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🧴Monday & Thursday Retinol Night

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Twice a week I focus on gentle retinol and hydration. This routine is designed to support smoother-looking skin while minimizing irritation by pairing retinol with hydrating and barrier-supporting products.
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🧼Face Cleansers & Mask that builds Skin Barrier

 
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First Step (oil-based cleanser): great first wash to remove makeup and sunscreen from your face. It doesn't actually foam up but it does slide onto your skin easily and removes mascara (even waterproof mascara) easily. I follow up with a moisturizing...
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser - CeraVe
 
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Step 2 (cleansing #2 for clearer skin): Lush has amazing face cleansers like Telling the Bees and Sleepy Bear. They are silky smooth and a great first step to your morning routines and in the shower or tub. Can be used daily as a second wash and they...
LUSH Telling The Bees Facial Gummy
 
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This is an extra step I use on Monday and Thursday nights when I feel extra dry or just need some extra self-care. Very lovely, silky feel that is great for my sensitive skin.
Vital Hydra Solution™ Glow Face Mask with Hyaluronic Acid - Dr. Jart

👐Face, Neck, and Hands Care

 
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Hydration First: I apply hyaluronic acid before retinol to help keep my skin hydrated and comfortable. It layers well and helps reduce the dryness that can sometimes come with retinol.
Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum
 
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Twice-Weekly Treatment: I use retinol two nights a week to support smoother-looking skin and improve texture over time. Consistency has been much more important for me than using a stronger formula.
RoC Retinol Correxion Night Cream
 
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I use this very lightly under my eyes twice a week to help with fine lines and hopefully help build up my thin skin under my eyes. My skin and eyes get very sensitive, but this has never bothered me.
RETINOL CORREXIONÂŽ Line Smoothing Eye Cream
 
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Moisturizing Step: This is a very good moisturizing option for Monday, Thursday, and Saturday night brightening and lasts a long time. Goes on easily and lightly.
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe
 
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Moisturizing Step- (upgraded option) This is my favorite night moisturizer ever since Sephora gave me a free sample. It's the holy grail of moisturizing and I love that now it comes with refill pods to produce less waste.
Protini™ Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer - Drunk Elephant
 
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Moisturizing Step- (low-tox update) this is a new moisturizer I've been trying to be more natural and use less chemicals. It doesn't disappoint and is a great moisturizer that goes on smoothly, even for sensitive skin.
SOS Barrier Recovery Cream - Tower 28 Beauty
 
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The next morning, I follow up with a 100% cotton face cloth. Dermatologists say if you have sensitive, non-oily skin you don't need to wash your face in the morning.
Face Cloth - Amazon.com
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