Need help with skincare routine - but on a budget!

[Anonymous]

I need help with my daytime/nighttime skincare routine. I am on a tight budget, so I need affordable products.

This is my current process:

DAY

     Cleanser

     Pixi Glow Tonic Toner

     Pixi Retinol Tonic - sometimes

     Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion

      Shiseido Moisturizing Lotion

      Neutrogena Moisturizer with 35 SPF

I am thinking that I need a vitamin C serum and an eye cream to really help my day routine, but is this were I should focus my energy/money? (I am 33 and my biggest issues are aging. I have dry to normal skin. Fine lines and redness but that is all) Would you suggest something different? And which ones do you suggest for the vitamin C serum and eye cream, if you agree?

NIGHT

     Cleanser

     Pixi Glow Tonic Toner

     Hada Labo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion

     Shiseido Moisturizing Lotion

I think I need an anti-agin serum for wrinkles and a good eye cream. Can I just use the same eye cream - both morning and night?  Is Mario Badescu a good one? 

 Should I use a different night moisturizer?  Should I add anything else to help with aging/redness? 

  Thanks!

[Ashlee41]

The Ordinary is your answer. I've recently purchased their lactic acid and the retinoid serum. Both are life changing and less than $10 apiece. I'm still searching for a vitamin C serum that works for me, but I've realized that this brand is a cult favorite for a reason! I really hope Sephora gets more of their products in their stock, because I'll buy it up!

[pocketvenus]

@Anonymous, check out The Ordinary. They have affordable serums, vit-C formulas and more.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@Anonymous  I rec visiting beautypedia and searching the "best of" product lists and seeing what fits in your budget 🙂