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.

photo credit to sephora.com

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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