Kay's Skin Type & Concerns
- Skin type: Normal to dry, very sensitive
- Key issues:
- Easily irritated by products (including unexplained redness and reactivity)
- Mature skin with many wrinkles
- Cannot tolerate retinols
🔹 Katie’s Skincare Goals
- Minimize fine lines and wrinkles using gentle, non-irritating ingredients
- Hydrate and protect the skin barrier
- Brighten and even skin tone without strong actives
- Prevent irritation and flare-ups
- Use a gentle retinol alternative (e.g., bakuchiol)
- Simplify the routine for ease and consistency
| Category | Product | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Cleanser | FANCL Mild Cleansing Oil | Fragrance-free, gentle, emulsifying – excellent for sensitive skin and removing makeup/sunscreen without stripping. |
| Water Cleanser | Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Foaming Wash | Gentle, non-stripping foam cleanser with hyaluronic acid – ideal for dry, sensitive skin. |
| Toner | Round Lab Dokdo Toner | Soothing, mineral-rich toner with panthenol and allantoin; fragrance-free and calming. |
| Serum (used as) | Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion (Rich) | Will be used as serum – contains tranexamic acid and niacinamide for gentle brightening and barrier support. Fragrance-free and hydrating. |
| Moisturizer | Curel Intensive Moisture Cream | Excellent for sensitive and dry skin. Ceramide-based, fragrance-free, deeply moisturizing. |
| Sunscreen | Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence SPF50+ PA++++ | Lightweight, alcohol-based sunscreen that layers well. Not ideal if ultra-dry, but tolerable in humid weather. Contains hyaluronic acid. |
| Sunscreen (Alternate) | Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ | Nourishing, alcohol-free, and moisturizing. Ideal for daily wear. Fragrance-free and gentle. |
| Eye Cream | Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Eye Cream | Rich yet gentle; hydrating formula with hyaluronic acid. Fragrance-free and made specifically for the eye area. |
| Skin Concern | Supporting Product(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dryness / Dehydration | – Curel Cream: Ceramide-rich, ultra-moisturizing, fragrance-free. – Foaming Wash: Gently cleanses without stripping. – BOJ Relief Sun: hydrating. | |
| Sensitivity | – FANCL Oil: No fragrance, preservatives, or surfactants. – Round Lab Toner: Soothing, fragrance-free, barrier-supporting. | |
| Barrier Support / Repair | – Round Lab Toner: Contains panthenol and allantoin. – Curel: Includes ceramides and eucalyptus extract to replenish barrier. | |
| Brightening without harsh actives | – Hada Labo Premium Lotion (as serum): Tranexamic acid + niacinamide, both gentle brightening agents that also reduce inflammation. | |
| Fine lines / under-eye dryness | – Hada Labo Eye Cream: Hyaluronic acid and a rich cream texture that hydrates and plumps without irritation. | |
| Sun Protection (Daily use) | – BOJ Relief Sun: Moisturizing, alcohol-free, ideal for dry/sensitive skin. – Biore Essence: Better for hot/humid days or under makeup. |
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