Ok, So I get that my routine is very VERY, MORE IS MORE. and esp., because i use my night routine when not leaving the house/applying makeup, 2-3x a wk. it can be seen as overkill. But so far, even my fickle skin is handling the overload of products like a champ, and my texture is SOOOOOOO much better, my redness improved, deep smile lines MIGHT be looking better, or its placebo, undereyes better, overall skin appearance 100% better, skin isn't so dry.
AM Routine:
- I use my Clarisonic (brush head depends on how my skin looks that morning) with Hydropeptide from The Dermstore, Exfoliating Cleanser, Anti Wrinkle
- Allow To Dry Fully
- Apply to forehead, around eyes, and smile lines (anywhere lines are appearing) The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% 1 oz/ 30 mL
- Apply To Entire Face and Neck, The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 1 oz/ 30 mL
5. In hand mix 1 or 2 at MOST drops each. of
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid* 2% Emulsion 1 oz/ 30 mL
-The Ordinary Buffet Anti-Aging Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
-The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
6. Apply Moisturizer, I like
-It Cosmetics Confidence In a Cream and Eye Cream or
Kiehl's Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Eye 0.5 oz/ 15 ml
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane 1.7 oz/ 50 mL
-KIEHL'S SINCE 1851 - Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
7. Around The Orbital Bone focusing on the area you have discoloration and bags, remembering to be extremely GENTLE, as this is the most delicate skin on your body, and you dont want to do more harm (this can be done before or after moisturizer, as can all oils) massage in The Ordinary Caffeine 5% + ECGC Depuffing Eye Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
I havent tried it, but some say, that this adaptor is great with the Caffeine Solution.
CLARISONIC - Sonic Awakening Eye Massager
8. Then apply (though also could be applied with the retinol, buffet, and hyaluronic mix.. or before moisturizer) The Ordinary "B" Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL
IF IT STARTS TO PILL, I SPRAY A MIX OF ROSEWATER GLYCOLIC ACID and DISTILLED WATER 50/50 MIX, AND TAP IT BACK INTO MY FACE
AT NIGHT- ONLY THINGS THAT CHANGE-
-Put The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution 8 oz/ 240 mL a cotton pad and gently wipe face, I prefer Shiseido Facial Cotton 165 sheets
-1st product after Toner in PM, is The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% Exfoliating Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
-instead of, or including the "B" Oil, use
The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL
-2-3x a week, less depending on how your skin reacts, Use The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution 1 oz/ 30 mL
For me it was really trial and error, i never expected to use more than the recommended 3 serums a day and 3 at night. But holy crap the toner and peeling solution, i didnt know that my skin HAD an entire layer to shed like that, i went full reptilian and shed my skin a week into it. I thought i was having a reaction at first, Ive never seen anything like it, once it peeled off, my texture was so much better