08 Jul My Current Morning Skincare Routine

It’s good to try new products to see what does well for your skin. You also need to give it some time for the results to show. This is what I am currently using in the AM, most of which I have been using for a few months, but have since added a light tanner to help keep my post-vacation glow.

1. First, I wash my face with the Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser. This cleanser is super gentle on your skin so it doesn’t leave that squeaky clean feeling, but it really does get everything off. I often use it a night as well to remove my makeup, and to test how well it cleanses, I wiped my face with a makeup remover afterwards and it came out clean. Love that!
2. I also use the FOREO LUNA fofo in combination with the cleanser, to gently exfoliate my skin.
3. Two to three times I week, I will use the Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Retexturizing Pads for additional exfoliation. I went to the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa for a facial and the aesthetician used it and recommended it for my skin type. I have larger pores and this helps reduce their size.
4. On days when I don’t use the pads, I use a toner. I love the Valjean Labs GLOW, HYDRATE, and CLARIFY facial mists. In the morning, I use the GLOW facial mist which contains Vitamin C and Magnesium to soothe, hydrate and even out my skin tone. It gives me a nice fresh face for the day.
5. Since it’s summer and I have a bit of a tan, I have started using the Tan-Luxe Illuminating Self-tan Drops in Light/Medium. You simply add a few drops to your moisturizing, any moisturizer, and use as normal. The tan shows up almost immediately which I love, but the best part is that it doesn’t have that typical self-tanner smell. I have been using the one for the body rather than for the face, on my face as well, and it works just fine.
6. I have been using the Eve Lom Rescue Oil Free Moisturizer on my face. I have combination skin, so I still need a moisturizer, but during the day I keep it light. It also controls shine for oily skin types.
7. I finish everything off with the Tarte maracuja C-brightener eye treatment under my eyes.
8. …and the Glossier Coconut Balm Dotcom on my lips…though you can pretty much us it anywhere.