xoxo,
Beauty Madness
So my skincare routine is quite simple actually! I have all the basics, mostly drugstore and some more expensive! I feel as though spending more money on my face cleanser and moisturizers is a better choice because for my skincare, I like really good quality products. I have normal to dry skin with some breakouts every so often! In this post, I'll tell you all about the products I use, why I use them and their prices!
The first step to my skincare is my facial cleanser. This is the Clinique Liquid Facial Soap (mild). I have dry skin, and its quite sensitive so Clinique is my go-to brand for my skin type. This cleanser removes all my makeup and even waterproof mascara! Yet, it's so gentle on the skin and doesn't rip off your lashes! I have used this product for over 6 years, so it's safe to say it's my HOLY GRAIL! I don't think I'd ever use any other cleanser. This product is $17.00 which is a little more expensive than the drugstore but it isn't crazy pricey! I think the product is definitely worth the money!
Description: This dermatologist-developed Facial Soap maintains protective lipids and loosens surface flakes to leave skin clean, comfortable, and refreshed—never taut or dry.
Okay so recently I purchased the St. Ives Oatmeal Scrub & Mask. I ran out of my old facial scrub and I just needed to run to the drugstore to grab one, and I'm so happy I chose this one! This product can be used to scrub off any dead skin and with my dry skin, I need that! But what's cool about it is that it can also be used as a mask that you leave on for 3-5 minutes and it hardens! It's perfect for a spa night at home! The best part is it's only $3.99! This product leaves my skin feeling cleansed, smooth, and without those dreaded flakes of dead skin for my dry skin ladies! I adore this product as a scrub and a mask! It's two products in one for under $5! That's a steal!
Description: This dual purpose formula combines creamy oatmeal with 100% Natural Exfoliants. Use as a mask to nourish skin or as a scrub to smooth away dullness. Skin is left looking and feeling soft and healthy.
You're all probably wondering why I use a Youth Serum when I'm only 18 years old. I use it as more of a preventative product and it leaves my skin feeling silky and smooth! The serum I use is the Loreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum. I apply this before my moisturizer morning and night to give my skin an amazing glow and feeling super hydrated. It is a little pricey for the drugstore priced at $19.99 and the only downside is that the cap doesn't come off! So I can't get to all the product left at the bottom that the pump won't catch! Which sucks! But I love this product as a serum and it isn't too pricey compared to a Lancome Serum which is like $55.00.
Description: Your skin is still young, but it's quality is not always perfect. Skin's texture can be rough and uneven, with visible pores and fine lines. Scientifically developed for all skin tones and types, Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum helps to improve overall skin quality over time.
Let's talk moisturizer. After I apply my serum, I apply my moisturizer which is the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. Once again, you can tell how much I love the Clinique Skincare Line. This moisturizing soaks into my skin and really helps give it the hydration it needs! Perfect for my dry skin, especially in the dry winter months. Clinique does also offer the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel which isn't as thick as the lotion, so it isn't as hydrating. I've tried the gel before, but I didn't love it as much as the lotion because my skin is so dry and it needs all the moisture it can get! This product is $26.00 which is a little pricey, but its perfect for my skin and doesn't break me out! It comes with 4.2 fl. ounces of product, but it also comes in one size up and some smaller sizes! I have repurchased this product about as much as the facial cleanser and it is once again a holy grail product for my skincare routine!
Description: This formula features all the same benefits as the original—plus more. Step 3 in Clinique's 3-Step Skin Care System, this moisture "drink" developed by Clinique's dermatologists maintains optimal moisture balance for very dry skin or comfortable to oily skin in the T-zone. With a new complex yet same silky texture and quick penetration, this lightweight formula strengthens skin's own moisture barrier by 54 percent and locks in essential moisture. It delivers twice the hydration all day, leaving skin silky-soft, springy, and absolutely radiant.
Ever noticed your concealer cracking or creasing throughout the day? This could mean your underlies are quite dry! That used to happen to me all the time before I started using an eye cream! My recent pick up is the Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream. I've heard so many people rave about this product and I finally decided to give it a go! I'm so happy I did! The scent is so fresh as Origins is one of those natural, organic brands! It's also a salmon color which helps counteract darkness under the eye, while also adding some luminosity to the under eye. We all know we want that "Kim Kardashian Look" with her bright under eyes and contoured cheeks! This product has become a life saver in helping my concealer look flawless all day long! I recommend applying this product in the morning, only because it's quite invigorating and really wakes up the under eye so you'll feel quite awake after applying this. It is expensive as its priced at $30.00 from Sephora, but like I said, when it comes to taking care of my skin, I like to splurge!
Description: This natural, clinically-proven morning-after eye cream instantly reduces dark circles. Unsightly bags and puffiness virtually disappear. And Origins' proprietary complex of caffeine from coffee bean, Panax ginseng, magnolia extract, and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up, refreshes, and restores radiance to tired eyes. Best for all skin types.
I notice that a lot of my pores appear larger on my nose, and makeup can help build them up and make them appear larger. I love using these Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips at least once a week to help clean out those pores so they don't look as large! This product definitely helps! It makes my nose feel silky smooth and look totally flawless! I recommend these for everyone! They're only $6.99 for 8 strips and are so worth it for a spa night at home or when you're in a serious need to cleanse your pores!
Description: Let's face it: Squeezing blackheads doesn't always work. You could damage your skin or even make it vulnerable to clogged pores. Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, with selective bonding ingredients, work like a magnet by instantly locking onto and removing deep-down dirt that can cause blackheads so you get the deepest clean. When used weekly, you will have fewer clogged pores and the appearance of pores will actually diminish. It may be disgusting...but it's also oddly satisfying. And in just 10 minutes it cleans weeks worth of dirt buildup.
So I don't usually get breakouts because I try and take care of my skin as much as possible! But when that time of the month comes around, we all know, a girl's skin doesn't look too hot around that time! When I see a pimple peering through or feel a little bump, I always apply this on it right when I see it. I tend to apply this product at night as its a great spot treatment and works best when it can soak into the spot overnight. It's not too drying, but it helps dry the pimple out overnight and visually appear smaller on the skin and helps it not grow into a giant, nasty red bump on my skin! The Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment is only $7.99! I know the tube looks kind've small but a little goes such a long way to cover a pimple and help cleanse it out overnight! Definitely a must for those stubborn breakout days!
Description: This medicated spot treatment quickly reduces the size and redness of pimples and acne breakouts. Formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid. Won t overdry skin.
I'd just like to add that these products work for MY skin, and they won't necessarily work for your skin either! I have a normal to dry skin with few breakouts and dry patches! Some of these products won't work for an oily skin type, and some will! Please do not criticize me for preaching about products that may not have worked for you! All opinions are my own based on my own skin!
xoxo, Beauty Madness
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