Updated night-time skincare routine

I've been getting a lot of questions about my current skincare routine before bed, so I'm finally getting around to answering you in detail. Here we go!




1. I use micellar water to remove makeup. I've only realized in the past few months the importance of doing this so that your cleanser can really clean your skin, not work to remove makeup. I use Bioderma, but I have a couple of more affordable micellar waters on backup.

2. My cleanser varies from time to time because I'm always trying new ones. I'm about to use up Nature Republic Jeju Sparkling Mud facial cleanser, which comes in a big tube that lasts for months.

3. Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner is a good toner that doesn't feel harsh on skin. Don't you hate toners full of alcohol that sting? This one doesn't.

4. Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First serum is a game changer that I started using a few months ago. It's great for removing the very last traces of dirt and makeup on your face and improves skin texture. This is a really good one that I will repurchase when I finish this bottle.

5. The Black Sugar serum is wiped on then patted off. I follow it with a leave-on serum like Sooper Beaute Pore Minimizing Serum on areas where pores are most visible (nose and skin right beside it) or 3W Red Ginseng Gold.

6. Dior Diorsnow Anti-Spot Repairing Creme on freckles and dark spots. It hasn't been that effective on me though.

7. I'm about to use up Etude House Collagen Moistfull firming eye cream. I didn't see visible results, but this is an okay eye cream for night that isn't greasy or heavy.

8. Lip balm. I never go to bed without it!

9. About once a week, I will use a mask - a sheet mask, blackhead remover or black sugar mask to exfoliate, depending how my skin feels.

If you're a stickler for skincare like me, never underestimate the importance of getting enough sleep and staying well hydrated! No amount of skincare will be very effective if you don't have those two bases covered.


First published in The Beauty Enthusiast in Sun.Star Cebu on July 15, 2016.