Skincare Routine
If you're like me and don't have $500 to spend on facials + skincare products, this post is for YOU! I can't say that I have SUPER problematic skin, but I still get blackheads, pimples and scars (not fun).
Here's everything I use:
- Vanicream Facial Cleanser : day & night
- Natural Moisturizing Facor : daily
- Vitamin C 30% Suspension in Silicone : every other day
- Glycolic Acid : 2x a week
- Hemisqualene oil : 3x a week at night
- Hylamide Pore Flush : nightly
- Caffeine solution : when needed
Noticing a trend? Yeah I'm obsessed with The Ordinary! I worked at their (now closed) Miami location, and fell IN LOVE with their products, and they're vegan! Keep reading, I linked all products below!
It's scentless. It's cheap. It's AMAZING.
I have an oily face, I'm talking glazed donut oily okay? This cleanser is a little drying, which helps keep my oily skin under control, but it doesn't cause any flakiness! I have yet to try The Ordinary's new Squalene cleanser, that's the only reason I'm still using my trusty Vanicream!
This is the definition of a basic moisturizing face cream. Nothing fancy, just something to keep your face hydrated throughout the day! I know there are thousands of "do it all" face creams out there, but giving my skin only what it needs, and nothing less is SO important! I've wasted a lot of time trying those products that "save you time" and I end up with 7 new products to fix problems I didn't have to begin with! You can find it here!
Vitamin C 30% Suspension in Silicone
Ok ok, this silicone cream tastes a little funky, but stick with me here! This is such a miracle product! The Vitamin C brightens and evens out my pink skin tone! I don't like to use this product daily because the silicone can clog up my pores at times, but the silicone works great as a primer!
This product gently exfoliates, it tones, and helps with breakouts! I like to use it 2 - 3x a week because it's an exfoliant and I have sensitive skin, but if you don't have sensitive skin, try it every other day!
I mentioned that I have oily skin, so why am I using an oil in my routine? The reason I'm so oily is because I'm not feeding my skin enough oil, making me overproduce more oil over time! The hemisqualene oil is SO LIGHT, I put it on my face 3x a week nightly and when I travel!
Pro tip: use hemisqualene oil on your hair if Morroccan oil is too thick!
Look, I know Witch Hazel is THAT BITCH, but this is my absolute favorite toner. It's refreshing, cleansing and doesn't burn my eyes (I'm looking at you Mario Badescu)! I use it nightly or honestly whenever I need a refresher!
If you're like me and you barely sleep, TAKE NOTES. I'm part of the 1% that doesn't drink any coffee (no, not even cafecito). As you can imagine, my under-eye bags are DESIGNER. The caffeine solution works in MINUTES and I'm not even kidding. You can feel your eyes finally waking up and I promise it feels my sorcery!
Don't forget to test patch all products!