Let me forewarn you...this routine is very, very simple. I don't use any toners, serums, or anything fancy. All of the products I use can be found at your local drugstore or Walmart. I like to use products that I can get my hands on easily, and that are easy on my pockets too. So here it is:
STEP 1: CLEANSERS
Over the past few weeks, I have mainly been using the Aveeno Brightening Cleanser; however, I do like to rotate in my Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser every now and then. I feel like both cleansers do a really good job of cleaning my face without stripping out the natural moisture in my skin. According to the packaging, the Aveeno Brightening Cleanser is supposed to, "Help even skin tone and texture to reveal brighter, more radiant skin," and I agree with that based on the results I've seen with my skin so far. What I like most about this combination of products is that I have experience little to no breakouts. The one breakout that I did have was one pretty ugly zit that appeared in my temple area, and it was gone within a day. If that wasn't amazing enough, I also do not have a blemish as a result of that zit either. Woot woot!
Small side note: I only use these products during my nightly shower. I wash my face with just warm water in the mornings. I read in several places that you could potentially over wash your face, I definitely didn't know that was possible, by washing with a product twice a day. That has also been working very well for my skin.
STEP 2: MOISTURIZER/CREAM
Can I just say that the Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer is and will continue to be a holy grail product for me? This stuff is amazing. I am no beauty expert, but I think it would work on all skin types. It moisturizes without being too oily. Most of the moisturizers I have used in the past would leave behind an oily residue that I would have to slightly pat away after applying the product...not this stuff! I use this day and night. The product claims to, "Prevent breakouts and helps clear up blemishes." Can I get an AMEN? I will not live without this stuff from here on out! Now in combination with that I've gone back to an oldie but goodie. I used the Ambi Fade Cream way back in the day. In the past, I didn't think it really worked, but I initially started using it again on a blemish that I have on my hand. I started seeing good results there so in the past few weeks I've been applying small amounts on the blemishes I have in my t-zone area of my face. So far, so good.
AND THEN THERE is H2O...
Well, I think we all know the many benefits of drinking water. I have personally been trying to drink as much water as I can each day to not only help improve the appearance of my skin, but also my overall health as well. So I know I don't need to tell you, but drink your water...ALL DAY, ERR DAY peeps!!
That's it y'all...I told you my face routine is hella simple. BUT it works for me! I like to see what other people do for their routines, because it sometimes inspires me to try something new that often works well for me too. Let me know what you think about my routine? Do you have any suggestions? What does your face routine consist of?
Until next time,
<3 Keia
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I LOVE these types of posts! ;D I heard Aveeno was pretty good. I've personally never used it, but I know that it's something to basically swear by. They even have really good products for babies and kids. It's like the new Johnson and Johnson.
ReplyDeleteAs far as Cetaphil, I used it a couple of times while in highschool, and it messed me up. Really dried me out, but each person is different. It sounds as if you're really getting to know your skin type. That certainly helps when searching for products and specific brands.
As far as a toner, definitely try Sea Breeze. You can find it anywhere. Toners are good to help rid your skin of the extra oils and dirt that the cleansers and simply washing your face can't detect. Sea Breeze is amazing. I first started using it when I was about 10 and when I had REALLY bad acne (I could show you pictures). Still works to this day, and it leaves your skin feeling minty.
Yes, I will differently be trying their other products as well. I pretty much stopped using lotion on my body. I just seal in the moisture from my showers with oil, but I think I just might give the Aveeno lotion a try just to switch things up!
DeleteI was a little apprehensive about Cetaphil too, because I had just tried Clean and Clear which I used in HS with no problem, and that dried my skin out. I have to say Cetaphil works very well for my skin. Thank goodness.
I've seen Sea Breeze before. Believe it or not, a hair stylist I used to see would use it in my hair?! I don't know what the purpose of that was, but the next time I'm out I will pick some up to try to work it into my face routine. Thanks for the suggestion!