Journey to Makeup
Contemplating with acne
All of these go way back to my teens (around 14-17) when I started to have a massive break out on my face and body. I began to acknowledge the need of incorporating skincare in my daily routine and here comes SHOPPING TIME! (way back I thought it was a nuisance >.<) And what I meant by shopping time (Back in those days: Watson/Guardian stores are the only few options) is pimples cream/acne gel/tea tree oil products etc. That was all!
So I "self-medicated" myself for a few months and things have worsen to a point that I need to see a Dermatologist. I tried topical creams, antibiotics (Doxycyline) for few months, NOT working! Then, change to a more well-known regime NOW, Retinoids (a form of Vitamin A) which helps reduce sebum production, regulate skin growth etc. It worked WONDERS after half a year of treatment, I barely have a single pimples (No whiteheads nor blackheads). All left was a few pimples scars here and there which never bother me at all.
However, this did not last (I would blame myself for not putting much effort on my skin; All I did was washing my face twice daily)! After a year or two pimples-free, it's all back to square one! Well, it started off not as bad (just blackkheads and a few tiny little whiteheads), so nothing to be worried about. (Cause I've experienced worse 😂) I admit that it has worsen throughout a few months but it was my least worried problems cause SPM (just in case you're not Malaysian, this is sort of O'level) was just around the corner.
After SPM, I travelled abroad to South Korea for a week. South Koreans are known for their skincare and BB cream has brought the country a whole new level recognition in the makeup industry. My first day spent in Myeongdong, I would say that I was overwelhmed by every single people who I came across. Their complexion are DAMN GOOD!(Good is an understatement, I can't find a better word for that) So... my heart whispered "Their products must be really effective! And YES I'm going for it!" I entered Etude House because the sales-person was the first to approach me on the street and has gave me a few samples. I startled for a few minutes not knowing what to do because I didn't know how to speak Korean. But then a guy came to me and started speaking Mandarin to me "Do you need help?". (Most Korean beauty stores do employ workers from China/Taiwan) He introduced a few skincare products which is the Aloe Moistfull series which I bought. Before I head to the counter, he said he would like to recommend me their new product which was Precious Mineral Sun BB Cream. (this product was promoted by 2NE1 Sandara Park and SHINee; A little bias there hehehe) It was Summer in Korea and he said SPF is a MUST! So... GOT it as well!
That's my kick start of makeup: Etude House Precious Mineral Sun BB Cream! 💖
*Too bad it has been discontinued
It made my skin so flawless and fresh on my first application. I was amazed by how much coverage it has provided to my skin. I could barely see any redness on my skin! The brightening effect was literally the bomb too! "I just can't.. just can't and will NEVER stop using it!" (That was my first impression) AND So.. I begins!
{I skipped the part that I went crazy shopping for skincare and BB creams from other stores} 🙈
So I "self-medicated" myself for a few months and things have worsen to a point that I need to see a Dermatologist. I tried topical creams, antibiotics (Doxycyline) for few months, NOT working! Then, change to a more well-known regime NOW, Retinoids (a form of Vitamin A) which helps reduce sebum production, regulate skin growth etc. It worked WONDERS after half a year of treatment, I barely have a single pimples (No whiteheads nor blackheads). All left was a few pimples scars here and there which never bother me at all.
However, this did not last (I would blame myself for not putting much effort on my skin; All I did was washing my face twice daily)! After a year or two pimples-free, it's all back to square one! Well, it started off not as bad (just blackkheads and a few tiny little whiteheads), so nothing to be worried about. (Cause I've experienced worse 😂) I admit that it has worsen throughout a few months but it was my least worried problems cause SPM (just in case you're not Malaysian, this is sort of O'level) was just around the corner.
First attempt on skincare and makeup
*Too bad it has been discontinued
It made my skin so flawless and fresh on my first application. I was amazed by how much coverage it has provided to my skin. I could barely see any redness on my skin! The brightening effect was literally the bomb too! "I just can't.. just can't and will NEVER stop using it!" (That was my first impression) AND So.. I begins!
{I skipped the part that I went crazy shopping for skincare and BB creams from other stores} 🙈
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