I have to say one of my obsessions this year has been skincare. I think that finding things that work is what has mainly fuelled this newfound obsession. On different days I do different things with my skincare, so I'll be sharing a basic schedule of that along with my current products and some favourite masks and treatments!
EVERYDAY BASICS
I like to start my skincare routine by taking my makeup off as soon as possible, whether it be mid afternoon, in the evening or at night before bed.
I'm currently using the Almay Oil-Free Liquid Eye Makeup Remover. I wouldn't say it's a favourite or anything, but I just find it gets the job done at a great price. As for my face makeup, I use the Neutrogena Oil-Free Grapefruit Cleansing Wipes. I've repurchased this many times and will continue to do so. I love both of these products because they're easy, affordable drugstore products, which are always a day saver when it comes to essentials you use everyday and go through quite a bit of.
No matter what products I'm using, I always use my trusty Clarisonic. While it is a bit pricey I think it's a worthy investment. Since using it I've definitely noticed a difference in my skin and it always makes my face feel that much cleaner. It really helps take great products the extra mile.
SUNDAY & THURSDAY
Sunday (being the start of the week) and Thursday (the day after a night out with friends on Wednesday) are evenings when I need a more thorough cleaning. For that, I lean on the Murad Clarifying Cleanser. I'll never get over the feeling I had the first time using it, my face had never felt so clean! Everything felt so fresh and nice, but not in a dry or irritated way. Since this is a clarifying acne cleanser I don't like to use it everyday as I think for my skin its a tad harsh, but I love using it a few days a week to ensure there is no gunk hiding in my face.
Following that, I use my trusty Lancome Tonique Radiance toner. I've been using it for years and I'm still in love with it. It's clarifying, exfoliating and it takes anything left behind along with it. It supports cell turnover which is very important to me and my stubborn acne scars.
Finally, I finish with Philosophy's Hope in a Jar Night. I've actually yet to purchase this, I just continued to redeem it as a 100 point perk from Sephora for a few months. As soon as I'm out of my deluxe samples I'm definitely going to purchase. It's amazing in winter when my skin is all dry and gross, it just gives a nice fresh boost and it's extremely thick and hydrating.
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
This would be my standard "Everyday" skincare routine if someone were to ask me for just one everyday routine. For this, I use my beloved Michael Todd skincare products. I initially found out about this brand after receiving a product in an Ipsy bag, then I kind of forgot about it until I started to see it popping up all over the beauty community. After that, I ordered a cleanser and moisturizer and now I'm hooked! So to start, I use the Michael Todd Charcoal Detox Deep Pore Gel Cleanser, then follow up with my Lancome Tonique Radiance then finally the Michael Todd Citrus Cream Moisturizer.
TUESDAY & SATURDAY
On Tuesday & Saturday I do my MWF routine along with exfoliating and a face mask/peel or treatment. To exfoliate, I use the Aveda Botanical Exfoliant or the Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub. The first one is a liquid exfoliant, similar to a toner, but you can see the amount of gunk it's scrubbing off which is so satisfying! And the second one is charcoal so it just sucks everything right out of your skin!
xLB
