My Skincare Routine & the Sephora Spring Event
If you haven’t checked it out already…Sephora’s Spring Saving Event has already begun! That means 10, 15 or 20% off of their entire site, using code SPRINGSAVE, depending on your insider membership level. I have decided to put together my favorite make-up and skincare products seeing as now is the perfect time to give them a try! Today I will be focusing on skincare and tomorrow I will bring you my make-up faves!
I can’t think of a better way to show you and convince you that I have truly found the holy grail of skin care products…than to give you some straight out of bed photos. No filter, no light make-up or tinted moisturizer, no photo touch up or image blurring. I am also 38 years old and have never done a single in office skin care treatment, no facials or peels…and never ever a filler, no Botox, no needles ever! I have managed to achieve and maintain healthy glowing skin with no major lines and super few fine lines…all with proper skin care!
Do I have your attention?
I will eventually do a video taking you through my skin care routine both day and night, but for now I will at least tell you when and how I use these products. I am only going to cover those that can be purchased through Sephora with this sale…because seriously…make-up and skin care just don’t often go on sale…especially a lot of the brands I use
There are a few brands that I totally swear by when it comes to skin care. Tatcha is all around my go to… like if I could only use one skin care line…this would be it! Herbivore, Tata Harper, Omorovicza, and Drunk Elephant all have places on my bathroom shelf…and let’s not play…I need something from each of them! If you have ever considered upping your skincare, but didn’t want to take the plunge with some of the prices that come with higher end skincare, now is your opportunity…as a lot of these rarely if ever go on sale.
I don’t think I will ever switch to a new product line up!…okay…skin changes over time…I might too. But this line up has worked wonders for my skin! Remember that you need to use a product as directed and for a few months to really see changes…with many you will begin to notice changes much sooner though.
I am going to break down what I use step by step:
Morning skincare:
Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil (swap) Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm : I couldn’t be more in love with facial cleansers than these two. Both go on dry skin, massage to remove even the most stay put waterproof mascara, then rinse with water. Skin is hydrated and so clean!
Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener: I didn’t buy into this one at first, but then I gave it a solid chance to work. After a month of consistent use, I could tell a real difference. my skin was plumper and I could tell my serums were working better. My make-up even seemed to blend more flawless onto my skin.
Tatcha The Serum Stick: Treatment and Touch-Up Balm: This is the best quick fix for under eye hydration and quick hydration anywhere on your face.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum (swap) Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C: I love feeling that my skincare works for me during the day and not just at night. I noticed my skin brighter and more radiant after regular use of this vitamin C boost. I personally use this 3-4 days a week; with another vitamin C serum that I use nightly.
Tatcha The Water Cream: I have struggled for years with finding a cream that wouldn’t make my skin breakout and hydrate it without making it oily or feel to heavy. OMGoodness…this is gold! My skin couldn’t be more combination. Oily and breakout one day…then sooooo dry the next. This cream fits everyday…no matter how much my skin wants to try and misbehave!
Tatcha Gold Camellia Beauty Oil: This is my little secret to a radiant glow…no highlighter needed. it also gives me an extra boost of hydration on days my skin is thirsty.
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti- Pollution Sunshine Drops: I only use this occasionally, but when I do, it gives me the perfect sun kissed glow…no baking in the sun and damaging my skin necessary!
Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas Featherweight Protective Primer: I didn’t use a primer for years because they all made me breakout! I must have tried at least 50 different primers over the years…pimple after pimple. Finally I have found one that works! I still don’t apply primer often, but when I do…this is it. Super lightweight, holds make-up in place blending it right into skin to look so natural, and it makes your make up show so much brighter…meaning less you have to apply!
Tatcha Camellia Gold Spun Lip Balm: My favorite lip balm ever! I will use this daily after me cleansing routine if I am going no make-up or a natural lip with my make-up. Ultra hydrating and just the right shine for a natural look.
Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist: I use this hydrating mist throughout my day and actually right after I finish my make-up application (rather than a setting spray). The mist is just the right amount and so fine that it can give hydration right over your make-up and actually refresh it. I tote a small bottle of this in my purse with me…I love it that much!
There you have my morning skincare routine along with some swap options and extras. Also, I get not wanting to spend a lot of extra time on morning or night skincare, but let’s face it…that is really just an excuse to be lazy! It only takes a few extra minutes a day to care for your skin properly…and as you age, you will be so happy you did!
Now here’s my night routine for you step by step:
Evening Skincare:
Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil (swap) Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm : I will use the same morning cleanser along with an additional polish (below) or a separate cleanser alone (below).
Tatcha Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder: This is a little deep scrub miracle powder in a jar. Dispense a small amount of powder onto your palm, add a little water and begin to blend. Rub foam scrub onto face, massage and rinse. Deep clean that you can truly feel.
Tatcha Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser (swap) Omorovicza Refining Facial Polisher: I personally use this cleanser every 2-3 nights. if you have struggled with exfoliating cleansers that are too abrasive…then this is for you. A deep clean you can feel and exfoliating with gentle little beads.
Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener: I use the same morning skin plumping softener again
Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream: This is the first eye cream I ever noticed make a difference in my dark circles and beginning fine lines in the corners of my eyes. Dark circles are basically gone along with lines! I have been using this product for a year now and swear by it!
Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum (swap) Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos: This is one of my can’t live without products. Again, a product that I visibly saw a difference after a few weeks of use. brighter skin with a more even tone…not to mention my skin just felt better overall. I do pair with this almost nightly a retinol I love, love, love!
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol: This is my fav retinol ever…and I have used some very known brands and clinical brands on this one. Still Drunk Elephant has given me another one of my favorites. Follow directions on adding this to your routine.
Tatcha The Water Cream: Sometime I use this in the evening, but (90% or the time I use an oil & repair serum by True Botanicals)
Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask: I use this nightly, but it is essential during the winter. I truly believe this is what keeps my lips from cracking and from developing those fine lines around my lips. Love this!…and the little spoon to apply it is soooo cute…my finger will never go in that little jar!
I am also a big fan of the Tata Harper Serums and Moisturizers and the Herbivore serums; so I recommend checking those out too!
There you have it…my daily skincare routine! I do swap in a few different serums, etc. depending on what my skin needs are in that season, but the above is pretty consistent. With one exception…I do love me some masks! I get to have fun and do Friday night facials with my boys. Yes, I am working on them both appreciating good skincare routines. Here is a bonus section for you with a few of my must have masks!
Weekly Mask Ritual:
Clarifying & Purifying Masks: These are my top masks for feeling that deep down pore purifying. I love each of these equally and rotate using them.
Herbivore Blue Tansy (Blue Tansy Oil is amazing too)
Brightening Masks: These masks seriously deliver an instant glow…and one that lasts after use.
Resurfacing Masks: With these masks you can see great benefits with long term use as well as offering an instant glow.
There you have it…my skincare routine…on sale! Make sure to check my blog again this weekend as I will be posting my make-up must haves and my body care favorites as well. Have fun shopping!
*the links to Sephora and the skincare companies above are not sponsored and I make no commission off of this. You are seeing my real skincare routine*