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l8totheparty · ‎01-17-2020

This is a place to share your skincare routine of the day! Whether it be daytime routine or nighttime routine, I know you have one. From simple to complex, expensive to inexpensive products: show and tell! If you are anything like me, your skincare routine changes daily. Skincare isn't as showy as makeup, but it is the quiet work horse of our daily lives.

You might want to include with your post: your skin type, skin concerns (& the weather where you are).

⭐ Sometimes if all you can do is your skincare, that is enough.

ather · ‎05-31-2020

@itsfi I remember having a DS of CEO and I quite enjoyed it. I think I used it in the summer. Not sure if it’s moisturizing enough for me in the winter. Need to try maybe.

itsfi · ‎05-31-2020

@ather, I like the consistency of the CEO serum in the warmer months - the cream texture is light enough that it's not so heavy on my skin but there's enough oomph to it that it works well with a lighter summer moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated. I couldn't wear it on its own in the winter months but it would be great addition to my winter skincare layers. 😉

sprocketta · ‎05-29-2020

@itsfi glad to see you're liking the Paula's Choice. Her acne products have helped me a lot. The 8% aha gel is also a favorite of mine.

itsfi · ‎05-29-2020

@sprocketta, her skincare products that I've used so far have been nice. 🙂 I'll have to check which other products of hers I'll try next.

WinglessOne · ‎05-29-2020

@itsfi Yay, I’m glad the Paula’s Choice BHA exfoliant’s working well for you!

itsfi · ‎05-29-2020

Me too @WinglessOne, me too!!! 🙂 The travel size has a lot of product so I don't foresee running out anytime soon, but I will be picking up a full size of this item. I plan to give the BHA9 product a try soon.

eshoe · ‎05-29-2020

I was just about to post a pic from this morning, I used the Banana Soufflé as well, @itsfi☺️

Haven’t opened the DDG yet, good to know so I can be a little prepared. Curious to see just how much of a white cast it gives. Some sunblocks seem to be a primer of sorts; I wonder if this will fall into that category 🤔

itsfi · ‎05-29-2020

@eshoe, here you go. Sorry about the photo. It’s overcast today and hard to get the best lighting for pics.

The photo doesn’t pick it up too well, but there’s the slightest of a white cast after it’s been blended. If I blend even more it will disappear. It’s really not a lot, but again, that’s based on my complexion.

eshoe · ‎05-29-2020

Hmmmm @itsfi. The photo is helpful. It looks familiar, with the cast it sets. I’ve been trying to incorporate sunscreens that do this into primers, but I just purchased a lighter foundation and it isn’t working out so well, I’m starting to look like a 👻 ☺️ Thank you!

itsfi · ‎05-29-2020

@eshoe, I use my SPF as a primer most of the time. This one has ceramides and hyaluronic acid in it as well so it's more hydrating, which my dehydrated skin likes, but on certain days my pores will demand a blurring primer on top of my sunscreen.

eshoe · ‎05-29-2020

Ok good to know @itsfi. as I’ve been working with spfs I’ve found some glowy primers can top it, but most often, the spf is all that’s needed.

l8totheparty · ‎05-28-2020

My skincare routine last night. I'm trying to get back into being thorough in my skincare. I found the SOS did help with breakouts. I will continue testing it for future breakouts.

ather · ‎05-31-2020

@l8totheparty Aww darn. I used it and I liked it but i can’t remember it helping with breakouts either.

l8totheparty · ‎05-31-2020

Hmm....well, I will test the whole bottle! Lol might take a while but hopefully it will be worth it. @ather

itsfi · ‎05-20-2020

My evening routine for the past couple of weeks, and a new moisturizer I’ve been trying out for the past few days.
PM routine (late spring)

Skin Type: Dehydrated and combination - my T-zone is on the oily side (at least on the surface), oilier than usual for this time of the year.

Weather: Finicky - warmer, slightly breezy days followed by a few days of partly cloudy skies and scattered showers, and then sunshine again. It's springtime in the Bay Area and this back-and-forth isn't too uncommon, but it does mean that my skin gets confused so I try to make adjustments as needed.

Skincare Products:

Spoiler

I'm trying out a couple of new products this month in my evening routine - the Paula's Choice moisturizer and the OH bakuchiol sleeping cream. Depending on the season, my skincare routine can consist of multiple steps (usually in the cooler months) or be very simple (when the weather isn't very consistent and/or late spring/summer). When my routine is more streamlined, I will often incorporate one or two additional products depending on what my skin is telling me it needs. I've included the hydrating products I've been reaching for the last couple of weeks at the end. For acne care in the evenings, I typically use a clay or mud mask on the oilier parts of my face or as a spot treatment 2-3x per week.

I have a bottle of my HG Bioderma micellar water on the way, and have been using some partially used products in the meantime. Clinique Take the Day Off Balm was my go-to first cleanser for years; this is the first time I've tried the CLINIQUE Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips 4.2 oz/ 125 mL - it does a nice job of removing my eye makeup. It can leave a slightly oily feeling but that goes away once I get into my double cleanse routine, which currently consists of the REN CLEAN SKINCARE - Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser for my first cleanse. Occasionally, I'll use it again for a second cleanse. Otherwise, I've been reaching for Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser or the Cerave Salicylic Acid Cleanser (not pictured). An essence or hydrating serum typically follows my evening cleansing routine, and then my sheet mask of choice, if I'm using a sheet mask that night.

Paula's Choice Probiotic Nutrient Moisturizer is an entirely new product for me. It has a creamy but still lightweight consistency to it, a little goes a long way, and I very much like that it does not look or feel greasy. So far, it seems like it'll be good for my skin this time of the year, but I would probably add an oil to it in the colder months, which is generally my MO.

From the sounds of it, the Herbivore Bakuchiol serum has been discontinued; just as I discovered its goodness. Of course, that's how it works. It'd be great if a reformulation came out soon, but no word on how likely that might be. I have a few Bakuchiol products I'm interested in trying out and the first ones are from OleHenriksen - a sleeping cream and a serum. I've been using the OLEHENRIKSEN Goodnight Glow Bakuchiol Sleeping Crème 1.7 oz/ 50 mL at night on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The cream has a purple hue to it and a scent that while noticeable is hard for me to pinpoint what exactly it reminds me of. This sleeping cream contains AHAs (lactic acid and glycolic acid) so I don't want to do over do it with acids, especially because the OH serum also contains AHAs (though lower on the ingredients list) and I use the serum as part of my daytime routine on Thursdays. I'm not sure I like having AHAs in my bakuchiol product - that's just my personal preference - I have quite a few exfoliators that I really enjoy using but have held off because I don't want to go overboard with the exfoliating products. I'll continue to use the sleeping cream until I finish the sample to see how my skin responds.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">I'm trying out a couple of new products this month in my evening routine - the Paula's Choice moisturizer and the OH bakuchiol sleeping cream. Depending on the season, my skincare routine can consist of multiple steps (usually in the cooler months) or be very simple (when the weather isn't very consistent and/or late spring/summer). When my routine is more streamlined, I will often incorporate one or two additional products depending on what my skin is telling me it needs. I've included the hydrating products I've been reaching for the last couple of weeks at the end. For acne care in the evenings, I typically use a clay or mud mask on the oilier parts of my face or as a spot treatment 2-3x per week.   I have a bottle of my HG Bioderma micellar water on the way, and have been using some partially used products in the meantime.  Clinique Take the Day Off Balm was my go-to first cleanser for years; this is the first time I've tried the CLINIQUE - Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips - it does a nice job of removing my eye makeup. It can leave a slightly oily feeling but that goes away once I get into my double cleanse routine, which currently consists of the REN CLEAN SKINCARE - Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser for my first cleanse. Occasionally, I'll use it again for a second cleanse. Otherwise, I've been reaching for Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser or the Cerave Salicylic Acid Cleanser (not pictured).  An essence or hydrating serum typically follows my evening cleansing routine, and then my sheet mask of choice, if I'm using a sheet mask that night.   Paula's Choice Probiotic Nutrient Moisturizer is an entirely new product for me. It has a creamy but still lightweight consistency to it, a little goes a long way, and I very much like that it does not look or feel greasy. So far, it seems like it'll be good for my skin this time of the year, but I would probably add an oil to it in the colder months, which is generally my MO.  From the sounds of it, the Herbivore Bakuchiol serum has been discontinued; just as I discovered its goodness. Of course, that's how it works. It'd be great if a reformulation came out soon, but no word on how likely that might be. I have a few Bakuchiol products I'm interested in trying out and the first ones are from OleHenriksen - a sleeping cream and a serum. I've been using the OLEHENRIKSEN - Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Crème at night on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The cream has a purple hue to it and a scent that while noticeable is hard for me to pinpoint what exactly it reminds me of. This sleeping cream contains AHAs (lactic acid and glycolic acid) so I don't want to do over do it with acids, especially because the OH serum also contains AHAs (though lower on the ingredients list) and I use the serum as part of my daytime routine on Thursdays. I'm not sure I like having AHAs in my bakuchiol product - that's just my personal preference - I have quite a few exfoliators that I really enjoy using but have held off because I don't want to go overboard with the exfoliating products. I'll continue to use the sleeping cream until I finish the sample to see how my skin responds.</DIV>

Extras (that I reach for occasionally😞

Spoiler

Since my skin is dehydrated (even while it's oily), I focus a lot on hydrating it and that means I usually incorporate a hydrating serum of some sort into my routines, especially my evening skincare routine. With the lack of consistency in the weather, my hydrating product of choice varies, but lately I've been reaching for one of these hydrators, or a combination of them and using them after double cleansing. On nights I use a sheet mask, I apply it after my hydrating serum(s).

The combination of rosewater, niacinamide, zinc gluconate and sodium hyaluronate in the Rodial Dragon Blood Hyaluronic Tonic is great for hydrating and brightening the skin and helping to reduce redness and inflammation from acne. I like that the tonic comes in a spray bottle; makes it convenient for lazy nights and also for misting my face throughout my routine.

The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics 1 oz/ 30 mL is a very thin, watery serum; the thinnest serum I've used. Interestingly and this came as a surprise to me, this product does not appear to contain any hyaluronic acid in the formula. None. Yeah, my mind was blown too!. It's hydrating properties come instead from red and blue-green algae (marine derivatives, hence, the name Marine Hyaluronics).

The formulation of Indeed Labs Hydraluon is the thickest of the bunch and is one of my go-to's. I've been using Hydraluron for years now and it's what I reach for most when my skin is really parched and needs a quick and gentle dose of hydration. It has a gel consistency and does a phenomenal job of helping my skin retain moisture.

JayJun Roselle Tea Eye Gel Patch come in handy when I want/need to deliver some extra hydration to my under eyes. I frequently use these under a sheet mask but will occasionally wear them alone.

<DIV class="lia-spoiler-noscript-content">Since my skin is dehydrated (even while it's oily), I focus a lot on hydrating it and that means I usually incorporate a hydrating serum of some sort into my routines, especially my evening skincare routine. With the lack of consistency in the weather, my hydrating product of choice varies, but lately I've been reaching for one of these hydrators, or a combination of them and using them after double cleansing. On nights I use a sheet mask, I apply it after my hydrating serum(s). The combination of rosewater, niacinamide, zinc gluconate and sodium hyaluronate in the Rodial Dragon Blood Hyaluronic Tonic is great for hydrating and brightening the skin and helping to reduce redness and inflammation from acne. I like that the tonic comes in a spray bottle; makes it convenient for lazy nights and also for misting my face throughout my routine.  THE ORDINARY - Marine Hyaluronics is a very thin, watery serum; the thinnest serum I've used. Interestingly and this came as a surprise to me, this product does not appear to contain any hyaluronic acid in the formula. None. Yeah, my mind was blown too!. It's hydrating properties come instead from red and blue-green algae (marine derivatives, hence, the name Marine Hyaluronics). The formulation of Indeed Labs Hydraluon is the thickest of the bunch and is one of my go-to's. I've been using Hydraluron for years now and it's what I reach for most when my skin is really parched and needs a quick and gentle dose of hydration. It has a gel consistency and does a phenomenal job of helping my skin retain moisture. JayJun Roselle Tea Eye Gel Patch come in handy when I want/need to deliver some extra hydration to my under eyes. I frequently use these under a sheet mask but will occasionally wear them alone. </DIV>

ather · ‎05-31-2020

@itsfi What are your thoughts on the milk melatonin?

itsfi · ‎05-31-2020

I love it @ather! I don't think the melatonin in it will make for a sleeping aid, but the scent is light and lovely (unless you don't like or are sensitive to the scent of lavender) and the consistency of the balm is great - it's thick enough that it makes my lips feel like it is sealing in moisturizer but it's not so thick that it feels heavy or too emollient. I feel like it's a good blend of the Laneige lip sleeping mask but without the tackiness and the BITE Beauty lip mask (old formula) but not as thick. But for the fact that I'm planning on slowing down the purchases for June and July (I have some gifts I want to pick up and a few things I'd like to get if there's a good sale or stores open back up), I would repurchase.

ather · ‎05-31-2020

@itsfi Ahh your not helping with my no buy June. I just put in an order this morning too. Darn I should have ordered it. I think I’m up to 11 orders in may now 😳 I’m glad your loving it. I will definitely try it once I get through all my balms I have on the go!!! Thanks! And I love lavender as long as it’s not super over powering.

itsfi · ‎05-31-2020

Oops @ather! I mean, oh no, it's not good. Just because I almost ordered a backup after a few uses doesn't mean it's great or anything. Nothing to love here... hahaha! 🙂

haleyvvvv · ‎05-21-2020

@itsfi So many of the OH products have almost like surprise AHAs in them. It is really frustrating. I think I'd actually purchase the serum as my low dose retinol/alt. Have you tried the biossance one yet? I'm hoping they reformulate the Herbivore one, since everyone loved it

itsfi · ‎05-21-2020

@haleyvvvv, I agree with you; although it’s still early in my testing phase, both OH Bakuchiol products seem nice, but the inclusion of AHAs limits my usage. These should work well for anyone who prefers 2-in-1 type products. I’m usually game for simplified routines but have realized with these OH products that I generally prefer to keep my actives separate.

ETA: I haven’t tried the Biossance yet. I‘ll give the OH at least a 3-4 week testing period. Have you used the Biossance retinol-alternative?

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