Everyone should know the five basics of SKINCARE. Can you name all five??!
In case you forgot, they are cleanse, exfoliate, tone, moisturize, and protect. I’ve put together a very extensive list of everything I use or typically reach for in my morning and nightly skincare routine when I’m being diligent about it! I definitely have times when I forget to wash my makeup off {I know, I know….you don’t even need to tell me, it’s terrible!} and I am always working to improve this! Gotta have goals, even if they are simple and small! haha I have listed the skincare steps in product categories so you know the order that I apply them in. I’ve also listed multiple products under each category because I honestly reach for different ones on different days, but these are my GO-TO tried and true products that I swear by and use!! Each categories products are listed in the order of the ones I use the most first. I’m always trying new products to keep in touch with the latest releases in the industry, but these I keep repurchasing which is a great sign that I LOVE them and I know YOU will, too!!
MY AM AND PM DAILY SKIN REGIMEN
– AM –
CLEANSER –
I always at a minimum double cleanse and sometimes triple cleanse.
Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Tula Cleanser :: Code HOLLYJO to save 20%
TONER –
SERUM –
I always apply serum treatments before moisturizer. These ones are so good!
Tula Multi Spectrum Eye Serum :: Code HOLLYJO to save 20%
EYE –
I apply eye cream on my undereye area, outside area, and up around my upper brow bone area. I also always apply eye cream between my eyebrows and on my lips (eye cream hydrates the thin skin on your lips better than lip balm as it acts similar to the skin around your eyes).
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
Tula Brightening Eye Balm :: Code HOLLYJO to save 20%
MOISTURIZER –
Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream
Tula Hydrating Day/Night Cream :: Code HOLLYJO to save 20%
FAV TINTED MOISTURIZER:
Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral SPF 36 Moisturizer
BUDGET OPTION:
Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel Cream
ELF Hello Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer
EXFOLIATOR –
The Ordinary AHA /BHA Acid Peeling Solution
:: Leave on damp skin for 10 minutes twice weekly ::
MY SKINCARE STEPS BEFORE MAKEUP
: This is after the AM skin steps above :
PRIMER –
The Perfect Face Canvas Primer
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer
Becca First Light Priming Filter
FAV FOR RADIANCE –
Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow Face Primer
TINTED SPF MOISTURIZER –
*Alastin Skincare Tinted SPF 36 Moisturizer – this acts as a perfect everyday base along with your primer for added protection and it just gives your skin a balanced/even tone before makeup – I even sometimes where this alone with mascara, bronzer, and gloss if I’m in a hurry because the finish is that good. This rivals the IT Cosmetics CC Cream SPF for me. I have both and use both, but I use the Alastin one way more.
NOTE: I apply every time after moisturizer and primer and before I apply makeup.
– PM –
CLEANSER –
I always at a minimum double cleanse and sometimes triple cleanse with the third step being my exfoliation step.
Makeup Eraser Cloth – this thing is amazing and helps gets every last bit of makeup off your face.
Tula Cleanser :: Code HOLLYJO to save 20%
Mario Badescu Glycolic Cleanser
The Ordinary AHA /BHA Acid Peeling Solution
MASK –
Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Mask
MICROCURRENT FACIAL –
I use the NUFACE device for 5 min. total on my whole face. (after you cleanse or use the optional mask) – I use on highest setting for 5 minutes nightly. I do sections of my face a time starting at bottom and use upward motions on jawline, cheeks, temples, and forehead. I know this is an expensive unit, but I truly believe it does make a significant difference in your face and skin when used regularly.
Hydration Spray – You have to use a product with water for NuFace to work. I like the gel that NuFace makes, but you can also use a hydration spray with it as well (just make sure you spray a generous amount on you face beforehand) I use these:
NuFace Gel :: NuFace Gel Large Size
NuFace Trinity Device w/ ELE :: I have this one!!
EYE –
I apply eye cream on my undereye area, outside area, and up around my upper brow bone area. I also always apply eye cream between my eyebrows and on my lips (eye cream hydrates the thin skin on your lips better than lip balm as it acts similar to the skin around your eyes). The Alastin is more expensive, so another one I love and have used religiously is the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Cream.
Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Cream
Tula Revitalizing Eye Cream :: Tula Multi-Spectrum Eye Serum :: Tula Eye Balm Code HOLLYJO to save 20%
MOISTURIZER –
Alastin Skincare Retinol Treatment
Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream
Algenist GENIUS Sleeping Collagen
FACE OIL –
There is not a single day that goes by without me applying face oil before bed, especially after I use my NuFace, even if I don’t complete my entire skin routine.
:: This is also my last step ::
FAVORITES –
L ‘Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Oil
OTHER FAVS:
Drunk Elephant Marula Face Oil
Caudalie Vine [activ] Overnight Detox Face Oil
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil
BUDGET OPTION:
The Ordinary Organic Cold Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil
BODY –
I use body oil all over my body on damp skin every time after I get out of the shower.
FAV BODY OILS:
One Love Organics Vitamin C Body Oil
L ‘Occitane Almond Supple Skin Body Oil
Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil
FAV BUDGET OPTIONS :
Shea Moisture Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Body Oil
SHIMMER OIL:
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil
IN SHOWER OIL:
{these start as oil and suds up w/ water}:
BODY LOTION:
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Advanced Clinical Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Acid Cream
BODY SUNSCREENS:
{I always reach for these SPFs for days in the sun}:
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Sol Oil SPF 30
Supergoop PLAY Body Mousse SPF 50 with Blue Sea Kale
FACE:
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream SPF 50+
This looks flawless alone with bronzer over the top. I get shade medium in the NON-illuminating version. Also, a little bit goes a long way with this.
I hope this is helpful for you all!
Please leave any questions in the comment section!
xx
HOLLY JO