My nighttime routine...
I wish that I could go back about 15 years and slap my younger self....my poor skin has paid the price of my ignorance as young woman. Lately I have become more and more aware of what works for my skin, as well as what doesn't.
Removing my makeup at night is an absolute must but because I have such dry skin I really need products that are going to provide my skin with a lot of moisture. For a long time I was just using any old cleanser that might be on sale but I am quickly seeing that using just any "old cleanser" was drying my skin out more than it was just cleaning my face.
So here is my nighttime run down....
I start off using Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser. I apply this on a dry face and work it gently all over my face....I wish that I would have taken a picture because it looks ridiculously scary. All my eyeshadow and mascara smeared everywhere...it's quite a sight.
Then I grab a clean washcloth and run it under warm/hot water. I then place it over my face and lightly press it into my face. I try not to rub, no need for more unwanted wrinkles. I rinse the washcloth and then press again into my face to remove any last remnant's of makeup. This stage is kind of like a mini-facial. This is my favorite part. It's so relaxing...
Next I grab my Cetaphil Daily Cleanser and lightly wash my face. This is a great cleanser as it's really gentle on the skin and doesn't give me that "tight" skin feel.
After that I gently dry off my face and apply my Elizabeth Arden Good Night Sleep Restoring Cream all over my face and neck. I absolutely LOVE this moisturizer. It makes my skin feel amazing and has such a lovely, clean smell. It's not overpowering or overtly perfumey.
Both the Pond's (around $4-5) and Cetaphil (around $6-7) can be purchased just about anywhere....Target, Wal-Mart, or any of the chain Drugstores. The Elizabeth Arden Good Night Sleep Restoring Cream can be purchase from Amazon for around $30.00. But I actually found mine at Marshall's for $14.99 - the box was a little banged up so that may be why it was there but I am all about a deal. I will be checking back at Marshall's before I buy from Amazon.
Some nights I just don't have it in me to go through my whole routine.....
When that happens I bust out my Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes. I try not to use these a lot as I don't feel they give my skin the moisture it needs but they work in a pinch. They are also found just about anywhere for about $6.
Removing my makeup at night is an absolute must but because I have such dry skin I really need products that are going to provide my skin with a lot of moisture. For a long time I was just using any old cleanser that might be on sale but I am quickly seeing that using just any "old cleanser" was drying my skin out more than it was just cleaning my face.
So here is my nighttime run down....I start off using Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser. I apply this on a dry face and work it gently all over my face....I wish that I would have taken a picture because it looks ridiculously scary. All my eyeshadow and mascara smeared everywhere...it's quite a sight.
Then I grab a clean washcloth and run it under warm/hot water. I then place it over my face and lightly press it into my face. I try not to rub, no need for more unwanted wrinkles. I rinse the washcloth and then press again into my face to remove any last remnant's of makeup. This stage is kind of like a mini-facial. This is my favorite part. It's so relaxing...
Next I grab my Cetaphil Daily Cleanser and lightly wash my face. This is a great cleanser as it's really gentle on the skin and doesn't give me that "tight" skin feel.After that I gently dry off my face and apply my Elizabeth Arden Good Night Sleep Restoring Cream all over my face and neck. I absolutely LOVE this moisturizer. It makes my skin feel amazing and has such a lovely, clean smell. It's not overpowering or overtly perfumey.
Both the Pond's (around $4-5) and Cetaphil (around $6-7) can be purchased just about anywhere....Target, Wal-Mart, or any of the chain Drugstores. The Elizabeth Arden Good Night Sleep Restoring Cream can be purchase from Amazon for around $30.00. But I actually found mine at Marshall's for $14.99 - the box was a little banged up so that may be why it was there but I am all about a deal. I will be checking back at Marshall's before I buy from Amazon. 
Some nights I just don't have it in me to go through my whole routine.....
When that happens I bust out my Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes. I try not to use these a lot as I don't feel they give my skin the moisture it needs but they work in a pinch. They are also found just about anywhere for about $6.
What is your routine? I would love to hear what your skincare routine is....or if you have any products you just have to have!
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