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Skin Type: Combination
Ethnicity: East Asian
Birth Decade: 1990's
Routine Cost: $106.71
Steps: 6

Affordable. Effective. Accessible.

Routine

Cleanser

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser

$20.00 | 150 mL

Recommended by Sephora employee and reviews check out so trying it out. Honestly, feels a bit pricy for a cleanser.

  • Gently cleanses without over-drying or stripping skin of its natural oils

  • Helps dissolve excess oil, dirt, and debris

  • pH-balanced to maintain skin’s natural protection barrier

Ingredrients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzoic Acid, Squalane, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Sweet Almond Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil

Serum

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

$17.50 | 60 mL

Hyaluronic acid is a must for super hydration during dry, winter months to lock in the moisture. The latest version did change color from clear to yellow.

  • Providing instant and long-lasting hydration

  • Plumping the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

  • Smoothing skin texture and strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier

Ingredrients

Aqua (Water), Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Panthenol, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Toner

Anua 77% Heart Leaf Toner

$16.52 | 250 mL

My go-to, budget-friendly Korean toner recommended by my fam that also went viral on TikTok.

  • Soothing and calming sensitive skin

  • Reducing redness and irritation

  • Hydrating and maintaining the skin's moisture balance

Ingredrients

Houttuynia Cordata Extract(77%), Purified Water, 1,2-Hexandiol, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Apple Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isopentyldiol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA

Serum

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

$10.80 | 60 mL

For my sun spots and wallet. It is quite strong (10% niacinamide) so trying it once a week and gradually folding it into my routine.

  • Reducing the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion

  • Balancing visible sebum activity

  • Improving skin brightness and texture

  • Strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier

Ingredrients

Aqua (Water), Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Panthenol, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Moisturizer

Nivea Creme

$9.89 | 400 mL

Cheap and large quantity. It's heavy, thick cream texture so if you do mind that, may not be for you.

  • Intensive moisturizing for face, hands, and body

  • Suitable for all skin types, including dry and sensitive skin

  • Provides a protective barrier to prevent moisture loss

  • Ideal for rough spots such as knees, feet, elbows, and hands

Ingredrients

Water, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Paraffin, Magnesium Sulfate, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearates, Fragrance, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Anisate

Sunscreen

SHISEIDO CLEAR SUNSCREEN STICK SPF 50+

$32.00 | 20 g

My aunt recommended this sun stick. Waxy so takes a bit longer to settle it in.

  • Broad-Spectrum Protection

  • Enhances protection when exposed to water and heat

  • Infused with naturally-derived ingredients like Soy Lecithin and licorice extract to help prevent wrinkles, dark spots, and dullness

Ingredrients

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Mineral Oil, Hydroxystearic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyamide-8, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Lecithin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ppg-17, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bht, Tocopherol, Peg-6, Pentaerythritol Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica, Fragrance