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Product Review | Purito Green Level Buffet Serum

Kim Pham April 10, 2021

Purito's philosophy is one of the many upcoming brands that value the trends for sustainability and animal rights. With vegan friendly ingredients and noble philanthropy causes to 'best friend animal' society and KFEM (Korean Federation for Environmental Movements).I was on board to try this brand. The brand focus to create this beautiful product that only help the skin but also the industry.

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In Skin Diary, Review Tags Skin Care, Korean Skincare, Purito, Review, product review
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Product Review | Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Serum

Kim Pham January 2, 2021

With a name that means good [skincare] for all, this brand encompasses naturally derived ingredients fit for everyone to use. Their 'fresh brewing' methods (free from boiling and heating) help to retain the integrity of the ingredient and it's properties. We're slowly becoming familiar with these new-age brands who prioritise natural ingredients, free from parabens, sulphates and phthalates with highly effective properties.

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In Skin Diary, Review Tags goodal, Korean Skincare, Review, Vitamin C, Serum
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Photographed by Kira Ollmann. Model Josephine Hair Yoshimi Kumai

Photographed by Kira Ollmann. Model Josephine Hair Yoshimi Kumai

How To | Revive Your Post-Holiday Skin

Kim Pham December 26, 2020

This is time of year is when everything goes out the window. Diets you've been keeping all year lay waste to delicious feasts and boozy brunches. It's no question we experience the slight fullness in the cheek and neck area or a few breakouts here and there. We are out of routine and our body can't cope. It's a time to indulge so don't feel bad if your skin shows a bit of stress.

I've come up with a few ways to minimise the bloat, brighten that dull complexion and (hopefully) prevent the next breakout. I've done a few of these myself in the past few years and it has helped me tremendously.

 

Drink plenty of water

We’re eating saltier foods, drinking more wine, sleeping at random times. The body loses a lot of water during these times and it shows in your skin. Dull complexion and breakouts CAN be caused from dehydration, so the easiest fix is to drink plenty of water. More than you think. Throw in a hydralyte if you can't keep up.

 

Step away from the strong exfoliator

When we see a breakout, our first instinct would be to exfoliate the crap out of our skin, leading to dryer skin and higher oil production. Keep exfoliation to 1-2 times a week and if you really need that clean feeling use a microfibre cloth/muslin or facial towel. Instead, use gentle exfoliants that have enzymes for that freshly polished skin.

 

Take off your makeup

I can't stress this enough. We're tired, we're out of routine, a few nights sleeping in makeup can't do that much harm right? WRONG. Our bodies have to work extra hard to flush out the toxins inside the body, makeup is no exception. Don't make the body/skin work even harder during this period. Get that oil cleanser and wash all your makeup off. Your skin will thank you later. Permission to use wipes at this time: accepted.

 

Slim down with facial massages

Whether you're using a gua sha, jade roller, NuFace, Foreo, Clarisonic or just plain old fingers, having some sort of facial massage as you're cleansing or applying your skincare will help with the bloating and lack lustre skin. You're able to drain out any lymphatic fluids and promote blood circulation back to the face thus encouraging more healthy skin cell production.

 

Stick to hydration over actives

This is the time where we are forgetful of a lot of things amidst the haze that is between Christmas and New Year. If there's a rule to rule above all else, stick to hydration in your products. Now isn't the time to start your retinoids, or that new vitamin C serum. Hydrate with hyaluronic acids, repair with niacinamides and keep the skin plump. You can start all the actives after the new year.

Combine them all!

Give yourself a mini facial. Some much needed TLC will be the perfect gift for your skin. A nice cleanse combined with hydrating masks will do the trick. Head over to my IGTV to see my own mini facial.

In How To, Beauty, Skin Diary Tags Glowy skin, Hydation, Brightening, Holiday
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Shot by Kristina Yenko Model Crystal Russell @ Kult Models Styled by Gem Brookes

Shot by Kristina Yenko
Model Crystal Russell @ Kult Models
Styled by Gem Brookes

Advice | Achieving Healthy Skin

Kim Pham October 28, 2020

Over the years, I've been able to nut out the fundamentals to achieving healthy skin. Skin that is in it's healthiest state is plump, hydrated, bouncy and glowy. This isn't a post on how to reverse time. It's not about anti-ageing techniques. I want you guys to have healthy skin that can be achieved at any age, any time.

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In Advice, Skin Diary Tags skin care, Skin Types, skin care routine, healthy skin
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Product Review | Cosmetics 27 Baume 27

Kim Pham September 28, 2020

Rebalancing skin. Because skin loses ability to self regulate as you age, Cosmetics 27 focuses on regenerating the skin using natural ingredients. Founder and pharmacist, Michele Evrad has made it her mission to create products that help the skin heal and bounce back. Having endured through breast cancer, her philosophy centres around ingredients that are proven to work with little side effects to your body. Of course, I was intrigued by this Western brand including Centella Asiatica as a hero product, so naturally I needed to try it!

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In Beauty, Skin Diary, Review Tags Moisturiser, repair, baume 27, cosmetics 27, dry skin, centella asiatica
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