Face Time {My Facial Skincare Routine + Product Reviews}
By Yvonne Waluvengo - August 11, 2015
Because you know I'm all about that face
'Bout that face, no treble ♫♩
'Bout that face, no treble ♫♩
I'm all about that face
'Bout that face, no treble ♬
I'm all about that face
'Bout that face, no treble ♬
I'm all about that face
♪ 'Bout that face... Face... Face...Face
♫ ♪
Ha! Sing along people!
I honestly didn't give a crap about my skin until less than a year ago. Fortunately for me I have combination skin, so I have never really battled with acne, serious dryness or oiliness.
Being a little older and a little wiser now (it took me a while), I have come to value and embrace my skin, so much so, I always want it to look and feel its best. I've managed to establish a basic skincare routine that suits my skin type, it consists of four steps for daily use, that is:-
- Cleansing
- Exfoliating
- Toning
- Moisturizing
If you follow me on Instagram you most probably caught a glimpse of my facial skincare products two weeks back. Today I am going to talk about each one of them in detail, but before I start, I want to emphasize on the fact that everyone's skin is different, so what works perfectly for me may not be so good for you/someone else.
Pure Deep Cleansing Face Wipes
Price: Kshs. 125
Bought at : Nakumatt Supermarket
One struggle I'm having with my routine is make up removal and cleansing at the end of the day. Pure Deep Cleansing Wipes have been super convenient for me. They come in handy when I'm too lazy to go through the full process of cleansing my face.
The coolest thing about these wipes is that they're so cheap, but do an excellent job at removing make-up, definitely the best wipes I've used so far.
Dalan Aloe Vera Cream Soap
Price: Kshs. 60
Bought at: Nakumatt
I initially loved this soap only because of its smell, it's got this sweet delicate smell which I'm obsessed with, but after using it for a couple of days I noticed that it had made some great impact on my skin, my skin felt clean and super moisturized. It's so good for my face, I always have an extra pack.
I mostly use this soap in the morning to clean my face before exfoliating, toning and applying moisturizer.
Eden Apricot Scrub For Face And Body
Price: Kshs. 305
Bought at: Nakumatt
I've been using this for ages! I bought this jar months ago, but it's yet to run out. It's a mild facial and body scrub, it gets rid of any roughness and makes my face super smooth and soft. What I like about this product is that it's mild enough for me to use daily.
I mostly use it in the morning and evening by simply moisturizing my face with warm water then applying a small amount of it on my face using my fingers, avoiding eyes and sensitive areas, I massage it all over. Once I'm done scrubbing I rinse my face using warm water and pat it dry with a towel.
Eskinol Naturals Facial Lemon Cleanser
Price: Kshs. 250
Bought at: Bestly Cosmetics
I have been using this facial cleanser for quite some time now, mostly at night before I go to bed, I simply apply a small amount of it using a cotton ball on my face and neck until thoroughly clean.
I like its smell, it's got this refreshing, mild lemon scent.
I must say that it's an excellent cleanser, once I use it I don't necessarily have to wash my face with water.
Alison's Rosewater & Kapa Pure Glycerine
Alison's Rosewater - Kshs. 65 - Uchumi Supermarket
Kapa Pure Glycerine - Kshs. 50 - Tuskys
I use rosewater and glycerine combined as a toner, right after cleansing my face. Both these products are dirty cheap, but work so well for me, I don't see the need of buying an expensive toner.
I apply the mixture similar to how I apply my cleanser.
Sometimes I mix them up, sometimes I don't, but overall they're both very good for my skin.
Maws Lanolin Cream & Maisha Bora Aloe Herbal Cream
Maws Lanolin Cream - Kshs. 80 - Uchumi
Maisha Bora Aloe Herbal Cream - Kshs. 100 - Nakumatt
These two are my go-to creams for my night skincare routine. I mostly use the lanolin cream every other day and the aloe cream in case I wore make up.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream
Price: Kshs. 230
Bought at : Nakumatt
All I can say is that this is the best moisturizer I've ever used on my face. It's perfect, just perfect.
I use it only at daytime after cleansing, exfoliating and toning my face.
Faholo Calamine Lotion
Price: Kshs. 50
Bought at : Local Pharmacy
I use this once in a while, only when I want to get rid of pimples overnight. So after cleansing my face I simply apply it using a cotton ball on the problematic areas
It's also great for eliminating sunburns, it's one product that keeps preventing me from buying sunscreen lotions.
Vaseline & Maybelline Baby Lips Lip-balm
Vaseline - Kshs. 109 - Uchumi
Maybelline Baby Lips Lipbalm - Kshs. 290 - Nakuru Cosmetics Center
You've got to love Vaseline! Sometimes when I'm really lazy I simply cleanse my face and straight away apply Vaseline on my face and lips.
I mostly use Vaseline at night before I go to bed to keep my lips moisturized. At daytime I only use Baby Lips Lip-balm, you must know how crazy I am about this lip-balm, If you don't, check out this post.
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So now you guys know what I use on my face and how I use it. I would really love to hear about the skincare products that work for you and your current skincare routines.
Happy Tuesday!
Xx
33 comments
Great post! I love using rosewater as a toner too. Never thought about using it with glycerin though -- that's a good idea!
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Thank you Eden! I only recently found out too that you can mix them up to make an even better toner.
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ReplyDeletei think i will try the Apricot, cs i was told i need it for my face :)
ALSO I LEARNED YOU CAN USE OLIVE OIL AND SALT AS A FACE SCRUB :P
thank you for sharing this enlightening post
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I seriously don't get why I haven't been signed by a record label already hahaha! Thank you too Wanjiru! I had no idea you could use olive oil and salt as a face scrub!!!
DeleteWe use the same products although my face is too oily i can't apply glycerine.Great post
ReplyDeleteTry out calamine lotion once in a while, it may help.
Deletenice, but isn't glycerine a bit greasy
ReplyDeleteHi there! Yes, it's a bit greasy, but when you mix it with rosewater or even plain water it becomes less greasy. The benefits of glycerine are amazing, don't let the greasiness deter you from using it.
DeleteGreat post..I think am gonna try the rosewater as a toner..I never tone my face:-( but thanks to you am gonna start doing that..
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What?! You should definitely try out rosewater Sophie, you have all to gain and nothing to lose :-)
DeleteI really need that calamine lotion in my life, heard alot about it. Thanks for sharing.
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By the way, I read somewhere that calamine lotion can help with acne, try it out or seek advice from a doctor first.
DeleteSuch a great post, hun! I have never used rosewater toner before...your post definitely inspired me to try it though! :)
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You're welcome! You should try it out.
DeleteI also use that Nivea Soft , I take it with me everywhere I go ,i'm also a fan of apricot scrub. Great review.
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I take mine everywhere too haha! Thanks Uzo!
DeleteI also use that Nivea Soft , I take it with me everywhere I go ,i'm also a fan of apricot scrub. Great review.
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I also use that Nivea Soft , I take it with me everywhere I go ,i'm also a fan of apricot scrub. Great review.
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Ahh my mom always tells me to use rosewater as a toner because it's so good, and I love it's smell!
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The benefits of rosewater are amazing! You should thank your mom :-)
DeleteSure looks like great products here. I've to check em out. :)
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DeleteWow...I love the products...very cheap...never tone but I will now with the rose water...the aloe Vera soap...is magic..I agree...the lanolin too...will add the calamine..very cheap n has good quantity..n the lanolin cream...apricot scrub is very helpful.. thank you swee..this post is awesome
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Rose Water is the truth!! It is too harsh for me because my face is super sensitive to toners of any kind but I tried it for my eczema and it worked. I have also seen it work wonders on friends who have had acne because it eliminates spots almost over night.
ReplyDeleteAnyway great post!
And my little beauty tip with vaseline- try exfoliating your lips with a toothbrush then apply vaseline overnight, your lips will thank you :))
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Thank you so much for stopping by, also for that last tip :-)
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hi Yvonne, am using maisha bora aloe herbal cream am on the fifth day, want to know if its bleaching and if i stop using it will it have some side effects
ReplyDeleteHi! The cream is 100% herbal, made with natural stuff, it's not bleaching at all, it mostly just minimizes pimples and clears black-spots... Glad you joined the club! Haha! I think it's an awesome cream, thanks for stopping by & welcome again :-)
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