My Evening Skincare Routine...FINALLY! (updated)

Hi.  My name is Alice, and I'm ready to admit that I've been SOOOO M.I.A!!!!!!


This video is dedicated to all those who continuously remind me to post on my blog.  Virtual hugs to each and every one of you!!!  Seriously, you guys have no idea how much it means to me!

WHY I HAVE BEEN MISSING (out on the blog fun): These past few months have been so hectic for me!  I'm still in the process of balancing out my schedule, but currently I'm pretty tied up in my Masters program, an intense prep course, and 3 jobs.  Yes.  3 jobs.  I miss having the luxury of updating this blog, but my free time is precious, as you can only imagine.

WHY I NEED TO PRACTICE IN FRONT OF A CAMERA LENS: I was recently accepted to do a practicum in Telehealth!  I'm super STOKED about this unique practicum opportunity and can't wait to start in May 2012. If you're confused as to what telehealth is, telehealth is where doctors use a communication tool to easily communicate with patients (in my case, patients living in rural areas that often lack needed specialists) at the doctor's office/hospital setting.  These patients may need an extra expert opinion, like the specialists, or may have hard-to-diagnose symptoms.  Instead of spending extra money to travel all the way to a major hospital (which often can be far away and costly to Medicaid/Medicare), the patients can conveniently communicate through the TV/camera/microphone set up with any doctor in the world to help resolve their case or to help them choose their next step.  One of the biggest concerns from the doctors on Telehealth is not being able to connect with your patients as well as meeting them in person.  Talking to a camera lens is WAY different than talking to a live person, so to have the skill to communicate effectively and personally through a camera lens definitely needs practice.  My way of practicing is through making youtube videos!

Without further ado....here's the video!  I absolutely LOVE where my skin is right now, and I hope you guys do/will too!  Hope this video is helpful to some of you ladies and gents!


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Products I covered in order:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover (Target's is better!)
Philosophy Purity Made Simple
Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser (I do NOT recommend this product)
Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser
Mario Badescu Strawberry Face Scrub
Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
Kiehl's Photo-Age Activated Toner
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum
Shea Terra Moroccan Argan Oil (HOLY GRAIL)
Lancome High Resolution Refill-3X SPF 15
Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve (HOLY GRAIL)
Mario Badescu Whitening Mask (HOLY GRAIL)


UPDATE: I forgot to tell you guys a very important step!  I use a regular ole face/hand towel after my face-washing step (includes 1 deep cleaning face wash and 1 acne face wash) to remove all leftover residue.  I find that a hand towel gently exfoliates the face everyday and works great to bring the extra dirt/oils out of your skin.  I've used this technique all my life, ever since I was 4 years old, and this technique has never failed to deep clean my skin.  It's kind of like my super duper cheap version of the Clarisonic haha...

Outfit in the intro of the video:

Silver Metallic Silk Tank Top...............................................J. Crew
Rusty Brown Open Cardigan....................................................H&M


Outfit in the rest of the video (filmed on a different day):

White Silk Blouse with Black Accents..................................Ann Taylor
Metallic Gunmetal Blazer.............................................Nordstrom BP

Face: MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream No. 23; CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer; Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
Eyes: MAC Rubenesque Paintpot; MAC eyeshadow in Quarry; Too Faced eyeshadow in Nude Beach and Silk Teddy (from the Natural Eye palette); MAC gel liner in Blacktrack; Waterproof Maybelline Full and Soft Mascara in Very Black
Blush: Jane blush in Blushing Earth Sheer
Lips: Revlon Lip Butter in Lollipop


I hope your holidays have been magical and amazing.  You probably deserve it ;)


Can I <3 you guys forever? - Alice


P.S. What skincare products do YOU love?  I'd love to hear and try new recommendations!