MORNING
Step 1: Cleanser – I love this cleanser from Tula. You can save 20% w/ code CRISTIN. If you are looking for a drugstore product I love this one.
Step 2: Toner – I have been using this toner for a month or two and so far so good!
Step 3: Serums – This is by far my favorite serum to use in the daytime because it targets dark spots and hyper-pigmentation.
Step 4: Moisturizer – When I wear a CC cream I skip this step and just apply SPF and then the CC cream but if I’m wearing foundation I moisturize before with this day & night moisturizer.
Step 5: Sunscreen – Always! My two favorite ones are this one by Elta MD and this one by Supergoop!
Step 6: Day Cream or Foundation – I use this CC cream in color “light” daily and this foundation in color 125 when I need more coverage. We will dive into all of my makeup later this week but for now you can read through my makeup posts here or shop my current favorites here.
EVENING
Step 1: Cleanser – I use this cleanser from Tula again at night. You can save 20% w/ code CRISTIN. If you are looking for a drugstore product I love this one.
Step 2: Toner – I have been using this toner for a month or two and so far so good! A toner at night is a great idea because it helps to balance your skin before you apply any treatments or serums.
Step 3: Treatments – Here is where you could apply any treatments for skin concerns you might have. For instance, I love this product for exfoliation and to help reduce the appearance of pores. I also have used retin-a for over a decade and I think I’m finally starting to see real results from it. Retin-A and other serums should be applied to clean skin for maximum effect. I am currently using a compounded rx of Retin-A and Hydroquinone as a follow up to the lasering + microneedling that I’m doing.
Step 4:? Serums – When I’m taking a break from Retin-A I will use this volume defense serum from Tula.
Step 4: Moisturizer – At night I use this day & night moisturizer or when I’m really feeling dry I will use this hydrating cream.
Step 5: Eye Cream – I use this eye serum every night followed by this eye cream. I also really love this eye cream.
Step 6: Face Oil – This face oil is amazing! Colleen Rothschild is another brand I love and her masks are THE BEST! Read more about her products here.
I have just started using retinol. Do you exfoliate, use a mask, and apply retinol all on the same
Night? I am just using retinol 3 times a week to start. I exfoliate 3 times a week and use a mask twice a week. Just wondering if it’s ok to do all 3 on the same night.
Thanks so much for your help!