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Daily Skincare Routine
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items This is my daily skincare routine. I put the ones I use as well as alternatives. I'm investing in the future of my skin. These are products I use and love and I’m sure you’ll love them too.
Sections
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Morning Routine
Evening Routine
Hand Care Routine
Supplements
Morning Routine
This is my morning routine. The objective is to protect my skin. I will share with you the products I love and some alternatives.
Step 1: Gentle cleanser. I love this one, I found it very gentle for my skin. Highly recommend.
Collagen Mask to Foam Cleanser - Biodance | Sephora
Step 2: I apply a vitamin C serum. Why? Because it protects my skin from UV and environmental pollutants, helps collagen stabilization and improves pigmentation. This is one affordable option.
16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum - Vichy | Ulta Beauty
Step 2: My favorite Vitamin C serum. Not gonna lie, it's a bit on the pricy side… but oh so worth it. I just love the feeling on my skin. If you want to invest in a good quality product to protect your skin from pollution, improve your pigmentation a...
Vitamin C & E Serum | Fine Lines & Wrinkles | SkinCeuticals
Step 3: Moisturizer. I love this one and use it on my body and face. Really perfect if you have dry skin… or just want deep moisturizing. I use it on my face and body. This is the affordable option.
13.5 oz Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Step 3: Moisturizer. Ok… this one is an investment… of money and in my future. Because of the anti-angeing component. I love this one but yeah it might not be for everyone.
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Moisturizer Cream | SkinCeuticals
Step 4: SUNSCREEN !! yes, it's a non negociable if you want to protect your skin and keep it youthful for longer. I use this one… yes it's for kids, but it's gentle and it gets absorbed quickly on my face.
Anthelios Kids Gentle Sunscreen Face and Body Lotion SPF 50 - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Evening Routine
A little bit of love for my skin and doing what I need to make sure it recovers from the daily aggressions of city life. Products I use and love.
Step 1: CLEAN. remove the daily buildups. I find it gentle but powerful enough to give me that fresh clean feeling without feeling like my skin is dry and tight. Love this one.
8.0 oz Hydrating Facial Cleanser - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Step 2: Retinol. This one is on the strong side so don't overdo it. a small pea is enough and start with only twice a week. Then as your skin gets used to it, you can move up to using it 3 times a weeks. But don't over apply, your skin might react if...
The Vita-A Retinal 0.1% Shot Booster Treatment - celimax | Ulta Beauty
Step 2: Retinol. This one is good too. It's easier to use and perfect if you're only starting out on your retinol journey. Also very affordable.
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Step 2: Retinol. This one is for my sensitive ladies. Also very affordable and designed for sensitive skins. If you're afraid you might get a reaction to retinol, try this one first. Also don't overdo it. A drop is enough and starting by using only t...
Retinol B3 Face Serum for Fine Lines & Wrinkles - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Step 3: Hydration. Yes I use the same cream morning and evening on my face and body… what can I say, I love it. Maybe a bit thick, but I love the feeling on my skin especially when I go to bed.
13.5 oz Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Hand Care Routine
This is my routine at night, I like my hands to feel extra soft.
Step 1: Retinol. I like this one because it gentle on my hands. Mind you you can use one of the other ones I recommended in my evening skin care routine. I alternate with vitamin C… just because I prefer taking it slowly with retinol.
Retinol B3 Face Serum for Fine Lines & Wrinkles - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Step 1: Vitamin C. As I said, I alternate between Retinol and Vitamin C. This one is nice and more affordable if you're using on you hands. But feel free to check out the Vitamin C I recommended in my morning skin care routine.
16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum - Vichy | Ulta Beauty
Step 2: Moisturizer. I like this one for the hands. I use it paired with a ointment when my hands are really really dry. Or in winter time.
16.0 oz Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Step 3: Ointment. I use this one after the moisturing cream when my hands need extra care or during winter time. Your hands will thank you for this.
3.0 oz Healing Ointment Skin Protectant - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
Step 4: If you don't want to use step 2 and 3, but want one product that will hydrate and protect… then this is the one. I use that for my normal hand care.
1.3 oz Cicaplast Balm B5 Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose Cream - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
Supplements
Because beauty and skincare also comes from within.
Collagen… for all things hair, nails and skin… I love that it's tasteless, so easy to add to your smoothies or even to a big glass of water.
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides Unflavored Powder - Vital Proteins | Ulta Beauty
Vitamin D. You need that for health… and mental health. I just feel better overall when I take mine. As I realized that I don't live in a place where I get enough sunshine.
Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin D3 5,000 IU Capsules - Garden of Life | Ulta Beauty