Lea
35
Oily/Combination Skin
Tokyo, Japan
Routine
“Good skincare doesn’t have to be expensive. This is my affordable nighttime routine to help hydrate, but keep my oily/combination skin at bay”
Routine
“Good skincare doesn’t have to be expensive. This is my affordable nighttime routine to help hydrate, but keep my oily/combination skin at bay”
- STEP1It’s a great drugstore cleansing oil that helps breakup makeup and spf.
- STEP2Cleansercosrx salicylic acidIt helps keep my oily skin at bay. It lathers up well and I use it on my chest and back too if I see breakouts.
- STEP3Tonerrohto melano cc toner/lotionFirst step after cleansing. It hydrated and preps the skin for what’s next. It’s loaded with Vit C. Helps to brighten dark spots.
- STEP4Serumrohto melano cc serumLightweight serum. Helps lighten up dark spots, decreases acne and inflammation.
STEP5This has helped the redness I have from wearing face masks. It’s lightweight and cooling. Gets rid of redness.- STEP6Face Oilmuji squalane oilUnscented lightweight oil that helps seal everything in. Doesn’t break me out.
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@SangAhCommented 4 months ago
Wow, I've never heard of Squalane oil for face, but do you find it works better than rosehip or some other popular oils? Trying to find a face oil for my combo skin as well.
@CelineCommented 8 months ago
Oh I love all the Japanese products! I hear so much about k beauty but rarely about Japanese beauty products.
@Lea- Post Owner
Commented 8 months ago
I feel the same way. J Beauty is still a mystery to me too, but they do have some true affordable gems just like the K-beauty world.
@CelineCommented 8 months ago
I'd like to know some affordable gems! You should review them 😊
@Lea- Post Owner
Commented 8 months ago
I will definitely try to do more on here, but for now you can see some of the jbeauty reviews on my IG @HelloBrokeandBougie
@JeanneCommented 8 months ago
Always wondered if Muji skincare is worth it - have you tried other products from them?
@Lea- Post Owner
Commented 8 months ago
So sorry for the delay. Yes, I have tried the Booster Essence and the Light Toning Water. It’s an affordable line and both products are moisturizing without being heavy. The skincare line is very bare bones, but what makes it special is that it talks about the natural spring water they use when making the ingredients of their products. It’s definitely worth a try.
@JeanneCommented 8 months ago
Ohhh interesting! Yes, I'll check out their skincare next time I'm in the stores. I love the minimalistic packaging and their brand philosophy, so I feel like I'll like their no frills approach to skincare.
@MarissaCommented 8 months ago
So cool you live in Tokyo! I've heard some good things about the vitamin c serum. Is that one of the favored brands in Japan?
@Lea- Post Owner
Commented 8 months ago
Hi 😊 It’s a great drugstore brand with great payoff when I use both the lotion and serum together. You can follow me on IG @hellobrokeandbougie for Jbeauty if you are interested.
@TinaCommented 8 months ago
Do you use any exfoliation in your routine?
@Lea- Post Owner
Commented 8 months ago
I will exfoliate with acids about 2-3x a week. I like to use Drunk Elephant's T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask (this stuff tingles and not available in some countries) and I LOVE glow tonic (AHA) from Pixi.
@RayleighCommented 8 months ago
how does the muji squalane oil compare with any others you've tried? like The Ordinary? also, have you seen more improvements with squalane oil vs. other types of oil like rosehip, etc? thank you :)
@Lea- Post Owner
Commented 8 months ago
Hello 👋 the muji oil is very thin and the bottle opening is pretty small and comes out in drops. I use about 3 drops in my palm and pat it in my skin lightly. It has no scent and 100% just like the ordinary. The muji oil is roughly 8-9 usd. I’m not too sure about how the ordinary oil is as I have yet to test it out or see it in person.