Sweet, super helpful, and a damn good illustrator. Based in the UAE, Nadine (better known as @nadine.ohh on Instagram) is a skincare enthusiast who takes the most amazing product shots we’ve ever seen. Find out what her go-to ingredient is for soothing breakouts, and the three products from her shelf that she’ll save in a fire!
![@nadine.ohh](https://blog-gopicky.cdn-pi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-design-5-1-1024x1024.png)
1. How did you get into skincare?
I got into skincare because my skin started to break out when I moved to the Middle East. (I’m from the Philippines!) My skin was fine before moving, and I never really did skincare. My skin got really bad after I tried products that were harmful to my skin. So, I did my research, and found out about the 10-step Korean skincare routine!
It has now become a big part of my everyday life and has changed not only my skin, but also my perspective of things – not just skincare but also the overall notion of self-care!
2. What is your skincare mantra?
I just recently started to do a minimalist skincare routine, and to only use products your skin really needs. Based on my experience from using a lot of products, this new minimalist routine has really changed my skincare game! My skin has changed a lot for the better after I started to feed it only what it really needs.
![@nadine.ohh illustration](https://blog-gopicky.cdn-pi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-12-at-5.39.30-PM.png)
3. What is your favorite ingredient?
My skin is really very picky but I’ve found out that mugwort works really well on my skin. I used a mugwort essence when I first started my minimalist routine, and I really think it helped to calm down my skin. I’ve had no bad breakouts ever since adding a mugwort essence in my routine. Without it, my skin gets dehydrated!
Picky note: Mugwort’s scientific name is artemisia vulgaris!
4. A fire just broke out! You only have time to grab three products from your shelf. What would they be and why?
![Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser](https://blog-gopicky.cdn-pi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-design-6-1-1024x1024.png)
Krave Beauty’s Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: This has forever changed my cleansing game! A cleanser that doesn’t strip moisture from your skin.
![I'm From Mugwort Essence](https://blog-gopicky.cdn-pi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-design-7-1-1024x1024.png)
I’m From’s Mugwort Essence: It is soothing, calms my skin down and keeps my acne breakouts at bay.
![I'm From Vitamin Tree Water Gel](https://blog-gopicky.cdn-pi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-design-8-1024x1024.png)
I’m From’s Vitamin Tree Water Gel: Underrated product, but my skin loves this during winter and summer time!
5. What do you like best about Picky?
Picky is every skincare ingredient guru’s must-have app because of how convenient it is, and is also every skincare newbie’s new best friend!
I recommend the app to those who are just starting out in skincare the most, as the Picky app can help match your skin type to a suitable skincare product!
![@nadine.ohh](https://blog-gopicky.cdn-pi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-design-9-1024x1024.png)
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