Shadowing Practice: My simple BUT EFFECTIVE skincare routine! - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello.
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A lot of people wonder what my skincare routine is because they say that I have good skin, which is such a compliment, thank you.
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So let's get unready.
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The first thing I do is obviously take off my makeup.
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I was wearing lashes this day and ripping them off felt so nice.
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Oh, and also make sure to always wash your hands before you start.
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Then I go in with the micellar water from Garnier.
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I've tried other makeup removers and cleansing balms but nothing else takes off my waterproof mascara as thoroughly as this does.
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I let my eyes soak in the cotton for a
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while rather than rubbing it around just because it can be harsh on the skin and potentially create wrinkles.
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I just let the remover marinate on my eyes and it wipes off my makeup so easily.
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Don't forget to get that neck.
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I do this until the cotton round comes out not as dirty as the first.
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Next I go in with a cleanser.
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This one is the White Seed Exfoliating Cleansing Foam from the face shop and I just use a pea-sized amount.
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Make sure you lather it up in your hands first so that the product gets equally distributed.
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I like this cleanser because it's gentle and not too drying.
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Next I go in with a second cleanser
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which is a new step for me because I usually just use one
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but I noticed that cleansing twice really ensures that all the debris from my face is gone.
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I've been using the soy face cleanser from Fresh for years and it cleans my skin really well.
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After washing my face I wipe off the excess water so
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that the products I'm putting on won't be diluted or drip off.
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This toner is one of my holy grails.
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It's the Aqua Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner.
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It has a 5.5 pH level that really helps to balance out your skin after you wash it.
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It's really brightening and leaves my skin really soft.
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Next, I go in with a serum.
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I've been trying this dark spot correcting Glow Serum by Axis Y and it really helps to fade my hyperpigmentation.
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I tap and use light hand movements for whenever I'm applying anything so that it absorbs better.
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Another one of my holy grails is the Belief True Cream Moisturizing Balm.
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I prefer water-based moisturizers over oil because it feels lighter on my skin while still being super hydrating.
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I also try to do a face mask every week or two.
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I really like the Innisfree Volcanic Clay one.
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It really clears out my pores from all the makeup particles and sebum.
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And of course, I have to end with a lip balm.
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I've always had super dry lips, so I've tried dozens of products.
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And surprisingly, Aquaphor has become one of my favorites.
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And yeah, that's it.
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It's really short, but hopefully this was helpful.
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I'll link all the products in the description.
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Thank you guys so much for watching.
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Bye!

Skincare Routine: A Real-Life Dialogue for Natural English Practice

Imagine explaining your daily skincare steps to a friend—this is exactly the scenario in the video, where the speaker shares her simple yet effective routine. The dialogue is full of casual, conversational language, making it perfect for practicing everyday English. From describing products to sharing tips, it mirrors real-life interactions, helping you learn how to talk about personal habits naturally.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Master

  • "take off my makeup": A common phrase for removing cosmetics, used in contexts like "I always take off my makeup before bed."
  • "soak in the cotton": Describes letting a product sit on a cotton pad, as in "I let the micellar water soak in the cotton for 30 seconds."
  • "lather it up": Refers to creating foam with a cleanser, e.g., "Make sure to lather it up in your hands first."
  • "holy grail": A favorite, essential product—"This toner is one of my holy grails for bright skin."
  • "fade hyperpigmentation": A skincare-specific collocation meaning to reduce dark spots, as in "The serum helps fade hyperpigmentation."

Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice "Shadow Speak" Like a Pro

Shadowing—repeating the speaker's words aloud in real time—is a proven way to boost fluency. For this video, try a focused "shadowspeak" exercise: Pause the video after each sentence, then repeat it using the same tone and rhythm. Pay attention to phrases like "which is such a compliment" and "and yeah, that's it"—these casual fillers make your speech sound natural. Next, record yourself and compare it to the original. Notice how the speaker stresses words like "thoroughly" and "gentle" to emphasize key points. This "shadow speech" practice will help you master conversational flow and intonation, making your English speaking practice more effective. Do this daily for 5 minutes, and you’ll soon notice your confidence and clarity improve!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.