Click HERE to read my the Spring/Summer 2019 PM Skincare Routine
It’s time for the morning, because of course skincare is just as important in the mornings. Gotta get that face protected for the springtime sun!
- Cleanser – I start off by cleansing and I wash my face with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel and Botanical Lab Neem Leaf Gentle Face Wash. Love these two!
- Toner – I tone using the Botanical Lab Pumpkin & Papaya Enzyme Daily Exfoliator. It’s scary how quickly this has become an absolute staple for me!
- Serum – Honestly, I tend to skip this step but if I have used the Pixi Retinol Tonic the night before, I will use The Ordinary Buffet which is chockful of peptides to go well with the retinol from the night before. From time to time, I will also use my Aesop Facial Essence when I want my niacinamide fix. I’ve also bought The Ordinary Niacinamide serum because ain’t nobody got coins for Aesop when The Ordinary is there.
- Moisturiser/SPF – I’ve actually not been using a moisturiser much since I changed up my routine. When I do, it is this Tesco Moisturising Fluid. If I’ve used a serum in the step before, I go straight to SPF; I’m not trying to layer up my oily/combination skin under these rays of sunshine. My face would just explode in breakouts. I keep the layers to a minimum and just put on my Benefit Dreamscreen SPF as the final step. It’s perfect because it also works as a primer so I don’t need to add that as well if I do want to wear makeup. The Dreamscreen seems to have been discontinued but a good alternative is the Shiseido Roll-on SPF which is even more practical and less messy. Love it!
- Eye cream – Ok I lied, the final step is actually my eye cream. I tap tap tap a little bit of my Clinique All About Eyes under my eyes with my ring finger and then I am set to go.
Told you, less steps and more simplified. Have your routines changed somewhat or not yet? Are you using any of the products I mentioned? Or what works for you? Shout in the comments below!
