My day and night routine may look like a lot, but I want to ensure that my skin stays nice and healthy so I can look young until I’m 100. I’m kidding, aging is inevitable, but maybe I can slow down the aging process by protecting my skin while I’m still young.
My Daytime Routine
Many people wash their face in the shower with their regular body soap. I heard from someone a few years ago that this is not a good habit to make. Body soap is for your body and not your face. I’m not sure if there really is a difference, but my face has always felt extremely dry if I happened to use body soap on my face. Anyway, I always use face wash since someone warned me from using body soap on my face. I shower in the mornings, so I keep my daytime facial cleansers in the shower so I can take care of washing my face then. I used to use ProActiv, which is okay, but my skin would get so red and raw. It was too rough on my skin. Now I use Burt’s Bees Renewal Refining Cleanser. It gently exfoliates and has really improved my skin. I started using this cleanser about 2 months ago. I really love it and recommend it. I recently bought the Tonymoly Peach Punch Sweet Foam Cleanser. It was just too cute not to buy it! It smells great too. I’m not sure if it benefits my skin as much as my Burt’s Bees cleanser, but I do like how well the Tonymoly cleanser foams up. It feels extremely gentle on my sensitive skin and I’ve had no crazy reaction or breakouts from this product. I’ll definitely keep it in my routine. I’ve alternated between my Burt’s Bees cleanser and the Tonymoly cleanser each day this week.
After washing my face, I apply the Burt’s Bees Rosewater Toner. I love this product! It makes my skin feel so refreshed and clean. “Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the redness of irritated skin, get rid of acne, dermatitis and eczema. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores”, says Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj, Skincare Expert. What I love about this product is that it does not dry out my skin. After I run out of this toner, I really want to try out the Burt’s Bees Garden Tomato Toner…
Following the rosewater toner, I use the Time Revolution Treatment Essence Mist by Missha. I have used this product for about 2 years now. I remember when Sokoglam introduced this product to their site and I just had to try it out! This multi-functional mist contains fermented yeast extract that delivers vitamins, amino acids, and minerals to refresh, renew, and rejuvenate the outer layer of the skin. It is so great and a must-have.
Last, but not least, and probably one of the most important steps in my daytime skin care routine… moisturizing and applying sunscreen! I do not have a major issue with acne, but I hate when I breakout. I also have very oily skin. I started using Benton’s Snail Bee High Content Lotion, which is recommended for oily, combination and acne-prone skin. Similarly to the essence mist, I’ve used this lotion for about 2 years now. I love it and I do not plan on switching anytime soon. And yes, there is snail mucin in this product. It helps balance oil, soothe and protect. After applying the lotion, I add my FAVORITE sunscreen of all time: All Around Safe Block Waterproof Sun Milk with SPF 50 by Missha. When I placed my first order on Sokoglam about 3 years ago, I received a sample of the All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk by Missha, which I fell in love with. I needed something that wouldn’t wear off quickly in the hot sun, throughout the day, or if I happened to go swimming so I decided to buy the waterproof version of the sun milk. This is literally my favorite sunscreen… it smells great, feels great, doesn’t give me that typical white sunscreen appearance, and doesn’t make my skin oily. I love it!
My Nighttime Routine
My nighttime routine is not too different than my daytime routine. I’ve swapped a few products and added a few products that are specific for nighttime use.
I start off by removing my eye make up with my favorite eye makeup remover from Lancôme, Bi-Facil. I then use Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes to remove the rest of my makeup. These products are not pictured below. Both do such a great job of removing my makeup from the day.
I then clean my face using my Clarisonic Mia 2. I love using cleansers that really foam up when using my Clarisonic. I’ve alternated between the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser and the Tonymoly Peach Punch Sweet Foam Cleanser this week. This is a great way to remove dirt, debris, or any leftover makeup from the day.
After cleansing my face, I apply two types of toners at night. I use the Burt’s Bees Rosewater Toner that I use during my daytime routine and then apply Benton’s Aloe BHA Skin Toner. I love this product! The aloe helps soothe and moisturize my skin. The salicylic acid in the toner exfoliates, reduces sebum, and is anti-inflammatory, which is great for acne-prone skin. Similarly to the Benton moisturizer that I use during the day, the toner contains snail mucin, which supports natural cell regeneration and replenishes moisture to increase firmness in the skin.
After applying my toners, I apply the Time Revolution Treatment Essence Mist and follow with the Time Revolution Night Repair by Missha. I absolutely love this product! Anytime I have a bad skin day, if I use this product at night, I’ll wake up with beautiful skin. I’m not kidding. It is amazing! “One of Missha’s star products, this ampoule helps to give you a dewy, supple and clear complexion. The key ingredient for this anti-aging serum is Bifida Ferment Lysate, a fermented yeast that visibly reduces signs of aging and improves skin elasticity while protecting the skin. Often compared to Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair as its less expensive dupe, this serum has developed a cult following due to its ability to repair and hydrate, giving you luminous smooth and even-toned skin with regular use. The formula may be powerful, but its gentle enough for those with sensitive and acne-prone skin.” – Sokoglam
As a final touch to my nighttime routine, I apply the Lioele Waterdrop Sleeping Pack. This product is pretty cool! As I massage this product to my face, little droplets form as an ultra moisturizing addition to my nighttime routine. The sleeping pack reduces redness and firms skin to reduce bloating. I love this product!
I hope you enjoyed this blog about my daytime and nighttime skin care routines.
Be on the lookout for my next blog post… I will review my new Rothy’s flats. As a sneak peak, they are probably the best flats I’ve ever owned!
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