UPDATED: Review on Skincare Products I Use [Morning&Night] ☺☺☺

I'm back!! YAY :D So I'll be posting more <3

Here are ALL the products I currently use for skincare and have been using for the past 3 months.
This is a review on the products that I use, and just a disclaimer I am not a dermatologist so obviously always speak to a professional whenever you want to try out new products. They can usually help you with the ingredients and recommend items that you should try suited for you. Also my skin type is Oily/Acne prone. Now, lets get into it c:

♡IN ORDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT♡

Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser (Normal to Oily): I just recently added this into my skincare routine, and I love it (so far). Yet like any other products out there, there is always mixed reviews. I am not a fan of drugstore cleansers anymore due to the fact the just really screw up my skin by over drying it and causing acne. I was just really interested in this product because supposedly it's suppose to protect and repair the skins natural barrier. Not sure if it's actually doing it's job but so far I don't have any complaints with this product. It's doesn't lather up as easily as some other foaming cleansers might though but that's not a problem for me. It is translucent before I 'foam' it up, and I just need one pump to clean my entire face! I would recommend this product. Also it doesn't really have a scent to it, and the price of it runs from 13.99-11.99 ! **Look for coupons for them, so you can get it a dollar or two off :3

St. Ives Green Tea Scrub: 

Hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)

Dermatologist tested

Parabens free, phthalates free, and oil-free

This product has salicylic acid formulated inside, so it can be over drying/ irritate your skin if you constantly use it. So I only use this once or twice a week. Although the product it smells so great it makes me want to use it everyday XD. It feels so soft unlike the apricot scrub which feels rough on my skin. This is the travel size because I wanted to try it out before I actually bought the full size but since I barely use it, I think i'm just going to continue buying the travel size. ^______^ The price was 1.15$ Super cheap. Effective. Smells wonderful. Only problem like I said, is it can be irritating if used too often.. I recommend this product!

Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser:
~Paraben free~

~Fragrances from 100% natural clinical grade essential oils~
~100% Natural, 83% Organic~

This product is so gentle. It is meant to be used daily and for ALL SKIN TYPES. It gives off a lovely citrus scent, the smell doesn't linger on your face after you wash it off so don't worry about that. I've used this product for almost 3 months and still have plenty of it left. The reason it lasted me for so long is because i don't use it everyday. It has never irritated my skin, nor caused any new breakouts. It did help lightening my skin because it is an exfoliator. I don't have anything bad to say about this product except the packaging and the price for it. It's packaged in a tin-ish container with a screw cap. I don't like those type of packaging because you can't really squeeze the bottle without causing damage.. if you get what i mean :c & the price for this is 75$
o___O Never have i ever spent that much on a cleanser or any type of face product.. But i got persuaded 3: And when i first tried it, i liked it.. plus my esthetician told me it was a natural/organic product so i agreed to purchase it. Honestly though, i don't think i will be re-purchasing it.
You can get samples of this product! So i would seriously recommend on doing that before actually buying the full size! *_____* Need a link? Just ask~ WOW this was a long review for one product.. Sorry for the rambling but i just had so much to say for this.

That is all for my cleansers. After I cleanse, I will use a toner.

Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner:
Alcohol-Free
Paraben-Free
Included with Rose-petal Water, Witch Hazel extract, Vitamin E, and Aloe Vera.

Very Gentle, and soft to my skin. Doesn't leave a residue. Doesn't cause new breakouts. The price for this HUGE bottle was 10.00$, so it was reasonable priced. Highly recommend this toner! <3
You can purchase this at a natural/organic store, or GNC or online (Ebay, Amazon etc.)

In the morning, I will put on my AM moisturizer/sunscreen. I HAVE to protect my skin especially since I live in Hawaii when it's sunny all year long :c

Kimberly Sayer Ultra Light Facial Moisturizer SPF 30: (for Oily & Acne Prone Skin)
+Certified Organic
+SPF 30
+Oily/Acne Prone Skin

Very lightweight, best NOT to use if you are going to be out in the sun for a long period of time. It has never clogged my pores but does leave a shiny look.
It can be used under makeup, and I find it goes very well with a lose powder to set it. The scent of this doesn't smell like your usual drugstore sunscreen it has a nice lemony scent to it. *_*

Eucerin Daily Protection SPF 30:
-Best Drugstore Sunscreen that suited my skin type
-Does leave a white shadowy cast if you put too much on your face
-Does NOT clog my pores/ or produce acne
-Smells like your usual sunscreen
-SPF 30
I do recommend this product for oily to normal skin. It's not moisturizing at all, so if you have dry skin this would not be suited for you. I don't use this sunscreen on my face anymore, just on my neck. Reason for that is because I use my Kimberly Sayers Facial Moisturizer instead. :)

After moisturizing, if I have any acne on my skin I will help treat it with one of my zit zappers to make it go away quicker!!

Epiduo:
Adapalene 0.1 % and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
It's suppose to treat acne now and stop future ones from happening.
I was introduced to this through my dermatologist.
You can only get prescribed this through a doctor.
You will not find this over the counter. It's in a gel form consistency, and you are only suppose to put a pea size amount on your entire face. So far, I haven't been consistent on using this every night (which is recommend) because I don't like putting benzoyl peroxide on my entire face. It's always too harsh for my skin. I have put it on a zit, and in the morning it was gone. It's effective, it works for mild acne. I am not sure about cystic acne. Don't ever put more than a pea size because it will burn your face. It's crazy expensive if you don't have insurance. 80$ without, 25$ with. Talk to your dermatologist about trying this if you are interested :)

Neutrogena Rapid Clear 2 in 1 Fight And Fade:
-Salicylic Acid 2%
-Gel form, translucent
-Effective on Blackheads/mild acne NOT CYSTIC ACNE
-Does not burn or dry skin.
-Usually takes away the acne within a 2-3 days
It's suppose to also help with fading the acne scar or stop it from happening. I have fair skin so whenever I breakout, it usually leaves some degree of a hyperpigmentation of where the acne was, and since I use this the dark spots has faded with noticeable results. You can purchase this over the counter at many drugstores or online. It's reasonable priced. 10.00 or less.

Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Acne Medication:
Benzoyl peroxide (10%)
This is the highest concentration of BP you can get over the counter. I found that this works instantly, or in a few hours my zit will be gone. It's very strong so if you have sensitive skin DO NOT USE. This comes in a creamy white texture but oxidizes after it's applied to your skin within 10 minutes or so. It does leave a slight tingly feeling when first applied but nothing that isn't unbearable. I find it very effective for any types of acne. This works wonders and I would recommend this! The price for this product is about 8.99.

At the end of the day, I will always take off my makeup.
This is what I use to take off my eye makeup/face makeup. :D

Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover The Body Shop:
-Fragrance & color free
-Suitable for sensitive skin
-Removes regular and waterproof eye makeup remover

I just pour some on a cotton round and rub off the makeup gently! It really does take off all my eye makeup, so definitely happy about that! ^-^ It does sting my eyes a little but nothing to unbearable. I would recommend this eye makeup remover to anyone that is look for a new one :D

Lastly, I use coconut oil to take off any concealer that my face wash didn't remove, or I use castor oil!
If you wanted a more in-detail post about Coconut Oil and Castor Oil, i'd be glad to post one up! ^-^


That is all for this post! I'm so sorry that this is so long, but thank you for taking the time in reading this.
If you have any other questions? Feel free to leave them in the comment box or shoot me a email.

Thank you so much <3 <3 <3

Stay lovely x Stay beautiful x Stay you

~Treat acne scars with home remedies.~

Acne scars occur when spots become inflamed/picked at/ or don't heal properly. We can't all afford to purchase scaring crèmes at our local drugstores so here are some things that you can use in the comfort of your own home to get rid of acne and acne scars! ^____^
**IMPORTANT NOTICE: Remember to always consult with your doctor/dermatologist before trying any of these home remedies. You may be allergic or could possible make your acne/acne scars worst, and of course we wouldn't want that D;. Also, these remedies aren't made for severe acne/acne scars, these treatments are made for people with minor blemishes.*

•  Organic Olive oil is truly a miracle substance. It does not only make your food taste better, it also improves the condition of your skin and reduces your acne scars. Massage the oil on affected parts of your skin every day. It has moisturizing properties that soften the texture of your skin and reduce the prominence of your acne scars. CON: Be careful, olive oil is known to sometimes clog pores which can lead to more breakouts. So maybe use this on one area of your skin, and see how it reacts to it.

• Lemon Juice. Apply the juice directly on your acne scars using a cotton ball. Let your skin soak up the lemon juice for 25-30 minutes before washing it off with water. Lemon juice improves the appearance of dark acne scars and blemishes by lightening them. Your skin will be more prone to sunburn after using lemon juice on your skin, so therefore wear sunscreen if you plan on going out in the sun after.

• Aloe Vera is a commonly used natural remedy to cure acne scars. (I'm currently using this on my acne scars, I'll be writing a review in a month to tell you about my results.^^) The Aloe Vera plants are famous for their magically ability to help heal scars and wounds. The juice of the Aloe Vera is very useful for helping to heal acne scars as well as to fight breakouts when they do occur. By applying the juice on a regular basis, you can erase the signs of bad acne over time. In my experience, I have used this on sunburns, and it works wonders! It toke away the peeling, and itchy burning feeling so fast! Best plant ever (;

• Egg Whites. Once you have made sure you are not allergic to eggs, apply 1-2 white of egg to your face as a Facial Mask and leave over night if comfortable, if not wash off before going to bed.
  This is helpful in reducing acne inflammation and heals acne scars. You can add a few drops of lemon if you can tolerate it.

 

• Tomato And Cucumbers. Slice up a tomato and place it over your face or form a paste and apply on the face. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A that hinders overproduction of sebum that causes acne. Vitamin A also has antioxidant qualities that refreshes and renews scarred and damaged skin. Cucumbers smooth out the skin and tighten the pores.

 

• Honey is a natural moisturizer that can help in treating acne scars and can be applied as a facial mask. It contains enzymes also which help to heal acne scars. You can also add a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Some people sleep overnight with the honey mask, but that might be a little messy!
  Place an old towel over your pillow.

 

• And of course, Water. Water is one of the most commonly used homemade remedies for acne scars. Water is the essence of our skins health and it becomes even more important when you are trying to reduce acne scars. It helps the skin to clean the toxins, create new skin cells and preserve elasticity. For adult person it is recommended to drink at least 80 ounces of filtered water every day in order to preserve healthy and fresh skin. :D
  
  Don't forget to always eat a healthy balanced diet. I'm sure we have all heard this before, eat your fruits and veggies but eating healthy can really go a long way for not only on our skin but inside our bodies as well! ^0^
  
  **Let me know if any of these work (give it atleast a month or when you start seeing results).
  Or if they didn't help at all :/ I'm really interested in hearing your experiences or if you tried other methods of fixing your acne scars! :3
  
  Sincerely,~beautyjunkie~ <3