I haven't posted in a while have I...I don't know who reads this blog yet, however if I have an regular followers [is there anyone out there? :)] I'm really sorry. I have had exams and been on break for just over two weeks now. So yes...you guys are probably wondering after looking at the title of this post. ALREADY? C'MON WHAT?! Yes...I'm redoing my skin care routine all over again. The primary reason for this is because I have run out of certain products, and as a poor uni student I really cannot afford to restock them. ESPECIALLY WHEN PAULAS CHOICE SHUT DOWN IN AUSTRALIA >< for the time being...so let's have an overlook of what I said I used when I posted last time.
Morning
Moogoo Acne Cleansing Cream/
La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Extreme Fluid
Night
Moogoo Oily Skin Cleanser
Paula's Resist C15 Super Booster
Moogoo Acne Cleansing Cream/
Moogoo Skim Milk Udder Cream (For body)
Special Treatments
Origins Out of Trouble Mask
Biotherm Homme White Peel Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
So yes, as you can see, nearly all my Paula's Choice products are gone, my holy grail product 2% BHA has run out :'(. I am panicking at the moment, my skin is breaking out uncontrollably since not being able to use it. Also ever since I have discontinued my use of the 2% BHA I am absolutely hating the Moogoo Acne Cleansing Cream. I have no idea why, but suddenly I really dislike it's consistency and smell. It's too greasy, heavy and it doesn't sink it your skin, it lingers (bleugh). I take back my previous comments about how its perfect for winter. Maybe a Northern Hemisphere winter but definitely not here in Australia. Even in the Northern Hemisphere it wouldn't be my ideal moisturiser. This honour goes to the Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. I cannot live without this product especially when travelling in places that snow. I'm currently all out because I would never purchase paying full RRP here in Aus. I can get 125mls for the price 50mls here at Lotte Duty Free Incheon Airport.
Many of you are now probably wondering so what are you using now? Well I have completely redone my routine. I'm most likely not going to stick to this routine for a long period, as it's not ideal. I'll be purchasing products that I genuinely would like, not settle for less as soon as I find a better paying job or when I travel to Korea (things are so much cheaper over there), whichever comes first. This routine is almost budget skin care, well in comparison to what I had used previously. All two products added together is less than AUD 40 I'll have more comprehensive reviews on the new products but without further ado, here are the new members of my skin care family.
L'Occitane Angelica Lemon Ultra Mattifying Toner AUD26
I purchased this toner, despite a scathing review by one of the people I trust the most when it comes to skincare, Paula Begoun. It's alcohol free and it's had rave reviews by other bloggers. The reason Paula Begoun rates this as poor, is because of its essential oils, I however have a different stance on this ingredient. This topic deserves a post of its own so I'll save this for another post. Anyways I've been loving this toner, it smells a little peculiar but it does what it claims.
L’Occitane associates organic angelica extract for its effectiveness on skin hydration and vitality with organic lemon essential oil for its well-known astringent action. This alcohol-free toner balances skin and soothes skin irritations. Enriched with organic angelica and lemon essential oils, it removes impurities and contributes to keep skin mattified and fresh. The skin looks perfectly MATTE, SHINE-FREE and feels PURIFIED
Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser AUD10.99
I needed a cheap and effective cleanser and I did some research and it seems a lot of people are happy with this one. This is, at least for me, one of the cheapest cleansers I have ever used ever since dealing with Acne, and guess what I love it.
The below is now my new skincare routine
Morning
Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser/Biotherm Homme White Peel Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
L'Occitane Angelica Lemon Ultra Mattifying Toner
Avene Cleanance K
La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Extreme Fluid Night
Moogoo Oily Skin Cleanser Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser/Biotherm Homme White Peel Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
L'Occitane Angelica Lemon Ultra Mattifying Toner
Paula's Resist C15 Super Booster
Avene Cleanance K
Moogoo Skim Milk Udder Cream (For body)
Special Treatments
Origins Out of Trouble Mask
Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque
