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feliciavox · 3 months

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i’ve been working on a new face and body skincare routine so i can have ✨glass skin✨ and it’s going pretty well!

first pic is last night right after finishing my night routine and second shows the benefits i’m seeing this morning 🥰

no skin editing or color correction shown!

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#me #selfie #skincare #self-care #beauty #glass skin #kbeauty

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hyaffiliate · 9 months

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Rediscovering Radiance: A Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Mask Review

Sharing my recent encounter with the Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask has been an unexpected delight. Being an enthusiast for groundbreaking skincare, the infusion of red bean into a modern pore mask intrigued me – a blend of heritage and innovation.

Initially, I must highlight the product's packaging, a harmonious fusion of simplicity and elegance, a nod to the brand's commitment to amalgamate traditional Korean beauty with a contemporary touch. Upon unveiling the jar, a gentle earthy aroma greeted me, evoking a sense of natural purity.

The mask's texture is remarkably silky, ensuring a seamless application process. The product effortlessly coated my skin, with a little going a long way. The lush consistency bestowed a sensation of opulence and indulgence, transforming the routine into a spa-like experience.

The exceptional aspect of the Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Pore Mask lies in its inventive amalgamation of red bean powder and kaolin clay. This combination forms a mild exfoliant, tenderly purifying pores without undue abrasion. The mask's suggested duration culminated in a discreet cooling sensation – an unexpected comfort, both soothing and revitalizing.

Post-mask cleansing, my skin emerged revitalized and noticeably smoother. An encouraging revelation was the refined appearance of my pores, a commendable outcome. In contrast to masks that often leave the skin taut and arid, this creation struck an impeccable equilibrium – a profound cleanse, simultaneously preserving the skin's innate moisture.

Adhering to a regimen of this mask over a few weeks yielded steady progress. My skin's texture exhibited enhancement, and the prevalence of blackheads and congestion diminished around my nose and cheeks. Significantly, my sensitive skin encountered no irritation or redness, a significant advantage.

In culmination, the Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask transcended my expectations, excelling in both performance and overall experience. Its harmonious amalgamation of tradition and innovation proffers a refreshing and efficient remedy for pore concerns. For those seeking a gentle yet efficacious inclusion in their skincare routine, I wholeheartedly advocate for the trial of this mask. An endearing testament to the resilience of historical beauty traditions within contemporary skincare.

#beauty #healthyskin #skin care #skincare #kbeauty #korean beauty #korean skincare #glowingskin #glowing skin #skin treatment #skincare routine #skincareproducts #skincareroutine #skincare tips

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kbeautynotes · 3 months

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Review: Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule

Looking for a solution to dull and rough skin texture? Check out the Missha Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule! Formulated with 33% Vita C Liposome, encapsulating 99% pure Vitamin C and collagen, this ampoule rejuvenates dull and rough skin, promoting a brighter and firmer complexion.

Check out my full review and details here: Missha Vitamin C

Have you tried this ampoule before?

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cleos-monastery · 11 months

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As someone with sensitive and dry skin, this summer is only getting hotter and as someone who lives in a hot and humid country, I took my skin care to a new level for it to adapt to this environment! .ೃ࿐ Skin Type: Sensitive Skin (face) Dry and Sensitive Skin (body) LONG READ AHEAD! 🍯🩰🧸🪡

୨⎯ MORNING ROUTINE ⎯୧(DURING BATH) 🛁🫧🌅 -Before anything else, I cleanse my skin with an anti bacterial soap. ↳Product that I used is a local antibacterial soap (Safe guard). You can use anything as long as it gets rid of the build up first.

-I use a body scrub only twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday) to get ride of the clogged dirt in my pores and remove the dead skin cells and product build up and overall just leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean and improve my skin texture. ↳Product that I used is Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt and Body Scrub/ Human Nature Volcanic Cooling Body Scrub

-I never forget my shower gel and I always love how affordable and gourmand this smell is! ↳Product that I used is Bath and Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake Moisturizing Body Wash

-Next up is lotion. As someone who has scars on my legs growing up from bites and battle scars (me tripping and falling and scarring my legs) it has hindered me. Hydration and proper knowledge with ingredients that can help scars fade is a must. I believe Niacinamide and Vit. C has great contribution with lightening those scars.↳Product that I used is Avon's Green Papaya and Calamansi Lotion/ Vaseline UV Extra Brightening Nourishing Niacinamide Lotion

-Can't forget about my fragrance. I alternate gourmand and flowery and powdery scents. I mostly use fragrance mists! ↳Product that I used is Fairytale by BnBW, JOY by BnBW, Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte by BnBW. I use a oil-based perfume its Cassiopeia and I love it so much! ୨⎯ MORNING ROUTINE ⎯୧(FACE SKIN CARE ROUTINE) -I usually do not wash my face with cleanser but I only wash it with water. (Ik this is controversial but this has been my routine since I was still a teenager.)

-I use an ice cube that I froze over night to depuff my eyes (eyes only!)

-I apply my moisturizer. This moisturizer really hydrated my skin especially this summer. It has a lot ingredients that can help you with hydration and at the same time making your skin youthful and glowing! It is lightweight and just perfect for this summer!↳Product that I used is Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream -I apply my sunscreen. Genuinely love this sunscreen, the only sunscreen that didn't make me breakout! Never ever forget sunscreen! ↳Product that I used is Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++

-Next is my face mist/facial spray. Gotta keep the skin hydrated and fresh! ↳Product that I used is Evian Brumisateur Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray.

I always keep my morning routine simple since it's hot and humid here. I also bring with me a bottle of water and keep aware of what I eat and avoid eating foods that are oily and cause allergic reactions to my skin. ༉‧₊˚.

୨⎯ EVENING ROUTINE ⎯୧ (DURING BATH) 🛁🫧🌆 -Still the same from above! I just do not overdo my scrubbing part and keep my skin hydrated! -୨⎯ EVENING ROUTINE ⎯୧(AFTER BATH/SKIN CARE FOR FACE) -Double cleansing your skin is that it removes the make up/sunscreen as well as remove those dirt that has built up through out the day. It also helps with absorption of your serums and other moisturizing products.↳Product that I used is Banila Clean it Zero cleansing Balm and Senka Perfect whip for cleansing foam

-I cannot forget my serum! Gotta love how lightweight this is and how it brightened up my dark spots! It has 5% niacinamide and love how this niacinamide worked and saved my skin.↳Product that I used is Axis Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

-Another serum that I cannot gate keep is this local brand/product in my country! It's Cica Skin Repair Serum Soothing Gel from Ever Organics. You can find any alternative skin care serums/gels that has cica as I swear that this ingredient has helped me with my reddish spots and helped me stop my break out! I genuinely love love this product.

-For spot treatment, I use this only when I have breakouts (I rarely have breakouts nowadays, probably during period days only!) ↳Product that I used Face Republic Calming Spot Oint Gel (I only bought the sachet one)

I think it's essential for us to take care of our body, not just our skin. Our body is our temple and we must good care of it. It's never too late to start and take care of your body. Take care of yourself not to impress others but as a form of self love. I think we should remember and remind ourselves to love and appreciate ourselves. ₍ ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ₎˚୨୧

I hope this post has reached all of you needing inspos or don't know where to begin. I'm still a growing account after all! But I'd like to share with you all what has helped me. Can't wait to have moots too! 🎀🩰🪡

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wooahkoco · 11 months

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men's skincare, but give it an evil and ominous background...

#skincare #skin care #k beauty #kbeauty #moisturizer #skincare routine

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koreanskincareproduct · 4 days

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Real Barrier’s Cica Relief Toner & Serum! 🌿

Toner : soothing and hydrating ingredients A calming toner to moisturize sensitive skin caused by external irritations. 50% of Centella Asiatica extract cares for dry, rough and irritated skin. EWG GREEN safe formula Serum : A special blend of B12, Vitamin tree fruit and Calamine help improve dull and uneven skin complexion with a lightweight watery texture.

Suitable for : Sensitive / Dry / Compromised / Combination skin

☀️This duo works amazingly as after sun care treatment in soothing calming your sun sensitive skin.

My experience: “I recently switched from The Ordinary Barrier Support Serum (pink serum) to Real Barrier’s Cica Relief Toner & Serum duo, and the difference in my skin is remarkable. The Real Barrier products are incredibly soothing, calming, and repairing, leaving my skin feeling rejuvenated.”

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instituthommebeaute · 13 days

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Men skincare essentials #anua #menskincare #glowup #koreanskincare #acneprone #acnescars #acne #acnejourney #skincare #fyp #foryou #clearskin #skin #acnetransformation

#korean skincare #glow up #men skin care #acne prone skin #skincare #anua #foryou #kbeauty #perfume

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chasejlondon · 2 months

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@theskinhouse_official PORE CONTROL SERUM

Pore Control Powder Serum controls sebum and provides moisture closely to the wide and loosed pores of skin with the clean and light texture.

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kbeautynotes · 9 months

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SKIN&LAB Hybarrier Fresh Sun Lotion Sunscreen Review

With summer in full swing, we know how important it is to keep our skin safe from those powerful UV rays. But let’s be real – not all sunscreens are created equal. Some leave us feeling like a greasy mess, and nobody has time for that! So, today I’m reviewing another elegant Korean sunscreen - the SKIN&LAB Hybarrier Fresh Sun Lotion.

What is your current go-to sunscreen?

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hyaffiliate · 9 months

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Discovering Tranquil Hydration: My COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner Experience

In my quest for a soothing and impactful toner, fate led me to the COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner. This unassuming toner, with its gentle and hydrating attributes, has gracefully outperformed my expectations, seamlessly fitting into my skincare regimen.

The toner's dedication to being alcohol-free was the initial standout feature. As an individual with skin that tends to react to alcohol-based products, I approached this toner with cautious optimism. Its centella-infused composition, upon application, induced a tranquil and revitalizing sensation, effortlessly putting my concerns at ease.

The toner's texture is a delight – light and aqueous, effortlessly embracing the skin. Its swift absorption leaves no trace of stickiness, presenting a pristine canvas for the subsequent steps in my regimen. This preparatory aspect is noteworthy, creating an environment that enhances the efficacy of serums and moisturizers.

What truly differentiates this toner is its centella-centric formulation. Centella asiatica, renowned for its calming and curative attributes, makes it an excellent option for addressing redness and irritations. With regular incorporation, the toner's positive impact on my skin's complexion and texture became evident, notably reducing redness.

In the realm of skincare, hydration reigns supreme, a facet masterfully delivered by the COSRX Centella Water Toner. Post-application, my skin assumes a plump and rejuvenated demeanor. The toner's efficacy is particularly evident in its mitigation of persistently troublesome dry patches. Finding a toner that balances and restores moisture without undue depletion is a triumph.

To conclude, the COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner has etched its place as an essential in my skincare ritual. Its serene formulation devoid of alcohol, combined with the soothing prowess of centella, distinguishes it as a front-runner for those seeking hydration and tranquility in their regimen. For those with a yearning for a dependable and efficacious toner tailored to sensitive skin, my enthusiastic endorsement goes to this remarkable offering.

#beauty #healthyskin #skin care #skincare #kbeauty #korean skincare #korean beauty #glowingskin #glowing skin #glow #skinhydration #skin treatment #skincareessentials #skincareproducts

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sundayskin · 8 months

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15 Skincare Things I Don’t Give AF About Anymore (skincare level: ~enlightened~)

Well, well, after another whatever months of radio silence, as usual, the poster child of Tumblr skincare blogs returns (just kidding... or am I??).

If you're new here, welcome to what I'd call one of the UNESCO OG skincare blogs on Tumblr. Okay, maybe that is a bit of a stretch. If you've been here since SUNDAYSKIN's origins, like I'm talking back in 2017, I really, really love you. Like, really. You're awesome.

The lowdown is that I've been knee-deep in skincare since I discovered it in my teens. Fast forward almost a decade (damn I'm old wtf), and I think I've reached the point where it's not something I have to stress about or try to figure out anymore.

I know what works for me, what doesn't, the finish and feel I like, the ingredients I want to use, etc. Of course, I'm still learning and trying new things, but I've got a pretty good understanding of my skin or skin in general.

Maybe you are new to skincare (welcome to the rabbit hole, enjoy the fall) or maybe you've been figuring it out for just as long as I have. Whatever the case, here are 15 skincare things I used to do or care about, but now I couldn't care less. 😎

Have I become lazy lazier, or did I just reach an enlightened level of skincare? You can decide.

1. Using the same routine every day/night

Though I ~typically~ use the same products daily or on a rough routine (back and forth, once a week, etc.), I don’t force myself to follow the same 1-2-3-step routine every day nor do I use the same products every day, save for my prescribed acne medications (sigh). I used to obsess over consistency, as in applying the same things in the same order every single day/night, but I think you should instead just consistently take care of your skin, in whatever way works for you.

My verdict? Tweak your routine based on your skin condition at the moment. Eventually, you’ll instinctively grab whatever you need from your skincare vault. You’ll get there, babe. Trust the process.

2. Drying my face completely

A recent(?) trend in skincare, at least in the US, seems to be about how a towel can harbor a lot of bad bacteria and therefore you should wash your towel often and/or have a designated face towel.

Whether or not your towel has been causing your acne or other skincare woes is debatable; I know good and well many people around the world have the clearest skin but don't give a toot about the towel they use to dry their face. I'm sure it can matter, but I don't think it's going to be a deal-breaker.

My mindset here is why not be "better safe than sorry." I think it wouldn't hurt to try more gentle or hygienic ways to dry your face. My favorite face towel is by INNELLISilk. It's cheap, it's soft, it's apparently made of things that are more antibacterial than your typical towel, it's got one of those tiny hole thingies that lets you hang it places — it checks all my boxes. Though I like to have this towel on hand, I typically use facial tissue to dry my face once a night. A (large) cotton pad would also work.

The whole 1-use tissue for your face is another trend these days, but if it sounds wasteful to you, opt for the designated face towel (preferably a material that won't completely dry the water on your face). A soft facial sponge works too (wet it first, please). You could even go rogue and use no towel at all (wipe as much of the moisture off with your hands as you can).

Bonus tip: whatever you use, it's best to have some leftover water on your face. Apparently, if you let your skin get completely dry in between cleansing and treatment products, your skin will actually start the process of producing more oils. It's also just pretty uncomfortable to have your face dry up. A moisturized, hydrated face is something we all need, regardless of "skin type."

3. Having a routine that's "quick & easy"

My "ultimate skincare goal" used to be that [x]-step, 15-minute skincare routine that I imagined was what the perfect, put-together skincare routine looked like. All the popular products, quick, easy, effective. Girl, stop that nonsense! Everyone is different, so the perfect routine is one that is beneficial, comfortable, and doable for you.

These days, I put on a YouTube video, watch a show, or have Kpop MVs playing while taking my time to go through my routine (E'Last, Just B, Cravity, Enhyphen, and P1Harmony are my fav groups atm, FYI). Sometimes that's 20 minutes, sometimes it's an hour. Take your time, learn about your own skin, and do what works best for your life and schedule.

ps. if you're in need of someone/something to watch/listen to, I've got to give a shoutout to Ulrike Scherer. She's got a YouTube, podcast, and blog. If you really love skincare, and miss the long-form, slowed-down content of the bygone days, namely on YouTube, this is someone you must check out. She's so transparent and passionate about skincare, and she's really helped remind me why I love skincare. It's become my new favorite thing to have her videos or podcast playing in the background when I do my skincare or when I'm just trying to relax. It's seriously like casually chatting with a friend about skincare, and I NEED that comfort in my life rn.

Subscribing on Youtube or liking some of her videos takes seconds and is FREE, so please, please, do it if you can. I'd love to see her hit 1,000 subscribers soon. She really deserves the recondition. Thanks in advance if you check out her content.

4. Using only “safe” green-level ingredients

I used to check all products on an ingredient-checking website like Cosdna, and if there was any ingredient listed as being "unsafe" or comedogenic, I'd almost immediately decide not to further research the product, let alone purchase it.

Unless it has an acne-causing or irritating ingredient that is almost universally shunned — which is unicorn-level rare when it comes to the products I consider buying — I don't worry about what Cosdna says about the product's ingredients being potentially comedogenic. Granted, whether an ingredient is prone to being comedogenic is a real thing, but I think how your skin actually reacts might be different. I'm not a chemist. You (probably) aren't either. The people who formulate products usually know what they're doing. They don't see a negative ingredient and say, "hey, we should add this to the formulation for no reason."

Usually, you just need to try a product to see if it works for you. Others might hate it; others might call it a holy grail. It's you that really matters. This is your world, babe, and don't let them tell you otherwise.

The jury votes that the "safe level" of ingredients should always be considered with a grain of salt.

5. Doing my routine at the same time every day/night

This just isn't practical for me, but I used to think it was another "must" for clear, healthy skin when I was still a skincare baby. I think the premise of recommending this is so that people who may have a hard time doing their skincare every day (busy, forgetful, etc.) will sort of be forced to remember to do it morning and night. If this is you, go ahead, set a morning and night alarm, and see if that helps you stay on track. For me, it's good enough that I do my routine once when it is light out and once when it is dark, lol.

6. Trying new products ~just~ because they are trending or popular

When I was newer to skincare (see a pattern here?), my approach became buying products that were trending or super popular rather than buying products that I needed or that may have addressed the specific issues I was having.

Now, I almost purposefully don't purchase the most popular, trending skincare products (you know, the ones them Tiktokers Tiktok about). Not to say the popular, trending products aren't worth considering. They are ~usually~ popular for a valid reason, but just don't take the popularity as equal to the product being effective for you. There's often a lot of behind-the-scenes marketing and sponsorships etc. etc. also taking place, so it can be hard to see if a product is popular for a good reason or if it is being made popular.

It's my new thrill to find products that are lesser-known hidden gems, like products that are actually holy grails in Korea/Japan/etc. rather than being primarily popular in the US (the products we say we "discovered" but are old news or not actually popular in the place they come from, lol). I never just buy trending skincare because it's the hot thing of the time anymore. The old me is dead and gone.

7. Using products as they are meant to be used

Let me start this with a precursor that some products certainly need to be used as instructed (like acne prescriptions) or some can't be flexible in how they are used (you shouldn't use cleansers as a serum, for instance, though I'm sure by mid 2025 there will certainly be a product like this, lol).

Besides that, back in the ancient times, if a toner was labeled as a "toner" or a serum as a "serum," that's exactly how I'd use them in my routine. The reality is that you can use most products, whether it is a toner, ampoule, essence, sleeping mask, etc., in any way that works for you. I told you: this is your world. Now believe it!

8. Following the standard Korean skincare routine

I think I often bought products in the past just for the sake of filling in the spots of a typical Korean skincare routine, a routine we in fact declared as the universal Korean standard, i.e., oil cleaner, foam cleanser, toner, essence, serum, etc. I actually used to be a huge believer in essences, thought they were one of the most important products to include, but I haven't used an essence in so long! These days I just use serums as my after-toner-before-cream step. Simplify your routine only a couple of steps or make it super complex and detailed — it's always been up to you.

9. Finishing products *because* I spent money on them

If I'm only 1/10th of the way through a serum or spot treatment and I don't like it for whatever reason, I don't shun myself for moving on to a new product or purchasing something else.

Can it be wasteful sometimes? Yes. Do I sometimes waste money on an (expensive) product that actually doesn't work for me? Yes. It happens! Skincare is a journey and there will be hiccups. Unless, well, you're perfect. Then, congrats!

If something is not working for you, or worse, having negative effects, stop using her and try to instead find someone in your life that might enjoy the product. Last resort? The trash (recycle if possible!).

Tip: some of the best ways to avoid tossing full-sized products and wasting your money is to really do your research before purchasing a product and by trying sample sizes before committing to the full.

10. Using extraction tools

...because it's better than using your hands, right? Nah, listen.

I've bought extraction tools maybe 2 or 3 times in my life, and every time, after a couple uses, I throw them out like I'm throwing out the cake I bought despite being on a diet, lol.

I don't think using a tool to take out blackheads to pop pimples is better than doing it with your hands. I think the best route to clear, healthy skin is to not pick or pop at all.

Better alternatives are exfoliating products, clay masks, pimple patches, and gentle cleansing tools like facial sponges. Let's keep the extraction tools in the hands of skincare professionals, okay?

11. Refrigerating products

Girl, let me tell you.

I used to be almost obsessed with making sure my serums and creams and whatnot were kept refrigerated. I think I've been through at least 3 or 4 mini fridges over the course of a couple of years. When they didn't work as well in the hotter months or when the power went out, I'd literally move all my skincare to another fridge in the house like I was transporting a donor's organs to a hospital. I sprinted, y'all. S p r i n t e d.

Then, I had an epiphany. When I tried a refrigerated SPF, didn't like how it applied, then coincidently tried it again when I had removed it from the fridge at room temp, wala: it has now become one of my top-3, ride-or-die SPFs of all time. We love a good skincare plot twist.

I found out that I actually like my skincare applied at room temp more because they're truer to their texture and soak in better. Of course, this is case-by-case and has a lot to do with preference, but if you are on the fence about it, I'd say a beauty fridge is a luxury that isn't really necessary.

I thought it was necessary because I was under the impression that products needed to be colder than room temp to last longer, stay "stronger" longer, etc. This isn't really the case. Unless specified by the product description, products, SPFs included, are made to survive just fine in typical, real-life temperatures. If you're room is extremely hot, in direct sunlight, or the temp fluctuates greatly throughout the day, a mini fridge might be a solution. Heck, a mini fridge that is off might be a solution. To me, a dark, cool place like a drawer or somewhere in your closet is just as good, if not better (cause the whole texture, application stuff mentioned before).

Mostly consistent, out of direct sunlight, and not-too-hot conditions are what you want. Odds are, you can get that without a designated beauty fridge.

12. Making diy masks and skincare with kitchen ingredients

Back in the day, I used to make homemade masks with things like lemon (report me!), oatmeal, banana, egg whites, turmeric, you get it. I probably haven't done anything "homemade" or "natural" since my teens. Mostly because I have the finances to buy plenty of real, packaged skincare and masks to use made by people who know what they're doing, lol. There's no point for me anymore to try and make something that might be good or safe for the skin.

I think making DIY skincare masks was my old thing because it was a way for me to try new things and take care of my skin when I didn't have the money or means to buy the variety of skincare easily available to me today.

Homemade things aren't inherently bad or not worth it. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Or maybe you just like experimenting and trying more natural, handmade things. That's cool too. Just make sure to research what ingredients to avoid using, like, you know, straight up lemon juice from the fridge. Oopski!

13. Judging a skincare product by price

Expensive products must be better or more potent than cheaper ones, right? I probably don't need to explain this to you, but the price does not always relate to how good or effective a product will be for you. There is actually probably more popular and effective affordable skincare than there is luxury, triple-digit products. There's so much affordable, amazing skincare these days that luxury to me is anything over $40, lol.

If you want to invest some money on your skin, see a dermatologist or get a professional facial treatment. The next best thing is an at-home skincare tool, but those require careful, experienced hands and a boat load of research. Careful now, these are dangerous waters.

14. Buying products that are *only* for my “skin type”

I've recently been thinking "skin types" aren't really a thing. Hear me out.

I think of "skin types" now more as "skin conditions" or just the current state your skin's health is in, not as something universally true to you or something you were "born with" like the color of your eyes or hair (even those things can change overtime too!).

Of course, I'm not trying to say that perfect skin health equals "normal" skin that isn't oily, dry, or combo. What I'm trying to get at is that you shouldn't feel the need to put yourself in a box and only buy products marketed toward your "skin type." Just because something is said to be oil-free or for oily skin doesn't mean dry-skinned ladies/guys won't like it. It also doesn't mean that it will automatically be what my oily skin peeps need.

Real-world application-wise, I'm not sure how helpful this insight is, lol, because buying products that were created for your "skin type" isn't technically wrong/bad. Maybe just venture out a bit, remove that "for oily skin" or "for normal skin" filter when shopping for skincare online, try something you might not immediately think is for you. You might find a holy-grail product that's marketed toward a totally different skin type/condition. Always look at a product holistically.

15. Patting versus rubbing in

To be or not to be. But like, who cares? Do what works for you, in skincare and in life, bud. Just be gentle and give your stuff time to absorb. Maybe you didn't even know about the pat vs. rub debate. It's that old.

If you want an extension to this, check out 10 Things I Used to Believe About Skincare but Now I Know Aren’t True *tea spilt on myself*. Yes, if you notice, there are a few similar ideas on there. We recycle and reuse here, as we should.

FYI, SUNDAYSKIN also has an IG, @hellosundayskin. There's no real useful content on there, but sometimes I'll upload what I've bought recently. It's usually just cute photos. Visit at your own discretion.

Anyhow, I'm actually, quite literally, going through a life crisis rn. Still, I was able to somehow write this long a** post. I've actually come back to it on and off for a couple weeks now, or has it been over a month?

I'll be back once my life isn't in shambles... it might be a while. See you then.