Weekend skin pamper (Saturday)

During the weekdays, I don't usually pamper my skin very much. I'm always rushing for time in the mornings before work, so it's a quick cleanser-toner-moisturiser routine for weekday mornings. On weekday nights, I'm too tired to do anything fancy, so it's also a quick cleanser-toner-moisturiser routine, with the occasional mask or acne cream. 

That's precisely why I tend to go out all out during the weekends. I go crazy on the skincare front and pamper my skin as much as possible. Some of you may think I'm cuckoo to be using so many products, but seriously think about it, there's no way you can undo things when you regret in the future. Better start early! Also, this does not mean I'm using random products on my skin. Nope, nope, nope. I have used the products mentioned for quite a while and they are products that are suitable for my skin type (oily, acne-prone) and they don't break me out at all. 

On Saturdays, I like to tackle my acne-prone skin. On Sundays, I tackle my large pores. Here are all the products that I use on Saturdays. Do note that some products are repeat ones, I don't have like 7 different cleansers and 7 different moisturisers for 7 days lah. I want but aiyoh no space no space. 

Morning

Step 1: SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser
Step 2: Michael Todd True Organics Organic Lemon AHA + DHAE Toner
Step 3: Annie's Way Aloe Anti-Acne Jelly Mask
Step 4: Leaders Insolution AC-Dressing Skin Clinic Mask
Step 5: The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion
Step 6: Innisfree Jejubija Anti-Trouble Spot Essence W

Night

Step 1: Garnier Pure Active Multi-Action Foam
Step 2: SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser
Step 3: Michael Todd True Organics Organic Lemon AHA + DHAE Toner
Step 4: Michael Todd True Organics Antioxidant Carrot Multivitamin Serum
Step 5: Enavose Bitter Almond Decongestant Serum
Step 6: The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion
Step 7: Innisfree Jejubija Anti-Trouble Spot Essence R
Step 8: Clinique All About Eyes Serum
Step 9: Clinique All About Eyes Rich
Step 10: Innisfree Capsule Recipe Pack (Aloe Sleeping Mask)

I really love the Innisfree Capsule Recipe Pack Sleeping Mask. Always wake up with damn nice and smooth skin.

Next up - Weekend skin pamper on Sundays!!

Review: Good Things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Lotion

The Good Things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Lotion has swiftly become a staple in my daily skincare routine. it retails for 4.99 pounds at boots! 

This product smells like heaven. Every single time I apply it, I feel like drinking the entire thing. If you come from Singapore, you will be familiar with the range of fruit teas from Pokka. The Good Things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Lotion smells like a blend of Pomegranate Tea and Blueberry Tea. I really want to gulp it all down but WHY IS IT INEDIBLE?! ARGH! 

That is the main reason why this lotion (more like a toner?) has become a must-apply for my nightly skincare routine. 

Since it's a "Deep Pore" formulation, I don't apply it twice a day, as directed on the bottle. Instead, I just apply it once at night. Products that deal with deep pore cleansing tend to break you out after the first few applications, so I wanted to somewhat slow down that process haha. No idea if it's working or not, but so far so good!

The Good Things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Lotion is free from all bad things on earth!! Ok I'm obviously kidding but it's great that they inform their consumers of the toxic chemicals that they do not advocate! Very good!

Packaging: I actually love the whole blue-purple theme. It looks super sanitary. Maybe it's just me, but I really pay attention to packaging when it comes to skincare. The fancier it is, the more I will turn away from it. I prefer clean-cut, simple packaging because well, if you are good, you don't need to cover it up with fancy packaging right?

The Good Things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Lotion claims to:

• help unclog pores
• remove excess sebum
• remove makeup
• soften skin (from the hydrating fig extract)
• keep bacteria away from the skin (from the willow bark and licorice extract)

This product is actually a two-in-one product - a cleanser and a toner. 

For those living in tropical countries and like to apply makeup, I'd advise you to use this as an additional step in cleansing away the makeup. Just using this product alone will not remove all the makeup and so it will not get rid of all the impurities and dirt! The best time to use this is after you are done with removing makeup and cleansing (with your trusted makeup remover and cleanser). It helps to get rid of the remaining impurities and prepares the skin for the next step. 

Ingredients List

Smell: DIVINE. Always looking forward to applying this on my skin every night.

Effectiveness: Up till now (which is around 3 weeks after usage), I have yet to see any remarkable difference in my skin condition. However, it did help to slow down the rate of breakouts that I get. Usually when I get a breakout, I GET A BREAKOUT. BOOM BAM WHAM. But with this, I still occasionally get spots, but only two spots at one time at the most, so that's an improvement right?

Will I buy it again? Yes I will. If I'm able to! The smell really is too good! Why am I so attracted to smells and packaging, I don't know why! ARGH! But yes, this is a good product. Case closed. HAHA. :)

Long weekend's gone. BOOHOO. But have a great week ahead guys! :)

For Sale: Purity Made Simple 3-in-1 Cleanser from Philosophy

Hi guys, I'm letting go a BRAND NEW and UNOPENED Purity Made Simple 3-in-1 Cleanser from Philosophy. It's retailing at Sephora Singapore for S$34 for 240ml and I'm selling it at S$20. This bottle expires on July 2014 (Just bought in May 2012!). 

If you are interested, please do leave a comment with your email, or email me at fitrinalim@gmail.com. 

This is only open to Singapore residents! Thank you so much! :)