Most Requested: My Skincare Routine

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This is my most asked for request, my skincare routine! Im finally dropping it below! My skin type is dry and not oily, so keep that in mind if you're interested in purchasing any of these products!

I will also lead with the only "work" Ive had done is Botox in my forehead and crows feet. For beauty procedures, Ive done 3 sessions of PRP micro-needling, 1 session of red light micro-needling (do not recommond) and I have a red light face mask.

Morning Routine

I use the same cleanser morning and night. I have gone through a million different cleansers in all price ranges and I find the La Roche Posay purifying foaming face cleanser to be the GOAT for me. It gets my skin clean without it feeling like it's been strip.

Next, I use the First Aid Beauty Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid for sensitive skin and I mix it with Youth to the People 15% Vitamin C + Caffeine Energy Brightening Face Serum. Mixing these two together is best of both worlds. The hyaluronic acid plumps my skin while the vitamin c brightens and slightly depuffs my face. Combining the two in my hand and then putting on my face and neck together just simplifies the process. And no, it does'nt pill. After I put this on, I do let it dry down so Ill brush my teeth and put in my contacts and then I'm ready for the next step.

Moisturizers. Another thing I'm sure we have all spent tons of money on trying out the latest or trendy. For me, I was so excited when CeraVe came out with an intense version of their staple moisturizing lotion. CeraVe Intense Moisturizing Lotion is that girl.

And thats it. Next is sunscreen (which I am a ColorScience Stan) and then make-up if its a make-up day. Simple and easy.

Night Routine

TAKE. YOUR. MAKEUP. OFF. I cannot stress enough how important this step is in your skin care routine. Old makeup can cause breakouts and just wear on your skin overtime, making you look dull. I am not a make-up wipes hater if that's what gets you to take it off, but I prefer a makeup remover balm. I have spent way to much money trying out different brands and honestly, Ive landed on CeraVe Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover. Couldn't tell the difference between this and a $50 high-end brand. Works great with waterproof mascara too. I follow this up with the La Roche Posay purifying foaming face cleanser because we double cleanse here.

PEPTIDES! I honestly think this is what has made the biggest difference in my skin and it's science backed. Ive been using Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Catus Oasis Serum for years. Love her, goes on after your GET ALL YOUR MAKE UP OFF.

Moisturizers. This can go one of two ways. If I'm lazy its just a repeat of the morning. Normal option is going to be the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask but using it as a moisturizer, not a mask. I wake up to the softest skin when I use this. Its also amazing when you've been traveling and have post dry airplane air sin.

Retinol. I don't use it a lot as I am out in the sun a ton. If I do its the step before my peptides. Im partial to the ROC Retinol Firming Stick. I also got TikTok'd shopped into the A313 French Pharmacy Retinol. I like it, but it's very sticky and heavy.

Eye Creams. If you notice, I don't have one in the morning. I just put my moisturizer under my eyes, which works perfectly fine. But there are two that I swear by and one is a splurge. First is the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum. I have seen the best results of any cream I've ever used with this one. Now the splurge. The Sisley Paris Eye Contour Mask. YES, I KNOW THE PRICE, but hear me out. If you have the extra cash to spend and you get really dry under eyes that cause your concealer to cake, this stuff is gold. It is very thick so you only need to use a small amount. I have had the same tube for a year and still have plenty left. That is $0.50 per day. Girl math. I sometimes use this in the morning before make-up and you can also use it at the end of the day to bring moisture back to concealer. I wouldn't suggest something if it wasn't great, but it I would categorize it as a "nice to have"

My other splurge is La Mer Creme de la Mar. I use it when I travel to low humidity climates but honestly, I dont reach for it as much as I used to. But it's part of the crew.

Other thing I use from time to time, depending on my skin, is Paul's Choice Exfoliant. When my skin is feeling extra dull or I have sunscreen build up, it is my go to.

And that is it! Consistency is key! When I finally stuck to a routine that worked for me, I saw results. You gotta stick with it to see the changes.

Take what works for you and leave the rest!

TL;DR

Morning

La Roche Posay purifying foaming face cleanser

First Aid Beauty Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

Youth to the People 15% Vitamin C + Caffeine Energy Brightening Face Serum

CeraVe Intense Moisturizing Lotion

Night

CeraVe Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover

La Roche Posay purifying foaming face cleanser

Youth to the People Triple Peptide + Catus Oasis Serum