My Current Skincare Routines ♡ AM & PM ft. Kylie Skin, Caudalie, IT Cosmetics, Rawkanvas, The Ordinary, Glow Receipe + More!

I came across the Routine Megathread in Reddit's SkincareAddiction and it gives me an idea to share my own skincare routine on the blog.

 CAUDALIE GRAPE WATER (AM + PM), this is probably the best facial sprays that I have ever purchased. The mist is so fine and it makes my face feels very hydrating and refreshing. I used to (and still do...) think that facial sprays are overrated and it's not a must-have product, but ever since I tried the Grape Water, I haven't stopped buying this product. I use it both in the AM and PM, and whenever my face is feeling heated and/or itchy, the grape water immediately calm down my face and I love it.

 RAWKANVAS PURIFIED: PURIFYING CLEANSER (AM), I started seeing this brand all over my Instagram feed and I decided to give it a go. I have a lot of mix feelings about this product, it's not awful and I don't regret the purchase, but I don't love it.

First of all the packaging is very simple, which is something I like, the bottle is made of glass, it's heavy and it feels high-end. I've had a problem with the pump, where it drips down the bottle every time I push the pump and it's suppose to squeeze out the products onto your hands. I have contacted Rawkanvas and they have suggested to twist the pump a bit, which fixed the problem for a few days then it went back to being annoying again, eventually I gave up trying to fix the problem.

Secondly, the cleanser itself is so average and it definitely does not match up to its' price tag. (NZD $55 for a cleanser is consider expensive to me). It cleans like any other cleansers that you can buy from the supermarket, but it does not removes makeup.

I like the smell and I like the jelly texture. It doesn't leave my face feeling tight or dry after cleansing, which I like as well. I use this mostly in the AM and usually I would get rid of products that I don't like as much, but I decided that I am going to use this up completely and share with you an updated review on this cleanser in my next beauty empties.

 KYLIE SKIN VANILLA MILK TONER (AM), I bought this bottle in May 2019, I use it every morning before applying makeup and now nearly a year after my purchase, there is still plenty left! I love this toner, it has a milky texture that leaves my face feeling soft and clean.

 THE ORDINARY CAFFEINE SOLUTION 5% + EGCG (AM), this is definitely overrated in my opinion! I have read many reviews where people says it reduce their dark circles and puffiness, so far I have been using it for months (a tiny drop under my eyes every morning) and I don't see any results?!

 THE ORDINARY ALPHA ARBUTIN 2% + HA (AM), I have been using this for months and I used to think that it is overrated. Until recently, I have been using it every morning before makeup applications, for two months now and I start to see the results. Although I don't have any scars on my face, I sometimes have uneven skin tone and I find that after using it every day, it visibly improves the pigmentation of my skin. My face looks much clearer now and I am more confident going out without wearing any makeup.

 BLISTEX INTENSIVE REPAIR LIP BALM (AM + PM), I use this mostly before bed time and it hydrates my lips throughout the night. I also use it in the day time and whenever my lips is feeling dry. I love the refreshing mint scent and the texture is not too oily, nor too thick.

 GLOW RECEIPE PINEAPPLE-C BRIGHT SERUM (PM), I never thought I would like this product, apart from the smell, but now I absolutely love it! My face feels smoother and looks brighter after continuously using it every night before bed and I have been using it for six months now. A lot of people may not like the smell, but I love it! It reminds me of eating pineapples with soy source haha.

 IT COSMETICS CONFIDENCE IN A CREAM (PM), this is my favourite moisturiser of all time and I only use it at night time because the texture is very thick and the formula is a bit heavy. I like that it absorbs fairy quickly and it keeps my face hydrated during the night, my face feels so soft every morning.

 MARIO BADESCU GLYOLIC EYE CREAM (PM), I don't have much to say about this eye cream as it didn't feel as luxurious on my under eye area as it claims. Although I didn't get any irritation using this product, I feel like this eye cream didn't do anything at all.

 ETUDE HOUSE WONDER PORE FRESHNER AND MONSTER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER (AM + PM), I received a sample of these to try along with the Etude House Bamboo Charcoal Cotton Pads, one of them is to be used in the AM and another to be used in the PM. I have previously tried the Monster micellar water and I thought that it's average because I am not a big fan of micellar water. I have always wanted to try the Wonder Pore Freshner and I thought that it's just okay. The charcoal cotton pads are pretty amazing though.

Sephora Haul ♡ Sephora Collection, Huda Beauty, Fenty Beauty, Peter Thomas Roth + More!

Today I am sharing with you my latest Sephora haul, including a few first impressions of the products that I have already tested.

 PETER THOMAS ROTH MASK FRENZY (NZD $135, 50ML PER JAR), featuring the brand's six bestselling masks including the Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Atomic Heat Mask, the Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Mask, the Cucumber Gel Mask, the Irish Moor Mud Purifying Black Mask, the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask and the 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Mask.

I am so excited to try these as they are very expensive (full sized masks ranging from NZD $90 - 150, 150ml per jar), and I have always been curious about the brand and wanting to know what is the hype of Peter Thomas Roth?!

 SEPHORA COLLECTION MELTING SHOWER JELLY BODY WASH (NZD $17), described as a refreshing gel that melts into your skin and releases a rich lather for gentle cleansing. I have been using this shower gel in the Beach Vibes scent (yellow bottle) and I am absolutely loving it. I especially like the design of the bottle, I love how you open with just a twist, then press and dispense just the right amount of product.

 SEPHORA COLLECTION FROSTED PARTY FOAMING HAND WASH (NZD $11).

The Christmas bottle design is limited edition, but I believe that Pillow Battle is a permanent scent.

 CAUDALIE BEAUTY ELIXIR (NZD $29, 30ML), described as the ideal priming base between layers of makeup for a long-lasting and smooth finish, it is a toning mist that sets makeup, provides an instant burst of radiance and tightens the appearance of pores. It also claims to be a great aftershave for men.

 SEPHORA COLLECTION KIWI RUBBER MASK (NZD $11), described as a DIY face mask that turns from a powder texture into a rubber like paste when mixed with water. This DIY mask comes in four types, the one I picked up is Kiwi and it claims to remove impurities and mattifies the skin.

 SEPHORA COLLECTION SUPER MATTE MOISTURIZER (NZD $25), ideal for combination to oily skin, it contains natural hyaluronic acid and magnifying powder, known to magnify and regulate excess sebum.

I have oily skin and I have been loving the Original Skin Matte Moisturiser, it really helps with mattifying my skin with and without wearing makeup, but Original is quite expensive, that moisturiser retails at NZD $60 from Mecca. So when I came across the Sephora Super Matte Moisturizer, I knew I had to try it.

Sephora's own brand, Sephora Collection is actually really amazing, their products are all quite affordable and the quality is top notch.

 LANEIGE KISS ME DAY & NIGHT SKINCARE SET (NZD $30), contains a duo of lip products including a Lip Glowy Balm to use during the day for hydration with a subtle tint and a Lip Sleeping Mask to apply before bed.

 FENTRY BEAUTY BROW MVP ULTRA FINE BROW PENCIL & STYLER (NZD $37), described as an ultra-fine, retractable brow pencil with a built-in paddle brush to comb through and shape up brows while blending out the excess color.

I can't believe I am saying this, but I feel like the Fenty Brow MVP is replacing my all-time favourite ColourPop Brow Boss. This is my second time buying this brow pencil and I am currently so obsessed with it, I especially love the paddle brush!

 HUDA BEAUTY #FAUXFILTER FOUNDATION (NZD $74), described as a full-coverage foundation that is packed with ultra-refined pigments that visually erase blemish, smooth skin, blur imperfections. The formula claims to blends seamlessly with just one pump.

I have used this foundation about three times now and I like it, but then I don't?! I have to say that the formula is quite amazing, it's full-coverage and it makes my skin looks flawless from a distance. The foundation wears for more than 12 hours on me, but it fades around my nose area just after seven hours wear.

This foundation has a very strong fragrance, it has a floral scent that lingers around after application and the scent is so strong that it can make you nauseous.

The packaging looks nice in photos, but it actually feels very cheap.

The sponge holder is a gift with purchase from Sephora.

 HUDA BEAUTY NUDE OBSESSIONS EYESHADOW PALETTE MINI (NZD $59), is available in three themes, Light, Medium and Dark. Each palette features nine nude shades in mattes and shimmery textures.

I swatched the colours in-store and absolutely fell in love! The eyeshadows are so pigmented and the texture is creamy and smooth. I bought the palette is Nude Light.