Bluntly Honest Opinion

I spend an insane amount of time taking care of my skin. It's almost a religion. I do it so religiously. I cleanse, double cleanse, tone, serum, and moisturise and then more. Like I drop hundreds of dollar on this thing you know. While I've got my breakouts and acne under control now, I still cannot control my pores. They are massive. And it doesn't help that it's getting hotter now and my pores are so visible. Way too visible. Especially when the sun is shining directly on them. Oh man I hate it. It's killing me. It's like the sun is shining a spotlight on all of the imperfections I thought I don't have. It doesn't help that I usually notice them when I'm with people or I'm almost out with people. Then I feel like crawling underneath the blanket and just cancel life. I'm figuring it out. I'm on my way. It's gonna be hard but I'm gonna need a lot of support from the beauty community but I know I'll figure it out. If ...

So I have just recently moved back to Indonesia. While that is a story for another day, let me just tell you about Indonesian climate. Actually, let me Google it. "Split by the equator, I ndonesia  has an almost entirely tropical  climate , with the coastal plains averaging 28°C, the inland and mountain areas averaging 26°C, and the higher mountain regions, 23°C. The area's relative humidity is quite high, and ranges between 70 and 90 percent." - weatheronline.co.uk You know what that means? That means it's humid as f*ck. As in hair frizzy, sweating mess, body odour thriving. And... OILY SKIN. So my skin has always been normal-combination for as long as I can remember. And I have accepted that you know. I found a great skincare routine that actually cleared up my face of its plaguing acne and its brethren acne marks. My pores were not visible. MY PORES WERE NOT VISIBLE AT ALL. So imagine my surprise when I stepped off the plane and a couple of hours later I found...

I've always loved sheet masks. I love how great it feels on my face and the fact that multitasking while using it is barely ever a mess. So when I got this Nuxe White sheet mask in my April BellaBox , I was really excited to use it. But alas, it was all for nothing. MY SKIN PROPERTIES Type: Normal to combination, acne prone Concerns: Acne, acne scars, dehydration, large pores, congestion ABOUT THE PRODUCT Nuxe White: Brightening Perfecting Mask; Moisturizes, re-plumps, tightens pores Perfectly well-adapted to the face contours, this tissue mask, full of active ingredients, tightens the pores, offers an instant perfecting result, with observed effectiveness on the reduction of the number and appearance of dark spots and on the improvement of complexion transparency. Contains 87.9% ingredients of natural origins. Effectiveness observed on Asian skin under dermatological supervision. Paraben-free. Non comedogenic. INGREDIENTS From: htt...

This has only been May and my stress level is so high that my skin is terribly suffering. My skin is starting to thin that I can see my veins on my cheeks. My pores are huge, especially after the hot summer of Australia when everyday was over 30 degrees. I have always had acne for as long as I can remember but now they are accompanied by those tiny bumps that you can't see but you can feel. Well, that's what people said. I can definitely see them and neurotic me thought it was too much. One day in April I went to this beauty salon to get my usual waxing (once you wax you never go back, to shaving I mean). The beauty therapist, her name is Deirdre, took one look at my skin and commented at how I've been breaking out. But like in a nice way, not in the obnoxious "Wow, you have a lot of acne, don't you?" way. She gave me a skin consultation and thought I should come back for an acne peel. Being the self-conscious person I am, I came back the next week. After...

My Skin Properties: Type: Combination, acne-prone skin Skin tone: Tan with yellow/warm undertone Information about Product: (From the back of the product) Nivea Pure Effect Be Beautiful! Tinted Moisturiser is a 2 in 1 day care: Enriched with Magnolia Exract, it provides your skin with intensive moisture, whilst the light formula provides fast absorption and a mattifying finish. The formula with tinted pigments supports skin's natural tone and refines the complexion. Magnolia Extract is derived from the Magnolia plant and is known for its antibacterial properties. See and Feel Beautiful Skin For a soft skin feeling with a naturally radiant complexion. Application Smooth evenly over cleansed face, avoiding eye area. Free from Mineral Oil Skin Compatibility Dermatologically Approved. Non-Comedogenic. Does not clog pores. Review As suggested in its name, this moisturiser is tinted and it is specifically made for oily/impure skin. I hone...