Skincare and Makeup Routine

I have never been one to spend more than ten minutes washing my face and putting on my makeup. Hair is a different story that I’m saving for another day. I was SO bummed when my skin took a turn for the worse seven months ago. Think under the skin, painful acne that would hang around for weeks with no sign of going away. My normal skincare routine wasn’t working and I really wanted to give up after four months of wacky skin. I turned to my skincare guru gal pal The True Spoon and my sister in law Mallory for guidance because just like motherhood, I takes a village to get your skin under control. 

I switched my cleansing products, the masks I use, bought a facial steamer, and got an IPL laser treatment and microneedling. It wasn’t easy to invest in my skin but I am so happy I did! It came down to the fact that I only have one face so why not spend a little extra to take care of it. I am linking everything I am using now below in hopes of it helping you!

Morning routine:

• January Labs gentle face cleanser
• Dickinson’s original witch hazel pore perfecting toner
• Versed Brightening Serum
• Versed Vitamin C Powder
• LilyAna Natural Eye Cream
• Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20

Makeup:

• COVER FX Pressed Mineral Foundation
• COVER FX Mate-Finish Bronzer
• Taste Blush, Dollface
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish, Global Glow
• Glossier Lash Stick
• Glossier Boy Brow, Brown

Nighttime routine:

• January Labs gentle face cleanser
• Dickinson’s original witch hazel pore perfecting toner
• LilyAna Naturals Vitamin C Serum
• LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream

Masks I use 1-2 times each a week after I steam my face (I steam my face 2-3 times a week):

• Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
• Versed Photos Please Brightening Tightening Clay Face Mask
• Summer Fridays Overtime Mask

Please remember that not every product works for everyone. I did four months of trial and error before finding what works best for my skin type. I have combination skin that’s oily and dry in random areas… not sure if that’s a blessing or a curse. Haha! Let me know if you try any of these products. I’d love to know how they work for you. Cheers!