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Lapaki

Switzerland

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

Dry Skin Dryness Rosacea Dark Spots
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✨️⚪️✨️ Pigmanorm® Routine 밝은 Tretinoin & Hydroquinone (cruelty-free)

Skincare Routine

Morning Routine

22 steps
Revolution Beauty Disney’s Minnie Mouse and Makeup Revolution Headband
Step   1
Revolution Beauty
Disney’s Minnie Mouse and Makeup Revolution Headband
Tool •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
Step   2
Isntree
Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
Face Cleanser •  
Used as needed
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Or just a wash with water.
Eau Thermale Jonzac Thermal Spring Water
Step   3
Eau Thermale Jonzac
Thermal Spring Water
Facial Treatment •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Isntree Onion Newpair Spot Patch Skin Fit
Step   4
Isntree
Onion Newpair Spot Patch

Type: Skin Fit

Facial Treatment •  
Used as needed
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Step   5
Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Toner •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

2 layers
KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner
Step   6
KAINE
Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner
Toner •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

1 layer
Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment
Step   7
Tatcha
The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment
Essence •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

2 layers
I'm from Mugwort Essence
Step   8
I'm from
Mugwort Essence
Essence •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

1 layer
Vegreen Fragrance-Free Nature Mucin Serum
Step   9
Vegreen
Fragrance-Free Nature Mucin Serum
Serum •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

On rotation with Skin Barrier Reishi Serum.
Vegreen Skin Barrier Reishi Serum
Step   10
Vegreen
Skin Barrier Reishi Serum
Serum •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

On rotation with Fragrance-Free Nature Mucin Serum.
Theramid AZID 15% Azelaic Acid
Step   11
Theramid
AZID 15% Azelaic Acid
Serum •  
Used every other day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Azelaic Acid decreases the activity of melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin.

Azelaic acid also helps reduce...
Isntree Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum
Step   12
Isntree
Hyper Vitamin C 23 Serum
Serum •  
Used every 3 days
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Replaces Paula' Choices 15% Vitamin C Boost
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
Step   13
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
Ampoule •  
Used every other day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Vegreen Nature Mucin Cream
Step   14
Vegreen
Nature Mucin Cream
General Moisturizer •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

On rotation with Dive-In Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream.
Torriden Dive-In Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream
Step   15
Torriden
Dive-In Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cream
General Moisturizer •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

On rotation with Nature Mucin Cream.
Torriden Dive In Watery Moisture Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++
Step   16
Torriden
Dive In Watery Moisture Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++
Sunscreen •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++
Step   17
Numbuzin
No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Hydrating (1)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing (1) -> (2)?
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
Step   18
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing (2) actually (3)?
Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Step   19
Anua
Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Sunscreen •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Hydrating (1)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
PURITO Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Step   20
PURITO
Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Sunscreen •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Hydrating (5) -> (8)?
Redness Reducing (4) -> (7)?
Reduces Irritation (5) -> (8?)
Scar Healing (1)
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Step   21
Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Sunscreen •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (1)
Scar Healing (2)
Dr. PAWPAW Original Clear Balm
Step   22
Dr. PAWPAW
Original Clear Balm
Lip Moisturizer •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Evening Routine

17 steps
Revolution Beauty Disney’s Minnie Mouse and Makeup Revolution Headband
Step   1
Revolution Beauty
Disney’s Minnie Mouse and Makeup Revolution Headband
Tool •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm
Step   2
Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing Balm
Makeup Remover •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
Step   3
Isntree
Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
Face Cleanser •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Eau Thermale Jonzac Thermal Spring Water
Step   4
Eau Thermale Jonzac
Thermal Spring Water
Facial Treatment •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Starface Hydro Stars
Step   5
Starface
Hydro Stars
Facial Treatment •  
Used as needed
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner
Step   6
Isntree
Yam Root Vegan Milk Toner
Toner •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

1 - 2 layers
KAINE Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner
Step   7
KAINE
Kombu Balancing Ampoule Toner
Toner •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

1 layer
Tatcha The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment
Step   8
Tatcha
The Essence Skincare Boosting Treatment
Essence •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

2 layers
Vegreen Fragrance-Free Nature Mucin Serum
Step   9
Vegreen
Fragrance-Free Nature Mucin Serum
Serum •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

On rotation with Skin Barrier Reishi Serum.
Vegreen Skin Barrier Reishi Serum
Step   10
Vegreen
Skin Barrier Reishi Serum
Serum •  
Used on rotation
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

On rotation with Fragrance-Free Nature Mucin Serum.
Hanskin Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule
Step   11
Hanskin
Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule
Ampoule •  
Used every other day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Use this during one evening and Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum on the following day.
Theramid Advanced Eye Treatment
Step   12
Theramid
Advanced Eye Treatment
Eye Moisturizer •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Retinol, Ceramides, Peptides and Ascorbyl Glucoside.
Vegreen Nature Mucin Cream
Step   13
Vegreen
Nature Mucin Cream
General Moisturizer •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

Moisturize before Retinol and allow this to dry completely....
(Retinoid sandwich 🥪)
Louis Widmer Pigmanorm® Creme
Step   14
Louis Widmer
Pigmanorm® Creme
Prescription •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

5% Hydroquinone
0.03% Tretinoin
0.03% Dexamethasone

Hydroquinone prevents the synthesis of melanin.
(use on...
Isntree Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum
Step   15
Isntree
Hyper Retinol EX 1.0 Serum
Serum •  
Used every other day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

1% Retinol
(use on rest of face)

Use this during one evening and Collagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule on the following day.
PURITO Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer
Step   16
PURITO
Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer
General Moisturizer •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S

...and moisturize after Retinol.
(Retinoid sandwich 🥪)
Dr. PAWPAW Overnight Lip Mask
Step   17
Dr. PAWPAW
Overnight Lip Mask
Lip Mask •  
Used every day
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Routine Tip You can rearrange your products by holding and dragging them

Embarking on the second round of treatment with Pigmanorm®, a Tretinoin and Hydroquinone-based cream, known for its strong efficacy in addressing dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Routine includes:

  • 5% Hydroquinone
  • 0.03% Tretinoin...

Embarking on the second round of treatment with Pigmanorm®, a Tretinoin and Hydroquinone-based cream, known for its strong efficacy in addressing dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Routine includes:

  • 5% Hydroquinone
  • 0.03% Tretinoin
  • 0.03% Dexamethasone
  • 15% Azelaic Acid
  • 23% Ascorbic Acid
  • 2% Tranexamic Acid
  • 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Balancing the routine with soothing and regenerative elements, such as Yam Root (Nature Mucin), Mugwort, and Heartleaf. Includes Ceramides and Peptides for skin barrier strength.

🗓 22.01. - 08.02.2024

Skin Cycling routines currently on hold

✴️ Though Hydroquinone is typically not recommended for those with Rosacea, my dermatologist has permitted its use in my case, which involves only a mild form of the condition. This treatment will cause temporary irritation and redness, but these effects are anticipated to lessen over time with increased tolerance.

✳️ I'm in the process of testing different sunscreens to find the best fit for this routine, which I'll update soon.

Location
Switzerland 🇨🇭 스위스
Climate
temperate
Skin Type
Dry Skin
Skin Concerns
Dark Spots • Fine Lines • Texture • Sensitivity • Rosacea • Redness • Dryness • Acne