#Dr.G Brightening Peeling Gel test

[theninjasanctuary]

I’m still waiting for the mood to work to magically strike me, so, for procrastination, here’s my current skincare routine, winter 2017/18.

I’ve got combination skin that leans dry in the winter, main concerns are aging, sensitivities and allergies, wanting an even skintone without excessive redness, and I’d like some pores on my nose to appear smaller.

AM routine:

Dab off the oil my T-zone has spewed overnight with a tissue (such glamour). Wake-up rinse: rubbing 2 ice cubes over my face until they melt. Wipe with Cattier Rosée Florale Soothing Beauty Lotion on a cotton pad (this completes morning cleansing; when I used to wash my face with a foaming cleanser in the mornings, my skin got so dry I developed random patches of eczema). Mist with Avène thermal water spray and do a little facial massage. 

Then, some nice layers of light, hydrating things with useful ingredients:

Hada Labo Gokujyun Clear Lotion hydrating toner (full of hyaluronic acid, reasonably priced and effective),

CosRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence (niacinamide & ferments),

Berrisom Collagen Intensive Firming Essence (peptides & collagen),

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% & Zinc 2% on T-zone (newest introduction, so far, it has noticeably reduced redness and evened my skin tone, which I like a lot. Hoping it’ll gradually help diminish pores, too).

A sheet mask (about 3 times per week) or leftover sheet mask essence, if there’s any. Current stash is Banobagi Vita Genic Hydrating and Relaxing (blue and green), Tosowoong Pure Green Tea and Velvizo Lifting Renewal. I’ve got some more in the mail. 

Su:m37 Flawless Regenerating Eye Cream (deluxe stuff I cannot afford, but I’ve got a stash of samples from TesterKorea, I find this pleasantly rich and firming).

The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter (pleasant texture, does not pill, effective at moisturizing, and the finish isn’t too shiny).

Ricinus oil on lashes most days. Nope, not bothering with sunscreen this time of year, seeing as I am barely awake in time to see any of the “daylight”, nvm leaving the house before dark. Maybe in February.  

PM routine:

Lumene Lähde Pure Arctic Miracle 3-in-1 Micellar Water on a cotton pad, if I wore make-up and need to remove mascara; or Etude House Real Art Mild Cleansing Oil, if not.

Cattier Nuage Céleste cleansing foam (low pH, reasonably priced, pleasant to use.)

Next slot is actives: vit C, AHA and BHA, I try to use each 1x per week. All as wash-off treatments: leaving them on, while technically possible, hasn’t done me any favours.

Vitamin C Serum options are Let's Cure C-Ster High Performance powder (diluted with water to apply), or The Ordinary Vit C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres (this leaves a film that is such a hassle to remove).

BHA: CosRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, followed by Cattier yellow clay mask. (I try to remember to do a separate weekly application or two on my nose only, to dissolve dark sebaceous filaments & clean pores.)

AHA: CosRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid. (For smoother skin texture.)

I also might do a wash-off mask in the shower 1-2x per week: currently the only, but very good option is Green People Vita Min Mask. About every 3-4 weeks, I might feel like a bit of physical exfoliation as well, that’s when Dr.G Brightening Peeling Gel comes in handy.

After shower/before bed: Avène thermal water spray, and another spray with Cattier Rosée Florale Soothing Beauty Lotion. Then, all the nice, light hydrating layers again: Hada Labo Gokujyun Clear Lotion, CosRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence, Berrisom Collagen Intensive Firming Essence, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% & Zinc 2%, and either leftover sheet mask essence, or Su:m37 Flawless Regenerating Essence (again, samples, but this is lovely too, and I’d buy full size if I had the funds).

Then, Su:m37 Flawless Regenerating Eye Cream. For night cream, I’m currently alternating nightly between Lumene SOS cream (discontinued, but I've got a stash) and Avène Eluage Cream with retinaldehyde. (I am using up my last tube, then switching to The Ordinary Granactive retinoid 2% emulsion for that retinol fix - Avène has been fine, but currently the price and availability are an issue for me, and TO is supposedly more effective, too).

I've got The Ordinary Rosehip oil on standby, and need to do some testing to figure out where to put it in my routine (before night cream probably, but need to see if this causes any pilling/absorption issues). I’ve also reordered 2 good, versatile night/day creams, so there will be some variety, and I’m planning to switch to a lighter day cream in April or May.

[ylimeballard]

Dr. G Brightening Peeling Gel Claims: “This gentle peeling gel visibly lifts dead skin with a blend of skin-loving ingredients such as Trehalose and Hollyhock extract for a naturally radiant complexion. This 'gommage' exfoliator gently and visibly removes dead surface skin cells to brighten skin and minimize the appearance of pores. Formulated with Cellulose, known for its rich moisture properties and skin brightening abilities, the Dr.G Brightening Peeling Gel lifts unwanted skin to help clarify and deliver a lasting dose of deep hydration for a rejuvenated look and feel minus the irritation.” Basically, you apply this on damp skin and work in circular motions as the product AND your dead skin cells start to ball up and ,y’all, it’s the grossest experience but quite satisfying. 😂 Now I can’t be sure if this is a gimmick or not but I WILL say that the ingredient list leads me to believe this stuff really works and my skin felt really soft after rinsing and patting my face dry. I’ve used this about three times and I do think it really is brightening up my complexion a bit as I notice my red marks diminishing and my skin looks significantly less dull after each use. Another amazing thing is this product does not irritate my highly sensitive skin nor does it strip my skin of moisture,at all!! I’ve been dealing with some gnarly eczema around my nose this winter and was worried this would make matters worse but it doesn’t! I feel like in the colder months my skin really does benefit from using exfoliators like this as opposed to physical exfoliators because those tend to bother my skin a bit more. Overall, I enjoy this and will certainly continue to use this product..I may even purchase it at full price! Disclaimer: I purchased this product at a discounted price from @0.8l_usa solely for testing & reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own. #dr.g #myskinmentor #brighteningpeelinggel #kbeauty #skincare #08L #beautyaddict #beautyroutine #skincareroutine #koreanbeauty #kbeauty #asianbeauty #sheetmaskaddict #skincarejunkie