SKINCARE | Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine #LunarJanuary

One of the more exciting collaborations that happened late last year was Avon's partnership with Korean beauty giant and one of my favourite Kbeauty brands The Face Shop! I was not expecting this, but while I learned awhile back that when it comes to skincare, the Koreans know their stuff, it's still a fairly foreign area for the Western world. Despite growing up pretty white-washed, I seemed to immediately gravitate towards Korean skincare when I seriously started taking care of my skin and was enamoured with the technology employed in the products as well as the entertaining approach they took to marketing skincare. Now, I have talked about The Face Shop a lot over the years because I truly think they are fun and effective products to use and try and now I have a whole routine to share with you that goes from head to toe!

Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine
 PR samples

I should mention that these are not new products for The Face Shop, but are the products that Avon will be carrying. I actually think it's kind of interesting that the Avon client will now get a chance to try some Korean beauty because it's hard to know where to start!

Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser*
Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine

The Rice Water Bright line is one of my favourites from TFS with the cleansing oil being one I have enjoyed in the past. This foaming cleanser has been a nice second cleanse for me and has a smooth, rich foam that makes my skin feel clean. Though it isn't too drying, this isn't the most hydrating of cleansers, but as I mostly use this cleanser in the shower I never feel dry for long. It does do a good job of making sure my skin looks very clear.

Veilment Natural Spa Black Rose Body Scrub and Cleanser (Travel Size)*
Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine

I do love a good body scrub and use one 3-4x/week so I finished this 30mL tube easily! While the fragrance on this was strong, I did like it and the scrub was fairly gentle as it uses apricot seed powder to exfoliate and rose oil to simultaneously hydrate. It also lathered slightly and I would totally invest in the full 400mL size!

Mango Seed Advanced Moisturizing Butter*
Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine

Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine

The Mango Seed collection is another classic TFS favourite, but the only thing I have tried are the Cleansing Wipes which were perfectly fine, but let's face it - cleansing wipes aren't too indicative of what the rest of the collection is like! If you have dry skin or are in desperate need of some moisturizing comfort, this is the moisturizer. The texture is a thick one, but not greasy and contains ceramides, mango seed butter (ingredient #2!), shea butter and mango fruit oil. It does have cyclopentasiloxane to keep the texture of the moisturizer smooth and even though I don't use silicone-based products at night, the last couple of weeks have been so dry that I have been using this to seal in moisture. The ONLY thing that is making me hesitate on continuing to use this moisturizer is the scent. I just find it more floral than fruity and that it lingers. Some may love the scent, but it's not for me.

Mango Seed Advanced Radiant Moisturizing Oil*
Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine

Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine

This is a clear oil that is mainly argan oil based with ceramides, shea butter and mango seed oil (close to end of ingredients list though...) that I only used at night, but if you are feeling extra dry or in need of glow, can be used during the day as well. This absorbs fairly quickly into the skin once pressed or tapped into the skin and doesn't leave a greasy feeling to the skin. It does have dimethicone in it so if you do need moisture in the morning, it plays nicely underneath makeup. I have a lot of facial oils as I find them incredibly beneficial to my skincare routine, but again I can't tolerate the floral/fruity scent of the oil as it is the same as the moisturizer so unfortunately, I will be sticking to my old facial oils.

Eclat D'Or Youth Activating Massager*
Avon Face Massager

Avon Face Massager

Now, to end our skincare routine with a little massage! I actually QUITE like this little facial massager because when I roll it along my jawline, I legit feel like my skin is being "lifted" closer to the heavens. The metal balls are cold so this feels great in the mornings to wake up the skin as well as my soul and is meant to be used after applying serum or oils. This also feels really nice on the back of the arms where the triceps can start to sag and the calves. I also found the handle very ergonomic and comfortable to hold as did my husband who keeps picking it up to use on HIS jawline too!

Avon x The Face Shop Skincare Routine

Are you a Korean beauty fan? Have you tried any Face Shop products before?

You can find the new Avon x The Face Shop collaboration at www.avon.ca or through your local Avon Representative.

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