Every item in my skincare routine

Lots of Asian beauty

An honest account of what’s in my skincare routine, what I’ll be repurchasing, and what I’m phasing out. I’ve tried to avoid linking to third parties, instead opting for original brand websites and US or global versions where possible, but some are in Japanese or Korean. No affiliate links. Just a reminder, EFF is changing its name! Read more in last week’s newsletter (more updates to come!).

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A couple of weeks ago I went to my favourite super sento. After a long day of alternating between outdoor and bedrock baths, I sat down in front of the communal mirror and started an impromptu beauty routine.

I used a beauty oil (free sample) and gave myself a face massage, concentrating on tension points on my jawline. I dabbed off the excess and layered lotion. I saw the other women completing their routines—putting on face masks or taking out their expensive-looking creams, gently tapping products into their skin.