Although I haven't really followed this routine anymore since I experienced frequent breakouts due to stress, I will still keep my word and finished reviewing all my products in this routine (which you can check out here). Don't get me wrong, it does work but when you're breaking out, you have to adjust the number of products you use on your face.
You must think I have skipped a step. Nope, I’m just too excited to share my verdict about this upcoming product of Benton. I’ll continue my chronological 10 step skincare series next time. So I’ve always been curious about their product line so thank God I was one of the chosen applicants to review this product. Just a wee bit sad that I was not able to meet the cut of the deadline of review due to shipping/customs problems. The product arrived here in the Philippines on time since I checked with the courier but I received it months after... So I’m really frustrated how it was handled by the local post.
Finally back to complete this series! Okay! So if you're done breaking down those dry skin, it's time to dampen your skin so it can absorb a bit more moisture. The best way to do it is to use a toner.
A clean face doesn't mean it's smooth and clear. Double cleansing might remove all the dirt on your face but you still need to peel off the layer of dead skin cells. The key is to exfoliate once or twice a week if possible to help your skin absorb the rest of the products you'll apply.
After the oil cleanser, the second product to use is a water-based cleanser. It is double-cleansing for a reason, right? Remember how you break down the barrier of dirt, makeup, etc. on your face with the oil cleanser? Well for sure, there are still some debris leftovers on your face that you have to wash off and your water-based cleanser will be the one to take care of it. Think of it this way: if this is a fantasy video game of some sort, we already destroyed the wall of the castle and all that's left to do is to chaaaaaaaaaaaaaarge and remove that unwanted dirt comfortably sticking on your skin. Yikes!
The first product one should use when starting a 10 step skincare routine is an oil cleanser or a makeup remover. Washing your face with your go-to cleanser is not enough to remove all obstacles your skin have, from makeup, excess sebum, dirt to other dreadful impurities. Hence, the infamous "double cleansing". For those who are well-versed in the beauty scene, you sure don't need this lecture but for those, like me, who are late bloomers or constantly discovering the path to a beautiful skin, I got you!
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