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My Skincare Routine 💦
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items Everything I’ve used or use currently for my dry skin. Like Sahara desert dry. 🐪 You don’t need a ton of products to have good skin. Pick one or two from each section and you’re good! I’m just obsessed with self care!
Sections
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Face Washes
Toners
Serums
Moisturizers
Face Washes
Washing your face is the foundation of any good skincare routine. These are the face washes I have that don’t strip my skin. The one I do use varies on how dry my skin is in the moment.
This is the first step in my routine before regular cleaner if I’m wearing makeup. This oil breaks up the thick products in my pores and removes waterproof mascara! I massage it in first, then emulsify with some water. I follow with another cleanser.
BYOMA - Milky Oil Gentle Cleanser
This is an amazing cleaner if I have makeup on or if I’m not superrrr dry. This cleanser leaves me feeling clean and ready for serums!
4.2 oz Fresh Start Gel Cleanser - Bubble
This is such a gentle but also powerful gel cleanser that somehow doesn’t leave my skin stripped of all its moisture. My skin loves this cleanser!
Good Molecules - Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
This is what I use when it’s dead of winter in New England and I can barely touch my face without it being irritated. Sometimes I’ll use the Good Molecules gel in conjunction for a deeper clean but that’s like once a week maybe! The ceramides in this...
Vegan Ceramide Extra Gentle Face Wash - Pacifica
This exfoliant is great for all skin types but my dry skin especially loves the fresh start it gives before washing, serums, etc. This is not harsh at all, like the name says. You just apply, rub and rinse. Then you can proceed with your routine as n...
Elf Holy Hydration Exfoliant & Skincare Essentials
Toners
Toners are a great addition to your routine if you’re looking for an easy way to add something! I don’t use a bunch but these are great!
This toner is my LIFE. I used to think I couldn’t use niacinamide until I tried this. It doesn’t irritate me at all and it’s so lightweight. It’s beyond easy to incorporate into a routine and it layers well with other products!
Pure Skin Fragrance Free Face Toner
I use this in the AM every other day to help with pores and scars. In the summer you HAVE to wear sunscreen on top, you should all year round but especially using this because it has lactic acid.
BYOMA - Brightening Toner with Lactic Acid
Serums
Serums are probably the most important part of my routine. I layer them all on a night usually but in the winter I might also do AM instead of the brightening products.
I use this at night as a part of my intense skincare routine with a million steps. The squalene in this moisturizes my skin and locks in the products underneath!
Hydrating Serum with Tri-Ceramide Complex - BYOMA
As I’m getting older, teaching toddlers, and I’m at the beach half the year, I’ve noticed some lines pop up. This serum is super lightweight and claims to tighten skin over time. I’ve been using it consistently for 2 weeks and I swear I’m starting to...
The Ordinary - Argireline Solution 10% for Reducing Fine Lines
This is what I apply after the argireline. It deeply moisturizes my dry skin and plumps fine lines. It is a little sticky so I rinse off my fingers after applying because, ew. The results are so good though I’m okay with it!
The Ordinary - Matrixyl 10% + Hyaluronic Acid for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
These drops are LIFE. It’s the perfect last step before moisturizer that locks in everything underneath and gives your skin a glow! My dry af skin loves this, and it’s PINK!
Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Dewy + Brightening - e.l.f. Cosmetics
Moisturizers
I love this moisturizer! I discovered this when I was switching to vegan, cruelty free brands from a large brand that also has a rich moisturizer cream. It’s amazing, it’s so thick and rich but also absorbs so nicely without leaving a film!
BYOMA - Moisturizing Rich Cream
This is an amazing rich cream for sensitive skin. My face drinks this in and it calms my redness so fast. This cream seals in the actives and peptides I’ve applied before it and gives my skin a glass look!
COSRX - Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream
It’s safe to say I’m obsessed with this moisturizer for my anti-aging journey. This cream contains loads of peptides to help fight against lines and wrinkles.
The INKEY List - Peptide Face Moisturizer