Evening Beauty Routine

A couple of weeks ago I posted my Morning Beauty Routine so I figured I would also post my Evening Beauty Routine for those who were interested. In comparison, this one has a few more steps, but they're all necessary in removing the makeup and grime that builds up on my face throughout the day.

1. Simple Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes: I clean my face in two steps, and I use these wipes to get the majority of my makeup off before I get into the deep cleaning. I've used lots of different makeup wipes, and I like these the best because they are gentle. They remove most of my makeup without leaving my face fire engine red.

2. Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser: I've been using this cleanser since I was 16 and my dermatologist recommended it to me. I put about one pump's worth onto my Clarisonic Mia with the Cashmere brush head, and I let it do its job. Whatever the makeup wipes didn't remove, this cleanser will no doubt get it off. This cleanser is also great for removing that pesky eye makeup that just won't budge.

3. Tarte Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment: Once I'm done cleansing my face, I go in with this eye cream. This eye cream is very hydrating and absorbs super quickly. I use this in the mornings as well, and I definitely notice a brightening in the eye area. This eye cream is a great value for the price.

4. Medicine from the Dermatologist: As I've mentioned before, I first started going to the dermatologist when I was in high school, and I've gone every year since then. I've been using this gel since my first visit. I'm pretty sure my skin is addicted to it, but it makes sure my skin is bump free so I really can't complain. I slather on a thin layer all over my face, (like seriously, I use a pea size amount) and that's it.

5. EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint: Every night before I go to bed, I put this on my lips. This is super embarrassing to admit, but I'm a mouth breather at night. Yes, it's true. I have horrible sinuses that seem to act up especially when I'm trying to sleep causing me to turn into a drooling mouth breather. But this minty miracle in a sphere saves my lips from chappy doom.

So that's it! What products are part of your beauty routine? Let me know :)

Morning Beauty Routine

My morning skin care routine is super short and super easy for two reasons:
a.) Finding products that are effective but don't break my uber sensitive skin out is practically a miracle.
b.) I'm not a morning person, and I like my sleep. I hit the snooze button at least 6 times every morning, so 9 times out of 10 I'm running late.

I love trying new skincare products and researching what works for my skin type, but more often than not the products I try are a miss. So I'm beyond overjoyed when I find something that works for my skin. Overall, I have clear skin, thanks to my dermatologist I've gone to since I was 16 and genetics, but my skin is very dry, and if you haven't caught on by now, super sensitive. At the moment, these products are working wonders on my skin after this harsh winter we had. I'm sure my bipolar skin will freak out come summer time, and I'll have to switch up my routine again but as of now this is what's working for me.

Step 1: I wash my face in the morning with raw organic honey. I just wet my face, squirt out a little honey, and massage it into my face like I would any cleanser. I then rinse with cool water and voila! Soft and clean skin. If you want to read up on the benefits of using honey as a cleanser, then check out this post.

Step 2: I apply Tarte Maracuja C-Brightener Eye Treatment. I've only been using this eye cream for about a week. I used to use this. So far, I really like it. It's very moisturizing and does a good job of making me look alive and bright eyed in the mornings.

Step 3: Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester 15. I then apply this cream all over my face, focusing mainly on my forehead and around my mouth area. Vitamin C is great for anti-aging. It's supposed to brighten, get rid of dark spots, help with fine lines, diminish redness...the list goes on and on. If you don't know about the powers of Vitamin C, then I highly suggest you do a little research because it's great.

Step 4: I've been using Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer since I was a teenager and my dermatologist told me to buy it. I love it because it's very gentle, and it contains an SPF of 15. It absorbs into my skin really quickly and doesn't make my face red. I have a problem with moisturizers breaking me out and burning my skin. Every time I try a new one, I always end up going back to this one. It's definitely my holy grail moisturizer.

So there it is. Like I said, super quick and easy. I'm always looking for suggestions for skincare. So if you have any favorite products, send them over this way!