Back to Basics : SKINCARE

I know it's been forever! I've been working on this post for a while now but never found the time to finish it. I've been busy building my portfolio and I'm so thankful for its progress in the past few months. Anyway, on to the purpose of this post: SKIN CARE!


It's important to know that the most CRUCIAL part of your make up is having good skin. Make up looks best with a healthy canvas aka a clear face. It will be so much easier to apply make up because you won't need to apply so much product on your face (therefore not having that too-thick cakey look). You save not only time in applying make up, but you also save money on products you won't be needing. 


NEVER go to bed with your make up on. It's a mortal sin against your skin. Resist the desire to go straight to bed after a long night out, just remember the bacteria that will be accumulating on your face as you sleep. (Hello breakouts!) What's a few minutes of resisting sleep when you can have acne-free, healthier skin in the long run right? All you really need is a cleanser and a moisturizer before going to bed.


Here are some of the products I've tried and tested, I hope they work for you too.  


1. Shiseido Night Repair Moisture Recharge : 

I've been using this product for years, and I LOVE IT. It leaves my skin feeling soft, hydrated, and healthy in the morning.  It's really light when applied, and you only have to use a little of the product which makes it last a few months. I usually use this after cleaning my face with make up remover and a facial wash. Doing this religiously will really help keep your skin healthy and give you a more natural glow.

2. Lancome's GALATÉE CONFORT - Comforting Milky Creme Cleanser:

The make up remover for dry or sensitive skin. If you've experienced redness or flaking after using a remover, it's probably too harsh for your skin. This product actually doubles as a moisturizer and it's so easy to use! All you need is a cotton pad to massage it all over your face, and you don't even have to rinse it off. Although, if you have really thick foundation on I recommend that you use a facial wash after just to make sure you don't leave anything on your face. This can actually also be used even if you're not removing any make up because it also removes impurities that accumulate on your skin throughout the day.

3. PONDS Facial Wash:
No one really needs to overspend on facial wash, but please NEVER use regular soap for your face. Using a facial wash will remove dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt without stripping your face of its natural (and necessary) oils. I've been using PONDS for as long as I can remember and it's been doing its job pretty well for a really affordable price.

HOWEVER, the best skincare tip I can give you doesn't cost a thing: Rest, diet, and exercise. Our skin is an organ as well and it reflects what we eat, drink, how often we exercise, how much hours of sleep we have and how we feel. Keep your skin happy! Drink a lot of water, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol (they speed up aging and cause wrinkles), and eat healthy. Exercise. Sleep. Avoid stress. There's no skincare or make up product that can substitute what these can do for you. 


I hope this helps! Happy Thursday! :)