Skincare Routine Monthly Check-in: May 2, 2017

Second day of May check-in:

1. Oil Cleanser: After seeing someone swear they got rid of grits by using an oil cleanser, I decided to break open my The Face Shop - Rice Water Bright - Cleansing Light Oil, which I got at duty free forever and almost two years ago (it's oil, it's fine, I swear). Using this at night, the pump is pretty generous, and I put one pump on, rub around, then with damp hands rub in a little more. My pores look lighter to me, I am liking this so far, and it really does seem to make a difference.
2. Water-based Cleanser: sum37's Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick. Seriously, I can't be without it.
3. First Essence: Innifree's Soybean Energy Essence I am almost done (finally). Will incorporate my Missha FTE back into my routine when this happens.
4. Moisturizing Toner:  Kikumasamune Moist toner is great, but I've decided to first use Enprani’s Dear by Enprani Moistfull Booskin and then layer Kikumasamune second. I just want to use my hydrating toners, and why not do a "2 Skin" process?
5. Serum:  Caudalie's Vinoperfect serum, It's nice, I don't know if it's doing anything, but I am going to use it as much as possible before it possibly "expires." Caudalie has been opening more stores in the city, with "spas" included, but that's ridiculous and totally out of my price range. 
6. Eye stuff: Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm at least once in the PM and sometimes in the AM. I had NO IDEA this stuff cost $68 USD. That's ridiculous. I have a sample is quite generous and have only made a small dent though it's been a couple weeks. Got it from the September 2016 Sephora Play! box. Still liking Origin's GinZing on gym days. Sephora Play! you are going to jack up the affordability of my skincare routine!!
7. Moisturizer: The Snail Solution 70 cream is almost done, only a couple more times left in the jar. However, at night I have not been using it, and instead I spray a couple spritzes of Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® into my hands and pat into my face and neck. It smells like a great perfume and leaves me less greasy than most moisturizers, but still has that nice oily touch to it. It's a nice night time routine.Will reach for a Mizon Snail cream, one of the few jars I've stockpiled, once this snail cream is done.
8. Sunscreen: Replaced BAE Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence, with a yellow bottle of Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++. It's about a dollar cheaper a bottle and has a nice nozzle tip. It goes into my purse and has been my sunscreen of choice since I'm trying it over the Nivea Sun Protect Super Water Gel SPF 50/PA+++. Sometimes, in the AM I use it and get that fresh dewy chok-chok look. However, since I put this little yellow bottle in my purse, I usually just use that. Been using up my older sunscreens on the top of my feet (flat season!) and my arms (summer's coming!).