2023 Self-Care Check-In Challenge: Last Week! - Healthy scalp and hair tips

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2023 Self-Care Check-In Challenge

Ready or not, 2023 is here, and the Beauty Insider Community is kicking the year off the best way we know how: with our annual Self-Care Check-In Challenge! Whether or not you’re a resolution-maker, there’s something kind of satisfying about the idea of a “fresh start” 🧼 and while we’re big supporters of maintaining boundaries and practicing self-care all year round, it doesn’t hurt to have a little extra motivation to set healthy (and/or relaxing) habits.

Think of this thread as the place to check in with your fellow Community members and share how you’re practicing different types of self-care – they can be inspired by our weekly inspo prompts, or based on your own unique self-care needs or beauty intentions. If one theme doesn’t speak to you – by all means, skip it! You can still stop by to cheer on your fellow Community members! 🤗

• Week 1 (1/4-1/10): Perfecting your nighttime skincare routine
• Week 2 (1/11-1/17): Adding some movement to your day (and post-exercise relaxation!)
• Week 3 (1/18-1/24): Spending extra time on body care (dry brushing, exfoliating treatments, bath time?)
• Week 4 (1/25-1/31): Organizing your beauty collection (it can be therapeutic!) 
• Week 5 (2/1-2/7): Relaxing with home scents and candles
• Week 6 (2/8-2/14): Experimenting with a new-to-you wellness trend (supplements, rollers, CBD…) 
• Week 7 (2/15-2/21): Getting a good night’s sleep
• Week 8 (2/22-2/28): Trying a healthy scalp and haircare routine ◀

Hit the reply button below and let us know – how are you practicing self-care in 2023? Don’t forget to tag any products you’re using to achieve your goals, if applicable, by using the “#” sign!

[Mellmars1185]

@ather Great products. I have the retinol stick but have not been consistent with it. I am curious to know your thoughts on it.

[ather]

@Mellmars1185  I love it. It must be my third or forth one. For the eyes! I have the face retinol stick but haven’t tried it yet. I do love the stick formula for the eyes because it’s so easy to just swipe on. And I notice my wrinkles are less noticeable now than before. But when it’s gone I have the inkey list retinol to test out. I used the Glow Recipe Avocado Fine Line Eye Cream with Retinol 0.5 oz/ 15 mL  before the peace out one. And I like the peace out way better!! 

[Mellmars1185]

@ather Awesome to know. Thanks! I will try to be consistent with it as I was forgetting to use it

[bakeamuffin]

I really relate to you here @ather simple works best for my skin as well! It totally rejects too much skincare or too many changes! 
can you tell me more about the Rhode glaze, please? 👀

[ather]

@bakeamuffin  The Rhode glaze is soooo good. I have noticed such a difference since I started using it. I like to add it on top of the BRC which is a thicker cream and I feel like the Glaze really locks on the moisture! 

[CynthieLu]

Simple is great @ather a good routine at night, and waking up to nice looking skin in the morning is sooo rewarding 😄

[ather]

@CynthieLu  I agree! I’ve actually been using a lot of sleeping masks and my skin seems to be loving it!! 

[N1C0L3pr]

wishing a good 2023 to all!! Here is my perfected night time routine

1. I start with the Youth To The People Superfood Gentle Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser this is the best cleanser out there !!

2. Later I use a AHA/BHA toner from cosrx

3. And for serums I use The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL and The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution 1 oz / 30 mL 

4. And i finish off with the cosrx snail mucin essence and moisturizer 

[sister13]

Nice routine! It’s wonderful when you find the magic recipe! @N1C0L3pr 

[faeriegirl]

Nice routine @N1C0L3pr! That cleanser is definitely the best!

[bakeamuffin]

I love a solid basic routine like this @N1C0L3pr, you can’t go wrong! Especially love that Youth To The People Superfood Gentle Antioxidant Refillable Cleanser!

[ather]

@N1C0L3pr  Oh yes I love the Cosrx snail mucin!

[CookieGirl1]

@N1C0L3pr I love that cleanser!  I just repurchased a backup because mine in my shower is almost gone.

[Mellmars1185]

@N1C0L3pr I have heard great feedback about that cleanser. How long does that bottle last for you?

[faeriegirl]

@Mellmars1185  I’m not great at tracking usage but I think the 8oz usually lasts around 4-6 months for me.

[Mellmars1185]

@faeriegirl Thank you ! I have added to my cart. Everyone seems to really like this one so far.

[CookieGirl1]

@Mellmars1185 I don't know about @N1C0L3pr but a bottle lasts me a LONG time because it really doesn't take much to get a mild lather and get the job done.

[Mellmars1185]

@CookieGirl1 Thanks for the info. If it lasts long then it is definitely worth a try. I have always tried the deluxe samples but i feel like i need to use it longer to see how my skin reacts.

[CookieGirl1]

@Mellmars1185 I know that @faeriegirl loves it too.  I've been through a few bottles of it and I feel like it does a really good job of truly cleansing my face; I can even use it by itself to remove makeup (although as a general rule I'd rather use my cleansing balm) and it will completely take it off without too much effort.  I wouldn't consider it to be necessarily hydrating (though I don't find it stripping, either) but that isn't really an important factor for me since I'm always using a moisturizer afterward regardless.

[Nozz]

To me, the nighttime skin routine is essential and crucial because my mind and body are in the calm and relaxing mode so my skin needs more attention.  these are all the products that I use:

Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Pore-Minimizing Cleanser 6.76 oz/ 200 mL 
SEPHORA COLLECTION Triple Action Cleansing Water - Cleanse + Purify 13.5 oz/ 400 mL 
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Bio-Ferment 6.7 oz/ 200 mL 
#Chanel hydra beauty micro liquid essence
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum 
The Ordinary EUK 134 0.1% Antioxidant Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL 
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane, Signs of Aging Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL 
Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum 3.9 oz/ 11... 
#N°1 DE CHANEL REVITALIZING EYE CREAM
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Deep Hydration Moisturizer 3 oz / 100 mL 
Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm 0.13 oz/ 3.8 g 
SEPHORA COLLECTION Lip Sleeping Mask Strawberry 
Biossance Squalane+ Rose Vegan Lip Balm 0.51 oz/ 15 mL 

[bakeamuffin]

I’ve been curious about the Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum, can you share what you like about it? Your routine sounds so great @Nozz!