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I just bought another round of DERMAdoctor Ain't Misbehavin' Intensive Medicated Blackhead Treatment (1oz/30ml) (US$42 US$33.60). This serum helps me keep those pesky blackheads at bay while controlling shine and encouraging daily micro exfoliation. My skin is clearer with lesser blackheads.

Another favorite of mine is the MALIN+GOETZ Detox Face Mask (4oz/118ml) (US$38 US$30.40). This unique mask with its oxygenation technology will help remove dirt, grime, oil and impurities effectively. Leaving me with hydrated, cleaner and healthier skin. My skin feel lighter after every use.

My eye cream of the moment is Nuxe Contour des Yeux Prodigieux Anti-Aging Eye Cream   (0.5oz/15ml) (US$27 US$21.60). This soothing eye cream is a joy to apply. It absorbs quickly into the skin to reduce puffiness and signs of aging. The area around my eyes look healthier and brighter.

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Serums are a step in the skin care routine that should be given more attention to. They pack a higher dose and a more concentrated form of the moisture, vitamins, antioxidants that your moisturizer has. They go on after your toner and before your moisturizer.

I've been reading about this serum for a while now and have been meaning to give this a shot. When it came time for me to do my usual product shopping round weeks ago, I thought 'what a great time to give this a shot', so I picked up 2 tubs of this and I glad I did.

The pink gel glides on to give your skin an instant smoothness and a blanket of hydration. I used this twice daily and it helped reverse the dryness that came with acne treatments and air conditioning. This handy serum is made for all skin types, so it doesn't matter if you have oily or dry or combination skin, this works for all. I've got extremely oily skin but I've discovered that not only does it not add to my shine problem like some serums do, it also helps balance the moisture level of my skin.

In a week, my skin looked healthier, smoother, softer and more plumped. Chock full of Dr Wexler's MMPi.20™, this serum reverses the signs of aging and stimulates the renewal of fresh skin cells. Use this after time spent in the sun or after harsh skin treatments to bring your skin back to prime condition.

On a completely separate note, my sister commented on how great my skin looked and how my brows stayed in place and wondered if I was using some sort of brow gel. I realized that because of the gel texture of this serum, you can also use this to tame unruly brows.

This serum comes in 2 sizes; 1oz/30ml for US$55 and 3.4oz/100ml for US$150. Get them both at Bath & Body Works.  

Vitamins that provide antioxidant protection like C and E are not only good for your health, they are also useful for eradicating signs of premature aging like fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the renewal of skin cells. 

This serum is packed with stabilized Vitamin C to give your skin the extra boost of nutrient it needs to repair itself at night. After days of lounging by the pool under the Balinese sun, my skin needed some help and I had to do some damage control. 

I slapped this on religiously every night and aside from the pleasant fresh scent, this serum absorbs quickly to hydrate dried-out skin. My skin became brighter, smoother and looked healthier.  The only sign of time spent under the sun was a great tan. If only that was true with every vacation.

With added Grapeseed and cucumber extract to help rejuvenate and calm skin, this is a well-priced serum that is worth a shot. 

Get this for US$40 (1oz/29ml) at Beauty.com.   

The bane of oily skin, in my opinion, is large pores and blackheads that don't seem to ever go on vacation. You can have clear skin but all you need is just a few concentrated patches of blackheads to ruin that clear slate.

I have been searching for products that specifically deal and combat blackheads for the longest time and I found this and immediately bought 2 bottles.

This goes on right after your toner to deeply target blackheads at their source by eliminating trapped oil, grime and debris. The exfoliating action of Salicylic Acid (BHA) works to treat acne while retinol and glycolic acid works to renew skin and keep pores clean. This serum also helps soak up excess oil throughout the day without overdrying your skin. 

Blackheads will also be a problem for me but after 2 weeks of usage, I could see a visible improvement and a decrease in their population. My skin also looked less shiny during the day and my pores less noticeable.

Get this for US$42 (0.9oz/27ml) at Beauty.com.   

Men have generally oiler skin than women with larger pores and visible shine. With humidity, temperature changes and pollution, my skin gets oily quicker than a hooker can slip off her dress. As such, I have to slap on anti-shine products so I don't look like I just finished a 12 hour shift frying bacon and pancakes.

This anti-shine gel from Shiseido is my newest discovery. I love its gel texture so unlike traditional anti-shine serums, this doesn't flake so you don't have to spend extra 15 mins brushing off facial flakes.

The first thing you feel is a cool sensation courtesy of Menthol and Campor that help tighten pores without over-drying. Oil reflecting powder helps minimize the look of pores and keep skin matt and oil free for hours.

My skin instantly looked matt and stayed considerably oil free (or at least not as shiny as it used to). I've used my fair share of anti shine serums and I have to say this is one of the better ones and one that I will be stocking up on!

Get this for US$37 at Strawberry.net (1oz/30ml) (they ship worldwide and offer bulk discount!) or for US$32 at Nordstrom if you reside in the US.  

Pores become looser and more evident as you age; sun exposure, collagen depletion and environmental stresses are main contributors to enlarged pores. Although it is impossible to alter the physical shape of your pores; it is all dependent on genetics and your individual skin type, it is possible to maintain and keep your pores healthy and by doing so, reduce their appearance.

I've been using this serum for 2 weeks now and I am liking its lightweight texture which absorbs easily into your skin; so this is friendly for those of you living in humid climates. Its oil-controlling properties ensure your skin stays matt longer while providing a smoother, more refined skin texture.

My skin tone became more even and my pores looked more compact even up close. With regular use, this serum will help strengthen the walls of your pores and keep sebum production in check.  

Use this after your toner and before your daily moisturizer. Get this for US$46 (1.07oz/31ml)  at Nordstrom.

 I am a fan of the beach and the sun; a huge subscriber to the mantra of lying the sun all day and doing absolutely nothing. During my days of working on the perfect tan, I found I got more than I bargained for. I hit my daily quota of Vitamin D and I was rewarded with premature fine lines around my eyes, mouth and cheeks. I panicked, headed to the store and grabbed a set of these from Origins. They turned out to be a real skin saver.

With extracts of Hypsizygus Ulmarius and Chaga mushrooms that help send signals to the skin to optimize its defenses against environmental damage resulting in youthful, healthier, stronger skin. This patented formula is further enchanced by Menyanthus and Heather extracts to firm skin, Fucoidan from Okinawan seaweed to seal in moisture and Vitamin E and C to eradicate harmful free radicals.

The lines were gone in a week and I had brighter, clearer skin. The first thing that hits you is the smell, as the name suggests, it smells a bit like mushroom. It's by no mean punganat; more light and stew-y. At least I knew it was authentic, imagine if you bought this mushroom serum/cream and went home and discovered it smelled like lavender or cirtus. How cheated will you feel?   

Use the lightweight serum after your daily toner and then the face cream as part of your skin regime. Get the Mega-mushroom face cream for US$60 (1.7oz/50ml) at Bloomingdale's and the serum is US$65 (1.7oz/50ml) and US$110 (3.4oz/100ml) also at Bloomingdale's. You can also head to the nearest Origins counter in your state or country.