{pm skincare: current routine}

To give you a background on my skin type, I have super sensitive oily acne prone skin with hyperpigmentation in problematic areas.  Yeah, it sucks.  As a young adult, I always thought acne was a teenage stage.  WRONG.  NEGATIVE.  Until the day I face menopause, I don't think I'll see the end of these nuisances.  Anyways, some products I'm attracted to are products that brighten the skin, products that anti-age/restore the skin, and products that are gentle on the skin.  I like using my Sephora points towards free skincare samples to see what works well with my skin without shelling out money and regretting it later.  Some good size samples I was able to try were Algenist and Ole Henriksen.  I loved every product in the Ole Henriksen sample.  It came with Eye Cream, Vitamin C Serum, Vitamin C Night Cream, and Make Up Remover Wipes.  I feel their products really improved the appearance of my skin, giving it a nice healthy youthful glow - even my husband randomly commented, "wow, your skin looks really nice" - and this was without make up!  *gasp*  I ran out of their night cream and Vit C Serum and I just can't seem to justify spending that much to buy the full size products.  I know there are comparable products out there that work just as well so let me know if any come to mind!  Don't hoard great intel!  I found some good reviews on Amazon on OZ Natural Vit C Serum which I just started using today.  I'll let you know how well it works in a few weeks!  Below are the current products I'm using for my PM skincare routine.  The Boots Clay Mask is used once every 1-2 weeks, everything else is nightly.  Are there any good skincare products you'd recommend!  

Thanks!

xo, jules

1. Olay Foaming Face Wash Sensitive Skin

2. Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer (I have the wrong one pictured) 

3. Boots Botanics Conditioning Clay Mask

4. OZ Naturals Vitamin C Serum + E + Hyaluronic Acid

5. Ole Henriksen Ultimate Life Eye Gel PM

6. Clarisonic Mia (I use the sensitive brush head)

7. EOS Organic Lip Balm

{skin care routine}

Being in my early 30's I have become more concerned with preventative care and maintenance care for my skin.  Here's my current skin care routine: 


Morning Routine:

• Wash face w. Olay Foaming Fash Wash for Sensitive Skin
• Moisturize skin w. Shiseido The Skincare Day Moisturizer SPF 15 PA+

Night Routine:

• Remove make-up w. make-up remover towelettes.  Currently using Up&Up Makeup Remover Cleaning Towelettes Compare to Ponds Clean Sweep. 
• Wash face w. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Gel Cleanser using the Clarisonic Mia.  I use an anti-bacteria soap to clean my Mia brush after every use.  
• Apply winkle serum to wrinkle-prone areas (around eyes, forehead, smile lines, and neck) then any remaining serum on remainder of face.  Currently using Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Winkle & UV Damage Corrector.
• Apply eye wrinkle cream around eyes.  Currently using Shiseido Eye Wrinkle Cream Concentrate (discontinued) 
• Apply night cream all over face & neck.  Currently using Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer

I've been trying out different winkle serums, wrinkle creams, and night creams.  I'd like to know what are some of your favorites?  

{make-up remover towelettes}

I was using regular face wash to remove my make-up before doing a deeper cleaning with my Clarisonic Mia.  I noticed the brush on my Clarisonic was dingy with make-up after the wash, meaning the pre-wash with regular face cleaner wasn't doing what I hoped for -- to remove my make-up.  That's when I decided to buy make-up remover towelettes.  I picked up Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleaning Towelettes Compare to Ponds Clean Sweep. 

I, now, don't understand why I never thought of using them before!  The towelettes are doing what I hoped for (YAH!) and the brush on my Clarisonic barely has traces of make-up on it (confirming the towelettes are doing their job.  Double YAH!).  I haven't explored the different towelette brands so I wouldn't be able to give you a fair assessment of these, however, it's been working pretty well.  It hasn't caused any redness, tightening, or breakouts on my sensitive skin and it removes waterproof make-up while being safe for contact-wearers.  All which I love.  P.S.  I do store these in a Ziplock sandwich-sized bag to keep the moisture longer lasting.  


Which make-up remover towelette brands do you love?