Finding the skincare routine that works (Part 3)

Finding the skincare routine that suits me hasn't been very easy, but I think I'm finally close to hit the right one. In part 1, I gave an overview of my ideal skincare routine. Then, I've talked about the products that I use and love in my previous post. Now, I will write about the ones that have eluded me so far (at least at the start of writing this series).

Finding the right ones

Facial cleanser

At the start of this series, I honestly did not have a facial cleanser that I truly like. The ones I've used before were okay, but I was looking for more.

This is the most basic step, so it should be really good. I wanted something so good that it's okay not to use masks or peels or serums or essences. I really think it starts with keeping my face clean. Caveat though: I was on a budget. I did not give enough value to cleansers because it wasn't a priority then.

Then I made a big leap and bought an expensive one. No regrets. Less than two weeks using the product and I'm hooked. What is it? Ta dah!

ageLoc LumiSpa (Normal/Combo)

What I like about it:

It totally cleans my face, but gentle enough to use twice daily. Almost removed all of my whiteheads (I have no issues with blackheads).

Bonus:

I can potentially earn from it.

What I dislike about it:

It is pricey. I rarely splurge, so it's quite a big deal even if it will potentially save me money from trips to a dermatologist (which I never do, by the way).

Now, on to the products that are still elusive.

The elusive ones

Eye Cream

A good eye cream that's promising is really expensive. I'm not yet ready to shell out money for this product even if I need it. I wear eyeglasses, which makes my eye area more prone to damages. At the same time, I wear eyeglasses so I can somehow pretend that my eye area isn't so bad.

As an alternative, I'm planning to make a DIY eye cream made from vitamin E oil and coconut oil from the simplest recipe I can find on Pinterest.

Sunblock

Another tricky product is the sunblock. Picky as I am, I want a physical sunblock within an affordable price range. You'd think that's easy to find in a tropical country, but NO. I can only find seemingly good ones in online stores.

I have tried Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen. It's good, blends well with my skin, but it gave me a breakout. Then I tried Human Nature's SafeProtect SPF 30 Sunscreen for Babies & Kids, which is 100% natural. Too oily and I hate the smell, I don't think I could use it longer even if just for Mateo.

I'll try Sunright SPF 35 next, and I hope it will suit me. It's a physical sunblock that suits kids and adults alike.

I'll write about my skincare routine again when I'm not experimenting with products anymore. I hope it will just take a month or two.

Care to share your products and routine?

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Disclosure: I do not earn from featuring products on this page, though I am a NuSkin distributor.