What do i use first after cleansing ? 
The aha (exfoliator) or the toner and serum?

Aha before or after toner ?

I love to use cerave's moisturising lotion, it is the one that really does the job for me , but since it has spf, im always doubtfull whether i can use it with a sunscreen or not . I tend to use it as an indoor sunscreen when i know i wont be going out , but when i do i avoid to use it knowing i will be applying sunscreen , is it okay to have spf in more than one product?
Or is it "too much spf" ?

Too much spf?

Hiii ✋💚
Imma be 23 this week and Its been a while since m into skincare
 i didnt care bt it honestly because ive had no problems, but as m getting older m more interested and careful and my skin is not the same ofc 
 so ive been using a simple routine from what ive learned :  

 1- makeup remover + cleanser 
 2- water mist and moisturize before it dries because i know some ingredients need to be applied on damp skin so it wont suck the moisture out of ur skin like hyaluronique acid 
 3- a moisturizer
 4- sunscreen in the morning 
 5- + lrp cicaplast baume in the evening 
 
  But i want to introduce more ingredients to my skin and step up the game to see some glow and life in my skin 

This is me in the picture 😊✋its not edited  
Ps:idt use foundation i just conceal my eye area 

I dt have many skin concerns but i feel like i still lack hydration in my skin and some sun damage  
I have a dry skin and an oily t zone (combination maybe?) 
  Ive never experienced acne  so m very careful bt choosing what products to use so i dt end up with breakouts 
I didnt start early with sunscreen so i might have some sun damage 
My skin is itchy sometimes and lacks hydration 
I have dark circles too 


Overall my skin still lacks in some parts and m still learning how to take care of it 

But the amout of products out there is overwhelming 
So ive been watching vds over time and gathering infos bt skincare and what to use and what not but still i dt know bt everything 
For exp retinol/bha/aha > never used one 
i try to avoid any essencial oils/alcohol/fragrance..
Ive learned that the shorter the ingredient list is the better 

SOOO 
Heres what i wanna buy for my future routine and i need some opinions bt the combination of it 😁 if theres something u guys used and liked or not , i wanna try different toners to find the best one and experience more korean skincare and suncreens 
 
For the toner section 
> i already like the cerave hydrating cleanser so i dt mind to keep using it 
>the haruharu and the isntree toner 
Because its for soothing and hyrdation 
> the cosrx snail essence 
> benton eye cream had the most good reviews 
> beauty of joseon serum / good reviews / but its a bha serum from what ive heard so idt if it will be good for a first time and how many times do i have to use it 
> for moisturizer i wanna choose one of the two to try first 
The illiyoon ceramides cream or the soon jung cream 
> a good mist like the avene or lrp 
> and isntree and beautyofjoseon suncreen that i might try both to know 
> lrp cicaplast balm for irritation 
And i might add theim from rice toner or laneige skin refiner 

Feel free to comment on it so i can know more if its alright to combine all of these products 
And how many times a week can u use some of em  💚 

Sorryyy its too long 😁🙈🙏

What do think bt this routine ?

Im really looking for a good mineral / tinted sunscreen for my early melasma (i knew i would get it someday cuz i was exposed to sun a lot in my college days) 

I use isntree and bof sunscreen but i need a mineral one
I have access more to only european sunscreen and ive found the la roche posay ones , but they ALL have either ALC denat or fragrance which i always avoid

I would be really gratefull if anyone know a good mineral sunscreen , tinted or not , just no alcohol/fragrance 🙏🏻

Also , is vitamin C / B12  good for melasma ? 
A vitamin C serum or as compliments ?
Cuz i found that b12 deficienty could cause melasma too, and yes i used to have anemia . Would it be helpful to have these compliments too 
Thank youu 💚💚

Mineral sunscreen + vitamins  (melasma)

I started to get interested in skin care and got more deep these past two years, and each time i try to learn about an ingredient and add it to my routine if i think its gonna help in my skin problems 
but i still don't know much about retinol,and i've only heard its helps with acne and anti-aging
 but what really is it and what benefits will i get from ? How will it help my skin? 
Do i really need retinol in my skincare routine? should i use it when needed? Or can use it for a long time effect? 
What are the best retinol products out there ? 
What are ur favs guys ? Do u personally use retinol? 
What are ur thoughts about it ? 
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PS: I'll be 23 this year, i've never experienced acne,exept from hormonal breakouts from time to time,
so i am very careful with what i use just in case i accidently breakout from a product and freakout😅
my skin is dry, and by the end of the day i get oily on my T zone , but i don't suffer from any irritation or redness for the time being
 i use a very simple routine, but i am trying to include more and more beneficial ingredients and more good essences,toners and serums for my dry skin . 
💚 i thought these infos can help getting an opinion whether i should use retinol

Should i use retinol?

I wish it didnt have alcohol but besides that its good 

A good lighweight everyday sunscreen not the best best but its good ngl and dries glowy but matt in the same time 
Sensitive skin i think might have to use with caution 

Nth bad really it was all good ive been using it for days 

This became my fave calming serum even for my sensitive skin it didnt give me any breakouts no nth   i LOVE the ingredients and how it also works for brightening 

The product it self is not bad 
But the packaging could be more eco friendly 
And its a bit on the pricey side but i dont mind as long as its good quality 

 People definitly have different opinions about this product and i know why , this is not a mist and when its used as one it will give u nothing because its made for calming and soothing not moisturizing, and for people with dry skin it will probably dry out the skin even more when not used correctly ,since the water will evaporate and will make some of it thats in ur skin evaporate too so it feels dryand  for my opinion as a dry skin type, DO like to use it but always sort of lock it with a moisturizer before it dries out , and i always find a difference ,its like m using it as a calming toner. 
As for the ingredient list its safe for all skin types as its only water. 

Feels a bit too thick on hot summer days i think it can make ur skin tan with the sun 
I wish the scent would last longer cuz its incredible 

Rich creamy smells so so good and moisturize dry skin so well esp after showering 

I wish it was at least spf 30 or 50 than it would be PERFECt because i love the texture and it never gives me break outs or nth so i wish it had more spf so i could use it as a sunscreen ,other than that i love this product 

As i have dry skin , i loove this moisturizer a lot , it is thick and a bit too much for oily skin , but its a blessing for dry skin, and i personally like to use it as an indoors sunscreen and moisturize as i feel like its such a waste to use zn expensive sunscreen when m just home . 
It has a thick and white texture than the PM version , its more of a heavy cream than a light lotion, but i dont mind it i love it as my skin can even feel drier in the winter, but anyways i find it not heavy and it keeps my strangely soft and not dry ,maybe because m not exposed to a harsh environment and m just home , but generally its very good for dry skin . And u might consider that its very safe and the ingredient list is CHEFKISS , the niacinamide is there the ceramides the spf too , so u really benefit from a lot of good ingredients .
AND the packaging is veery convenient ,the tube is very easy to use . 

Heejoo