Top Five Misc. Beauty Tips

Take these tips with a grain of salt! It's just what I've learned over the years and is pretty basic.

1. Try to wear sunscreen, even indoors!

Dermatologists recommend doing this because UVA penetration through windows can still get to you and cause fine lines, hyperpigmentation and premature aging on your face. Better safe than sorry.

2. Check if your eyelash curler is right for you.

This tip is mostly for Asians. I bought a cheap eyelash curler from Kmart and it would always snag my eyelids. Ouch. That’s when I found out that I actually needed a different type of eyelash curler for my eye type which is very, very deep set. I went for the Shiseido one and I totally recommend it. My eyelids don’t get pinched anymore and all my lashes stand straight at attention. I had to wait a while though (I was put seventh on a waitlist and had to wait for months) because it’s just so popular.

3. Always check your ingredients before you use a product.

This one is just common sense. But another important part of this is knowing your skin type and what ingredients don’t go well with your skin. I love the Skin Bliss app and it’s always been my go-to from around the start of 2020. You can scan the ingredient list of a product, online or physically, and the app will tell you if it’s compatible with you or not based on your skin and even issues you want to tackle, but you can just use any ingredient scanner and do your own research. The best way to find out your skin type is to pay attention to how your skin reacts in environments, hot, cold, etc., and pay attention to genetics if it’s applicable. For example, I have eczema from my father’s side of the family, so that means I have sensitive and dry skin (I actually have oily-sensitive-dry skin, aka combination skin, so I got the most challenging skin type 🙁) Your skin is the biggest organ, so take care of it!

4. High quality cosmetics aren’t always better.

Yes, what a shocker. Buying from a drugstore known brand is actually a good thing, because it’s: affordable, accessible, and those brands are always testing and improving because they’re getting so many sales. Save your money and look your best, diva!

5. Less is more.

You really don’t need a 7-step skincare routine or a plate’s worth of makeup, especially with harsh ingredients. Preserve your skin’s natural barrier and let it breathe!