Skincare Routine
Today, I am delighted to be sharing my latest skincare routine, a long overdue post. If you follow me on my personal Instagram page, you may have seen a glimpse of this routine recently. Honestly, my skincare routine hasn’t been much different throughout the years but I have incorporated a few new products to ensure I am taking the best care of my skin and giving it the essentials it needs to look it’s best! Within the past 24 hours many followers on Instagram have reached out regarding feedback to share this routine in detail and questions on how often this routine is completed, is this morning or evening routine and product recommendations. I owe y’all all the details and the products I use and how I take care of my skin each day and weekly.
My Skin Type:
For the majority of my life, I have always been a combination skin. My forehead, nose, and chin have been oily and everywhere else are normal. I have never really experienced breakouts or acne but I do have an uneven skin tone on my nose than the rest of my face. If my skin changes, it is typically due to the weather/season we are in.
This skincare routine below is completed once a week and rejuvenates my skin every time!
STEP ONE: Cleanser | FRESH SOY FACE CLEANSER
I start this routine by washing my face with FRESH Soy Face Cleanser with warm water. This cleanser begins as a gel and suds up as you work it into your skin. I was gifted with this cleanser by Sephora for my birthday redemption gift back in 2017 and I haven’t looked back since. What I love most, is that it leaves your skin feeling balanced, soothed and softened. It does have the potent scent of the soy but it does not bother me at all. And I always bring a travel-sized one with me on trips as a daily cleanser.
STEP TWO: Exfoliate | CLEAR & CLEAR DEEP ACTION EXFOLIATING SCRUB
After I cleanse my skin, the next step is exfoliating. Let’s just say, this is holy grail product for me. Nothing like this scrub has transformed my face like this bottle of tingly sensation. This scrub is used with my Vanity Planet facial cleansing brush set. This is only used once a week because I do not recommend exfoliating daily. But this scrub gets deep down and gently exfoliates and leaves your skin feeling revitalized. Lastly, don’t forget to exfoliate your lips, ELF’s Lip Exfoliator has been an all-time keeper and gets the job done!
STEP THREE: Toner | MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY WITH ALOE, HERBS & ROSEWATER
Following exfoliating my skin, I always use toner for additional cleansing and resurfacing. Typically, toners are consumed with a plethora amount of alcohol to get the dirt off your skin but it is stripping the outer layers. So the best part of this facial spray is it just revives the skin without stripping it. I like to spray this on my face in the mornings and evenings it provides a dewy glow and radiant skin. This is also my setting spray following my makeup application.
STEP FOUR: Serum | FACIAL COCONUT OIL OR VITAMIN C SERUM
I apply Coconut Oil after the toner has set into my skin. This will give your skin a subtle glow and locks in the moisture to support a balanced appearance. In actuality, the word “serum” is another word for the treatment layer. You want to find a serum that supports luminosity while delivering antioxidant defense and absorbs seamlessly. If you apply eye cream, you would apply it before this step under the eyes.
STEP FIVE: Face Mask | QUEEN HELENE MINT JULEP MASQUE
This Mint Julep Masque has been the go-to for years and years and I love the convenience of it having no mixing, just simply applying it on! The mask is an overall good maintenance mask and typically done once a week. It states to leave on for 5 – 10 minutes but 30 minutes never hurt anyone. With a clean towelette, remove with warm water and pat dry.
STEP SIX: Moisturize | AVEENO UNSCENTED DAILY MOISTURIZING LOTION
After applying the mask, it is necessary to moisturize the face because it will seal in all the great ingredients and prevent it from evaporating out. Aveeno has always been my daily lotion and it provides an even layer without making the skin more oily. In addition, you must apply the lip balm of your choice but CARMEX is mine. Moisturizing the face and lips is a must at ALL times!
STEP SEVEN: Sunscreen | OLAY FACE SUNSCREEN
A few of you asked me in my story what about sunscreen? Since I was indoors all day yesterday there was no need to add this application but if you will be outdoors please apply sunscreen even under your makeup application. I have tried the Olay Face Sunscreen after watching Ellarie on YouTube and it’s been an amazing product. It is not thick and does not have the white overcast that typically other sunscreens leaves, it applies lightly.
So…that is all in a nutshell folks! This entire skincare routine is completed once weekly, steps 1 – 7. Throughout the week for morning & evening routines I will eliminate steps 2 and 5. You must drink a lot of water and eat the right foods, this all correlates with healthy skin.
To view the snippets of this skincare routine check out the highlight Instagram stories under "LIFESTYLE."
REAL LIFE, REAL SKIN!
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