Shill's Black Mask. The texture is pitch black and with the mask on it almost looks like an octopus spited on me ( around 5-7 $ on ebay, amazon, priceminister etc..)

When I'm not too lazy I also apply eye patches, I should use them weekly but I always forget about them XD. I use Bird's nest aqua Eye Patches . (yes it sounds gross and I think it is XD, It's bird's nest’s saliva samples but after the octopus ink, I think my pride is long gone) Around 15$./

Then I apply a toning lotion with a cotton cleansing disk. Here we have something relatively cheap : lotion Yves rocher Serum végetal. It will remove the makeup leftovers and enlighten the skin. (around 6 euros with the usual 50% off)

After the toning lotion, here comes a must have : Time Revolution the First Treatment Essence Intensive from Missha.

I've never got a skin so clean since I've been using this product: less spots and bright skin.

I don't use a cotton disk for this one, I just apply the essence with the tips of my fingers. The lotion is water like, I don't need more than a drop in the palm of the hand. I rub my face smoothly. Daily massages help blood and lymph circulation. (around 25$ on ebay)

Then I use a Hyaluronic acid serum. It will hydrate and moisturize the skin and make it a bit more firm: Voila Ve Acid Hyaluronic Low and High ( around 20 $ on ebay sans shipping fees). I put a drop in the palm of my hand and smooth it all over my face.

When it is dry I can apply the moisturizing cream. I'm not a big fan of really expensive products. They often provide the same thing a cheaper product does. So I use a brand I can find in every French supermarkets: L'oréal Revitalift face, neck and shape on the morning and L'oréal Revitalift laser x3 on nighttime. I especially avoid all products with aluminium in them.

Sometimes I also put Kiko's Skin Trainer under my eyes. It gets a shimmery and fresh texture to soften tired looks ( but it is no miracle, if you have puffy eye bags or dark circles it won’t change anything)

Once a month I apply Laneige Firming sleeping pack mask during the night. This mask is incredibly hydrating and nourishing. My skin look smoother and more plump the next day but sadly it also gives me small spots if I use it too often.