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My Current AM and PM Skincare Routines (with Steps)
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items One of the most frequent compliments I get is on my skin. It's been literal years since I had a major breakout so I'm pretty proud of being able to maintain this. My skincare obsession started in college. Back then, I had so many stress breakouts and...
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Current Skincare Lineup (AM) and Steps
Current Skincare Lineup (PM) and Steps
Current Skincare Lineup (AM) and Steps
All the (skincare) ingredients you need to seize the day.
Step 1. CLEANSE. I love this cream cleanser that is lightly scented and does not feel stripping.
Milky Jelly Cleanser
STEP 2. TONE. A bottle of this Japanese toner is super affordable and lasts a long time. I usually pour a bit directly onto my hands but a cotton pad would work too.
naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
STEP 3. TREAT. Vitamin C is a powerful ingredient for brightening and this one is an effective dupe for the much pricier Skinceuticals one.
Timeless Vitamin C Serum with E & Ferulic
STEP 4. HYDRATE. A hydrating serum is a must if you have dry skin. I must have purchased this serum like 100x by now.
COSRX Snail Mucin Repairing Hydrating Serum
STEP 5. MOISTURIZE. A good moisturizer will lock in all the good stuff you've put into your skin. This one absorbs really nicely instead of just sitting on top of the skin.
belif Moisturizing Bomb Daily Ceramide
STEP 6. SUNSCREEN. Japanese sunscreens are the GOAT. They're hydrating and offer much higher SPF protection with zero white cast or that sunscreen stinkiness. Non-negotiable.
Biore UV Aqua Rich Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 50
Current Skincare Lineup (PM) and Steps
When it's time to wind down and get unready.
STEP 1. CLEANSE. I love a cleansing balm because it's a little less messy than a liquid makeup remover, and TSA-friendly for travel.
Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover
STEP 2. CLEANSE (again). Double cleansing in the evening is a must.
Milky Jelly Cleanser
STEP 3. TONE. After double cleansing, this helps so much to rehydrate the skin and prep it for treatments.
naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
STEP 4. TREAT (eyes). I have been loving this eye cream for my dark circles and eye bags.
Caffeine Eye Cream for Under Eye Bags & Dark Circles
STEP 5. TREAT (face). Retinol is a super powerful ingredient but this cream is very gentle.
Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream
STEP 5. TREAT (face). Lately I've been experimenting with argireline and matrixyl for fine-line treatments on my forehead and neck.
The Ordinary Argireline 10% Serum for Lines
STEP 5. TREAT (face). Follow up argireline with matrixyl, if using.
The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + Hyaluronic Acid Serum
STEP 6. HYDRATE. You need extra hydration for that glass skin glow.
COSRX Snail Mucin Repairing Hydrating Serum
STEP 7. MOISTURIZE. Seal it all in with a moisturizer that absorbs well.
belif Moisturizing Bomb Daily Ceramide
STEP 3. MASK (alternate) Some nights I get home at 1 AM… or I'm just too tired to do a full evening skincare routine. An overnight sleeping mask is the solution. Double cleanse, layer this on, and off to bed I go.
belif Vitamin E Jelly Overnight Mask
This + eye cream has done so much for my undereyes. I've owned mine for 5+ years so it really does last.
Forever Eye Mask | The Original Reusable Silicone Gel Eye Pads
On the rare occasion I do break out, this is what I reach for. It’s very good for those painful under-the-skin breakouts that haven’t pimpled yet.
The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil – Purifying Vegan Facial Oil