I have been trying to get back to my morning routine these days which involves quiet time, a short exercise and preparing healthier breakfast options (as opposed to Teh-C and Tau Sar Bao from my office canteen), before I prepare Laurent for school and myself for work. Time in the mornings just past SO FAST, I realise I need to be really efficient to accomplish all the things I set out to do to be on time for work. 

Recently, I got to know about a local skincare brand, Auolive, and it proved to be quite a game changer for my skincare routine! I met up with Claire Au, the founder of Auolive, to find out more about the brand and learnt that she developed the line of skincare with the modern busy women in mind. Yup, that’s you and me! Auolive is a multi-functional, award-winning skincare line which is Swiss-formulated with natural active ingredients and manufactured in Singapore. 

Auolive only carries 4 products to target all our skin care needs and is dermatologically and clinically tested so they are suitable even for all skin types. It is such a pleasant contrast to many skin care brands where we are often overwhelmed by the different options and variations of products they offer, on top of the complex skin care routine that comes with the number of steps involved. After using the Auolive skin care range for a few weeks, let me share more about the products with you and how they worked for me !

Radiance Revealer (Superfruit Exfoliating Gel)

The Radiance Revealer is an exfoliating gel that uses natural Active Ingredients like Pomegranate & Arginine instead of harsh microbeads to remove dead skin cells to reveal the radiance of a healthy and glowing skin. All you need to do is simply spread the Radiance Revealer on your face, wait for a short while for the fruit enzymes to work on your dead skin cells, then start massaging your skin when you see the edges of the gel turning white. Unlike some other exfoliating products that I have used, the Radiance Revealer is rather gentle on the skin as I do not feel any discomfort when using it, and still effective in removing my dead skin cells! I was previously using an exfoliating mask, but the Radiance Revealer is definitely a more convenient and time-saving option 🙂 It may not seem very obvious in the video due to the lighting, but my left hand feels softer and looks brighter after using the Radiance Revealer!  

Radiance Revealer (Superfruit Exfoliating Gel), $58 (50ml)

Eyes Lifter (Invigorating Eye Serum)

My eye area is pretty dry and my concealer tends to cake up under my eye area shortly after applying make-up. Hence, I have been trying different eye products to find something effective in hydrating my eye area but not so rich that it causes milia seeds. After using the Auolive Eyes Lifter for the past few weeks, I really enjoy the water-based formulation of the eye serum because it is able to keep my eye area hydrated without causing milia seeds. My concealer now stays smooth around my eye area for a longer period of time, and I hope that with continued use, the results will be even more prominent!

Eyes Lifter (Invigorating Eye Serum), $128 (15ml)

Night Booster (Collagen Restorative Moisturiser) 

I love using the Night Booster in the evenings, after my shower. It is formulated with more than 80% pure concentrated Marine collagen and feels so comfortable and nourishing when used! It has a light, refreshing scent to it – very pleasant and nothing too overpowering 🙂 It is completed with a natural emollient to penetrate into the skin readily so I did not have to waste time patting and fanning my face for the product to be absorbed into my skin. Besides keeping the skin hydrated, the Night Booster also has a unique self-remodelling feature which creates an elastic and tightening veil, filling up the skin’s surface lines and promoting a lifted and more defined facial contour. I make sure to use it on my neck too to slow down signs of aging in that area! 

Night Booster (Collagen Restorative Moisturiser), $138 (30ml)

Day Glower (Antioxidant Brightening Moisturiser with SPF 30 UVA & UVB Protection)

Recently, I have been working on improving my skin texture so that I can reduce my reliance on make-up. I have stopped using make-up on days I do not have to attend any events or meetings, so I have been able to save some precious time in the mornings. With the Day Glower, my morning routine is even more efficient because it is a moisturiser and sun-screen all in one product! I literally take a minute to complete my skincare routine in the morning on most days and I can spend the precious time that I have saved for other things like accompanying Laurent to wait for his school bus, do a 4-min tabata exercise, grab a cup of freshly made nespresso, or give Elise more cuddles and kisses before she change out of her jammies! The texture of the Day Glower feels more like a light sunscreen so it doesn’t feel tacky, and also works great as a primer on days when I need to apply make-up. It is enriched with a blend of natural active ingredients like Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract and Squalene so the skin receives the moisture and nourishment it needs to stay soft, supple and healthy. I love this star product of Auolive because it really helps to make my mornings more efficient and I don’t need to sacrifice my skin care for it. I would love for you to experience the effectiveness and convenience of the Day Glower yourself, so please head over to this page to redeem Day Glower Travel Size samples (worth $18) to try it out. I am also giving away a full-size Day Glower to one lucky winner so hop over to my Instagram post to check out the contest details!

Day Glower (Antioxidant Brightening Moisturiser with SPF 30 UVA & UVB Protection), $118 (30ml) 

How I Use Auolive Products in My Skin Care Routine

After using the Auolive skin care range for a few weeks now, I must say I am now kind of spoilt by the convenience that a fuss-free and good quality skin care product brings. I do notice that my skin is brighter and more radiant after using Auolive products and my make-up lasts longer and looks better when my skin is nourished and hydrated! 

On most days, I still use a toner after cleansing, but Claire told me that you can actually even skip toner if you want a truly fuss-free, one-minute skin care because the Day Glower and Night Booster are formulated to help tone your skin as well. A few days a week I will apply my ampoule before applying my Night Booster, and a sheet mask every time after I exfoliate my skin with the Radiance Revealer as it enhances the absorption of the mask.  So on days when I have a bit more time, I will do a little more, partly to use up the products I already have. But on busy days, I just use my Auolive products and they can still maintain my skin condition well!

I personally think that it is important to have a skin care routine that does not overwhelm you so much that you do not look forward to it on a daily basis, or make you feel like you should just  miss it completely when you are busy. So all my busy mamas and girlfriends, you guys should really check out Auolive and give it a try! You can get $18 off when you purchase any Auolive products with the code DAPRAYER18 and the first 20 customers to purchase the Day Glower will also receive a beautiful pouch worth $19!