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AM/PM Skincare Routine Products
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items I've tried and tested so many products out there for years, here are all the products I currently use and love that I would recommend. Everyone's skin is different, so please read my notes on each product!
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Morning Routine
Nighttime Routine
Morning Routine
These products are part of my rotation for my AM routine. My morning routine is pretty simple:
Step 1: Cleanse
Step 2: Serums
Step 3: Moisturize
Step 4: SPF
After washing my face, I apply Vitamin C every morning and love Naturium's formula. This truly brightened up my complexion and after a few months, I noticed it evened out my skin tone.
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Face Serum, 1 oz
This lightweight moisturizer is perfect if you have combination or oily skin. It's my go-to in the hotter months when my skin is prone to oiliness. It will leave you feeling perfectly, not overly moisturized.
Plum Plump Refillable Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer
During the wintertime, my face tends to get a bit dry so this moisturizing sunscreen works well on my skin. This formula is non-greasy and does not leave a white cast. I recommend this if your skin is on the dry side as it may be too much for oily sk...
Essential-C Day Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++
I use this over my moisturizer before applying SPF to lock in the moisture on the days my skin feels too dry and it has been game changing for me!
COSRX Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer 3.52oz/100g
My favorite sunscreen ever for all year round. This sunscreen also works well as a primer and can be worn under face makeup. The translucent formula is so lightweight it doesn't even feel like you are wearing sunscreen.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
One of my favorite SPFs to apply to my face. Normally, I wear just this and this alone without any makeup. But it also works underneath foundation and concealer. Wait until your face is dry from washing or applying other serums or it will leave a min...
All-Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 - Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Nighttime Routine
A list of products I rotate through for my nighttime skincare routine. My nighttime routine is a bit more complex than my daytime one, especially when I wear makeup.
Step 1: Double cleanse - using oil
Step 2: Double cleanse - using facial cleanser
Step 3: Toner or Exfoliating Toner (only 2-3x week)
Step 4: Retinol (only during non exfoliating days)
Step 5: Serums
Step 6: Moisturizer
Step 7: Snail Mucin
I got this as a birthday present a while back and continue to use this cleansing balm in my rotation. It does a great job at taking off all my makeup (especially mascara), and it smells so good too!
Honey Vanilla Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm
This will melt away all the makeup off your face like magic and is an essential first step to my nighttime routine!
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
This cleanser is so gentle, perfect for bedtime. It does a great job of making my face feel clean but not super dry.
Soy Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
I love this toner because it's moisturizing and feels great on the skin after double cleansing. Not to mention, it smells so good too!
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner
Only use 2-3x a week, never on retinol days! I also use this toner on my scalp and it's helped a lot with greasiness.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
If you never used retinol, I would recommend this one as it's on the mild side. What I love about this retinol is that it doesn't completely dry my face out.
Naturium Retinol Complex Face Cream 2.5%, 1.7 oz
This is another great retinol for those that are just getting into using it! I didn't experience any sensitivity or dryness after using this one.
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum - 1 fl oz
I can't stop raving about this moisturizer! It's made my skin look so much healthier in a matter of days. I think it's perfect for all skin types. I've only been using it for a month now but I think this will be one of my year round products.
PURITO DEEP SEA PURE WATER CREAM
A great moisturizer if your skin is on the dry side. My skin goes through phases with the seasons and this is perfect in the winter when my skin tends to feel drier. A little goes a long way with this one
Confidence in a Cream Anti-Aging Hydrating Moisturizer
I use something similar in the AM but this is a stronger version for PM. It is my last step in my routine to lock in all the moisture so my skin feels soft in the morning
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence