REVIEW: The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalene | My Favorite Anti-Aging Serum
Hello everyone! I’m Kaycee aka kikaysikat and I’ve been a retinol/retinoid user for almost 1 year now. Retinoids and its derivatives has been part of my daily skincare routine ever since I discovered the wonders of skincare acids (read: Skincare Acids 101). Today I’ll be reviewing what I’m currently using as of late; The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalene. At 31 years old, I can notice the beginnings of fine lines, crows feet, laugh lines, sad lines, and all other lines that shows aging. It might not be that visible but I’m conscious enough to slow it down! Because as our bodies start to age skin regeneration slows down. And we need mechanical or chemical assistance to…
AGING GRACEFULLY | 19 Effective Anti-Aging Ingredients to Look for in Skin Care Products
Hey everyone! Age is just a number. It’s a pet-peeve of mine when someone asks your age as an ice-breaker. But ironically I appreciate it when they say “Uy you look a 10 years younger“. Yes I do. It’s because I’m obsessed with taking care of my skin. Everyone will get old at some point, why not age gracefully? (aka slow it down LOL) Without further ado, here are the 20 best anti-aging ingredients and how they work 1. Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid helps prevent the signs of aging in the skin while soothing it at the same time. Also known as thioctic acid Alpha-lipoic acid improves cellular energy production and reduces inflammation, a major…
My Top 20 Makeup and Skincare Favorites of 2017
Hello ladies and gentlemen! Happy new year! As promised, here are my favorite products of 2017. From budget-friendly to high-end. I specially hand-picked each and every one of these by how often I yearn for them and use them all throughout. These babies won’t be here if they don’t deserve it. Do take note that the products in the list are my personal choices. What works for me may or may not work for you! But I do hope you enjoy reading it and I hope you can share yours too in the comments section below. Top 10 Makeup Favorites of 2017 (in no particular order) #10 iMagic 12 Color Flash Color Case Read…
Review: Maxipeel Zero vs RDL vs Maxipeel vs The Ordinary – Retinol Wars
Good day! Before I start giving each retinol-based treatment a review, let me give you a quick overview on skincare acids, and retinoids. If your major skin issue is acne, dullness and aging, this post if perfect for you so let’s begin shall we? This will be quite lengthy so feel free to skip to the exact info you need if you’d like. What is Retinoic Acid? The acid to beat all acids when it comes to anti-aging. Available by prescription as the ingredient Tretinoin, retinoic acid actually thickens the dermis to fill in fine lines and wrinkles, while exfoliating the epidermis to fight dullness and acne. Review: Maxipeel Zero vs RDL vs…
VLOG: MY MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE USING ONLY 3 PRODUCTS
Hello there! I’ve been receiving numerous requests from readers asking me what’s my current skincare regimen. So here it goes! I hope you also enjoy the quick video I made. The products here might change but the regimen will still remain most likely the same: cleanser/toner serum/moisturizer sun protection I found this most effective for my combination skin and busy schedule! Please stay tuned for my evening skincare routine that’s a bit more complicated (because we have more time going to bed! No morning rush!). Take note this is apart from the skin supplements I take like collagen. I still get occasional pimples here and there but it’s wayyy better than what it…
