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
😱 Oh no, I didn't wash my face before falling asleep!
Skincare RoutineMorning Routine
13 stepsUsually I only double cleanse in the evening, but since this step was skipped the evening before, there will still be...
Instead of a gentle milky wash use the Shasta AHA Refining Acid Wash. Since AHAs work on the surface of the skin,...
A gentle lactic acid serum (usually not in my morning routine. I use it when my skin needs it and when I didn't wash...
Layering vitamin C on AHAs BHAs: Wait 30 min between step. Just in case. Some say waiting time is not needed, so do...
Type: Blue
Refresh throughout the day.
Evening Routine
16 stepsType: Rose Quartz
At least three times a week.
Emergency routine for a skin reset in case of falling asleep after a hard day while watching tv, or reading a book... or after one or two drinks too much 😶🌫️ Lets quickly get rid of piled up makeup, sunscreen, grease and pollutants...
Emergency routine for a skin reset in case of falling asleep after a hard day while watching tv, or reading a book... or after one or two drinks too much 😶🌫️ Lets quickly get rid of piled up makeup, sunscreen, grease and pollutants from last day! May our skin forgive us this sin 🙏
This routine has no negative effect on my Rosacea and Psoreasis. All products work great together, no pilling or other issues. Double Cleansing enthusiast (usually just in the evenings). Ditched cotton pads, face pads etc. and experienced great results