Skincare

Skincare products, routines, and treatments

Devices & Professional Procedures

Professional treatments, injectables, and tech tools.

Product / Procedure	Notes
CurrentBody LED Mask (2nd Gen)	Loves it; LEDs must be against skin; more practical than panels.
Generic Full-body red LED panels	15 min sessions, like upright sunbed.
Procedure Laser resurfacing	Caused scarring due to bad advice.
Procedure Cannula scar subcision	Most effective for acne scars; specialist clinic.
Procedure Chemical peel (strong)	Prefers one strong over multiple mild peels.
Tools Dermarollers/Dermastamps	Dermastamps hurt less & are more effective.
Botox (Paris)	Used for acne/migraines; preventative.
Botox (Bahrain)	Brazilian injector at clinic.
Facial Pfeffer Sal Clinic (London)	Recommended by long-followed influencers.

Oil cleansers, balms, and water-based face washes.

Product	Notes
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Cleansing Oil	Best for removing physical sunscreen.
Skin1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil	Nice scent, barely greasy, no residue.
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil	Nice, but a bit greasier than Skin1004.
Clinique All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap	Foams quickly; efficient.
L’Oréal Men Expert Purifying Gel	2% SA + Niacinamide. Good for oily/acne-prone skin.
Sisley Buff and Wash Facial Gel	Gritty, very gently exfoliating, smells nice. Max once a day.
Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser	Very gentle, good for days where you double cleanse.
Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser	Brightening, gentle, very non-stripping but foamy.

Hydration steps before serums.

Product	Notes
EM Cosmetics Divine Water Perfecting Mist	Hydration, makeup refresh, fine mist.
Jungsaemmool Essential Mool Micro Fitting Mist	Travel-friendly, fine spray.
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence	Smells “fermented” but super brightening. Use before AM Vit C or PM tret.
Mary & May Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence	Extra hydration, shake to mix, fun to use.
Cosrx Snail Radiance Dual Essence	Snail mucin + niacinamide. Patch test for dust allergies.

Retinoids, Acids, Vitamin C, and targeted treatments.

Category	Product	Notes
Retinoids	Tretinoin	Use pea-sized amount for whole face.
	Tazarotene	More effective than tretinoin, more irritating.
	JAMJOOoO0M Acretin 0.05	Use PM (Tretinoin).
Exfoliants	Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Solution	For pores/blackheads; avoids pore strips.
	Drunk Elephant Glycolic Acid	Strong but inconsistent use; considered overpriced.
	Sunday Riley Good Genes Glycolic	Stronger AHA than lactic acid. 2x/week. Need SPF if used AM.
	Biologique R Lotion P50 1970	Strong exfoliant. Max 2x/week. Don’t use same time as tret (or patch test).
	Skinoren Azelaic Acid Cream	PM use after tret. Can use AM after Vit C.
Vitamin C	Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Vit C + HA	Results in 2–3 days; use with moisturizer only.
	Skinceuticals C E Ferulic	Pricey, patent expired, dupes exist. Considered best on market, keep in fridge.
	Timeless 20% Vit C + E Ferulic	Similar to Skinceuticals but cheaper and dries faster.
Other	Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Serum	Hyaluronic acid, fast absorption. Locks in moisture.
	Westman Atelier Skin Activator	Good for “lazy AM” when skipping other steps.
	Skin1004 Probio-Cica Ampoule	Works nicely with snail essence.

Category	Product	Notes
Face Cream	Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream (Squalane)	Favorite moisturizer.
	Tata Harper Moisturizers	Whole range recommended.
	La Roche-Posay Effaclar H	Regular use.
	Beef Tallow Moisturizer	No breakouts for some; others are skeptical.
	Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide	AM use. Gel cream, very light.
	Drunk Elephant Bora Barrier Repair	PM use. Super thick/occlusive but feels light after absorbing.
	La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream	Best light cream, reformulated to feel lighter but still occlusive.
	Clarins Super Restorative Day	Thick cream, use pea size for whole face/neck or it gets greasy.
	Clarins Super Restorative Night	Nice “lazy moisturizer” when skipping other steps.
	Clarins Precious La Créme	Very thick, does not layer well; use tiny amount.
Face Oil/Balm	Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate	Seals in moisture overnight.
	Monastery Made Attar Floral Balm	Technically a serum but nice as an occlusive moisturizer.
	Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask	Smells amazing. Use thin layer as moisturizer (ignore “mask” label).
Eye Care	NIOD Fractionated Eye Contour	No effect noted after 2 bottles. Instructions: 1 drop for both eyes, 1st step post-cleanse.
	Sisley L’Intégral Anti-Âge Eye/Lip	Nice multifunction, sinks in fast.
	Sisley Eye Contour Mask	Use pin size at night over cream. Does not absorb (don’t use AM).

Face and Body protection.

Category	Product	Notes
Face	Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing	Favorite chemical sunscreen; easy to apply.
	Scinic Sunscreen	Good under makeup or without.
	Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV	Good under makeup. Cheap, can even use on body.
	Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick	Most convenient for reapplication.
	Universkin Sunscreen Powder	Great finish; bulky for on-the-go.
	EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum	Nice, no eye irritation at all.
	La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400	Heavier, but very strong protection.
Body	La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mist	Anti-Shine. For arms/legs; scent fades quickly.
	Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Spray SPF70	Go-to summer body sunscreen.

Lotions and Oils.

Product	Notes
NIVEA In-Shower Nourishing Lotion	Easy moisturizing. Warning: Causes drain buildup.
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion	Also used in hair; best results so far.
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Oil	Multi-use; scent is polarizing.

Product	Notes
Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Mask	Better than some Kerastase masks.
OGX Rescue Fusions Hair Mask	Not effective; causes drain blockages.
Moroccanoil Treatment Light	One drop before blow drying; works well.
Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream	Favorite leave-in; frizz control + heat protection.
Generic Argan Oil	Use regularly. Can make hair stringy.