The key to beautiful makeup starts with a good skincare routine. As someone who has tried many different products, I think I found the best combination so far which has been working great! Now that I’m in my thirties, I am more mindful of what types of products I use on my face. I love products that have double duty like exfoliating cleansers, anti-aging moisturizers, or primers and foundations with sunblock.
I live in Houston (Texas) where it is super hot and humid for about 98% of the year. In this heat, makeup can slide off your face and moisturizer can get clumpy and clog your pores.
There are a few things about my skin you should know:
- I have very large pores
- I am susceptible to hyperpigmentation and dark scarring
- My skin is oily year-round, but I have more dryness in the winter
- I still experience acne and breakouts related to ingrown hairs
- I usually use several shades for foundation and concealer as I get really tan in the summer and very light in the winter
- I have two routines, one for morning and one for night time
Morning Routine
I wash my face with this foaming face wash, its gentle on my skin and hasn’t caused any breakouts or dryness.
I use this toner
I use this face moisturizer
Night Routine
I usually wear makeup and prefer to have a deep clean. I have fallen deeply in love with this cleanser that erases all traces of makeup. I really wish I had found this cleanser sooner as I may have avoided a lot of breakouts related to clogged pores and leftover makeup! Before using this cleanser, I was really unaware of how much makeup was really left on my face at night. There’s a reason why this cleanser wins awards every year!
I follow this routine with my morning moisturizer followed by a gel eye cream with hyaluronic acid.
One beauty tool that I cannot live without is my facial cleansing brush that helps to remove dirt, makeup, and oil. I bought a package with the standard size and smaller size which is great for traveling!
