some kind of amazing

Our 3rd full day in South Korea started later than usual since 1.) we had no major activities scheduled in the morning and 2.) we wanted to sleep in lol. Two jam-packed days really did our body good and a sound sleep was more than welcome. Jj, being the master planner that he is, allotted this day for our Kpop Pilgrimage (lol) so it was kind of a ~chill~ morning. If my memory serves me right, we woke up at around 9am and after taking a bath and all those necessary preparations, we were able to leave the guest house at 10:30AM.

I also have to say that I was beyond excited for this day's plans because finally, I would be living one of my fangirl dreams! Traveling to South Korea is one of those (breathing the same air with the Kpop idols hello!) but actually seeing the entertainment agencies where my biases usually are is another thing!! For your reference (lol), I am a JYP stan, Jodie is an SM stan, and Kwik is a YG stan. Perfect! 

{Back to regular programming}

For brunch, we ate in the McDonald's branch near Myeongdong subway station. It's my goal to eat in the McDonald's of every country I visit so I can try their local menu.


Right after brunch, we rode the subway to Cheongdam Station then from Cheongdam Station, we walked to the JYP Entertainment building. This blog served as our guide.

안녕하세요! Hello! How are you? Kumusta?

As a fan of Korean culture, I guess it just follows that my routine is based on well, the Korean skincare routine. It was early 2014 when I decided to delve into skincare, all thanks to the flawless (seemingly poreless!) skin of all these Kpop idols and Korean actors/actresses I've been exposing myself to. 

Before switching to a more rigorous routine, I only know 3 skincare steps: 1.) wash face with facial wash (that was my term for it lol) 2.) use toner (alcohol-based) to further clean my face 3.) moisturize. That was it! My family never had acne-prone skin so I was not really conscious with whatever I put on my face. I still had the occasional PMS zit breakouts and I got blackheads on my nose, though. Anyway, since I started using Korean skincare products, I noticed that my face got smoother and brighter. My pores were also less noticeable and the overall skin tone of my face evened out. I also received compliments from people with regard to how good and healthy my skin looks so I believe that counts as proof that my routine works (for my skin).

A note, though. It literally took me months to collect the products I'm currently using, more so follow a routine religiously. Also, I don't always use all these products, which means that I try new ones if I get the chance. My skin type is combination-oily. More oil accumulates on my T-zone (nose, forehead, area around the mouth, chin) but I noticed that my whole face produces more oil when the weather is humid. I also target making my pores smaller. Knowing your skin type and what areas for improvement you would like to target is a must before formulating your routine and buying products!

DAILY SKINCARE STEPS: