About Me: Skincare

Hello everyone!!!!! So for today's article, we will be going through a journey of my skincare routine! Since 2018, I have been struggling with my skin, I used to have rough-textured skin, that gets oily every time. As an overweight guy, it is way way harder since I sweat a lot, and if you guys don't know sweat because contains bits of salt, protein, urea, and ammonia that are not good for the skin. Finding skincare is truly a hassle, it is a try and error until you find the one that suits and compliment your skin.

This is my face back in 2019 with no filter added on.

As you can see in the picture above, I had so many discolorations going on and a lot of hyperpigmentation that cause me to feel so embarrassed about my skin. I tend to feel so insecure that it slowly makes me question myself every day "Why do I have ugly skin?" and that is when I started to lose hope. Then after weeks in such a stressful mindset. I woke up and there was this urge and determination in me, telling me that I NEED and WILL have clear healthy skin. This is when I started to do my research in skincare, I watch tons of skincare gurus videos on how to know what skin type I have. After countless research, I have done I finally narrowed down all the products that my skin needs, following my skin concern. I started to change my skincare routine, one product at a time.

After a few months of trying new products, I finally came to a line of skincare that suits and compliments my skin very well. My skin is still recovering from some scars yet it has so much improved since 2019.

This is my face in 2021 with no filter added on.

Here is my skin condition at the moment, after all the struggle in finding the correct skincare. I am super grateful for my skin condition now that I am no longer afraid to post selfies without a filter added on. Now, my goals are to help people that suffer the same condition as mine, I may not be a skincare guru but it does not hurt if we try to help people right? Before jumping into my skincare routine, I just wanted to say that what works for my skin might not work for you. However, as I mentioned earlier, skincare is a journey of trial and error.

My Skincare routine flow is Cleanser > Toner > Essence/Serum > Moisturizer > Sunscreen (Day).

Cleanser

Whitening Cleansing Gel by Sendayu Tinggi - RM35

Since I have a lot of hyperpigmentations (dark spots), this cleanser is truly the savior as it contains Alpha Arbutin. Alpha Arbutin is well known as a skin brightener that helps fade out dark spots. Besides it also contain Citric Acid that helps slough off dead skin cells. It also contains Morus Alba Root (Mulberry) extract that helps soothe irritated skin and for instance, moisturize the skin. After reading all the ingredients that are packed with good nutrients for the skin. I just know from a heartbeat that I should get it with the price they are offering! definitely a bargain!.

Toner

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner - RM24-RM105

This is the holy grail of my skincare routine, when I tried this toner the first time, I instantly fell in love with it. The toner gives you that instant hydration that your face craves that you will automatically feel like you are back in the youth you. What I love the most about this toner is the Niacinamide. Niacinamide is one of the best hydrator and brightener ingredients to have in skincare as it also acts as an antioxidant. Besides this toner also contains Centella that will keep your skin moisturized. For me, I believe the key to healthier skin is to always hydrate and moisturize your face, and the key to achieving this is to find ingredients that act as a hydrator agent which is the Centella. It might be a bit on the expensive side but RM105 will get you a 400ML bottle of toner that worth 3 Months of usage.

Essence/Serum/Ampoule

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - RM60-RM75

This essence is my extra boost of hydration for the skin, it helps maintain the skin stay supple and moist. It works great with my skin as it compliments all the other products I have used.

NIHON Triple Action Serum - RM150

This is my serum that I only use in my night routine, it contains Vitamin C that helps brighten my skin and also Retinol which claims to be one of the best ingredients to be in skincare. Even a skincare specialist claims that Retinol is a must-have ingredient to be in your skincare. This is actually a gift from my sister but for me, I don't really need it since I have been using it for months now but don't see the mindblowing effect that should have amazed me due to the price.

Moisturizer

SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream - RM50-77

I have always struggled in finding a moisturizer that suits my skin as all that I have tried causes me irritation, acne, and redness. When I tried this moisturizer, I woke up the next day and my skin is still in a very Supple and smooth condition which amazed me by the effectiveness of this moisturizer. Since then I have been continuing to use this moisturizer. I can say that this is my best friend in the skincare routine.

Sunscreen/Sunblock

3W CLINIC Intensive UV Sunblock Cream SPF50++ - RM13-20

Sunblock is one of the most crucial steps to a skincare routine as our skin really needs protection from UV rays from the sun. Please, please, and please don't skip this step. Do you want to grow old with very harsh wrinkles on the face or even get diseases like skin cancer? Of course, you don't! So having sunscreen/sunblock in your skincare routine can avoid all of them. The sunblock I used is too good to be true as it is so so cheap yet it serves you the purpose of it. I have read the ingredient many times and it is safe to be used on the skin.

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Here is my video showing how I use all of the products, step by step. Do check it out!

That is all for my skincare routine, I hope some of this information would help you in finding the perfect skincare for you.

Thank you so much for reading!