1. I have combination skin, where my T-zone is oily and my cheeks are normal to dry.
2. I get the occasional beast of a pimple due to that lovely time of the month.
3. I have a good deal of hyper pigmentation and redness.
4. I am 23 years old, so I have very little signs of aging.
Okie dokie, let's jump into my routine!
In the morning I cleanse my skin with my CeraVe foaming cleanser for normal to oily skin. This cleanser is the best gentle cleanser I've ever used. It has ceramides and hyaluranic acid to maintain moisture levels and niacinamide which supports the natural ceramide levels in the skin and aids with skin elasticity.
I follow up with my Perricone Blue Plasma Cleansing Treatment, which gently exfoliates, tones and moisturizes my skin.
For my day time moisturizer I mix two products. First I use the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream. This is a gel-cream moisturizer that deeply hydrates my skin, BUT does not leave a greasy feeling. This moisturizers wears so nicely under makeup and smells of cucumbers, which is lovely. Secondly I use the Tarte Tarteguard Sunscreen SPF 30. This sunscreen doesn't break me out and it's super light weight!
I finish my day time routine with a bit of eye cream. Currently I'm using the Benefit It's Potent! eye
cream. It is also a gel-cream texture which makes it ideal to wear under makeup.
While my day time routine is rock solid, my night time routine is where the real party is at.
I remove my makeup with my CeraVe cleanser. Then I'll either do a second cleanse with that same cleanser or, about 4 times a week, I'll use my Glam Glow SUPERCLEANSE Daily Clearing cleanser for a deeper cleanse. This cleanser is BOMB! It doesn't strip my skin, but it gets all that nasty shizz out of my pores!
If my skin is feeling a bit flakey, I'll use the Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel. This is a gentle exfoliating peel that uses fruit enzymes to lift dead skin, excess sebum and dirt from the pores. It might be one of my most used products and I frickin love it.
After I cleanse I use my Perricone Blue Plasma Cleansing Treatment again.
Then, as a preventative measure, I use the La Roche Pose Effaclar Duo Dual Acne Treatment. This product has 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide to treat acne deep in the skin. This is another product that has seriously helped prevent acne from emerging onto my skin. Also, I lost the cap so excuse me.
I follow that up with a serum. Currently I am using the Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment. This serum uses Lactic acid to help brighten and plump the skin. It does wonders for my uneven skin tone and helps smooth out texture, seemingly over night.
For my night time moisturizer I love the Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion. It tackles every skin concern imaginable.
For my eye cream I use the same, Benefit It's Potent!
I finish my night time routine by using the Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil. You guys. This. Product. Is. Life. Changing. It's basically an oil that houses a retinoid. Which is a cousin of a retinol, but it isn't irritating to the skin. If you need a product that does it all. You need this oil. It's a bit pricey, sitting at $105, but it's so worth it. At least do yourself a favor and run into Sephora for a sample.
Ok and after all that, we're done! I know it's a long routine, but I actually enjoy using the products I do and I've noticed such a huge difference in my skin. I've never before felt comfortable enough to go without makeup as often as I do now. It's an amazing feeling. I'll also be listing some masks I love below as well as my favorite peels!
Masks:
Freeman Feeling Beautiful Avocado and Oatmeal mask:
- Nourishing and purifying
- Good for spot treatments
Algenist Algae Brightening Mask:
- Brightening and firming
- Good for plumping and toning the skin
Peels:
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti Aging Bi-Phase Peel
- Nourishing and plumping
- Good for fine lines, brightness and textural issues
Aww look, it's like a happy, little skin care family!
