When I left for college my mom wrote me a long note with little tips she thought I could use during my first year away from home.
Among the wisdom and sentiment, there were a few simple skincare lessons that we all should live by:
- ALWAYS take your makeup off before bed
- Moisturize every day
Freshman Leigh tried her best, but sometimes failed, falling asleep with a full face of makeup on, on the futon beside a plate of pizza rolls. It happens.
These two tips are no brainers. We should all be thoroughly cleansing and moisturizing consistently. So, I wanted to share my daily skincare routine with you.
Let’s start in the morning.
Like I’ve mentioned before, I have acne-prone skin. I breakout easily and my skin is pretty sensitive. The ONLY product I have ever used and seen results with is the Rodan + Fields Unblemish line. (Thanks, Kelly fam!)
I wake up and go through the four steps of the Unblemish system.
- Wash
- Tone
- Dual Intensive Treatment
- SPF Lotion
I then apply the It’s Potent Benefit eye cream under my eyes and put on my makeup.
Once I’m done, I use the Mario Badescu Rose Water Facial Spray to lock in my makeup with a dewy glow and refresh my skin.
To moisturize my bod, I’m always up for trying new products, but I don’t think I will ever find a lotion I love more than the Kiehl’s Creme de Corps. It’s so creamy going on but doesn’t feel oily or sticky. It’s worth every penny, I promise.
When I come home, my favorite thing in the whole world is taking off my makeup and putting my sweatpants on.
Like I mentioned in my makeup remover post, I am IN LOVE with the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm. For stubborn or waterproof eye makeup, I use Kiehl’s Supremely Gentle Eye Makeup Remover.
I got a few questions after my makeup remover post about why I don’t use makeup wipes often. There are a few reasons why I am anti-wipes:
- I’ve never found any that make my skin actually feel clean
- I don’t like pulling at my face (it causes wrinkles)
- They never remove ALL of your makeup
- They are expensive
Honestly, I just don’t like them. I used them for years, but now that I have tried other products, I won’t go back, unless I’m traveling and can’t check a bag – they are convenient in a pinch.
Once I use Take The Day Off and remove my eye makeup, I use the first three steps of Unblemish.
Now it’s time for my favorite part: nightly moisturizer.
I use Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer and two drops of Dr. Dennis Gross Peptide Oil. The oil is pretty expensive, but it lasts forever and makes a huge difference for anti-aging and brightening. If you haven’t noticed by now, I love Kiehl’s. If you haven’t purchased Kiehl’s products before, I highly recommend you try them out!
The very last step is to apply overnight under eye cream. I like ones that focus on dark circles and brightening, like this one.
About once a week, usually Sunday or Monday night I use a mask, but we might need a whole separate post for that…
I know this is a lot of steps, but you’ve got to take care of the skin you’re in! As we all know, none of this matters if you aren’t staying hydrated and rested!
I’ve tried a ton of products and these are the ones that I have found truly work for me.I would love to hear what you guys do to keep your skin happy and healthy! Share with me in the comments or send me a message on Instagram.
Wishing you all a very happy Self-Care Sunday!
LoveLeigh Life 