dhc cleansing oil

i have always been nervous around products which are labeled as 'oils' since i have combination to oily skin. however, i've learned that there are oils which are beneficial for combination/oily skin. the first oil cleanser i've ever used was the shesiedo ultimate oil cleanser. i loved it but stopped using it due to my fear of oils. a month ago, i began using the shu uemera cleansing oil (green) from sephora, thus my love for oil cleansers was revived. i've done some light research on the net since and found a cleansing oil from dhc on imomoko.com, http://www.imomoko.com/product_detail.php?ID=430. it costs around USD $13.


i've been using the dhc cleansing oil for the past month. so far, i feel that the dhc oil is a fine cleanser. however, i prefer the shu uemera and shiseido cleansing oils over the dhc. this product dries my skin out a little bit more and it is not as thick as the other two cleansing oils. this means that when i am massaging my face with the dhc cleanser, the process is less smooth thus creating a bit more tug on my face. with the shu uemera and the shiseido cleansing oils, my fingers seem to just glide over my face.

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skincare is important, really...

i believe that maintaining a good skincare routine is just as important as any other factor in maintaining a health living. to me, taking care of your skin is like respecting and placing value upon yourself. it's true, a good skincare routine will take money, time and dedication on your part but the benefits are worth the effort. when one feels beautiful and confident, the people around you will be affected by that energy as well.

i have combination skin that sometimes become dry around the cheeks. currently, this is my nighttime skincare routine.


1. wash with shu uemura cleansing oil: this is great product. do not let the 'oil' scare you away. this is the right kind of oil; it is a refreshing green oil that is packed with green tea extract and other antioxidants to help address the signs of aging. this oil also can double as a massage oil for the face as well. http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/discover-shu-uemura/cleansing-oil-pioneer/cleansing-beauty-oil-premium-ao.htm.

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2. follow with the leneige basic 4 steps_ex set 1 (which i received from a korean amore representative). this set includes the following: 1) power essential skin refiner_ex, 2) balancing emulsion 1_ex, 3) waterbank essence_ex, and 4) waterbank cream 1_ex.

http://www.evecare.com/store/amorepacific/basic4stepsexset1fordryskintype_9248.php

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