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virgovenusliterally there are only minute changes from the last time i posted my skin care routine - i can't remember if that was on here or on twitter? once again, and i can't stress this enough, i don't know what i'm doing i just like to have fun. the reason why i have 90% of these products is because my mom keeps on buying shit and the reason why i keep using them is because i think its fun to have an extensive list of face potions.
AM
shower - this is a change, i prefer showering at night but my hair is really short at the back and it gets fucky while i sleep so i have to shower in the morning now :(
NIOD sanskrit saponins - a super gentle cleanser that you can't use to remove makeup. i use a pea sized amount on my wet face out of the shower and i leave it on while brushing my teeth so it has time to work, rinse off with warm water
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist - i use this as a toner, spray in face and slap in. helps even out texture and replenish moisture barrier of skin
Hylamide | SubQ Eyes - undereye serum, i put about two drops on both sides. i have really prominent dark circles/eye bags, and i think an undereye serums are a good idea for anyone who wears and removes eye makeup of any kind-- even if it's just mascara like me. you need to treat the skin that gets scrubbed most often by harsh makeup removers and most face moisturizers are too heavy for this area
Clarins+ RE-BOOST Refreshing Moisturizing Cream - this is my base moisturizer which isn't anything fancy and is about the same as any facial moisturizer for young dry type skin. i like the smell a lot and it absorbs pretty quickly.
NIOD SURVIVAL 20 - this is my facial sunscreen, it's spf 20+ because i don't go outside often and my skin tone is technically olive medium so i burn almost never. it comes out kind of beige but as you rub it in there isn't any noticeable pigment difference. feels really nice.
PM
The Ordinary | Squalene Cleanser - this is my PM cleanser because it removes makeup and it's also a lighter option for tired skin in terms of cleansers. put about a pea sized amount or more depending on how much makeup you're wearing on your palm and rub until the cream melts into oil, apply on dry skin and rub until makeup comes off. remove with hot water
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist - same as morning, though sometimes i steal my mom's hyaluronic acid if it's been super dry and cold out and swap that for this step
face mask (optional) - i only do facemasks once a week because this is the step that is definitely the most "i just like to have fun" of my skincare routine. typically Dr. Jart+ or Innisfree brand sheet masks, i use ones that are aimed at evening out texture and/or moisturize because those are the two things i have to worry about with my skin the most often. once a month i use Dr. Jart+ Dermask Ultra Jet Peeling Solution as a chemical exfoliant. i'm sure a dermatologist would yell at me but it's cool.
The Ordinary | 1% Retinol in Squalene - right now i put 1 drop on each problem area (under eye and upper cheek are where i usually get milia) and rub it in, giving it about 5 minutes to absorb because any other water based or oil based treatment can effect the quality of the retinol. because of how aggressive this formula is i'm probably going to phase it out once my milia is gone and only use it when needed instead of on a regular basis. i haven't had any irritation and i'm not liable to breaking out because of introducing new products but the description on the site is so serious and it's literally illegal to ship in north america because it's too strong so. something to think about!
Clarins+ RE-BOOST Refreshing Moisturizing Cream - same as morning. would a skin professional tell me i'm over moisturizing or something? probably. who cares.
AM
shower - this is a change, i prefer showering at night but my hair is really short at the back and it gets fucky while i sleep so i have to shower in the morning now :(
NIOD sanskrit saponins - a super gentle cleanser that you can't use to remove makeup. i use a pea sized amount on my wet face out of the shower and i leave it on while brushing my teeth so it has time to work, rinse off with warm water
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist - i use this as a toner, spray in face and slap in. helps even out texture and replenish moisture barrier of skin
Hylamide | SubQ Eyes - undereye serum, i put about two drops on both sides. i have really prominent dark circles/eye bags, and i think an undereye serums are a good idea for anyone who wears and removes eye makeup of any kind-- even if it's just mascara like me. you need to treat the skin that gets scrubbed most often by harsh makeup removers and most face moisturizers are too heavy for this area
Clarins+ RE-BOOST Refreshing Moisturizing Cream - this is my base moisturizer which isn't anything fancy and is about the same as any facial moisturizer for young dry type skin. i like the smell a lot and it absorbs pretty quickly.
NIOD SURVIVAL 20 - this is my facial sunscreen, it's spf 20+ because i don't go outside often and my skin tone is technically olive medium so i burn almost never. it comes out kind of beige but as you rub it in there isn't any noticeable pigment difference. feels really nice.
PM
The Ordinary | Squalene Cleanser - this is my PM cleanser because it removes makeup and it's also a lighter option for tired skin in terms of cleansers. put about a pea sized amount or more depending on how much makeup you're wearing on your palm and rub until the cream melts into oil, apply on dry skin and rub until makeup comes off. remove with hot water
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist - same as morning, though sometimes i steal my mom's hyaluronic acid if it's been super dry and cold out and swap that for this step
face mask (optional) - i only do facemasks once a week because this is the step that is definitely the most "i just like to have fun" of my skincare routine. typically Dr. Jart+ or Innisfree brand sheet masks, i use ones that are aimed at evening out texture and/or moisturize because those are the two things i have to worry about with my skin the most often. once a month i use Dr. Jart+ Dermask Ultra Jet Peeling Solution as a chemical exfoliant. i'm sure a dermatologist would yell at me but it's cool.
The Ordinary | 1% Retinol in Squalene - right now i put 1 drop on each problem area (under eye and upper cheek are where i usually get milia) and rub it in, giving it about 5 minutes to absorb because any other water based or oil based treatment can effect the quality of the retinol. because of how aggressive this formula is i'm probably going to phase it out once my milia is gone and only use it when needed instead of on a regular basis. i haven't had any irritation and i'm not liable to breaking out because of introducing new products but the description on the site is so serious and it's literally illegal to ship in north america because it's too strong so. something to think about!
Clarins+ RE-BOOST Refreshing Moisturizing Cream - same as morning. would a skin professional tell me i'm over moisturizing or something? probably. who cares.