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12 January 2011

Quick Skincare Update

My skin's far from perfect, but I have to admit that it has greatly improved! 

I find that the deep acne marks on the cheeks and temples were rather easy to blur with just mineral powder (no more liquid face base!) these days. Also, my previously oily skin, which fails to hold makeup without proper priming, is now significantly less oily!

I'll be hitting my second month on my local Obagi from Doc Six Foronda and I'm attributing my skin's great improvement from it (here's the set), add a couple of TCA and Diamond Peel treatments for my scars and blemishes. The less oily factor, I feel I owe hugely from Shu Uemura Balancing Cleansing Oil in Fresh.

Showing off the cheapest flaunt-worthy silver bracelets I've ever hauled
(got them @ 75php apiece, less than $2)
and that's the elbow scar that didn't end up an ugly keloid, see story HERE


Even dear family and friends noticed how much my skin has improved. 

My unflattering cheeks;
 never dared to put blush makeup on them lest they steal the spotlight!


I've always felt that a good sign that the skin is improving is having to be less dependent on makeup and blotting papers. I love the fact that I successfully broke off with having to use liquid foundation on a frequent (c'mon, DAILY) basis.

Far from perfect, but skin has hugely improved (before photo HERE)
No face base, just swatching 4U2 envy's blush and
swiping Wish lip tint on the lips


I am so happy with this skin milestone. :) I'll eat healthy stuff, drink lots of water and sleep not later than 11 PM as my way of contributing to a better skin. Who knows, I might end up with a far better skin in a few months just by living out a healthy lifestyle!


14 comments:

  1. Shop N' ChompJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    You have beautiful skin, doll. =D I never get enough sleep. It's something I need to work on!

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  2. PammyJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Your skin looks so nice and I love how radiant and glowing you look. Glad you found a skin care regimen that really works for you.

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  3. CrystalJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    i see a big improvement sis! :)

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  4. herroyalbleaknessJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Lisa,
    thanks! it's a hard thing to do, sleeping early, but we can always try!

    ive seen huge differences though when i sleep in the wee hours of the morning vs sleeping by 11PM.

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  5. herroyalbleaknessJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    @Pam and Crystal
    thanks girls :) i miss the two of you!

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  6. Kaycee EnervaJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    hi sis what toothpaste do you use that doesnt break you out?
    ive been following your blog for sometime now
    and i definitely saw the changes!

    youre blooming!

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  7. Kaycee EnervaJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    hi sis what toothpaste do you use that doesnt break you out?
    ive been following your blog for sometime now
    and i definitely saw the changes!

    youre blooming!

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  8. herroyalbleaknessJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Thanks, K. :) Happee and sensodyne are my staples these days ;)

    and thanks for noticing. im quite touched that you've seen my "transformation", too. im equally moved na somebody gives a shit about my skincare updates LOL

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  9. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Just discovered your blog, I didn't realize I'm spending an hour reading it. Nice posts!

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  10. herroyalbleaknessApril 15, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thank you scatterbrain :D

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  11. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Hi!! i super love your skin!!! so kainggit.. i've been, well, stalking, your blog like a few months now.. just trying to check what beauty regimen i could learn from you.. pro you really have great skin.. are u still taking tathion307? I havent tried any pro im planning to.. :) I have fair skin to begin with, pro i just want to have that glowing and luminous skin like yours! :)


    x0x0babex0x0

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    hi inggit naman ako sa skin mo.and im curious din..pano ba ang treatment nya and is it expensive?kelangan ba mag TCA?or TCA lng ba ang nagpapasmooth sa skin mo or may iba ka pang mga cream a na gingamit?help naman..thank you

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  13. herroyalbleaknessSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    it's TCA, Diamond Peel and the local obagi set I get from Doc Six Foronda sis. As of this post's date, yun lang ang ginagamit ko.

    Now that I'm feeling my skin getting more mature, I'm eager to hop on to a skincare line to add to my derma's meds. :D

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  14. ShinobiNovember 17, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    How much for a bottle of Glowing Solution and how often should I use this? every other day?

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