My Skincare Regime

Hi there! Yeah it’s been a while…Again! *sorry*

For this post, I’ll be blogging about my skincare regime which is something I hold most passion in and the most frequently asked questions by people around me.

Here’s a compilation of my skincare regime interviewed by the MDS team some time back. It shows some of my favorite products and how I use them.

However, there are some minor changes in the products I am using now, so I’ll be clarifying the steps clearly below... Yeap, Here we go…

Starting off with the first step in my skin care regime:

1.      Make up remover: LOREAL make up remover for eyes & lips.

I’ve been using this product ever since I started using mascara at the age of 16. Tried several other brands, be it pharmacy or counter brands before but I am allergic to them. It’s the best make up remover ever!! Totally affordable too!

2.      Cleanser

I prefer double cleansing my face even though I hardly use any foundation or powder products to avoid clogged pores. First, with a cream based cleanser to remove the excess debris then a foaming cleanser for a deep cleanse. 

Mandy’s choice: Eucerin milk cleanser - great for sensitive and dry skin, Origins Never a Dull Moment/ Laneige

3.      Exfoliate

Exfoliating is my favorite step in my skin care regime as the results are instant!

Mandy’s Choice:  Odbo, Laneige strawberry yoghurt scrub. I love how sweet smelling and mild the yoghurt feels and leaving your skin baby soft!

4.      Toner

I always believe every girl should have 2 (or more) types of toners. One for hydration and another for antiseptic. Please do not be skeptical towards toners with alcohol as it can actually act as an astringent if used on the right skin at the right time.

Mandy’s choice: Hada Labo, ZA white prism - use it when I have zits as a astringent and lightens the scar faster too!

5.      Serum

Most people do not see the purpose or feel lazy to use a serum. Serum has smaller particles as compared to moisturizer, therefore it is able to penetrate to deeper layers of our skin for inner layer treatment. It also allows your skin to absorb the moisturizer better by creating a healthier foundation that will hold the moisture molecules on your face for a longer period of time.

Mandy’s Choice: Odbo silky essence

6.      Moisturizers

I think this is the most important step as this is the only step of my regime that hydrates and repairs my skin. That is why it usually costs more too.

Mandys’ choice: Odbo sleeping mask totally locks in the moisture I need for a radiant face! (Only sold in Korea for now)I totally love this brand and I can proudly say it’s the best skin care ive ever use till now. Its my little secret to radiant skin, I’ve been using ever since dec last year and it keeps my face zits free so far…*fingers cross* If you or any of your friends are going to korea you should really get some and try… alternatively you can get it from Gmarket too!

7.      Extra care

Some of the masks that I use and I think is worth recommending are Origins Out of Trouble, Clear improvement, my beauty dairy and Missha O2 mask.

 Mandy’s Choice: Missha super aqua O2 mask - feel the poping sensation on your face while you mask as it delivers oxygen to your face for instant brightening effect!

Out of Trouble Mask – Origins’ special formula is one of the few masks in the market that targeting skin troubled by blemishes. Anti-inflammation Mask to reduce redness and helps in anti-bacteria. Leave on the fresh pimples overnight for better healing results!

For me, I always believe in HEAL instead of CONCEAL… I believe in healing whatever problems on my face than concealing with cosmetics. That’s the reason why I do not want to be the owner of any foundation or concealer till today. If u ever see zits on my face, Yes! I am having zits (well, who doesn’t?) and I do not hide so it will constantly remind me to try my best to heal them with the correct method in the shortest time possible.

see ya!