I love reading about skincare. Going through blog posts and articles on topics concerning skincare is one of my favorite past times. And in the spirit of everything skincare, I thought to share with you all my current skincare routine AM 🙂
This routine is what I follow nowadays. My updated routine shall be shared with you all if I change any product .
Here goes:
1. CLEANSING/FACEWASH
The first step in my skincare is washing my face. I don’t use a cleanser in the morning. Only because I like the feeling of a squeaky clean and washed face. Hence I use a face wash for that matter. My skin is combination with my T Zone being oily and cheeks being normal to dry.
I opt for a mild gel based face wash which does not dry my skin out but cleans it properly. My current everyday face wash is the Bioderma Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel. This face wash is very gentle yet thoroughly cleanses the skin properly. It is Paraben free and Hypoallergenic and Non-comedogenic too. I like the fact that it is a gel based formula and soap free. I prefer gels over soaps 🙂
2. TONER
Sorry for not having a picture of my toner, because I like to empty the toning solution in a spray bottle. The second step I do after washing my face, I wipe my face with a tissue paper. Basically I just dab the tissue all over my face. I don’t use a towel.
Anyway, I use a toner after washing my face. I just spritz the toner all over my face and pat it in my skin. The current toner I am using is the BODY SHOP Pomegranate Invigorating Toner. This toner is very soothing and hydrating for the skin. It is infused with organic pomegranate oil. I do keep changing my toner, depending on the condition of my skin.
3. EYE SERUM/CREAM
I have been using THE BODY SHOP Pomegranate Firming and Refreshing Eye roll on and enjoying it thoroughly. Morning is very hectic for me, waking up before sunrise and then preparing lunches for my two school going boys and hubby within a limited time span isn’t easy. Since I have to do a lot in the morning like most mummies do 😉 I like to keep things with my morning care quick yet effective.
That is why I like using eye roll ons. Firstly they are quick and very soothing for the eyes, specially if used after keeping them in the fridge overnight. They are great for de-puffing the under eye area too. The eye area is very sensitive and by using such roll on there is no tugging or pulling too.
4. SERUM
Klairs freshly juiced vitamin drops/Vitamin C serum I use after toning and eye serum. I keep this bottle in the fridge and in the morning when I apply this, I instantly feel refreshed and rejuvenated. I like how it comes with a dropper. On application the product warms up a bit. When I forget to use the serum, I notice my skin being dull and lack-lustre.
This is a pretty good and effective serum to use.
5. SUN PROTECTION CREAM/SPF
The number one cause of ageing and sun damaged skin is not wearing SPF. OH, how I wish I knew this from a very young age. My skin used to be perfect. Beautiful, clear and blemish free. It was so perfect that I remember when I was 20 years old a beautician said to me your skin is so flawless that you don’t need a foundation. And now I need some sort of makeup either a translucent powder or BB cream to cover my photo damaged and pigmented skin. Poor me 🙁
I do however wear a sunblock with SPF 50 or above either I am indoors or outdoors. Its a must now. My current sunscreen is the NEOGEN Dermalogy Day-Light Protection Sunscreen SPF 50/PA +++ This sunscreen protects me against UVA/UVB rays. I re-apply every 2 hours.
6. MOISTURISER
OLAY Total effects 7 in one day moisturiser with SPF 15 I use religiously. Good moisturiser with the added benefit of SPF. Doesn’t clog my pores or makes me look oily.
7. LIP BALM
The last step in my skin care regime apart from applying hand cream, I use a lip balm for my lips. At the moment I am using THE BODY SHOP born lippy lip balm in strawberry. This is a very good formula for the lips as it completely softens the lips. Little goes a long way.
This is an old and tried formula, which never disappoints me.
So there you have it, my current skin care routine. I would like to try the elaborate korean skin care routine some time. But don’t have a lot of time in the mornings. Lets see maybe I would squeeze that in a bit.
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I hope you guys liked this post. Let me know your favorite skincare products 🙂
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