Alyssa Tan

Hey everyone, I am Alyssa, an ordinary person with passion and constant curiosity in perfecting my skin. 🙂 I am 25 years old, born and raised in Indonesia, and currently residing in Singapore. Yes, there is no winter, spring, or autumn here, just sun or rain. I had little to no interest in skincare during my younger days. My mom used to own a skincare brand, and she used to force me to use sunscreen and moisturizer every day, which felt more like a ‘difficult chore’ to me. When I went to college, I experimented a lot with makeup. I wore heavy BB cream and concealer daily, with zero skincare knowledge. I relied only on the SPF in the bb cream itself and used only makeup wipes to clean my face (why oh why). And as a result, my pores were extremely clogged, with terrible bumps everywhere. Acne, milia, blackheads, whiteheads, you name it. The more breakouts I had, the more makeup I used to cover those, which caused more trouble. And one day, I discovered Liah Yoo on YouTube, and my skincare journey began. I mean, if you love skincare, who doesn’t know Liah? 😀 I spent years experimenting with different products to create that ‘perfect skincare regime.’ I tried the ten steps skincare routine, several Western and Asian skincare products, and much more. I learned more about ingredients, texture, formulation, and other skin care information through reading blogs and YouTube (I love Hyram and James Welsh, too!). And I am finally at the point where I am more confident with my skin. Don’t get me wrong, my skin is not perfect (yet!). I have combination skin with dry cheeks but quite an oily T-zone. The sebaceous filaments on my nose are my mortal enemies. My skin is quite sensitive, so I avoid the typical irritating ingredients as much as possible. I still have occasional breakouts here and there. But thanks to skincare, my skin is much more manageable, and I can confidently go outside without using heavy foundation/BB cream. I am writing these posts to share my never-ending skincare journey. I am not a dermatologist or a certified skincare specialist, so I am still learning more day by day. Skincare should never feel like a ‘chore,’ and I hope I can help you find the right products. Trust me, once you find the right set of skincare products, you will always look forward to this self-care regime, and your skin will thank you. 😀 Let’s stay connected and follow my updates on social media!