Little Magazine 18
My current Skincare Routine: Exposed.
Our skin
is so important. It’s a barometer for our other-bodily health. But also—it’s the biggest organ of our bodies and the first thing people notice about us! Particularly on our face. So. I’ve come across enough humans to know that it’s still very commonplace for many responsible, bad-ass adults (in many other arenas of their life) to still use just soap and water on your face. This is ok when you’re 10. 🥶 Let’s consider doing more, guys, because taking care of yourself and your skin is good for you. 🙂 And you will be happy for being good to yourself. And having nice skin feels nice.🙃
So for funsies I’m going to share with you my current (it’s ever-changing) skincare regimen. TBH it’s very random, feeling/intuition-driven 🧘♀️and may not necessarily be “right” for you, but it’s always fun to peek in someone else’s cart at the grocery store to expand your horizons, right? Lol. Ok maybe I’m the only creeper here. In any case, let’s do this.
Currently
at the forefront of my medicine cabinet in my ever-changing rotation, is:
NIGHT TIME STUFF:
1. 🍏 DBH Green Apple Cleansing Oil- ($83) It’s pricey, indeed. It may be worth purchasing once to see what a finely formulated efficient oil cleanser should be like, so you know what the bar is. It sufficiently gets everything off. The smell is meh, but it works. I apply it to dry skin, massage thoroughly, then add a splash of water to emulsify (turn milky), massage summore, then I rinse off.
2. 🖤Leland Francis Black Rose Cleansing Gel- ($29) The smell and packaging is so pretty and sleek, and it’s super mild. I use this as a second cleanse to wash off the oil, and on a couple days out of the week, I use it in conjunction with my facial brush ($20) to get that extra clean (bc—ya know, masking).
3. Afterwards, I splash my face with this Japanese 💜Naturie Skin Conditioner ($7~$20) that I got at a Shibuyala at some point. I think of it as an interim-moisture-barrier protectant until the next step to prevent excess water loss. Not quite a toner, but also not quite an essence.
4. I’ve been using this 🍑Peach & Lily Glass Skin Serum- ($39) with a few drops of this 🖤Odacite Black Cumin Oil since I’ve had bumps/breakouts from masking in hot humid weather. I like the combo together. I rub them together in my palms and massage them thoroughly into my skin until it’s completely absorbed.
5. Lastly I’ve been finishing off with 💚A-Derma Hydrating Cream-($14) This is a very light moisturizer that’s great for all skin types.
Add-ons:
1. A couple times a week I’ll also use these Medik8 Glycolic Pads to exfoliate my skin. They’re not in production anymore so here’s a comparable product: Malin + Goetz ($46)
2. I also interchange with this Caudalie Glycolic Peel/ Mask ($25) to brighten my complexion and wake it up a bit.
3. I also follow up with the Caudalie Moisturizing Mask ($32) if I feel like I’ve zapped too much of my skin’s natural oils, to replenish what I’ve taken away.
4. Leland Francis has an amazing Melting Balm ($38) that I prefer to use as a hydrating mask, and is my go-to come winter time.
5. I feel like a teenager again because of the humidity, maskne and general grossness. For those unwelcome guests that pop up: Avarelle pimple patches ($9). These usually eliminate them in 24 hours.
Daytime
☀️ Skincare is much less complex for me. I believe that the skin is much more rested and only needs a light splash of water or a quick toner and moisturizer and sunscreen to start the day. If your pillow covers are washed fairly consistently, your skin shouldn’t be all too dirty birdy.
1. I’ll take a cotton pad with Son & Park’s Beauty Water💦 ($30) to freshen up my skin in the morning, with or without a splash of water beforehand, depending on my mood. Sometimes water suffices.
2. Then I’ll do a dollop of 💧Skinesque’s Moisture-Lock Cream ($40) to protect my skin’s moisture levels. It feels super light, which I love. The packaging also makes it easy to open and apply—I’m lazy (aka efficient)! Those seconds add up to minutes add up to hours of my life! Lol.
3. 😎DBH EGV UV SHIELD SPF 50+++- ($60) I don’t recommend this product if ultra-protection is not your priority. This does leave a white-cast on your skin, but I found that this is the only SPF that didn’t break out my skin from the humidity, heat + masking this summer, so I suck it up!
I hope you enjoyed taking a peek into my current skincare stash! I have a few gadgets I’m currently about to try out so I’ll keep y’all posted on how it goes.
Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week. Be blessed, stay joyful y’all! Til next Tuesday. -Renee :)