In an era of new beauty products popping up every week (or what feels like it), it’s hard to sift through every damn thing to find one that actually works for your skin. It’s not easy to discern today’s cult brands which, with clever advertising and aesthetically pleasing exteriors, have catapulted themselves to every Instagram girl’s feed. But within my ever-expanding list of products to test out, I’ve been lucky enough to come across a couple that live up to their reputations. PS. I always stick to the philosophy of sticking with what works, rather than with what is popular. It so happens that these products are a combination of both, and thank god they are so.
Many of you know when it comes to beauty, I adopt a minimalistic approach, choosing to focus more on the health of my skin. While I tend to gravitate towards micellar water on a daily basis, I turn to Fresh’s Soy Face Cleanser for a deeper cleanse that leaves my skin feeling, well, fresh. Hydration is an important step in my routine too, so I go in afterwards with a generous dose of the Rose Face Mask, before locking the moisture in with the Black Tea Overnight Firming Mask. This routine is typically reserved for when I’ve had a long day and my skin appears a little dull; kind of a DIY spa day at home, if you will. Nothing beats the calming cocktail of scents cooked up by the artists over at Fresh. They sure know the best way to capture a skincare junkie’s heart.
My daily make-up routine is much less complicated. One of my must-have products are Glossier’s Lash Slick mascara, aka the only mascara on earth that can salvage my limp and straight Asian lashes. They lengthen the lashes without making them look dramatic, which is never what I want to achieve on a daily basis. To add some natural definition and glow, I turn to Cloud Paint in the shade Dusk. The creamy formula blends seamlessly, and I personally find that the best way to apply it is with a damp beauty blender.
My latest vanity table mainstay is the fabled Glossier You perfume. It is without a doubt the holy grail perfume for me, and I never throw that title around lightly. First off, the bottle is incredible photogenic - I literally spent 10 minutes photographing it, making the most of the golden hour light at home. I find myself reaching for this bottle more than any of the other perfumes I have at the moment. Glossier You gives off a scent I can’t quite place my finger on. It’s one part playful and two parts part laid back - the epitome of the Glossier girl.
