MY SKIN CARE ROUTINE

Hellooo =)

My skin care routine is really very simple!! The basis of any good make-up application is definitely a great skin care routine.


1. CLEANSING/EXFOLIATING/REMOVING MAKE-UP

First things first. I'm addicted to hand sanitizer. I have Purell with Aloe Vera and One Step Pink Blossom Minis every where. In my locker, at work, in my make-up tote,beside my make-up brushes and in purse. Before applying or taking off my make-up I ALWAYS sanitize my hands.

I remove my make-up with the Mac make-up removing wipes (you know the ones that they have laying around the Mac counters) I use to buy them in the regular size which was like 50 sheet I think for around $20, but now they came out with the HUGE jumbo pack that looks like baby wipes and they have twice the amount like 100 sheets for $30 which might seem like a lot but if you do the math is a total steal!! Then i remove my eye make-up with some Baby oil on a cotton pad if (I have on eye make-up).

I have over 10 cleansers sitting in my bathroom. But I always go back to the same ones. "CremeWash" by Mac and Cetaphil Cleanser. "CremeWash" is basically a Cream cleanser that goes on really liquidy but takes off any residue left over from the Mac wipes. I use Cetaphil for the days when I'm not wearing a lot of make-up or don't really need a deep clean because its a really gentle cleanser.

To exfoliate I use some good old St. Ives Apricot Scrub or the "Biore Pore Minimizing Exfoliater". Although you should only exfoliate at the most 3 times a week. I find that if you dilute the St. Ives scrub in water for a bit it can be gentle enough for everyday use. The "Biore Pore Minimizing Exfoliater" is more like a micro dermabrasion so I only use it once a week (if its needed) since it is highly potent and concentrated.


2. TONE!!

Most people think that a cleanse and a moisturizer cream is all you need. But toning is very important. Toner helps put your pH balance back in check after you've cleansed. Its locks the pores, and in doing so it prevents further Blackheads and whiteheads from popping up, also prevents new pores from being clogged up. I use the "Biore Triple action astringent for Blemish Prone Skin". It helps keep away pimples since it contains 2% Salicylic acid. (which is the main ingredient in acne fighting products such as Pro Activ) its good for people with oily skin because it'll help keep the oil away but at the same time don't over do it since the Salicylic acid can be very drying to all skin types.

3. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!!!

I have a lot of different moisturizers. Right now I'm rotating between 3 different kinds. I have the "Biore pore minimizing moisturizer with SPF 15" ( bought it for the sun protection), the Mac "Moisturelush Cream" only at night since its very hydrating and the Mac "Moisturelush Eye Cream" once again only at night. they are both way to heavy to use during the day plus they don't have any SPF so I would never use it as a day time moisturizer. The Mac Mositurelush products are only good for people that have Normal to Combo skin like myself, it would be hell for people with oily skin. Don't use this if your prone to acne break outs or have oily skin because its super hydrating. I also LOVE LOVE LOVE the "Cetaphil moisturizing lotion with SPF 15" I use it in the mornings before I head out. It really helps with blocking the UVA and UVB rays.

Lastly I drink tons of water. Way more then the recommended 8 glasses a day. I'm peeing all day, but water hydrates your skin from the inside out and lets your skin lock in its natural moisture.