Hi everyone! So today I'm bringing you my nighttime skincare routine! It's super important to have a nighttime routine as this rehydrates, repairs, and rejuvenates your skin from daily stressors. My skin type is Normal to Dry, and my main concerns are aging (as I'm 29 years old), moisture, and more moisture. I've tried hundreds of products over the last few years and the skincare routine I'm using now makes my skin look so good! These products may not work for everyone, but if you have dry skin then I definitely recommend trying them out.
1.) For my first step, I like to remove my makeup with Neutrogena Cleansing Towelettes. This gets most of the surface makeup off while leaving my skin feeling hydrated. It even works on waterproof makeup. $12.49
2.) My second step is the Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser. This has absolutely changed my life! In the past I would use really harsh cleansers on my skin as they would make my skin feel squeaky clean, however, this would lead to dry, red skin. I also don't like a cleanser that feels like it leaves the product on the skin. This is the best cleanser I've ever used, I get a deep clean that leaves no product feeling behind. $16
3.) The Mario Badescu Cucumber Cleansing Lotion is a toner that leaves my skin feeling so fresh and helps to control shine. Its recommended for combination/ oily skin, however, I really like it on my skin. I apply it every about 3x a week, so it's not too drying. I use a cotton ball on my T-zone areas. $15
4.) The Peach & Lilly Wild Dew Treatment Essence is a very lightweight formula designed to pack your skin with hydration. It literally feels like water. It has a hyaluronic acid complex which basically means it holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, so it jam packs your skin with moisture. I like to pour a couple drops onto my hands and then gently pat onto my face, neck, and decollete. I then let it soak in for a minute or two before I move on to the next step. $39
5.) Dermalogica's Sound Sleep Cocoon is a nighttime must! First of all, it has lavender essential oils that smell amazing! Its gel-like consistency makes it a great step before my heavier moisturizers, but it is still so moisturizing and even repairing to the skin. It also relaxes me and truly helps me sleep at night. The trick is to gently massage it into the skin which releases the essential oils, and then I like to hold my hands close to my nose and take a deep breath in to get the full benefits. Dermalogica claims you don't need another moisturizer on top of this one, but I feel since I have really dry skin that I do. If you have more oily skin then you may not need another moisturizer. $80
6.) For eye cream, I'm currently using BareMinerals Ageless Genius Firming & Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream. $48. It makes my skin around my eyes feel so soft and supple. This product is great for anti-aging. Sometimes I switch it up with the Clinique Smart Custome Repair Eye Treatment. $50.50. The Clinique Eye treatment is a serum and I generally use it in the summer, or warmer months. During the winter my skin can be a lot dryer so I like to pack on the moisture, which is why I am using the BareMinerals eye cream.
7.) My favorite night cream is the Clinique Smart Night Custom-Repair Moisturizer For Very Dry To Dry Skin. This is a Hollygrail product for me as it reduces fine lines and wrinkles, firms the skin and evens out my skin tone. $58
* Every other day I use the Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum. This product has really helped with the darkness under my eyes and dullness that I was seeing in my face. The texture of my skin is way smoother as well. I use this every other night as the brightening can be too powerful and intense for my skin every day. Mario Badescu recommends every other night. $45
I honestly love these products and they have made a huge difference with my skin! Just remember great skin starts from within. That means if you eat healthy foods, then your skin will look healthier. I try to make sure to drink lots of water throughout the day and limit my salt and sugar intake. If I eat lots of chocolate, its almost guaranteed that my skin will break out over the next couple of days.
Have you tried any of these products? Let me know in the comments section what skincare products your currently loving right now! Don't forget to mention your skin type!
