Daily Skincare - what are you using?

[greenchilli]

Often people ask for recommendations on a skincare routine or for specific products/combinations.  This might be a place to share your everyday skincare, both AM and PM.  A skincare "what are you wearing" as it were.  Hope this is useful.

*Age - 40

Skin type - oily/combination

Current skin condition - quite dehydrated (winter/indoor heating)*

01/17/16 - AM skincare in the order I used

1. Nude Jelly cleanser (love)

2. Pixi Glow tonic (5% glycolic toner - love)

3. Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Spritz (sample)

4. Radical Skincare Youth Infusion serum - hydrating and anti-ageing (new to me.  Testing)

5. Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream (like)

6. Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine cream (really like as an AM moisturizer)

I will try to post PM skincare tonight so the post can be comprehensive.

General comments - Okay skin.  Apparently the age between 38-42 is a transformational time in hormones (dehydrated skin/spots), so I am more aware of how my skin performs/reacts .  My skincare definitely has more "actives" now than before.

[greenchilli]

I just got home after a few days of debauchery - rated S (for sourdough).

1. Cleanse - Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm

2. May Lindstrom Problem Solver - do the whole mask thing

3. FAB Radiance pads (gentle enough that I am okay using after PS today...I need it).

4. Caudalie Grape water spritz

5. May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon

6. May Lindstrom Youth Dew

7. DDG Retinol+Ferulic Eye cream

8. Aurelia Cell Repair Night Oil

Pray for me.

[Anonymous]

I love skin care and science, so I have combined both passions over the years to perfect my skin care routine and cut out harmful drying/sensitizing ingredients.

My skin used to be very dry and red (on cheeks and chin) but now has calmed down so much I can skip moisturizing a lot of times.

AM routine day 1. 

1 oil cleanse. DHC's Cleansing Oil

2 foaming cleanse. DHC's Cleansing Milk

3 toner. DECIEM Hylamide's Hydra-Density Mist

4 serum. Drunk Elephant's C-Firma™ Day Serum

5. sunscreen. Drunk Elephant's Umbra Sheer Physical Defense SPF 30

**If I am short on time I will skip step 1 and 3.

AM routine day 2.

Same except different serum: DECIEM The Ordinary's “Buffet” peptide serum

PM routine day 1.

1 oil cleanse. DHC's Cleansing Oil

2 foaming cleanse. DHC's Cleansing Milk

3 toner. DECIEM Hylamide's Hydra-Density Mist

4 aha/bha exfoliant. Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum

5 serum. First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair® Hydrating Serum

6 moisturizer. Drunk Elephant's Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream

PM routine day 2.

Same except different aha/bha exfoliant and serum: 4 aha/bha exfoliant. Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

5 serum. DECIEM The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% blemish formula

Once a week I switch out a PM serum for DECIEM The Ordinary's Advanced Retinoid 2%.

It might seem long and complicated, but it doesn't actually take me very long to do my routine (less than 30 minutes usually). 

PS. I am always open to suggesting and helping people with their routines, if anyone is interested! It is a fun hobby of mine to curate skin care products for friends & family haha. 

[Anonymous]

I could totally use help!! I wanted to improve skin care regimen and ended up with a horrible reaction over 2 weeks ago so my face is still healing. It looks fine and doesnt burn or anything like that now but it is just sooooo dry!!! I'm always dry but since this happened i just cant seem to get enough moisture. I have very sensitive skin but the only allergy that I am aware of is Rose. I have occasional breakouts but nothing too bad, red cheeks and nose, and more bumps/ texture than I'd like. For now I am cleansing with cerave hydrating cleanser. Ive tried coconut oil, avacado oil(best luck w this), argan oil, FAB ultra repair moisturizer, skin fix serum and lotion, cerave spf 30 daily facial lotion(irritated my skin so I had to wash off), new cerave eczema creamy oil( feels great but ends up feeling dry), I even tried puting the cerave moisturizing cream on my face. Again it felt great but the feeling didnt last long before my face just felt tight and dry :(. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

[mrsbaine]

Thanks to my friends @Mochapj and @greenchilli's enabling, I've changed my skincare a tad and have been loving it. Here is the new routine: 

morning: 

may lindstrom The Honey Mud: I out this on like a mask before I get in the shower. My last thing before getting out of the shower is to wash it off. 

Drunk Elephant Vit C serum

algenist genius eye cream

sarah chapman - daily defense

in the evening: 

koh gen do spa water

sarah chapman ultimate cleanse

sarah chapman daily resurfacer

trish McEvoy Retinol eye cream

3x a week- Algenist Retinol firming and lifting cream

3x a week- Sarah chapman Overnight facial 

4x a week - may lindstrom the Youth dew

4x a week may lindstrom the blue cocoon 

there are some facial mists thrown in; mainly Fresh Rosewater and sometimes May Lindstrom The Jasmine Garden 

[Samtian]

Jan 2nd PM-

Age- 28

Skin Type- Combination. 

Skin Condition- Trying to recover from a bad reaction to a product, and not happy because I went a few days without cleaning it...work stress = straight to sleep when I get home. 😞

-Sunday Riley Blue Moon Balm

-PTR Blue Algae Hydrating Mask

-Belief Bergamot Herbal Extract Toner

-Belief Moisturizing and Firming Eye Cream

-Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist

[Haleyhale]

January 1, 2017 PM

First nightly skincare routine of 2017!!!!

Clinique TTDO balm

Kate Somerville goat milk cleanser

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10%+zinc 1%

Laneige water sleeping mask

Clarins Santal oil

Caudalie premier cru eye cream

...going to a new year/holiday/work party tomorrow, just preparing for my alcohol intake with extra moisturizer today. So here's hoping my skin makes it through, haha 

[Anonymous]

Sunday PM

Pixi Cleansing Balm

Ren Cleansing Milk

MB Rosewater spray

Tata Harper resurfacing mask

Deep Sea Water sheet mask

Herbivore Moon Fruit

Herbivore Orchid Oil

Sunday Riley Tidal

phew... skin is bouncing back after holiday shenanigans. Happy New Year!

[greenchilli]

Happy 2017!

I arrived on the west coast this afternoon for a short getaway with my girlfriend.  This is my travel skincare for the next 3 days.

1. Cleanser - Oskia Renaisaance Cleansing Gel.

This works as both AM or PM cleanse for me.  It is a gel that when massaged turns oily.  I wear light makeup, so this works just fine.

2. Pixi Glow tonic (for a mild exfoliation)

3. DDG Extra strength pads (for a bit more exfoliation)

4.  Hylamide SubQ serum - for boosting daytime hydration

5. Darphin Retexturizing moisturiser - daytime moisturser

6. Skinowl Mangosteen Beauty drops - PM face oil

7.  Tata Harper Restorative Eye cream - eye cream for both AM and PM.

Wish you all a great skin year!

[Anonymous]

Safe travels @greenchilli

[greenchilli]

Thanks @Anonymous

I flew in early today, but my buddy is on her way from the airport now.  

I am feeling quite lethargic, but hongry.  We need some food pronto.  

[SRBobal]

Age-16

Skin type-Dry

Current skin condition-Dry (it's winter and the heating inside sucks the life out of my skin)

AM 

Philosophy Purity cleanser 

Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Coconut Water hydrating face mist 

SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus moisturizer

PM 

"Cosmetic Catastrophe" Lush face mask (I use this 2-3 times a week)

Makeup Eraser with just water to remove makeup

Philosophy Purity cleanser

Dr.Murad Hydrating Toner

SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus moisturizer. 

No makeup selfie!!

[ThatGurl16]

Gossh your skin is gorgeous! You look so flawless! Skincare goals!

[nicolegizzo]

My skincare routine is pretty simple. I'm 23, have oily skin normally but oily/combo in winter. 

AM: Ole Henriksen African Red Tea foaming cleanser, used with my Foreo Luna Mini 2. Twice a week I use Lush's Ocean Salt to exfoliate in the mornings. I then moisturize with Olay Complete All Day Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 for oily/combination skin

PM: Usually I will just remove my makeup with my Makeup Eraser and moisturize with the same moisturizer mentioned above. Every few nights I will use Lush's Cup O' Coffee face mask, or sheet masks. I just bought a set of Dr. Jart's sheet masks and I'm so excited to try them! 

[safthegiraffe]

20, very dry skin (especially in this cold winter)

In the morning I only ever wash my face with water, but in the evening I have a routine I stick to:

Night Routine

1. Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Deep Dive Cleansing Gel

2. Lush Breath of Fresh Air Toner

3. Innisfree Green Tea Moisture Essence (just picked this up and I am loving it! smells soooo nice and is doing wonders for my dry skin)

4. Nivea Rich Moisturizing Day Care (a little funny that I'm using the day one for nighttime lol but it works)

[ThatGurl16]

I love that Tarte cleansing gel! I need to buy it in full size. It always made my skin feel so silky smooth afterwards. 

[begonia46]

How do you like the Lush Breath of Fresh Air Toner?  Would you recommend?  Anything you can compare it to? 

[CC3616]

Between holiday foods, little sleep, lots of makeup wearing, and getting sick my skin has been sad. 

AM:

water rinse

PTR 24K sheet mask

SR good genes

shisedo power infusing concentrate on big 6 areas

Orgins eye cream

Dr. Jart tiger grass cream

I have been home doing nothing but netflix, puzzles, and reading since Monday night which has been glorious. The couple errands I did do I wore minimal makeup (BB cream and eyebrows) and have been alternating moisture and brightening masks all week. Eating good, sleep and lots of skin love have me doing much better. I'll probably re-fight this battle next week after a 36 hour shift this weekend, new years is usually busy for us. 

[annahoang]

23, normal skin

Stayed at home the whole day; no make up.

PM 12/29/16

TPRoth Strawberry Scrub

Son&Park Beauty Water

May Coop Raw Sauce

La Mer Eye Concentrate

Sunday Riley Luna Oil

Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream

[aydasu]

You guys listen! I have the goodies. I went to a Beverly Hills derm last week as I mentioned in other threats. He gave me a list of things I should do after my procedure. It cost me an arm and a leg but I think it will pay off.

Night Routine

1. Jan Marini Skin Zyme Mask

2. Jan Marini Clean Zyme Cleanser

3. NeoCutis human growth hormone serum 

4. Skinceuticals B5 gel

5. Skinceuticals 20% vit c serum

6. Retin-a 

Day Routine

1. Jan Marini Clean Zyme Cleanser

2. Skinceuticals 20% vit c serum

3. Skinceuticals B5 gel

4. Skinceuticals 50 SPF

Acne-prone skin. Oily. Just got laser treatment and PRP microneedling radiofrequency therapy for scarring.

[Babypeachist]

@aydasuI am looking forward to hearing the update of the laser treatment and PRP microneedling radiofrequency therapy! 

[aydasu]

So far so good. My skin should produce collagen in the months to come 🙂 I will update as I see more and more progress! I also had fillings for my scars and they are more shallow by 50% or so so far. I might need a couple more treatments in the years to come but it is all good.