My morning makeup routine is essentially a "no-makeup" routine - made only possible by focusing on keeping skin very fresh, protected, and hydrated so that it looks good without need for foundation everyday. Plus I love using products that do double duty.
First, I cleanse with Dermalogica Precleanse - basically an oil-based cleanser you rub on your dry face and then add water so it turns into a milky emulsion. As odd as it sounds, I find oil-based cleansers perfect for cleaning my normal-oily combination skin gently without leaving it feeling stripped.
Then, I mix together Chanel Lotion Confort with Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder in my hands, and apply to my face. The Vitamin C helps to fade any dark spots and keep my skin radiant.
Living in California means plenty of rays - so sunscreen is really essential. I use Philosophy Hope Oil-Free SPF 30 every day now, which doubles as my daytime moisturizer. Ever since I switched to using sunscreen everyday, I've definitely seen improvement in terms of less freckling, and totally agree with the beauty advisors who preach the mantra of "sunscreen-sunscreen-sunscreen" as being the true secret to great skin.
Finally, if there's any blemishes, I apply Dr Dennis Gross Correct and Perfect Spot Treatment which is a concealer plus blemish treatment all in one. A dab of Vaseline Lip Therapy on the lips for moisture and that's it! Out the door!
4 comments:
I actually enjoy this 'no-makeup morning makeup' routine. Can you tell me a little more about the C Powder? It caught my attention when you mentioned it helps fade dark spots and keeps your skin radiant - I'm looking for a go-to product that does that for my scarring.
XO,
Danah
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@Danah. Yep - the idea behind the Vitamin C powder is that it is activated only when you mix it with a wet ingredient (i.e. lotion or toner) so that the Vitamin C stays potent. For me it definitely helps even out my skintone, although I'm not sure what it will do for scarring. I would imagine it would help with any darkness, but not sure if it would change things like pore size/texture.
Hope this helps! Glad you liked the post!
Wow! This has been the most interesting skincare routine I've ever seen. I am using anti-aging products for the next 5 months but I wish my routine could be as simple as yours....
The Dermalogica pre-cleanse looks interesting...
@latoya thanks . I have found that over time simple routines seem to work best for me.. Too many layers seem to clog my pores. But experiment with what works for you..we all have unique skin care needs.
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