It is winter and cold outside, and I can feel my skin getting very dry, thirsty, and looking dull, so I try to take care of it a little more than in other seasons, therefore I want to share in this post my easy but excellent result Winter skincare routine.
For reference, I have a mixed combination skin type, with large pores around my nose, a dry forehead, and some dark spots and hyperpigmentation on the cheeks. So if this sounds familiar to you, you might want to keep reading below.
How I use my skincare products? For the AM I love to follow the same simple and easy steps, but for the PM, I will include more anti-aging products.
My three steps skincare routine
Cleanse: Remove my makeup and wash my face to start with a clean canvas.
Treat: To target all the problem areas in my skin, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and dark circles.
Moisturize: Hydrate and nourish my skin for a healthy-looking glow.
These three basic steps will equally clean and moisturize my skin for morning and evening routines. Keep scrolling below to see the products I use in each one of these steps. These are my most loved and used products, and here are the reasons why.
AM ROUTINE
“Glowing skin is a result of proper skincare. ..” –
CLEANSE
For my morning routine, there is no need to remove any makeup, so I like to use a gentle face cleanser. Elemis superfood facial wash is a refreshing gel packed with vitamins for fresh, glowing skin and smells delicious. It is the perfect face wash to start my day.
EXFOLIATE
I exfoliate my face two-three times per week, and Dermalogica daily microfoliant leaves my skin very smooth and bright. I use a little bit of the powder on wet hands and rub them together before I apply it to my face, as this product activates with water, creating a creamy and foamy consistency making it easy to spread all over my face. I use small circular movements. This product helps to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of large pores.
TREAT
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution: I use this product daily in the Winter, and I am obsessed! This product helps with skin clarity and balances uneven skin tone, so it is perfect for my hyperpigmentation and dark spots. I have been using this product for a while, and I’ve seen positive results as it has corrected my skin texture.
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
The ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: Helps reduce the appearance of large pores and the overproduction of oils. Excellent when used for normal to oily skin types.
Clarins total eye lift: This is so far the best eye cream I ever used, it visibly does wonders for my under eyes. Minimizes the appearance of dark circles, reduces puffiness, and smooths fine lines, and wrinkles. This eye cream does what it claims.
MOISTURIZE
ELEMIS pro-collagen Marine cream: I know this product is quite expensive, but at the same time, it is extremely hydrating and feels so luxurious on my skin. The good thing is that I only need a little drop every time I use it, so it will last me a long time. This day cream is an anti-wrinkle moisturizer that improves hydration leaving skin firmer and radiant, which is exactly what I need for my over 40 mature skin care.
PROTECT: I do not always use Sunscreen because it is hard to keep it away from my eyes when I sweat at the gym. But when I do, I love to use
Supergoop everyday sunscreen, this product is a broad spectrum SPF30 lotion cream, and I love it because it is water-resistance, contains sunflower extract, and I can also use this product under my makeup.
PM ROUTINE
CLEANSE
Clinique Take The Day Off is a cleansing balm and makeup remover that melts into your skin like butter. Some other cleansers leave the skin dry and dull, but with this product from Clinique, my skin feels not only clean but also very soft and moisturized. I use this product in the morning and evening as the first step in my daily routine.
TREAT
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair: I use this serum every evening, and I love the product because it feels delicious to the touch, and I can feel the softness on my skin after each use. This serum contains Hyaluronic Acid, which keeps moisture for 72 hours and helps the skin to repair and reduce multiple signs of aging.
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG: As in my morning routine, I also take care of my under eyes in the PM. So I use this serum from the Ordinary that contains EGCG a purified green tea extract, and caffeine. This serum claims to help reduce under-eye dark circles and puffiness.
MOISTURE
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator: This is an oil-free gel moisturizer, and I like to use it on top of my Serum because it also contains Hylauronic Acid and Aloe Vera. It claims to deeply hydrate and plump the skin.
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