MY ACNE STORY PART 2// Current Skincare Routine❤ (My skin now is much more stable than before!)

Hi, I'm back with the Part 2. Have you read the Part 1? If you haven't, head over to MY ACNE STORY PART 1 👈👈

On my last part, I did share some tips that worked really well changing my whole skin conditions. But all those tips also need support from the skincare routine we use everyday. Before I finally use "Minimal Skincare" routine daily, I used to buy new and change skincare products very often just because I want to fill in the 10 Step Korean Skincare routine. Today I'll be sharing what products work for me in my "Minimal Skincare" routine. Happy reading :) 

First I wanna show you how my before after photos. Anyway I know my face hasn't cleared, but I see improvement at least after using minimal skincare routine and changing my life habit (My skin change after I do this!)

Before - After

Before - After (using indoor lighting taken on Jan - Feb)

I am still getting acne till now. yes 25th February, I still have acne. Because of hormones I can't get rid of acne but I guess I have a way to minimize the damage of acne or hasten the "inflamation" period. As you can see the previous PIH has gone. Anyway on the after photo, I took it after I wore a Leejiham a.k.a Leegeeham Vita Propolis Sheet Mask (such a great mask and make your skin glowing) and put on the Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel afterwards.

PRODUCTS I USE

MY MINIMAL SKINCARE ROUTINE

Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner

What it is?

" A cooling, incredibly hydrating and convenient misting toner made up of 91.9% coptis japonica root extract, a powerful antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory, energizing and nourishing properties, Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner quickly absorbs to hydrate and refresh skin. Perfect as a toner in your regular skincare routine or as a mist anytime throughout the day (goes over makeup flawlessly). Made with only necessary ingredients, Pyunkang Yul is always free of artificial fragrances, dyes or irritants. " - souce: ohlolly.com

Volume : 200 ml

Ingredients

Coptis Japonica Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

They put minimal ingredients that's the point!

Performance

Because of its minimal ingredients they are less irritant to the skin. My skin is combination type so I find this is okay not too heavy nor too dry, but for drier skin you will find this is not hydrating as you need. This will be more suitable for combination to oily skin since it also feels lightweight it won't create greasy feeling. It has no scent so it's good for sensitive skin. Because of its name "mist toner", the texture is really watery, you can either use it as a hydrating toner or a mist to refresh your face. 

In my case, I once experienced a super sensitive skin because of peeling, even Klairs toner felt poignant when touching my skin but Pyunkang Yul did not. It feels refreshing. Now I'm on my second bottle, I haven't found any toner which not make me feel poignant even when my skin becomes super sensitive.

Rating : 4/5 (Lighweight yet hydrating for summer season, I'll keep using it until I find another great toner for sensitive skin!)

Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner

What it is?

" The Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner balances the skin’s pH level and improves the effectiveness of your entire skincare regime, helping you to achieve your best skin yet! Get the best facial toner for gorgeous-looking skin.  Enhance the effectiveness of serums and creams with the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner that balances your skins’ natural pH levels, creating the perfect canvas for your skin care products to work their magic! " - source: klairscosmetic.com

Volume : 180 ml

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Natto gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glaba Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Chlorpenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/leaf/stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lysine HCL, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phospate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1

Performance

I actually have an on-off relationship with this toner just because sometimes I feel this toner's effect come and go hahahaha I mean in some conditions I can feel this toner works wonder, but other times I feel this is just a regular toner that not really impress me. Well it's my personal experience, but I read so many people love this toner! This toner is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. The texture is not too watery and this is a good toner for layering. Have you heard about 7 Skin Methods? This will instantly boost your moisture and hydration (approved by me!) when you feel like you need hydration, you can go for this. This toner also contains good ingredients for soothing and calming the skin. 

Rating : 4/5 (Overall this toner is great for layering and quench your skin!)

 Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel

What it is?

" All thriller, no filler! This product contains aloe and propolis that help soothe irritated skin, fade acne scars, brighten skin tone, and even maintain hydration throughout the day. This gel moisturizer is also fragrance free! " - source: sokoglam.com

Volume : 100 ml

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (80%), Propolis Extract (10%), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract,  Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Betaine, Arginin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Allantoin, Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Performance

This is one of my fave aloe gel! It does not contain alcohol so maybe it won't work effectively like Nature Republic, but if your skin doesn't tolerate alcohol, maybe this is for you. Beside its main ingredient, aloe, which is good for soothing and moisturizing skin, it also contains propolis as an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties so it's good for acne skin. I find this gel helps me to calm my skin and also soothes when my skin becomes sensitive. It sinks fast and doesn't leave any sticky feeling and if I use it overnight, the next morning I find my skin is not oily at all. This gel has no scent and no colour, coming in this green tube which make it easy and convenient to dispense. Ah! Not forget to mention, it's great for sunburnt too!

Rating : 4/5 (Well, I'm choosing this because it 2 in1 products; aloe & propolis which my skin loves it so much)

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Cream

What it is?

" Pyunkang Yul Moisture cream is a powerfully effective daily moisturizer for all skin types, especially those with sensitive, acne-prone or oily skin. Formulated with safe and gentle ingredients free of fragrance and artificial dyes, the creamy texture goes on smoothly, absorbs easily, providing a soft and supple finish without feeling greasy or sticky. Perfect for sealing in moisture and keeping skin looking radiant and youthful all day long. " - source: ohlolly.com

Volume : 100 ml

Ingredients

Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Isohexadecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Caprylate

Performance

Well first of all, this cream does the job to moisturize the skin and keep the skin in moisture state so it won't dry during my normal skin condition day. But if my skin needs extra moisture, I don't know I notice sometimes this cream doesn't give me that moisture I'm looking for. But again, sometimes after using sheet masks with all the essences, I want to lock them up following with moisturizer, I find this cream doesn't absorb well to my skin. It feels like they are sitting on top of my skin and leaving a "heavy" feeling. Maybe like it is stated, it will be more suitable for normal to dry skin. 

But you maybe come to this cream if you are looking for hypoallergenic and non artificial fragrance nor colour cream. This can be used even for sensitive and children! The cream comes with blue packaging which really define their brand, Pyunkang Yul, made of glass jar making it's a bit risky for travelling.

Rating : 3/5 (To be honest this cream doesn't meet my expectation, maybe not for me)

Lion Acne Pair Cream

What it is?

" A topical medication that helps treat acne that has caused inflammation and redness. " - source: lion.co.jp

Volume : 240 ml

Ingredients

Isopropyl Methylphenol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Edetate, Paraben, Diisopropanolamine, Octyldodecanol, 1,3 Butylene Glycol, Carboxy Vinyl Polymer, Fragrance, Ibuprofen Piconol

It does contain Paraben, if you're afraid of Paraben then don't use it. I personally don't mind it. There's so much pro and contra about Paraben, you can read the details online.

Performance

I think this is the mildest acne spot treatment ever, it feels like using regular cream like moisturizer because of its texture and there's no "itchy/poignant" feeling even when your acne is really inflammed. At first I thought this cream was not working because there was no improvement, but then I realized every time I use this cream my acne heals really fast and does not leave scars. I'm now on my second bottle and will stock up because this saves my face seriously! It is THAT GOOD on my skin.

Rating : 5/5 (I love this cream so much, it is mildly treat my acne. Amazing.)

I know it's not easy to treat acne or gain confident because of acne, both are very hard things to do, at least for me. I struggle a lot with acne and find myself unconfident with my bare face because of acne (this is my first time showing my bare face photos to be honest hahahahaha). So I hope this post will help you treat your acne too and encourage you to become confident with yourself. If you do find this post worth to share, please don't forget mention me or tag me. Have a great day! :)

*Anyway those products are not given or influenced by PR/Brands. I purchased them myself and only give honest review as my personal experience. But again YMMV.

xx

Grace

@gegeciella