THINGS I USE
A running list of the things I use. Will update ever so often.
⇣ Tech / Apps / Skincare
TECH
Office
| ITEM | MAKE & MODEL |
|---|---|
| Monitor | Samsung C34J791 34" |
| Monitor arm | Ergotron Lx Table, 32" |
| Keyboard | Keychron Q3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard |
| Keycaps | Drop + biip MT3 Extended 2048 Custom Keycap Set |
| Switches | Gazzew Boba U4 Silent Tactiles × 165, 62g with-slot Pearl top |
| Mouse | Logitec Pop Mouse, violet and yellow |
| Laptop | Macbook Pro (13 inch, 2016) |
| Gaming PC | Custom by MIFCOM |
| Control panel | Elgato Stream Deck + |
| Lighting | Elgato Key Light |
| Philips Hue Play base | |
| Desk mat | Orbitkey Desk Mat in stone |
| Camera | Elgato Facecam |
| Microphone | Elgato Wave + shock mount + pop filter |
| Mic arm | Elgato Wave mic arm (low profile) |
| Video camera | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo |
| Gaming | Nintendo Switch 1, PS5 |
Every day
| ITEM | MAKE & MODEL |
|---|---|
| Phone | Google Pixel 6 |
| Headphones | Sony WH-CH520 |
| Tablet | Apple iPad Air 2022 with Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Watch | Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 |
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APPS
Media
| TYPE | APP |
|---|---|
| Movies and series (incl. anime) | Stremio |
| Pokémon | Pokéflix |
| Music | Tidal |
| Karaoke | Karafun |
| Computer games | Steam |
Mobile*
| TYPE | APP |
|---|---|
| Chat | WhatsApp, Signal |
| Fitness | Hevy |
| Sleep | Pokémon Sleep |
| Language learning | Duolingo |
| Bird-watching | Merlin |
| Translation | Google Translate, German Dictionary for Learners |
| Weather | MeteoSwiss, Google Weather (while traveling) |
| Photo editing | VSCO, Photoshop Express |
| Stargazing | Stellarium |
Desktop*
| TYPE | APP |
|---|---|
| Video editing | DaVinci Resolve |
| Design | Canva, Affinity |
| Life admin | Notion |
| Translation | DeepL, Google Translate |
* I use some of these apps on both mobile and desktop, but I'm listing them in the category where I prefer to use them.
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Skincare
Face ☼
| ITEM | BRAND | BUY AGAIN? | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konjac sponge | Migros Beauty & Co., Konjac Green Tea | No | I'd rather try different products but when I'm in a bind this one is fine. Update: After a few months of use I'm noticing a moldy/weird smell emitting from this, which didn't happen with my previous konjac sponge. I suspect this is fake konjac or something. |
| Toner | Beauty of Joseon, Ginseng Essence Water, 150 ml | Maybe | I think it's fine but again I like to try different products until I've found the one |
| Serum* | APLB, Glycolic Acid Niacinamide Ampoule Serum, 1.35 fl oz (40 ml) | Maybe? | I like trying different serums |
| Lotion | Glossier. priming moisturizer balance, 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) | Hell yes | I ordered 2 this time, and this one bottle last me over a year† and I use it pretty much every day |
| Sunscreen | Beet The Sun, Kravebeauty, 50ml | No | I got it as a free gift. It's super runny, which I don't like. |
| Serum | Glossier. futuredew, 30 ml (1 fl oz) | No | I use this when I want to put on makeup without putting on makeup. It's supposed to make your skin look dewy but I have oily skin so idk |
Face ☾
| ITEM | BRAND | BUY AGAIN? | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanser | dear, Klairs, Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser, 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) | Yes | I like foaming cleansers and this one is fine |
| Face scrub | dear, Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Face Polish, 10 g | Yes | Makes my skin feel silky smooth and I've had this small bottle for over a year (I use it once a week) |
| Retinol serum | Mary & May, Seoul Edition Retinol 0.1% Bakuchiol Cica Serum, 80ml | Yes | This bottle is huge for the price. It will last me years! |
| Lactic acid serum | The Ordinary, Lactic Acid 5% + HA, 30ml | No | The Ordinary is on the BDS boycott list. I've had this bottle for years (only use it once a week) so I bought it before I learned about this. |
| Lotion | medicube, Collagen Night Wrapping Mask, 75ml | YES | My skin feels so moisturized and bouncy the next day. However, I need to let it dry for ~15 min before going to bed. So on some lazy nights I just skip my night routine completely. (Oops.) |
Note to self
Would use again:- Tonymoly, Cat's Purrfect Night Mask, 50g
* I really have no idea if these serums work or not, but people think I'm 15 years younger than I look so maybe it works?! Or maybe it's just genetics, idk.
† I don't believe in the expiry dates on beauty products.
Body
| ITEM | BRAND | BUY AGAIN? | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription body wash | Baxx-Pro, 150ml | Yes | It cost me 17 fr. for this tiny bottle so I only use it once a week, even though I should probably use it more often. |
| Bar soap | I forgot | No | Daniel's mom gave it to me. It'll probably last me years. It reminds me of the soaps from hotels, where after you use it your skin feels kinda squeaky. |
| Body lotion | Mixa, Niacinamide Bright, 400ml | No | I found out later that Mixa is on the BDS list. Also, for a body cream it's super watery. Currently not using this because it's summer so I don't really need lotion. |
| After-sun care | Nivea Sun, after sun moisture, 200ml | Sure | I use this when I have a light sunburn and during the summer. |
| Deodorant | Caudalíe, Vinofresh, 50g | Yes | I love these type of deodorants. I used the same one last time and it lasted over two years, even though I use it every day. I should probably buy an extra one to carry in my bag during the summer because it doesn't last too long when I sweat. |
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