I am completely switching to korean skincare and it's really hard to find affordable and effective products that work. I am combo skin(dry with oily t-zone), have hyper pigmentation, texture, small bumbs, dryness, dehydration, dullness, roughness. You get the drift. 

I need an entire routine. Any suggestions?
Only korean brands please.

KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE

Need a good and affordable product to help me brighten my skin tone and reduce hyper pigmentation. Recommendations?

Good product to brighten up skin and reduce hyper pigmentation?

So for now this is my routine. I have dry skin with dehydration, dullness, small bumps along with a sandy-rough texture. 

I am not sure if i need a toner? I do have iunik vitamin Hyaluronic acid toner and pyunkang essence toner but I am not sure should I use any of these? 

For exfoliation I already have ordinary lactic acid so I didn't purchase anything. 

So what ya guys think? 
Should i incorporate anything else perhaps or just go on with these for few months?

Sooo.. i got these items after a lot of looking and research. What do you guys think?

Okay so its kinda winter here. And when i say winter it means 20-27 degrees. Thats UAE'S winter. If you have seen my previous discussion post you can see my new routine but despite a hydrating routine, my skin is flaking after a few hours of applying moisturiser. Yes, i am using the Hyaluronic acid and cosrx snail essence on damp skin and yet its the same. My skin stays hydrated for 2 hours and then feels tight. It stars gettinf flakey sometime later. 

Is this common?? Is this supposed to happened? Am i supposed to reapply my moisturer every 2 to 4 hours? 

What should i do? 

This is my routine and thats how I apply in order.

Double cleansing - cerave hydrating cream to foam(i will buy a balm or oil soon, broke rn)
Cleanser- cosrx low ph morning gel
Toner- hadalabo premium Hyaluronic lotion(damp skin)
Essener- cosrx snail mucin essense (damp skin)
Moisturiser- cosrx snail all in one cream
Spf- isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel.

What am i doing wrong?😭

Flakey skin?

Do you guys think lip care is just as important as skincare and hair care? 

I do scrub at times and massage alll my skin care products onto my lips but don't pay a 100% attention to it. 

What do you think is the best lip care routine? 

How to get rid of dark lips?

Is lip care just as important?

As for any negativity, I would just pinpoint the pungent scent that I mentioned above and would recommend a patch test for sensitive skin types as there are people allergic to tea tree oil. 

Formulated with Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, and tea tree oil along with a few other ingredients, this gel-based cleanser works wonders for all skin types with drying the skin out. It does not give you a squeaky finish unlike the cerave cleanser and instead makes you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. 

With a low ph of 5, it is perfect for sensitive skin types as well as cleans makeup without any residue. It is a gel cleanser as mentioned earlier which doubles up into a foaming cleanser which I prefer. 

It has a pungent smell which many of you might not prefer, including myself. At first whiff, the scent of medicine and tea tree oil hits you like a truck on a blind sunny day. Genuinely, I prefer natural scents but luckily this one does not linger long. And with a price that steep, the smell is something I can get along with. 

As for my final verdict, I love this cleanser as it does not dry me out or strip my skin. I have not seen any sort of reaction and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It gives an instant glow and soothes my skin barrier. 

As hydrating the toner was, it just did not do anything more. I had to layer it up several times as once did not feel enough. It was way too mild for me with almost no changes or benefit. 

The pyunkang essence toner is one of the hyped toners, after klairs. I brought this due to the minimal amount of ingredients and hydration. It soothes, hydrates and calms down irritated skin. It comes in a plastic blue bottler and easily slides through the skin, which makes it easy to layer. Does not feek tacky unlike some toners and can be used to build up several times. It is suitabke for all types of skin, does not cause any irritation or reactions. 

The only cons i could think of is the packaging as it does not help you to control the amount one requires to layer. They do not have a bigger bottle which means you require to repurchase it quiet frequently. 

The inkey list is one of the most affordable brands available gaining a pros already. The serum comes in  a small plastic bottle and consists of a watery texture. But it does not leave you feeling sticky, uncomfortable or tacky. The serum quickly absorbs into the skin, providing hydration and a beautiful glow. It easily lasts through out the day without causing any irritation or reactions unless not rightfully applied. Suitable for all types of skins but dry and dehydrated topping the chart. 

Now for the cons, honestly I hate the packaging. It's just too small which means I have to occasionally repurchase this once a while and also has a tendency to crystallise on the outside. 

But most importantly I hate the tacky, sticky and slimy feeling it leaves behind after application. No matter the quantity used, it just sticks onto your skin like someone poured a can of orange juice. 

The inkey list Niacinamide serum comes in a small white and black plastic bottle with a button cap. It targets to control excessive oil, blenishes, anti aging and brightening factors. It is a milky-white liquid, a tad gel-like rather than watery and without any noticeable scent. The serum is hightly effective for all type of skins but might be slightly reactive to sensitive skins as it contains citric acid and is usually reactive if the percentage applied is not monitored well. One should generally be careful before including Niacinamide in one's daily routine as many other products contain the ingredient in a higher or lower percentage. Doing a patch test is highly recommended. 

Over all the inkey list Niacinamide serum is filled with abundant goodness and benefits but also is much more effective and less reactive than the ordinary Niacinamide. 

For a person with combination skin, i find this too mild. I did not have any reaction what so ever but I found myself drawn to much stronger cleaners compared to this. 

For starters I have normal to dry skin with an oily T zone. The texture of the product is creamy, obviousky turning into foam. I prefer foam based cleanser as it makes me feel far more clean and dirt free. The cleanser has a squeaky finish if anyones wondering, nothing bad at all. It removes all kinds of make really easily, perfect for both A.M and P.M routine. Gentle and hydrating on skin build in with three types of ceramides. Consists of amino acids and Hyaluronic acids along with a fragrance free formlula. Perfect for people with dry skin without stripping. 

sohakazi