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My Real Skincare Routine for Dry, Tired (but Brave!) Skin
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items I’ve spent years trying to figure out what actually works for my dry, tired, often dehydrated skin — without falling into marketing traps or spending a fortune. This is the exact routine I use every morning and night, with simple products I genuinely...
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🌞 Morning Routine
🌙 Evening Routine
🔬 Extras: Led Therapy and Exfoliation
🌞 Morning Routine
➕ Morning = gentle cleanse, layered hydration, and sun protection.
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser - A creamy, gentle cleanser I use every morning. It removes dirt and leaves my skin feeling soft, not tight. It’s like a wake-up hug for your face ☀️
Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser
🌿 Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner- I reach for this toner 2–3 times a week when my skin feels congested or a bit dull. It refreshes and helps clear pores without over-drying. A gentle, reliable step that keeps my skin feeling clean and balanced—perfect...
NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Toner
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2 % + B5 - A hydration hero: apply on damp skin to boost moisture retention without heaviness.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Eucerin Hyaluronic Spray Mist- I love this refreshing mist as a hydrating layer between my serum and moisturizer—or sometimes just as a skin pick-me-up during the day. It’s lightweight, fragrance-free, and perfect for when your skin feels tight or th...
Hyaluron Mist Spray 150ml
Glowy – Niacinamide Serum - This serum has become my brightness booster—I use it 3–4 times a week, usually in the morning. It helps smooth out dullness, reduce redness, and refine pores without feeling heavy. It’s fresh, effective, and gives my skin ...
Glow Recipe Niacinamide Dew Drops 40ml
B. by Superdrug – Intense Moisture Day Cream - A reliable everyday moisturizer that delivers serious hydration without feeling heavy—perfect for dry, tired skin. I use this every morning under SPF or makeup; it keeps my skin soft and comfortable all ...
B. Intense Moisturising Day Cream 50ml | Skin
B by Superdrug – Intense Moisture Day Cream - Layer hydration and protection.
B. Moisturising Day Cream SPF 30 50ml | Skin
Avène SPF 50+ is lightweight, non-comedogenic, and blends seamlessly under makeup - My go-to for high sun protection — light, absorbs well, and never clogs pores.
Avène Sunscreen Cream SPF 50+
Calypso SPF 50 Serum - More affordable sun cream - This lightweight sunscreen is a game-changer—it feels more like a serum than a thick SPF, blending seamlessly into my skin. I use it on days when I don’t want that tacky or greasy SPF feel, but still...
Once a Day Serum - With Vitamin C
🌙 Evening Routine
🌙 Evening = deep cleanse, rotation of active serums (retinol, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid), and nourishing night creams or balms.
B. by Superdrug Melting Cleansing Balm - Melts off makeup and SPF effortlessly. This balm is my go-to for effortlessly melting away makeup, sunscreen, and day’s grime. It transforms into a silky oil on the skin, breaking everything down—but rinses cl...
B. Melting Cleansing Balm 65g | Skin
Eucerin DermoPurifyer Oil Control Cleansing Gel - A gentle yet deeply purifying gel cleanser that effectively removes impurities without drying out the skin—my trusted second step in the evening routine after the cleansing balm. It leaves my skin fee...
DermoPurifyer Oil Control Cleansing Gel
Clarins Purifying Toning Lotion - This is my go-to calming toner—especially after a long day. It’s alcohol-free, so it soothes and refreshes without any sting. I often use it at night before my serums to help prep and balance my skin. A lovely, gentl...
Purifying Toning Lotion | CLARINS® UK
Mondays & Thursdays - Balea – Collagen Retinol Serum This is my gentle introduction to retinol—I use it twice a week and it smooths fine lines and boosts firmness without causing irritation. It feels lightweight, sinks in quickly, and leaves my s...
Balea Beauty Collagen Retinol Serum 30ml
Tuesays and Fridays - Glowy – Niacinamide Serum - This serum has become my brightness booster—I use it 3–4 times a week, usually in the morning. It helps smooth out dullness, reduce redness, and refine pores without feeling heavy. It’s fresh, effecti...
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Wednesdays & Sundays - Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) - My hydration hero! This serum combines hyaluronic acid and ceramides to deeply moisturize and strengthen my skin barrier—it feels lightweight, absorbs instantly, and gives my face ...
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Saturdays - Skin Farmacy – Multivitamin Serum - My weekend skin secret! I use this serum once a week—usually on Saturday night—to wake up with refreshed, radiant skin. It's packed with vitamins (C, E, and A) that help brighten and nourish without fee...
Advanced Multi-Vitamin Serum 50ml
B by Superdrug – Night Cream - My reliable evening hydrator—I use this on most nights to seal in all the layers of my routine. It’s soothing and comforting without feeling heavy, helping my skin feel soft and rested by morning.
B. Moisturising Night Cream 50ml | Skin
REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm - When my skin feels tight, dehydrated, or just a bit stressed, this balm is my go-to rescue. Thick and deeply nourishing, I use it 2–3 times a week as the final step in my evening routine. It helps...
Evercalm™ Overnight Recovery Balm - REN
🔬 Extras: Led Therapy and Exfoliation
LED Light Therapy - I also use light therapy (L Blue / L Green / L Red) a few times a week for calming, lifting, or warming effects — just 3–10 minutes makes a difference & 🧽 Exfoliation (1–2x per week)
Face Massager Lift Device Electric: Facial Massager Lifting Machine Anti-Aging Neck Eye Device - I use it in the evening, gliding it gently along my jawline, cheeks, and neck for about 5 minutes. The warmth soothes, the microcurrents help tighten, an...
Facial Massager Lifting Machine Anti-Aging
🌿 1. The Ordinary – Lactic Acid 5% + HA - – great for dry skin - A mild chemical exfoliant perfect for beginners. It gently resurfaces the skin while hydrating with hyaluronic acid. I use it once a week for glow and smoother texture—no scrubbing, no irritation. Always apply SPF the next morning!
Lactic Acid 5% + HA Mild Exfoliator to Reveal Smoother Skin
🍊 2. Medik8 – Press & Glow (PHA Toner) - very gentle, perfect for beginners - Ultra-gentle exfoliation using polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), which are ideal if you find AHAs too strong. - Brightens the skin and is safe even daily for some people! Feel...
Press & Glow™ | The exfoliating PHA acid toner
🍇 3. Paula’s Choice – Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - If you struggle with congestion or blackheads, this salicylic acid-based exfoliant is gold. It goes deeper into pores and clears them out—best used once a week at night.
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner
💧 4. The Inkey List – Mandelic Acid Treatment Slower-working but very gentle. Great for sensitive skin or rosacea-prone users. Use in the PM 1–2x per week.
The INKEY List UK Mandelic Acid 10% 30ml
🛁 Bonus (Physical Option): Nip+Fab Glycolic Scrub Fix – If you like the feel of a scrub, this is a good pick. Just don’t rub hard, and use max 1x/week.
Glycolic Fix Scrub 75ml