2025 Skincare Check-In Challenge

[TeamBIC]

Happy New Year, BIC! ✨ We’re stepping into 2025 with a crucial reminder: we must take special care of ourselves — this year and EVERY year. Some of us may already have set resolutions and/or stellar routines nailed down; regardless of where you are on your self-care journey, we could all use a few extra nudges and motivation to spend some extra time on ourselves! 🤝

Much like posts from previous years, we’ve come up with a list of weekly prompts to challenge you to strut your self-care skills. 💗 This time around we’ll be focused on all things skincare, because when our skin feels good, we feel GEWD. 🌟 We encourage you to participate and respond to the prompts that inspire you – and don’t be shy to share any other self-care tips and tricks along the way!

Week 1 (1/8 – 1/14): Curating the perfect rise and glow ☀ skincare routine to kick off your day 

Week 2 (1/15 – 1/21): Relaxing in your favorite face/eye mask(s)

Week 3 (1/22 – 1/28): Trying out tools to promote wellness (rollers, high tech tools, DIY massage . . .)

Week 4 (1/29 – 2/4): Adding some extra indulgence to your body care (baths, butters, oils, scrubs etc.) 🛀

Week 5 (2/5 – 2/11): Washing your makeup brushes, towels, pillowcases, etc. — whatever touches your GORG face 😘

Week 6 (2/12 – 2/18): Stimulating your scalp with treatments/serums (yes, this is skincare too!)

Week 7 (2/19 – 2/25): Sharing your favorite jumbo or refillable skincare goodies to get the best bang for your buck 🤑

Week 8 (2/26 – 3/4): Giving your hands and feet some extra love (masks, creams, exfoliants, etc.)

Hit the “Reply” button below and let us know how you are practicing self-skincare! 😍 Be sure to use the “#” to tag any products mentioned in your answers, if applicable.

[Mellmars1185]

@Shosh85 Thank you! It is funny because I never knew about it before @itsfi mentioned it in the Empties - V2 thread. After hearing about it, I was intrigued and then realized I had it in my stash 😆. I am now noticing it in other places like a flyer in the mail I got yesterday...it was 25% off! It is good to know it is available close by!

[Shosh85]

Yes! @Mellmars1185, I agree with @itsfi, I absolutely love snail in skincare! 🐌 ... and CosRx has definitely been a reliable brand! Marshall's is currently carrying a bunch from CosRx, so I recently was able to stock up on a couple things! 🙌

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, I love that you found the serum in your stash! 😊 I don’t always agree with products that tout themselves as being suitable for all skin types but this CosRx snail mucin essence has worked well for my skin over the years - combo skin, very dry skin, dealing with acne, dehydration, dry patches, etc. @Shosh85 

[CorgiMommy]

@Mellmars1185 great skincare routine, thanks for the inspiration 

[Mellmars1185]

@CorgiMommy Thank you so much! My skin seems to be happy with this routine in this cold season 🥶😊

[itsfi]

Oouh, which haruharu sunscreen do you use @Mellmars1185? The chemical or mineral SPF? I picked up the mineral one in a recent Asian beauty haul but haven't cracked it open yet. I have tried a few of their skincare products and really liked them.  Ahhh, interested to hear how the CosRX works out for you in the long run. I'm so impressed you incorporate a facial device in your morning skincare routine. 

Would you prefer a mask similar to the innisfree but more hydrating - pore clearing clay mask? With an AHA? Or, are you looking for just a hydrating mask?

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi I use the yellow black rice spf. It is the chemical one. I really like how my makeup lays on top of it. Which one did you get? I think the mineral one comes in the purple bottle?

For the mask, I think I shoule try a moisturizing one without AHA. Although with may work too? Right now my skin has been behaving but drinking up all of the serums and moisturizers I have been applying. I find clay masks always suck the moisture out of my skin. Although, this one has no been giving me issues. I think maybe the warmer months are a better time to use it innisfree Super Volcanic AHA Pore Clearing Clay Mask 3.38 oz / 100 ml #? I just want to finish it, lol. I have had it for a few years now

[Sunnysmom]

I keep reading about the COSRX Essence @Mellmars1185 . It must be terrific if you guys are loving it! How does it feel? Sticky at all? Or is it more liquidy? Sorry if a dumb question! 😆

[Mellmars1185]

@Sunnysmom I find the the COSRX essence has a thin, slippery texture that absorbs nicely into the skin. I don't find it sticky at all 😊. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

These products all sound amazing the first aid with red clay sounds like an amazing cleanser I’ll have to pick some of these up 🙂 @Mellmars1185 

[Mellmars1185]

@peculiarzmakeup Thank you! A little bit of the cleanser goes a long way. I have repurchased it many times. I have some other cleansers in my stash, but I always go back to this one.

[peculiarzmakeup]

I’m definatley gonna get it 🙂 so exciting! Thank you 😊 @Mellmars1185 

[faeriegirl]

Week 1 (1/8 – 1/14): Curating the perfect rise and glow ☀ skincare routine to kick off your day .

 Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse Daily Clarifying Gel Cleanser 5 oz / 150 ml 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro 

Byoma face mist.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions™ Fill + Repair Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 1 oz / 30 mL 

Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum Vitamin C Alternative 1 oz / 30 ml 

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Tight Dark Circle Firming Eye Cream with Vitamin C & Peptides 0.5 oz / 15... 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions™ Blur + Repair Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides 1.7 o... 

Trader Joes facial sunscreen 

[jaaayp]

The ultimate luxurious morning routine @faeriegirl !!! Do you use the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro twice a day? Would you say you've been seeing noticeable results? 👀

[Mellmars1185]

@faeriegirl Great morning routine! I can see that your skincare routine us working. You have beautiful skin!

[Shosh85]

So many great products here, @faeriegirl! I am so jealous of your face ware! I have wanted one of those for a long time!

[itsfi]

@faeriegirl, the BYOMA mist looks like it has some good ingredients. Is it fragranced? 

[faeriegirl]

@itsfi  It doesn’t have fragrance listed as an ingredient but it does have a strong smell. It’s hard to describe but I’ve definitely noticed the scent before in some of the sheet masks I’ve used. 

[ather]

@faeriegirl  Oooo so smart to use your mask in the morning. I’ve been using mine at night! Great start to the day! 

[Sunnysmom]

I have such envy with your DDG mask @faeriegirl ! Do you feel it’s super effective? Great lineup! 

[faeriegirl]

@Sunnysmom  I’m not sure about anti aging but it definitely makes a difference in acne.