Lapaki
Yes, I'm (30s) slightly obsessed with skincare. I enjoy it as part of my selfcare regimen and of...
Yes, I'm (30s) slightly obsessed with skincare. I enjoy it as part of my selfcare regimen and of course because of the fantastic results. However, it took years of try and error to figure out what works for me and what doesn't. Psoreasis and Couperose (Rosacea) didn't make the journey easier. And still don't...
Yet, there is so much lovely skincare to discover! I like trying out new brands and products, but only one new at a time to avoid disrupting my current skin condition. Happy I achieved something that varies between Mochi, Honey and Glass Skin. (Which also depends on my physical and mental well-being, sleep, nutrition, stress and hormonal cycles.)
Avoiding: cotton/bamboo/textile pads, face wipes, face brushes, microplastics, and some questionable ingredients 🧐
Love: 🇰🇷 K-Beauty, 🎭 situational skincare, ⚖️ biocompatibility, 🔄 advanced skin cycling, 🪸 algae and plankton, 🪆 7 skin method, 🏺face oils for my dry skin
While I prefer products without silicones, I do use some that contain them, particularly sunscreens, moisturizers and makeup.
Ratings: I am rating products for what they aim or claim to do and not for what I wish them to do. 1-2 stars:👎; 3 stars: mediocre; 4-5 stars:👍.
Everyone's skincare journey is a personal experience - what works for me, might not work for you, and the other way around.
Legend for Skin Cycling routines:
🍋🍊 exfoliation
🌺🪷 retinoids
🥥🥑 hydration
⚪️✨️ brightening
🦋 spring / ☀️ summer
🍂 autumn / ❄️ winter
🌺🦋🪷 Keeping It Radiant - Retinoids (Spring 봄)
Skincare RoutineMorning Routine
17 steps
Leaves skin super hydrated, smooth and plump. Perfect for a gentle non-stripping cleanse in the morning.
Poof! Pimple gone.
Gentle and hydrating toner in the morning. 1-3 layers.
The 1025 Dokdo line consists of 74 natural derived...
Applied on 'Retinoids' mornings to soothe skin from retinoid use the evening before.
Algae-Love 🪸 Corallina...
Power trio: fermented rice, green tea, and algae.
Algae-Love 🪸 Cladosiphon Okamuranus
Spray on face to dampen skin, then apply products with Hyaluronic acid.
LRP during the day and Avène Thermal...
This!
Algae-Love 🪸 Corallina Officinalis
New: replaces finished DEs C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream.
Stored in fridge for cooling and extra depuffing effect.
On rotation with Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream.
On rotation with Protini Polypeptide Cream.
Loaded with Polyglutamic Acid and other goodies.
Algae-Love 🪸...
Type: Blue
- reduce swelling and puffiness
- gently even out skin tone
- remove dark circles and red patches
- brighten and...
- very moisturizing
- leaves a glowing & semi-dewy finish
- great for regular everyday-use
- not water-resistant
-...
Don't forget them pretty hands.
Jenna Ortegas stylist used Dr. PAWPAWs lipbalm together with the MAC lipliner Nightmoth to get the 'Wednesday' look....
Algae Love 🪸 Hypnea Musciformis, Undaria Pinnatifida and Dictyopteris Polypodioides
Amazing refresh throughout the day.
Great for sunscreen reapplication on the go.
Evening Routine
15 steps
Algae-Love 🪸 Chondrus Crispus, Laminaria Digitata and Spirulina Maxima
So good!
Cause even a pimple can be a star.
New: replaces finished HoliFrog Utopia Microflora Toner.
Power trio: fermented rice, green tea, and algae.
Algae-Love 🪸 Cladosiphon Okamuranus
Retinol pairs great with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerine, peptides and ceramides, and calming...
Slowly expand 'retinoid days'. Beginning from one Skin Cycling day, to two, three, four and five. Step by step...
Spray on face to dampen skin, then apply products with Hyaluronic acid.
This in the evening and La Roche Posay...
Ceramide-rich HG with Collodial Oatmeal (Avena sativa) stored in fridge for cooling and extra depuffing effect.
New addition to routine: currently testing.
On rotation with Bifida Biome Concentrate Cream.
New addition to routine: replaces finished DE Lala Retro Whipped Cream.
On rotation with Dermide Relief Barrier...
New addition to routine: replaces finished INKEY List Squalane Oil.
Finish with face oil to lock everything in.
Type: Rose Quartz
(At least) three times a week.
Can be also used as lip mask.
Algae Love 🪸 Hypnea Musciformis, Undaria Pinnatifida and Dictyopteris Polypodioides
Advanced Skin Cycling days 2, 3 and 4 'Retinoids'. Regimen for super smooth, clear, plump, bouncy and firm skin with a radiant glow ⭐️ Maintains a healthy skin barrier.
This is an extensive routine, started small and built-up over...
Advanced Skin Cycling days 2, 3 and 4 'Retinoids'. Regimen for super smooth, clear, plump, bouncy and firm skin with a radiant glow ⭐️ Maintains a healthy skin barrier.
This is an extensive routine, started small and built-up over time. Can be done with classic layering and skin flooding. Some steps are optional, some are on rotation - depending on skins current needs. Not using any sort of wipes, pads, or facebrushes.
This routine has had positive effects on my Rosacea Psoreasis. It has many soothing and calming goodies. All products work great together, no pilling, no irritations or other issues