My Evening Skincare Routine

A few have inquired about my skincare regimen and the products I use on my skin. Here goes!

To describe the calamity that is my skin, it is combo-oily with a tendency to shine and break out on random occassions. Breakouts leave discolorations, so at its worst my skin lacks that glowing, radiant look. This is the routine that I use in the evenings to beautify my skin before getting that much-needed beauty sleep! On top of a healthy diet, of course.

Cleansing

First, I drink a tall glass of water and take an omega-3 pill. Drinking water throughout the day will purify your skin and body of dulling toxins. Omega-3 moisturizes skin from the inside. In front of my mirror, I cleanse away my makeup using a gel cleanser. My favorite is Lancôme’s Gel Clarte Cleanser. It leaves my skin clear and smelling fresh. Every once in a while I will use St. Ives Apricot Scrub for a more deep scrubbing clean. After I’ve washed my face, I apply a toner such as Lancôme’s Bright Expert Toner using a cotton ball. This lifts away anything that cleansing missed and helps to brighten my skin.

In the shower I like to do a brightening mask; Clinique’s 15 Minute Facial, as the rest of the Clinique’s Turnaround line, has done wonders for my complexion.

Tip: If you haven’t been wearing makeup, a great, gentle way to wash your face is to gently buff your skin with a very warm washcloth. This opens up your pores and allows them to breathe while cleaning your skin. Afterward, pat your face with a cold washcloth to tighten your pores for a perky complexion.

Pampering

To prevent undereye bags and dark circles, I like to treat my eyes to a rich eye cream. Currently I dab Clinique’s All About Eyes cream around my eyes. By tomorrow morning, the bags are gone. Next, I slather on a brightening serum to baby my complexion. Clarins Bright Plus Serum is amazing: it makes my skin look and feel flawless. To finish off my PM beauty routine, I apply Smith’s Rosebud Salve to my eyelashes and lips to condition my lashes and soften my lips.

Spritz some lavender oil on my pillow and say my prayers and I’m set for the night!

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