The Bathroom Sink
An inventory of sorts.
Today BW got another package in the mail.
Creams and …other stuff.
“More Face Cream?”, I asked.
”Don’t Go there”, she replied.
I didn’t. I know better. I also told her she was beautiful without any cream - I don’t think she bought it though. It was worth a shot.
But this got me thinking - what the heck is all this stuff? So, I asked my good friend AI:
1. ROVECTIN Lotus Water Cream
Package Size: 60ml (2.03 fl. oz.)
What it is: A calming, moisture-balancing cream.
What it does: Formulated with Lotus Flower and Sweet Almond Oil, this cream is designed to soothe sensitive skin while reinforcing the skin’s moisture barrier. It provides hydration without feeling heavy, helping to balance the skin’s water-oil levels
2. Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence
Package Size: 150ml (5.07 fl. oz.) [Note: This is a guess, as the text shows “150ml” in a different listing, but your image crop shows “250ml/8.45fl.oz.” — I will go with the visible 250ml in your text]
(Correction based on your text:) 250ml (8.45 fl. oz.)
What it is: A skin-softening essence/serum.
What it does: This is a fermented tea essence that aims to calm, balance, and soften the skin. It helps improve the skin barrier and provides deep hydration, giving a “re:” (repair/restore) effect for irritated or stressed skin.
3. Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-fit Sun Serum
Package Size: 50ml (1.69 fl. oz.)
What it is: A lightweight, chemical-style sunscreen (serum texture) with SPF50+ broad-spectrum protection.
What it does: Provides high UV protection while also delivering hydration (via hyaluronic acid) and soothing care (via centella asiatica/cica). It is meant to feel weightless and non-greasy, balancing moisture and sun defense.
4. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream
Package Size: 80ml (2.70 fl. oz.) [Note: Your text shows “9ml/0.30fl.oz.” for a different item, but this is likely the 80ml size]
(Correction: Based on typical sizing, the 9ml is likely a sample—this product usually comes in 80ml)
What it is: A calming and balancing moisturizer.
What it does: Formulated with cica (centella asiatica), it soothes redness and irritation while strengthening the skin barrier. It helps control excess oil and maintains a healthy moisture balance, making it good for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
5. PORE SHOOTER GOMMAGE CLEANSING BALM
Package Size: 95ml (3.21 fl. oz.)
What it is: A gommage-style (peeling/gel-to-oil) cleansing balm.
What it does: This is a pore-refining cleanser that uses a “gommage” (exfoliating) action to gently remove dead skin cells, blackheads, and sebum from pores. It melts into an oil to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, then rinses off to leave skin smooth, clear, and unclogged.
6. UVshield (MINERAL SUNSCREEN) – Brand unclear (possibly Isntree or similar)
Package Size: Not clearly listed (likely 50ml)
What it is: A 100% mineral (physical) sunscreen with SPF50+.
What it does: Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to create a physical barrier that reflects UV rays away from the skin. It is designed for sensitive skin, as mineral sunscreens are less likely to cause irritation. It also provides “moisture balancing” to prevent dryness often associated with mineral filters.
7. LOTUSCREAM CALMING/SENSITIVE – Likely a toner or mist (possibly from Rovectin or a similar brand)
Package Size: Unclear (could be a small mist or toner)
What it is: A calming facial mist or toner.
What it does: Infused with lotus flower, xylitol, panthenol, and allantoin, this product is meant to instantly soothe sensitive, irritated skin. It provides a burst of hydration, reduces redness, and preps the skin for the next steps in your routine.
Summary of the routine (suggested order):
Cleanse: PORE SHOOTER GOMMAGE CLEANSING BALM (to remove sunscreen/makeup and exfoliate).
Tone/Calm: LOTUSCREAM CALMING toner/mist.
Essence/Serum: Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Essence (for barrier repair).
Moisturize: ROVECTIN Lotus Water Cream (day) OR Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream (night/if extra soothing needed).
Protect (AM only): UVshield MINERAL SUNSCREEN or SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum.
Meanwhile… I use this:
I don’t have to shoot pores, spread fermented tea on me or have a hydration burst. I thought drinking water was a hydration burst. Or, you could just drink the tea before it goes bad and have more money for -you know-soap.
If I had to pick a favorite it’s definitely the pore shooter. I can just hear the sounds coming from the bathroom: pew, pew, pew! Those poor pores getting shot down in broad daylight like that.
Shoot first, ask questions later.
Until Next Time,
TH and Co.