About
Hi, I'm Leeann - your average internet weirdo. An American expat living in Germany playing the role of mother and hausfrau for my little family (one husband, one freshly-baked kiddo and assorted animal life). Before my domestication, I was a web designer and had plenty of time-sucking hobbies. Now I have a kid, minimal amounts of free time and an obsession with righting the damage done from the last decade of warfare I waged on my poor skin.
I got lured into the world of asian skincare through the gateway drug of BB creams. Being only a smidge more pigmented then your average neighborhood vampire, western BB creams, like the vast majority of foundation-type products, were far too dark for my skintone. Research led me to suggestions of Korea brands, and after making the jump with a Missha BB Cream, interest in other products soon blossomed, and was nurtured into the mild obsession it is today. My wallet is lighter but my skin is the best it's been since I was a kid.
Skin Profile
Skin type: Battle-hardened
Skin type: Oily, with a tendency toward acne and product sensitivity
Skin concerns: controlling future breakouts, lightening PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, aka acne scarring), evening out skintone/diminishing redness and anti-aging.
AM routine
- Rinse face with water, towel dry.
- Toner: Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner
- Essence: Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
- Moisturizer: Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel
- Sunscreen: Innisfree Eco Safety No Sebum Sunblock SPF35 PA+++
PM routine
- Oil cleanser: SKINFOOD Black Sugar Cleansing Oil - only if wearing makeup. If not, proceed directly to step two.
- Foaming Cleanser: Haba Labo Gokujyun Foaming Face Wash
- Active: Vitamin C: O.S.T Pure Vitamin C20 Serum
- Essence: Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
- Moisturizer: Benton Snail Bee Steam Cream
Weekly Treatments
- Exfoliating Mask: SKINFOOD Black Sugar Strawberry Mask Wash-Off