I have combinational skin; with the occasional breakout at the T-zone area. I use these daily, and they are the ones which work best for me (so far).

Morning
Olay Clarity Fresh Cleanser (for oily/combination skin)
Kanebo FairCrea White Power of Clear
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 (for combination skin)
Cellnique Pro Sebum Gel
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
Clinique City Block SPF 15 Oil-Free Daily Face Protector
Kanebo Sensai Total Lip Treatment

Evening
Olay Clarity Fresh Cleanser (for oily/combination skin)
Kanebo FairCrea White Power of Clear
Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 (for combination skin)
Cellnique Pro Sebum Gel
Loreal RevitaLift Double Lifting Extreme Re-tightening Gel & Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Bio Essence Bio-Energy Eye Bag Vanishing Serum
Kanebo Sensai Total Lip Treatment

(Price range – RM10 to RM280)

Oh boy, sounds like a handful, huh? It only takes me 10-15 minutes a day for each routine though. I got used to the 3-step skincare routine (cleanse, tone, moisturise) since I was 12, and now, if I miss a step, I don’t feel right.

I use a facial scrub once a week, and a mask too, if I’m not lazy. I should be more hardworking with the masks; after a scrub, it’s good to treat the face with a nice, cooling mask (suggest that you keep your facial masks in the refrigerator; they last longer, and they feel good on your skin). Melts your stress away, as they say 🙂

I currently use the Bio Essence Eye Bag Vanishing Serum as an eye cream, but I think I’m going to change to another eye cream when this is finished as I don’t seem to see any improvement to my lines and eyebags (the latter’s a big problem area for me). Any recommendations?

Stick to the 3-step skincare if this is a little too much for you. It scares me sometimes that I put so much creams, gels and lotions on my face, but I guess I got used to it, and it’s a little difficult to come off the routine.

The 3-step skincare should do it, and remember that it’s never too early to start. Over-the-counter skincare products like Olay or Simple (this is not bad, as their range is light and unscented) work just fine if budget’s an issue.

Okay now, repeat after me, ladies. Cleanse, tone and moisturise!