Adjustments
Sometimes, I almost felt like my skin was too hydrated — I did find myself getting a little shinier than usual by midday (though that's nothing a little extra powder couldn't fix). Still, now that I've found that I like the process, I'm going to start experimenting with different types of essences and toners. Sarah and Christine did once recommend the Whamisa by Glow Studio Green Tea Serum Toner, $21.99, for combination skin, so I may start with that. I also recently got my hands on the new Peach & Lily Wild Dew Essence, $39, which has been giving me the siren call...
Takeaways
Here's me after a couple weeks of the 7-skin method (with light makeup and photographed in forgiving lighting, but still).
I'll say this: I was originally planning to pilot the technique for a week, but I still find myself patting on those seven layers of toner every night. And even though I started off only doing it before bed, I'll sometimes do the method in the morning as well, since it makes my skin feel so nice.
It wasn't a magic bullet — no, a few weeks of extra toner didn't miraculously grant me with flawless skin the likes of Lee and Chang (nor did I expect it to...well, mostly, anyway). But, on the whole, my skin is softer, dewier and more hydrated, which is certainly nothing to sneeze at — and like I said, I like the ritual of it.
Bottom line? If you're the type of person who likes to put a little extra TLC into their skin care routine, it's definitely worth giving a try. I know I'm glad I did.
Image courtesy of Rosie Narasaki
