tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post640650825583751998..comments2024-03-27T10:48:56.520-07:00Comments on Snow White and the Asian Pear: Putting your products in order, including pH dependent acidsCat Cactushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14052704885218633917noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-44354146487234587242020-01-04T04:10:50.938-08:002020-01-04T04:10:50.938-08:00Hi Cat,
Can you give you view on my routine below...Hi Cat,<br /><br />Can you give you view on my routine below.<br /><br />1. Neogen green tea stick<br />2. cosrx AHA 7 Whitehead power liquid<br />3. Benton Aloe BHA toner<br />4. Tiam Vitam B3 source<br />5. Benton Aloe propolis soothing gel<br />6. Purito comfy water sunblock<br /><br />Also can I use it for both my day and night routineCynticlaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826308927728924971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-35220778126759426292019-09-07T12:23:58.072-07:002019-09-07T12:23:58.072-07:00Hey !
I have been looking for someone who could h...Hey ! <br />I have been looking for someone who could help me with the skin care but no luck until I read your blogs ! <br />I hope here I will get the honest reply I’m looking for. <br />Won’t take much time of yours <br />Just listing down my products , can you please please please please arrange them in a proper order . <br />I request you ! <br /><br />I have combination skin but now days it’s more towards Oiler which make my skin looks dark. It never happens before , maybe my routine is not as per the order. <br /><br />So here is my peroducts list. <br /><br /><br /><br />Like I use <br /><br />( day routine ) <br />Cosrx low ph face wash <br />Now order - cerave face wash <br />(Mostly with ordinary )<br />Caffeine solution <br />I’m from rice toner <br />1)Nicinamide and zink <br />2)Kheil vitamin c ( another day ) <br />Innsfree sunscream <br /><br />sometime -arbutin +Kheil vitamin c 20% + sunscreen <br /><br />At night <br />Cosrx facewash <br />Hemish balm <br />Caffeine solution <br />I’m from rice toner <br />-Klairs vitamin c 5% ( before ) <br />-Then used tiam red c serum ( very sticky ) <br />-Currently using cosrx vitamin c <br />Rose hip oil or <br />Moisful moistures misha moisturiser <br /><br />On Sunday and Wednesday <br />30% aha and bha <br />Buffet/ hylaronic acid / hadalabo milk <br />/Ordinary Rose hip oil <br /><br /><br />Have these ordinary products <br />Please let me know how to use them and when : <br /><br />Ordinary products: <br />1-Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG<br />2-Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%<br />4-Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA<br />5-“Buffet”<br />6-100% Organic Cold-Pressed<br />Rose Hip Seed Oil<br />7-Lactic Acid 5% + HA<br />8-AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution<br />9-Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5<br /><br />Also have :<br /><br />Ski 2 water essence<br />Son and park water <br />Hadalabo milk ( blue one for dry skin ) <br />Hemish toner <br /><br /><br /><br />Please let me know how many products I can incorporate am and pm routine <br /><br />All I want to target my pigmentations <br />And aging issues <br /><br /><br />Will use retinol after my baby’s delivery so I’m waiting for it :)<br />Haven’t use Retinol ever .<br /><br />My age 27<br /><br />Will use as you suggest <br /><br /><br /><br />What is your routine <br />I feel like you know better than anyone about ordinary products <br /><br />So please suggest me if I need anything else ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thankyou so much for helping me ! <br /><br />I have spend lot on k products and many of the products I never used . <br /><br />Fatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548504044201927802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-29554121108201362692019-08-26T04:22:33.696-07:002019-08-26T04:22:33.696-07:00Hello,
Just getting into KSC and I stumbled on yo...Hello, <br />Just getting into KSC and I stumbled on your site. I just bought some stuff online and a little bit overwhelmed despite the excellent information you have posted above. <br /><br />These are things I ordered:<br />Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream<br />Laneige Water Sleeping Mask<br />Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+PA+++<br />Hadalabo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion<br />Cos de Baha Snail Mucin Serum with 2% Niacinamide<br />Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner<br /><br />In terms of getting everything in order, that's where I need some help. As someone who doesn't like taking a long time getting ready, how would you suggest I split these to AM and PM routines?<br /><br />I'm thinking:<br /><br />1. Shu Uemura Skin Purifier cleansing oil<br />2. Missha Super Aqua foam cleanser<br />3. Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner<br />4. Cos de Baha Snail Mucin Serum with 2% Niacinamide<br />5. Hadalabo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion<br />6. Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream<br />7. Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+PA+++ (change to Laneige Water Sleeping Mask at night)<br /><br />Did I get the order right? :) Also, if I were to add TO's azelaic acid suspension, at which step should I do it? Do I need to add an essence in this routine, and an exfoliator perhaps?<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />AWandering Flipflopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805294055518116277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-85298841504643045662018-12-01T13:59:47.478-08:002018-12-01T13:59:47.478-08:00Reading this post saved my skin. Ascorbic acid wo...Reading this post saved my skin. Ascorbic acid works wonders on my acne, but it seeme to mysteriously stop working. It was because I was applying moisturizer too quickly after my vitamin c serum! Now that I give it about 10 minutes to work at it's optimum pH, my skin is smooth and clear as a baby's butt. Ok, not that smooth, but incredible compared to how it was a week ago. All my zits disappeared within TWO. DAYS. Nothing has ever worked that well that fast. Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04932897196771593266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-25079604920934398662018-05-23T04:21:24.827-07:002018-05-23T04:21:24.827-07:00wait, I thought vit c shouldn't be used togeth...wait, I thought vit c shouldn't be used together with BHA/AHA?? why use it together? as in the same routine?Nadya Abdurrachmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297684996266116164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-17209410808500823602018-05-21T08:58:10.690-07:002018-05-21T08:58:10.690-07:00Hi Chris,
Because you're working with prescri...Hi Chris,<br /><br />Because you're working with prescriptions under the direction of a derm, the only way to be sure things are being used in the right order with those prescriptions is to ask your derm directly :) <br /><br />It's really dependent on the formulas, and what they need to work properly.<br /><br />Take care,<br />CatCat Cactushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052704885218633917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-24519968188511131752018-05-21T07:04:27.007-07:002018-05-21T07:04:27.007-07:00hi! I've only just accidentally discovered you...hi! I've only just accidentally discovered your blog, but I find it very informative.<br /><br />I am new to this Korean Skin Care Routine, but am really interested to apply some to my existing routine.<br />I have bought a few products online, but am unsure as to the order, would you please be so kind and check it please...<br /><br />my skin is fair, oily-combination skin<br /><br />1. Banila Co. Clean It Zero<br />2. Cosrx Low-PH good morning Cleanser<br />3. Hydroquinone Liquid (dermatologist prescribed for pigmentation) - PM Only<br />4. Retinoic Acid (dermatologist prescribed)<br />5. Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid - PM Only<br />6. Cosrx Two in One Poreless Power Liquid<br />7. Laneige Water Bank Essense - PM Only<br />8. Sheet Mask - 1 to 2 times a week - PM Only<br />9. 10% Glycolic Cream (dermatologist prescribed)<br />10. Moisturizer<br />11. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask - only when my skin feels dry<br />12. Sunblock SPF 50 PA++++ - AM Only<br /><br />I also plan to incorporate Cosrx Triple C Lightning Liquid, should it go before # 3 or should it be mixed with my moisturizer?<br /><br />Thank you in advance for your reply!Chris Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342845411976777141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-13852653600749056152018-02-26T07:36:42.248-08:002018-02-26T07:36:42.248-08:00Hey there, I really don't rely on moisturizers...Hey there, I really don't rely on moisturizers to impart any true anti-aging benefits, because even if they do contain anti-aging ingredients, it's likely to be in such a small concentration that visible improvement (other than moisturized skin) is unlikely. If you're looking for serious anti-aging, I'd look into chemical exfoliants, L-AA vitamin C serums, and retinoids. Just make sure to do your research as some of those can have some nasty side effects!Cat Cactushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052704885218633917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-81017806766176142772018-02-26T06:34:35.658-08:002018-02-26T06:34:35.658-08:00I think any toner that has a good pH and doesn'...I think any toner that has a good pH and doesn't leave a residue behind on your skin is fine. Also, although your skin won't be in an optimal pH range, your actives will still work, provided that they are in a good concentration and a good pH for their type.Cat Cactushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052704885218633917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-89081735834922346662018-02-20T08:31:33.901-08:002018-02-20T08:31:33.901-08:00Hi Val,
Thank you for the constructive feedback! ...Hi Val,<br /><br />Thank you for the constructive feedback! Can you clarify what you mean by putting the cooking temp analogy in the post?<br /><br />Take care,<br />-CatCat Cactushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052704885218633917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-40424119192307478692018-02-20T08:29:32.789-08:002018-02-20T08:29:32.789-08:00Hi Soumya,
Since you are using two toners (and I ...Hi Soumya,<br /><br />Since you are using two toners (and I haven't used either, so I cannot advise you from personal experience) I would recommend using the ordering tool I demo in this post: http://www.snowwhiteandtheasianpear.com/2015/12/beginners-dilemma-overwhelmed-on-order.html to help you confirm your personal product order. :)Cat Cactushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052704885218633917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-84106821431720345532018-02-06T16:22:19.344-08:002018-02-06T16:22:19.344-08:00Hi Cat ,
I am totally newbie to Korean Skin care ...Hi Cat ,<br /><br />I am totally newbie to Korean Skin care , i have went through few youtubers,blogs and ordered few products .Could you please help me out if I am using them in the right way .<br /><br />My skin is dark brown - oily -combination skin.<br />I am using the products in the following order :<br /><br /><br />SKINFOOD Yuja Water C Toner 180ml<br /><br />[GOODAL] Double Bright Toner - 150ml<br /><br />[MIZON] All In One Snail Repair Cream 75ml<br /><br />I am going to start this in the night care regimen .<br /><br />Could you please help me out .<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555770088550831066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-79574188913797225172018-02-05T11:44:18.473-08:002018-02-05T11:44:18.473-08:00Hi, I definitely feel like it would be a fantastic...Hi, I definitely feel like it would be a fantastic idea to revise this post. I feel like I've found a gold mine of information, but the information is just so all over the place, I cant wrap my head around it no matter how many times I read it! Try focusing one paragraph on one topic for example, "What is pH". Try not to add in too many "random" tips in there, as it's just too confusing. The first few paragraphs or sections of the post should be very basic. Slow down and explain what all the technical terms mean. Use analogies like your steak and pork cooking temperature analogy. That was good, but put it in your post! Be sure to slowly explain things as most people don't know as much as you do about skincare and this topic. Thank you for posting this I'm really really excited! I'm just having a hard time understanding. I don't want a reply wiht an explanation, my advice is revise your post, and then revise it AGAIN. This isn't mean't to offend you, I just want others to be able to understand what you're trying to say so they get it too. Thanks! -ValAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925138169533741075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-91314472865450581462018-02-01T00:06:42.856-08:002018-02-01T00:06:42.856-08:00Your article has been very informative. I didnt kn...Your article has been very informative. I didnt know that i've been layering my actives wrong this entire time! Thank goodness ive only been using them for a couple of weeks, which might be the reason why i havent seen any noticeable changes, but that might just be my impatience. Anyway, i think the cleanser has a very high pH (Innisfree Jeju Pore Cleansing Foam), so i was wondering which pH balancing toner i should use. I have the SIMPLE kind to skin toner (which has hydrating ingredients like niacinamide which i read might interfere with vit c absorption) and the Cosrx Clarifying Treatment Toner (which has aha/bha). zackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840546357110962342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-17713985599695315082018-01-06T19:19:09.990-08:002018-01-06T19:19:09.990-08:00Hi
I was wondering if you know of a good anti ag...Hi <br /><br />I was wondering if you know of a good anti age/rejuvenating lotion/moisturiser that's reasonably priced?<br /><br />Something to possible use as one of the last steps at night after hydrating.<br />I don't want to be paying like $40 for 30mls. <br /><br />I've been thinking a hydraulic acid for moisture but not sure??<br /><br />Thanks for the great content.Samichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653020908831891673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-82314875610918053302017-11-21T01:24:26.515-08:002017-11-21T01:24:26.515-08:00Hi Cat,
I’m figuring how I should use my skin car...Hi Cat,<br /><br />I’m figuring how I should use my skin care to give them their fullest effect. Could you please check for me if I’m doing it right? By the way, my skin is combination-oily my main concern in brightening and evening out my complexion if that helps :)<br /><br />Morning:<br />1. Innisfree blueberry rebalancing 5.5 cleanser<br />2. Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner<br />3. Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Serum<br />4. PIXI Glow tonic<br />5. Secret Key Starting essence<br />6. Beauty of Joseon dynasty cream<br />7. Nivea Sun Protect Water Gel<br /><br />Evening:<br />1. TFS, Rice water bright light cleansing oil<br />2. Innisfree blueberry rebalancing 5.5 cleanser<br />3. Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner<br />4. Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Serum<br />5. PIXI Glow tonic<br />6. Secret Key Starting essence<br />7. Sheet mask (optional)<br />8. Beauty of Joseon dynasty cream<br /><br />I hope you can help me out here. <br /><br />Thanks!<br />Rioixehhhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18060331672579150757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-1841532390189090022017-11-16T23:26:48.857-08:002017-11-16T23:26:48.857-08:00Hi Cat,
thank you for your post, it helps alot, so...Hi Cat,<br />thank you for your post, it helps alot, sorry I think I posted a thread before, but think if did not come through. sorry for the second post.<br />I am abit confused, because I am not using LLA vitc, i am using The Ordinary Ascobyl Glucoside Solution 12% which is PH 6-7, Bha is Paula's Choice Perfecting 2%BHA Gel PH3.2 - 3.8 and AlphaH Liquid Gold with Glycolic Acid PH3.0-4.5. as you said low PH go first, but my VitC is very high PH. shoul I apply it before BHA and AHA? Thanks for the advice <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114516293746246436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-49959049735601247342017-10-27T09:05:31.550-07:002017-10-27T09:05:31.550-07:00Late question over here...i got Mizon water volume...Late question over here...i got Mizon water volume ex first essence really watery but so hydrating, and then got Klairs vitamin c serum which is more heavy, ...can i do this: 1. Klairs toner 2. Mizon water essence, wait till it dry (10-20 minutes) then 3. Klairs vitamin c serum? Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291989156993269457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-66338866677893276562017-10-03T21:12:53.480-07:002017-10-03T21:12:53.480-07:00Hi! Was wondering if i'm using the Missha time...Hi! Was wondering if i'm using the Missha time revolution clear toner which has very mild AHA and BHA, and i work from home with blinds covering my window, do i still need to put on sunscreen? :oAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-80747730277185558492017-09-26T21:00:09.344-07:002017-09-26T21:00:09.344-07:00Hi Cat,
it was very informative reading your blo...Hi Cat, <br /><br />it was very informative reading your blog, thanks so much for the tips! I would just like to ask if my current skincare routine is in the correct order / whether I'm using any products wrongly. My skin type is oily. <br /><br />1. Cleansing (Shu Uemura Porefinist cleansing oil followed by Philosophy Foaming Cleansing Gel) <br />2. Exfoliation using Alpha H Micro Cleanse with Glycolic acid (once a week) <br />3. Origins Active Charcoal Mask (once a week / once every few days) <br />4. Son & Park Beauty Water (as the Toner) ( I'm thinking of getting the Klairs Supple Preparation Toner after I finish the beauty water) <br />5. Missha FTE <br />6. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Recovery Serum<br />7. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream <br />8. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel <br /><br />Thanks so much for your advice and i really appreciate it :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997814308715626194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-87681475915572846312017-08-27T23:18:31.440-07:002017-08-27T23:18:31.440-07:00Hello Cat,
Thank you for this wonderful post!
I h...Hello Cat,<br />Thank you for this wonderful post!<br /><br />I have just a quick question. If the Vitamin C (OST C 21.5) is irritating my sensitive skin, what could I do? if I still want to use somehow. One of our Hungarian bloggers recommended to me to mix the Vit C with my moisture lotion. but according to your post, it's a bad idea, because the lotion is blocking the absorption of the Vit C. Am I right? It pretty confusing for me...<br /><br />So could you help me, how could I decrease the irritation of my skin during the use of Vit C? <br /><br />Thank you so much! Bazsettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850702634170360675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-13084086496111682062017-08-01T14:23:07.807-07:002017-08-01T14:23:07.807-07:00Thank you so so so much Cat for sharing your knowl...Thank you so so so much Cat for sharing your knowledge and research, it has been invaluable to me xJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809904566022639845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-44370784930818074462017-07-18T20:20:14.076-07:002017-07-18T20:20:14.076-07:00Thank you so much for your really thorough explana...Thank you so much for your really thorough explanation! It's really helpful the way you broke your routine down into steps rather than products.<br /><br />I do have a quick question - it's a little unclear to me how to determine whether an acid product is a pH balancing toner or an BHA/AHA active? For example, Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion...it seems toner-like to me, but I know it has a pretty strong acid concentration so it also seems like an AHA treatment. Should it be used before or after Vitamin C?<br /><br />(I'm also having trouble classifying my AHA pads like First Aid Beauty's Facial Radiance Pads and Nip+Fab's Glycolic Fix pads.)<br /><br />Is there a simple way to distinguish between the two? I.e., based on pH or consistency?<br /><br />Thanks again for writing this super informative post! It's really changed the way I think about my skincare products/routine.Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024940145114526747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-40449049464365342712017-07-17T02:50:49.313-07:002017-07-17T02:50:49.313-07:00After cleansing, I should wait 15 minutes before a...After cleansing, I should wait 15 minutes before applying my BHA. Should I pay my skin dry or leave it damp?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555304949376273616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-87719930769708863292017-06-01T11:29:19.865-07:002017-06-01T11:29:19.865-07:00@Amie Castille, it's easy to see how the mizon...@Amie Castille, it's easy to see how the mizon toner having BHA/AHA in its name can cause confusion but wow... that was unnecessarily rude. Clarity/ease of understanding is nice to have in a blog post, but you're not ENTITLED to it as a blog reader. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382945634903665392noreply@blogger.com