MY SKINCARE ROUTINE

Skincare is something I never really took seriously until about a year ago. Throughout high school I was lucky enough to never really have acne, but as soon as I got to college, my skin completely freaked out. I was having crazy break outs and my skin was SO dry. I have naturally dry skin anyway, but it turned into a dryness that no moisturizer would stop. It made me feel self conscious when I would go out without makeup, which is something none of us should have to deal with. I realized that our skin is so important and that we have to take good care of it, so I set out to find the perfect routine and I found it (YAY). Here are the steps and products I take that have transformed my skin.

1. It’s all about the cleanser.

I used to think I could use any cleanser and my skin would be fine, because all it was supposed to do was clean my skin, right? Well, I quickly figured out that wasn’t the case when certain cleansers would instantly break me out. I realized that with the sensitive skin I had, I could not use anything with scents or harsh chemicals in them. I finally found the perfect cleanser: Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution. It is not a foaming cleanser which had me skeptical at first, but the lotion like texture makes my skin instantly soft and hydrated. It can be a little pricy, but it is beyond worth it if you have dry, acne prone skin like me.

2. Serums Serums Serums

Now, I have to thank a great friend for this one, because I would have never thought to buy a serum for my face, but WOW has it made a huge difference. Now, I have been a Clinique fan for so long and the three step process was my holy grail in high school. I recently purchased the 72-hour moisture surge per recommendation from my favorite YouTuber (Sammy Robinson, you should totally check her out) and I absolutely loved it! It had a gel consistency that replaced my need for a moisturizer, but when I ran out I decided to try something new. The moisture surge line in Clinique is all FAB, but the Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate is everything!! It has HyaluronicAcid in it mixed with Activated Aloe Water that completely cured my dry skin. It is a must, I promise!!

3. The Perfect Moisturizer

I always knew moisturizers were important, but I didn’t realize how important it was that they have SPF in them. I have tried virtually every moisturizer there is out there, and none seem to work as well as this one does. The CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion (AM) with SPF 30 is unreal! After just two days of using it, my skin felt smooth and hydrated the entire day. I feel so much better going out in the sun knowing that my moisturizer has SPF in it, because ya girl BURNS. If you are on the search for a good moisturizer, look no further, I got you. For night time, I have just started using a night cream and, let me tell you, I am obsessed. I use the L’Oréal Hydra-Renewal Day/Night Cream and it truly feels like velvet on my face. Moisturizer is a game changer and I found the winning duo (that was lame but too true).

4. Spot Treatment for the WIN

After seeing so many YouTubers (i.e. Emma Chamberlain, I love u can we please be friends) use this product, I finally caved and bought it: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion. It is the spot treatment sent from heaven, I am not kidding. I have never seen a spot treatment clear up acne over night until this product. It is definitely pricey for the size of the bottle, but it will definitely last a very long time, PLUS the results are unmatchable so it’s worth it. If you’ve tried every other spot treatment and nothing is working, I found the one, you’re welcome.

5. Witch Hazel, I love you.

This is another recommendation from a friend that has quickly become a skin routine staple. It is the facial toner I didn’t know I need, but suddenly can’t live without. The best part is, it’s so cheap!!! You can get it at any drug store or grocery store. I recently bought one from Whole Foods: Thayers Witch Hazel Facial Mist in the scent Lavender because there’s nothing I love more than the scent of a spa (I found it on Amazon Prime, so you can get the best witch hazel without leaving your home, YAY). I have been loving this version because the spray bottle makes it much easier to apply rather than others that require a cotton pad for application. You can spray it on your face throughout the day whenever you feel like you need a little extra something to wake up your face. Witch Hazel has made my face look so much more rejuvenated and moisturized, I can’t live without it (and you shouldn’t either).

I hope some of these items help you the way they helped me. You are all beautiful people and you deserve to feel your best at all times. For me, skincare made that possible. Oh, and don’t forget to be kind.

XOXO,

Simply Complicated