I have sensitive oily and acne-prone skin which is dehydrated. I know it sounds conflicting but that is the way it is. My skin secretes a lot of oil yet my skin surface is starving for (H2O) hydration. Before Dermalogica, I was clueless about taking care of my skin as I religiously use alcohol-based toners and other harsh soap-based cleansers to treat my skin condition. I thought that if I eliminate any traces of sebum on my skin surface, my skin would finally be crystal clear. As you guess it, my skin did not improve. Fortunately, I chanced upon a skin care forum that seems to be bursting with good reviews about Dermalogica and I decided to give Dermalogica skin care a try (after my maiden Dermalogica facial which was amazing by the way!). Today, my skin has improved tremendously. I still have the occasional breakouts which I have learnt to manage them to a minimum, thanks to a skincare regimen that works:

Cleansing and Exfoliation

I use Ultra Calming Cleanser to remove my makeup, followed by Special Cleansing Gel which has a hint of lavender.  Every other day, I will exfoliate with Daily Microfoliant which I particularly like as my skin always feels really smooth and visibly brighter after use.

Masque

I like to keep my Skin Hydrating Masque in the refrigerator for that extra pick-me-up after a long day’s work. I leave the Skin Hydrating Masque on my face and eye area for about 10 minutes before washing off.  I have tried leaving the Skin Hydrating Masque on for 20 minutes and I found my skin to be a little tight; hence I have adjusted my future applications accordingly.

Eye Care

I have panda eyes. It’s genetic. No matter how many hours I sleep, my serious under-eye circles never go away. I particularly like Dermalogica Total Eye Care with SPF 15 as it is flesh-colored which helps to provide some concealing effect. I use it at night too:p For day time, I use Laura Mercier Secret Concealer #2 for hiding my panda eyes. When I am lazy, I use LM Secret Concealer directly (without any eye cream) as it covers and blends beautifully without caking up.

Booster

My all time favourite booster is the Skin Hydrating Booster, which I use for my Day and Night routine. No matter how tired I am, I always put a layer of this booster before I sleep.

Moisturizer

When I am in colder climate, I like to use Active Moist. After several applications of Active Moist, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Active Moist keeps my skin hydrated and at the same time, give me a nice matte finish:)

Solar Defense

I am a girl-on-the-go and as you guess it, I multi-task by mixing Solar Defense  Booster SPF30 with Active Moist or my liquid foundation in equal parts. Talk about killing 2 birds with 1 stone, Hah!