Can't live without products right now?

I moved back to a dry climate with four seasons this year and my skin wrecked havoc by being sensitive and dry. These two products save my life.

1) Dr Hauschka Revitalizing mask 
After putting this mask on for 20 minutes, my skin doesn't feel so parched. This is also a perfect mask for rehydrating my skin after a long haul flight. Somehow this mask balances out my sensitive skin.
Dr Hauschka products are really simply packaged but the products are overall excellent from the ones I've tried over the years. I'm currently using a gel serum from Dr Hauschka and it delivers just enough hydration to prepare my skin for moisturiser and sunscreen.

2) Jurlique Skin Balancing Oil

This oil kept winter skin and wind-burn sensitivity at bay for me all winter! I never leave my room without putting this oil on after my moisturiser because it leaves the right amount of hydration and creates a protective barrier on my skin against the drying weather elements. I never thought to ever put oil on my face because for most of my life, my skin errs on the side of oily patches. I'm a big fan of this skin balancing oil by Jurlique because it also smells really good and keeps my skin hydrated and glowing all day.

One of the best things about both these brands is that its natural-derived and packed with lots of hydrating essential oils. My sensitive skin loves this as the weather conditions keep changing for me, I'm constantly slathering on hydrating skincare products on my face and body.

What's in my bathroom?

Ritual. We all have a daily regiment that becomes our daily ritual for keeping our selves clean and feeling beautiful from the inside out.
My beauty ritual these days consist of products that are helping my combination skin battle sensitive areas, oily areas, occasional acne, dry areas in the humidity of Singapore.

1) Current Facial Cleanser: White Tea gel cleanser by Korres

I like the smell of this cleanser. White tea is a strong antioxidant and this cleanser delivers by cleansing skin without drying out the skin.
I've used this cleanser in the past and have returned to it for the past couple months because my skin has gone through a change (perhaps due to my impending birthday?) this year due to relocating halfway around the world and the humidity level here. The cleanser does the job of cleaning my skin without stripping it dry and causing more oil production to create acne flare ups.
I also like the fact that this cleanser has no parabens and Korres doesn't do any animal testing.








2) Current Moisturizer: Discontinued Korres Materia Herba moisturizing gel

Will be switching to more moisturizing gels here in Singapore b/c creams feel too heavy for daytime.



3) Current Sunscreen: Kate Somerville SPF 55 Serum Sunscreen

My favorite sunscreen because it just disappears onto my skin without that weird white chalky greasy mess some sunscreens leave after application. It feels light enough to layer over the top of serum and moisturizer.












These three products are my basics. The following I use on a weekly as-needed basis.

4) Serum: Tatcha deep brightening serum
Please read my previous post on the Tatcha line.


5) Exfoliation: Jojoba Microbead Purifying Facial Polish by REN

This exfoliator is awesome. The beads are so tiny and it feels more like a polish cream than a polish. I've been on the market for an exfoliator that feels like this for so long and I've tried quite a number of different brands. This one also smells awesome!
I use it about 2-3 times a week on an as needed basis - depends on how grimy I get from wandering around, working out, dancing, shopping, walking, etc.














6) Mask: Dr Hauschka's Rejuvenating Mask

This is my recent addition to my beauty weekly ritual. I've only used it once and so far, I like it. The mask is calming and soothing to my skin. I think it also made my skin feel a softer and brighter afterward.
The downside is the price for this small tube and the fact that I have to leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes.
I plan on using this mask about once a week.








7) Eye cream: Enlivening Amino-AG Eye treatment by Boscia

This eye cream feels like silk and I definitely use eye cream for those days I don't get enough sleep, had been drinking the night before, before & after a plane ride.














Disclaimer: None of the images belong to me, they all belong to the skincare companies mentioned and linked back to their website.

An Invigorating exfoliator

Last fall I attended Eco-Fashion Week that was coinciding at the same time as the regular fashion week and had a blast attending a couple shows.See my post on The Luxury Spot about one of the shows here.

I received a goody bag at the show and I am pleased to discover suki's exfoliating cleanser. The cleanser is infused with organic ingredients like sugar, lemongrass, and rice flour. This cleanser smells like ginger and is invigorating to the skin with an added aromatherapy kick. Every time I used the cleanser I feel awake and my skin looks brightened. This is particularly key during the last remaining winter weeks. I also use this when I'm feeling stressed out and it helps relax me. I definitely recommend this product.