u/Kakashi756

Please evaluate my current skin care routine (30 year old male, south asian)

My Current Skincare Routine

AM Routine

  1. Cleanse — CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
  2. Essence — MISSHA Time Revolution The First Essence 5X
  3. Brightening serum — Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C
  4. Eye serum — The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
  5. Moisturizer — AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream, only if my skin feels dry
  6. Sunscreen — La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted SPF

PM Routine

  1. First cleanse — Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
  2. Second cleanse — CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
  3. Essence — MISSHA Time Revolution The First Essence 5X
  4. Moisturizer — AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream
  5. Lips — Aquaphor Lip Repair

Notes
- Hyaluronic acid is optional and only used if my skin feels dry/tight.
- I’m not currently using separate niacinamide daily.
- I’m holding off on retinoid, mandelic acid, and stronger pigment serums until my skin is fully stable with the new routine.
- Sunscreen is non-negotiable every morning.

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u/Kakashi756 — 1 month ago