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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

I'm quite impressed with the Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen, which easily earns a 5 out of 5 stars. This hybrid sunscreen provides a natural, soft finish that almost feels like a second skin. Its midweight lotion texture is ideal, absorbing within few minutes without leaving any stickiness or white cast behind. There's no issue with pilling, making reapplication a breeze, and it easily washes off. It is fragrance free, but has a very gentle (and pleasant) sunscreen scent. The inclusion of five different ceramides and centella is particularly impressive, catering to the health of my skin without the inclusion of silicones. And, it's not just skin-friendly; it's also environmentally friendly, being cruelty-free, vegan, and reef-safe. If you're looking for an effective, conscientious sunscreen, this is the one to reach for every day.

Lapaki

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