Beauty

My Skincare Routine Part 1: Morning

June 27, 2018 /

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About five years ago I started getting really into skincare and discovered Asian beauty. My skincare routine is based loosely on an Asian skincare routine in that I layer a lot of products and double cleanse at night. Some of my products are Asian beauty products but I definitely have a lot of mainstream faves. Everyone’s skin is different so what works for me may not work for you, but I hope you find some good information and some good product recommendations!

I’m not even going to list this as a step in my routine, but I start with rinsing my face with warm water using a microfiber cloth. That’s it for morning cleansing!

STEP 1: ACID TONER

After rinsing I use an acid toner applied with a cotton round. This helps to prep my face for acids and PH dependent products. Currently using COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner.

STEP 2: ACIDS AND PH DEPENDENT PRODUCTS

I use a vitamin C serum which requires a PH of 3.5 or less so this is when I apply it. This Sunday Riley serum makes my skin glow and smells like citrus.

Next I like to use a mild BHA toner to clear my pores and keep oil away. This COSRX Two in One Poreless Power Liquid is amazing and working wonders on my skin!

STEP 3: HYDRATING TONER

A hydrating toner really helps to moisturize my dry skin and prep my skin for the rest of my hydrating products. This COSRX Essence has the same ingredients as SK-II but much more wallet friendly!

STEP 4: SERUM

I added in this Glossier Hyaluronic Acid serum into my routine to help plump some of my fine lines. I especially like the results I’m getting around my eyes! This serum isn’t sticky, absorbs well, and layers nicely under makeup.

STEP 5:  EYE CREAM

You all know I’m all about bright, hydrated under eyes! This is when I apply my Olehenriksen Banana Bright eye cream so it has time to sink in before I apply makeup.

STEP 6: MOISTURIZER

To seal in all of my essences and serums I top it all off with a moisturizer. Currently using Drunk Elephant Protini Peptide cream. This is a great, lightweight moisturizer but on the pricey side. I switch back and forth between this and the Cerave Baby moisturizer I talked about in my baseline routine.

STEP 7: SUNSCREEN

I use SPF 50 on my face every day. Sunscreen is so important but it also has to layer well under my makeup. BareMinerals Prep Step is my all-time favorite but apparently it is being re-formulated and will re-launch in August. In the meantime I’m using Biore Sarasara UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence which is also a really good choice. It dries down nicely and plays well under makeup.

Does this seem like a lot? Haha, maybe it is, but I really do enjoy it, and I definitely enjoy the results. Have you tried an Asian beauty routine out before?

Fashion addict, beauty enthusiast, wife to Matt, momma to Margot

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