Current Skincare Routine

I think this is my simplest, most random skincare routine ever. I only use 3 products, which follows the basic skincare step-by-step which is cleanse, tone and moisturize.

Even the products are random because they are from 3 different brands. I typically like to use one brand for my whole skincare routine because I think it produces the best result, but strangely, my current skincare routine works!

Without further ado…

1. Cleanser – Mud Rang Cleansing Foam

I’ve never heard or seen this cleanser/brand in any store until I won this in a giveaway. I was quite sceptical to use this at first because I’m afraid it will dry me out (‘cause, you know, it states “clay” on the packaging) but surprisingly, it doesn’t! It foams up easily so you don’t have to use much, and it cleanses the face pretty thoroughly. I feel that my face is really, really clean after using this but it doesn’t strip off all the oil from my face because I don’t feel it dries out my skin. So far, I’m loving it.

I don’t know the price or where to get it so I cannot provide you that information should you are interested in it. Sorry! I don’t know whether I would try to find it once I run out but I’ll worry about that when I finish this product.

2. Toner – Dr. G Super Aquasis Moisture Toner

I like trying out new products, and since Dr. G brand never breaks me out, on one fine day, I decided to try this toner. I was debating between this and one from Avene brand, but in the end I chose this because it claims to be super hydrating. It has quite a thick consistency compared to what I used to, maybe pretty much like Hada Labo toner, but it works well and I think it lives up to its claim.

One thing I don’t like is that it comes in a glass bottle so it is quite fragile and not really suitable for travelling because it is heavy. I also found that it runs out pretty fast, maybe because of its thick consistency. I like this toner but I’m not sure whether I would repurchase this.

3. Moisturizer – Hada Labo Perfect Gel

Read my review here.

I’m loving my current skincare routine! It makes getting ready so much faster now. I did have an eye cream but I don’t know where it went. I lost it somewhere. I will replace it eventually because I feel awkward without an eye cream, but I can say that face masks, scrubs, pimple cream, etc. are not important to me anymore – it used to. I can live without them, I’m sure.

Hada Labo Perfect Gel

I have a new product to rave about. Based on the title above, you know it is a moisturizer ♥

My skin has gotten so dry again (blame the pregnancy hormones!) so the Avene moisturizer that I used and loved before doesn’t work anymore. I had to find other solution, fast. I was thinking on switching to the richer Avene moisturizer but then I changed my mind. I don’t know why though.

I went to Guardian and there I saw it, the possible solution to my problem. I know Hada Labo is famous for its ability to hydrate the skin, and hydration is all I need. As I was browsing their moisturizers, I saw this Perfect Gel and immediately was drawn to it. Basically because it claims to provide intense hydration.

The fact that it acts as an essence, sleeping mask and moisturizer also caught my attention.

Label at the box said Hada Labo Perfect Gel contains:

1. Collagen – to replenish skin nutrients and refine skin for healthy radiant skin.
2. 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid – to provide intense and long lasting hydration.
3. Ceramide – to continuously penetrates moisture into the skin to deeply hydrate and repair dehydrated skin.

It is also pH balanced, offers low irritation and free of fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colorant.

Here’s the list of its ingredients:

The fact that Hada Labo never give me allergies making me wanted to try this product. I was also quite confident that it would give me the hydration that I need so I bought it without hesitation. Hada Labo Perfect Gel comes in a jar that contains 80g of product. The price ranged between RM75.90 – RM85.90, depends on where you buy it. I bought mine at Guardian with 10% discount so I only paid RM77.31.

From its name, you could guess that Hada Labo Perfect Gel has gel texture. It is quite slippery when I swatch it on my finger. It is quite sticky when I first apply it on the skin, like it gives a heavy feeling. I had to rub the moisturizer for about 30 seconds for it to fully be absorbed into the skin. And when it was completely absorbed, the sticky feeling was gone. My skin feels smooth and silky afterwards.

I noticed the difference in just a few days. My skin is more hydrated and smooth, and it seems that my pores have shrunk.

Overall, I think Hada Labo Perfect Gel lived up to its name!

Highly recommended!

January Favourites

I never done this before, but I saw so many of these “favourites” going on on Youtube so I thought I should try doing a blog post about products I’ve been loving for this month. I don’t have a lot though.

In clockwise direction:

1. Hada Labo Air BB 10-in-1 Function SPF50+PA+++ & Eau Thermale Avene Hydrance Optimale Light Hydrating Cream

My Avene moisturizer does not have any sun protection and I’m not really fond of the Hada Labo BB cream texture – I feel like it is quite heavy – but I love combining these two to use as my foundation! I just squeeze a little bit of each onto the back of my hand and blend, and apply it to my face. The result was amazing! The Hada Labo BB cream gives coverage and the Avene moisturizer dilutes the BB cream and makes the texture light on my skin and hydrates it as well!

2. The Body Shop Cushion Wooden Pin Hair Brush

I just bought this and I cannot express how much I am in love with this brush! Since I’m currently pregnant, I chose to use a natural shampoo and let’s face it, natural shampoo doesn’t clean as well as shampoo with SLS. And I don’t use conditioner at all because I’m lazy haha. That makes my hair really tangle after I wash it, and pretty much stays that way all day everyday. Every time I run my fingers through my hair, they will always get stuck. Same goes if I try to detangle my hair using a wide-tooth comb. That will result in hair fall.

So I thought using a large brush could solve my problem. I want a good quality brush that is gentle on the scalp and hair. I know The Body Shop sell some hair brushes and the reviews on them are good too, so without hesitation, I bought one. This particular hair brush cost me RM 58.00 but I have no regret in buying this because this brush is awesome!

It detangles my hair easily with minimal hair fall and also very gentle to my scalp. If there’s a hair fall, my hair doesn’t stick to the brush unlike any other brushes and this brush is easy to clean too. Major love!

3. Shaklee OmegaGuard

Before, the thought of swallowing a couple vitamins a day makes me nauseous. That’s why I only take what is necessary for pregnancy i.e. folic acid and obimin. Since I no longer experience morning sickness, I think it is time for me to add supplements to my diet. I chose fish oil for baby’s brain development and calcium pills because I don’t really like to drink milk.

I only consume OmegaGuard for about a week but I already notice a difference. I no longer constipated and I sleep more easily at night. And no matter how much I eat, it seems like my weight gain is slower this time (maybe because I poop almost everyday haha). I took only 1 capsule a day. Not sure if it’s because of OmegaGuard, but I eat pretty much the same everyday and the OmegaGuard and calcium pills are the only thing that changed in my diet.

4. Safi Olive Oil Plus Rose Hip

Someone recommended this to use as stretchmark prevention and I bought this specifically for that reason. Even though I love it, my belly is allergic to it. It does moisturize my belly but it makes my belly itch. I also got a few rashes on my skin. Strangely, that only happens to my belly. I’m not allergic to this product on other body parts so I use it to moisturize my hands and sometimes I use it on my hair.

This product is so multifunctional because it is also great to use as massage oil! I asked my husband to massage me the other day using this and it works wonderfully. Although this is an oil, it doesn’t feel sticky on the skin at all. It absorbs to the skin easily.