Favourites 2016 : Beauty & Skincare (Part 1)

For this year, i may not have much skincare and beauty favourites because of how my skin has been acting up the whole year. And some of these items i have not used for the past 2-3 months with the advices from my GP and doctor.
Also, keep in mind these kinds of posts aren't reviews so i'm not going to talk about each product thoroughly.

Skincare

1. COSRX Low PH Cleanser

This year i learnt how important low PH cleanser is. And this stuff was wonderful. Bought it for the third time already. However since I've gone into Doxycycline i stopped using it, as my GP  provided me with a medicated cleanser that's hypoallergenic. I still use this sparingly though. Normally, when i use heavy makeup and this stuffs really cleans it all.

( Where to buy: https://www.roseroseshop.com/cosrx-low-ph-good-morning-gel-cleanser.html )

2. Banila Co Clean It Zero

Second tub. This bad boy is magic. Cleans every single makeup dirt on your face right away. You have to double cleanse with this though as it will leave like an oily residue after washing. I only use this when there's a need to remove makeup (especially tough waterproof makeup). The only down side to this is that sometimes it stings my eye? Just a slight sting, though. I heard that Heimish balm is just as good without stinging the eye. But it's more expensive. Gotta try that one day.

( Where to buy: https://www.roseroseshop.com/banila-co-clean-it-zero-purity.html )

3. BHA Stridex Red Box

image taken from iHerb

This stuff works wonders for my CCs early part of the year. But again, since my Doxy + Diferrin, i have stop using because this is some strong stuff.

( Where to buy: http://sg.iherb.com/Stridex-Single-Step-Acne-Control-Maximum-Alcohol-Free-55-Soft-Touch-Pads/44104 )

4. COSRX Acne patch

This works best when your pimple has come to a head. Once you patch it on, results are basically overnight. It absorbs all the pus and nasty stuff so the next day your pimple will 100% shrink. I've bought like maybe 20? It's that amazing!

( Where to buy: https://www.roseroseshop.com/cosrx-2016-best-100-acne-pimple-master-patch.html )

5. Honourable mention: Biore Watery Essence Sunscreen

I've been using this stuff since i was 18 maybe? I love this stuff so much. It's lightweight, no white cast and a great base for your makeup. However only the start of this year that i realized it isn't sweatproof and not long lasting! Learnt the hard way because the long unshaded walks that i have to walk to school melted it off so easily.. Grr. So i have to reapply. Other than that, i still love it and i still use it!

( Where to buy: Any drugstore outlets. I usually get mine in Watsons. )

That's all for my favourites for skincare. There's so many things that i feel that didn't work out for me (might be the cause of my acne and bumps) or some products that I used are just meh or underwhelming this year. It's super difficult and annoying at the same time to find the right things for my overly sensitive and acne prone skin. Haha.. i hope to find better products this year once my medication stops. Part 2 will be on makeup so stay tuned. Ciao for now :)