Current Favourite 2013 Part2

Continuation from Part 1

1. OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum

image from Sephora

I have acne prone skin, and lots of post acne mark. I got a sample of this serum at Sephora (100 point perk) and noticed a different after using the sample for 2 weeks. my acne mark was lighter. This serum does feel a little sticky after applying, but that doesn't bother me as long as it works. As far as scent goes, it smells like orange. Since this is a pricey product ($100 for 1.7oz) I am currently trying another alternative, the It's skin Power 10 Formula VC Effector with Vitamin C derivatives (Link to the Product). This is a Korean brand and so far I am liking the texture and how it apply on my skin better than the OLEHENRIKSEN. It is still too early to tell if the It's Skin version can replace my OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum

2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost

image from YesStyle.com

Whenever my skin is tight and dry, this is my go to hydration mask. This is a sheet mask that is soaked in hydro boosting serum. You apply this sheet mask to your face and relax for 15-20min. My skin always feel baby smooth after using this mask. Price wise, it is also very affordable, I always stock up every time I go to HongKong (unfortunately they don't carry this line in America, but you can buy it online from YesStyle.com. It is more pricey to buy online though.) This is also an awesome skin care product to bring on the plane.

3. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

image from Cetaphil.com

When I was on acne medication half a year ago, my skin was super dry and flaky. My regular skin cleanser felt too harsh on my dry skin. I was given a few bottles of the cetaphil gentle skin cleanser samples and was using it for a few months and fell in love. It was simple, gentle and does its job. Now that I am off my medication, I continue to use this cleanser in the morning when I wake up and at night before I go to bed. (I do not use this cleanser to remove my makeup. I use ShuUemura cleansing oil follow by a regular cleanser that foams up to remove my makeup. Currently I am using TheFaceShop rice water bright cleansing foam and H2O cleansing water). I noticed by using a gentle cleanser my skin was less red and less broken out.