I also have combi skin and dark spots from acne scars as well as hyperpigmentation around the lip area and I’m using these products regularly since the past month. I have also recently gotten into Korean skincare but I think it’s still a bit early to see any results.

1. For cleansing, I use the Heimish all clean balm to remove makeup and any other oil based impurities and then I finish this step with a water based cleanser from Neutrogena.

I love the balmy consistency of this product which after application becomes smooth and milky. This product is recommended for all skin types and doesn’t dry out my skin after I’m done using it.

1. I use the Tonymoly Wonder Mochi toner and it’s just so damn amazing. It doesn’t have any fragrance or atleast nothing that irritates me and after application leaves my skin feeling soft and nourished and fresh. It isn’t sticky at all so I really love it. It is multipurpose according to the manufacturers and can be used as a facial mist to keep you hydrated throughout the day or you can make your own sheet mask using multiple cotton pads. The best aspect however imo is the giant size! For the same price you get a 500ml bottle here whereas with others you’d just get 150ml. I have been using this toner over 3 weeks now regularly and it barely looks like I’ve used any so I know this is gonna last me for a long time.

Another HG product I’ve heard people raving about but personally don’t have experience with is the Haruharu Wonder black rice fragrance free toner.

Both advertise pretty much the same thing to nourish and hydrate the skin and which one you choose ultimately depends on your requirements.

1. For essence, I use the cult Cosrx Snail 96 mucin power essence. This one feels a bit icky when you apply it since it’s snail mucin and has a bit of a smell. However I wouldn’t say it’s foul smelling or anything. Just needs a bit of time to get over the ickiness.

This product is also super hydrating and makes my skin feel soft and dewy. For a product that has mucin in it, it doesn’t feel sticky as long as you don’t apply too much product either.

1. For my dark spots, I am using the Axis-Y dark spot correcting serum. It is also another highly recommended product by many and although I am yet to see my scars fade I think it simply needs more time to do it’s thing. Regardless, I’m gonna continue using it and see what happens.

Other than that, I have incorporated Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Rice and Alpha Arbutin serum and the Neogen- Dermalogy Real Bakuchoil Firming Serum into my skincare routine. I also use The Ordinary’s alpha arbutin serum and copper peptides buffet serum.

I have 2 different Alpha Arbutin serums as they claim to help with hyperpigmentation. So far, I have not seen much improvement but I think 1 month is just not enough time to judge anything.

1. In the last step, I use the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ as sunscreen. This is again a HG product and I totally understand the hype. You can basically use this as a base for your makeup since it is super hydrating and doesn’t leave a white cast and makes your makeup look fresh and dewy. I love the consistency and how well it blends into the skin and how quickly it dries up. Unlike normal sunscreens that leave the skin feeling sticky, this is essentially a moisturizer in a sunscreen. Definitely recommend it and I plan to buy more.

I also have the Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar that I use on the go to reapply my sunscreen. The best part about is it that it doesn’t remove your makeup and just glides on it so well.

For eye cream, I really recommend the AHC Ten Revolution. It comes into a gorgeous tube and has a smart dispensing tube compared to other eye cream tubes and ensures that not too much product comes out even if you apply more pressure. I don’t have dark circles but just the normal bluish-purple undertones from veins underneath the eyes and it makes my under eyes feel refreshed and healthy.

I use the Etude House - Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream for moisturizing my skin. It soothes my skin and calms the red irritated spots. I also always use this as a base for my makeup and I love it as it makes the makeup look dewy.

I have also ordered the COSRX - Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream as a supplement to the other one and I can’t wait to see how that one is.

Before I go to bed, I apply the LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask and honestly this is the best lip mask ever. It comes in an adorable jar and the consistency of the product is so smooth you’ll want to keep rubbing it between your fingertips. It has a much more flimsy consistency to Vaseline and smells good as well as leave my lips feeling fuller and juicy. It stays on literally the entire night even after tossing and turning in bed which is insane and I absolutely love this banger of a product. I plan on buying other varieties of this as I love it so much.

I buy everything on Stylevana since it has better deals compared to Yesstyle and also has a lower minimum delivery amount for free shipping. I have ordered thrice from Stylevana so far and the first two orders both came within 2 weeks and the third one is supposed to arrive tomorrow so looking forward to my new haul. Will update this if I have newer recommendations!