My Skincare Routine

I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but after 33 (I think? haha) years on this earth, I feel comfortable enough with my skin to not wear makeup!! (Mostly. I do have some yucky spider veins on the sides of my nostrils that I need to cover up with concealer. I plan on getting those bad boys zapped at some point). I would still wear makeup if I’m going out on a hot date (if that ever happens again!), but I no longer feel like I need a full face of makeup to run into the grocery store! I never had horrible skin but I’d always have at least one active pimple or one that was healing, and my skin was always red or blotchy. I don’t like using a ton of products and I really hate the gimmicky nature of most skincare products on the market, but I promise you no gimmicks here and you can find most of these at the drugstore! I didn’t realize this would be so wordy, so I created a simpler list at the bottom if you’re not so into the words :)

Night

WASH: 99% of the time I just rinse my face with super hot water and a cheap, clean, white wash cloth. This is super gross, but I used to get sties on my eyes a lot, and the eye doc recommended getting a wash cloth super hot and resting it on my eyes for a minute before lightly rubbing. It’s been several years and not a single sty since! I just then flip it over and GENTLY rub my face. If I feel like my face is super dirty or if I have makeup on, I will use THIS cleanser.

TREAT: THIS is the secret ingredient (only $12!). I started this per a recommendation from a friend for fine lines and I think this is what has changed my skin the most. It has lightened my sun spots, lessened the fine lines, made it so there are no more pimples (!!), and just overall made the redness go away. There is a period where your skin gets worse before it gets better, breaking out and drying the skin. But I powered through (thanks COVID 19) and am so glad I did! There is a strategy for when you first get started. I started every other day and put moisturizer on FIRST. Now that my skin has adjusted, I put this on after washing my face. I try to pay attention to how my skin is doing and will apply anywhere from every day to a couple times per week.

THIS is a bonus product — definitely not necessary for changing skin long-term but I do notice a difference the next day. It is the priciest item I’ve ever paid for a skin care product but I received a sample and really thought it brightened my skin. You can’t use this on the same day as the gel above, so I will do this on off days. Also, it’s just gorgeous!

THIS is a bonus mask — also not necessary but my skin LOVES it! I always used cleansing / clearing type masks but this moisturizing one has been my favorite.

MOISTURIZE: I love THIS moisturizer! It’s really thick and hydrating but absorbs quickly and has helped with scars on my hands too! Love that it’s so inexpensive.

EYES: I don’t use THIS every night but it’s the only thing that hasn’t irritated my eyes.

LIPS and HANDS: Aquaphor or bust.

Morning

WASH: In the morning I don’t usually wash my face! If it feels greasy (which it usually doesn’t), I rinse with warm water.

MOISTURIZE: SPF is a must with using the gel. I’ve really liked THIS one. If I’m not going outside, I will either leave my skin as is or THIS one if it’s really dry.

More simply:

Morning

Night

XO, K

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