Sharing my favorite skin care products + current routine.
I get a ton of questions skin care and what I use as part of my routine, so I’m finally getting my act together and sharing my go-to products here on LSR. Now, I’m a pretty well-documented beauty product junkie; if something promises to hydrate, tighten, nourish, or protect, you can bet I’ll give it a try. (As long as it’s evidenced-based + thoroughly-reviewed, of course.) Which means I try a ton of products, mix and match brands, and review new stuff all the time. That being said, these are the products I keep coming back to, again and again.
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.
I have been using this stuff for ages. It’s super gentle, not too expensive, and is great at removing makeup + the day’s grime. Bonus: the Target version of this cleanser is even cheaper and works just as well.
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMX Peeling Gel.
Packed with enzymes and cellulose (chemical exfoliants), this easy peel is one of the best at-home options for revealing brighter + more youthful skin. I wash my face, pat dry, then rub this all over my face and neck. The peel gets to work immediately– right away little balls of dead, sloughed off skin roll up and off and you work in the product. Kinda gross, but really satisfying. While this peel is effective at brightening things up, it doesn’t dry me out. (I’m on the dry side, anyway, so I have to be careful.) I try to use this a few times a week.
Face Mask.
I have a ton of face masks in my beauty arsenal, but I seem to reach for the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask most often. The cool gel soaks right in, delivers major hydration, and you don’t have to wash it out. Seriously– you just go to sleep in this bad boy. (It’s clear, don’t worry. Your pillowcase is safe.) In the a.m., rinse it off with water or a cleansing wipe.
Heritage Store Rose Water and Glycerin.
Ahh yes, one of my skin care secret weapons. I’ve been using this face spray for years, and I love its really simple ingredient list: rose water (soothes inflammation, antibacterial properties) and glycerin (a humectant, which means it attracts moisture onto your skin). I spritz this all over my face and neck post wash, wait for it to (mostly) dry, and then dive into serums.
Vitamin C serum.
I am still hunting for my holy grail in this department, but vitamin C is an antioxidant great for brightening dull skin, fading sun spots, and boosting collagen. I’m currently on my second bottle of this; it’s a steal and has vitamin C, E (which blocks free radicals and helps prevent further skin damage) and ferulic acid (helps to stabilize vitamins C and E so they work better). I’ve also tried this serum from Mario Badescu before and the amazing-but-super-pricey serum from Skin Ceuticals. Using a vitamin C serum has made my skin more radiant, and I’m down with the free radical protection. Every skin care regimen needs one!
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Serum.
This serum is packed with hyaluronic acid (75%!), which is another humectant. It attracts moisture into the skin, plumping and hydrating. I use this day and night because it’s a dream to put on and it leaves my skin feeling super quenched. It also absorbs quickly, so it doesn’t complicate putting on makeup after.
NeoCutis Lumiere Bio-restorative Eye Cream.
I’m currently about halfway through this bottle, and while pricey– this stuff works. Puffiness, dark eye circles, and fine lines go poof with this eye cream, which is packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E (to moisturizer), alpha-hydroxy acids (to resurface), and antioxidants (to protect). Eye cream is such an important step in your skincare routine because the eyes are often the first places we see signs of aging. Lube ’em up! And don’t forget those sunglasses– they’re not just my personal fashion security blanket, but they protect those peepers from further damage.
Face Oils.
I’ll mix in a few face oils here and there to boost whatever I feel like my skin needs. Right now I’m using this oil from September Beauty Co. for dewiness + radiance, this oil for hydration, and this Origins oil for anti-aging. I rotate ’em in and out; sometimes I’ll use one in the morning and a different one at night. I’ll add a few drops to my moisturizer, or pat them in on clean skin for days when I’m lounging around and going makeup-free.
Moisturizer + SPF.
I rotate in several different moisturizers. I just finished this Osea Atmosphere Protection Cream, a lightweight moisturizer that protects the skin from environmental stressors (such as dry air, pollution, etc) with shea butter and avocado oil to hydrate. I really liked it, and will probably repurchase soon. I also really like Peter Thomas Roth’s Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream (a partner product to the serum I shared above). It’s heavenly– my skin just drinks this stuff up. With concentrated 30% hyaluronic acid, it keeps your skin hydrated for up to 72 hours, and also has elderberry for an anti-aging antioxidant boost.
During the day, I mix my moisturizer with Smart Solutions Water Sun Gel SPF 30 Pa++. (SPF = sun protection from UVB rays, Pa is sun protection from UVA rays. Hint: you need to protect your skin from both.) This is a K-beauty score; I was looking for a sunscreen that protected against UVA and UVB rays, and didn’t leave my skin greasy + smelling like typical sunscreen. This gel formula goes on nicely and doesn’t smell a bit like your normal SPF. Sun protection is important year round, even during the winter months or times when you aren’t out in the sun.
I’ve also used the Origins GinZing Energy-boosting Gel moisturizer for day and the High-potency Night-A-Mins Mineral-enriched Renewal cream for night; loved ’em both. The GinZing gel soaked in fast and hydrated with panax ginseng and coffee bean. Resurfacers combined with vitamins C, E, and H in the Night-A-Mins cream meant I woke up with fresh, radiant skin each morning.
Nexcare Acne Care Patches.
I am obsessed with these little magic stickers, okay? Confession: I’m a picker. I can’t leave spots alone– which usually ends up in me making things way worse. But with these acne patches, you cover up your spots (not cystic, the blemish needs to have a head) and the patches go to work gently pulling all that fluid (pus, gross) out of the blemish and into the cellulose sticker. Genius. I wear these to bed when I have a spot that needs a good draining. By morning, the spot is noticeably less inflamed and swollen (which makes covering with makeup so much easier). I have gone through countless boxes of these bad boys– they are my secret weapon to getting a blemish healed up fast.
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I have never tried vitamine c serum, I read a lot of good things about it! Thank you!
Vitamin C is amaaaaaaazing! You should definitely try it!
I’ve been looking for a new SPF – can’t wait to try!
xx,
Lauren
Lauren Elyce
I love that this one protects against both types of UV rays!
These sound like good products.
http://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/
I definitely love each and every one!
You had me at magic stickers! And very good to know that the Target brand for Cetaphil works just as well. Awesome round up girlie <3
Green Fashionista
You had me at magic stickers! And very good to know that the Target brand for Cetaphil works just as well. Awesome round up girlie <3
Green Fashionista
Totally- the Target brand has the same ingredient list, which is nice. I love how gentle this cleanser is!
These look like amazing products. No wonder you have such beautiful skin! Definitely referring to this post in the future 🙂
Enclothed Cognition
They really are! I’m always testing out and trying new products, but these are some of the ones I buy again and again!
OhMyGosh, those acne patches, BRILLIANT!!! I’m a picker, too (SOLIDARITY!) and these sound amazing, will have to look for them right away!
Bettye
https://fashionschlub.com
These patches are SO GOOD. I cannot recommend them enough!
You have the most beautiful skin so I am super excited to try some of these great products!
You are too kind, lady- you’ll have to tell me if you score anything!
These are so good and so many that I need to try! I love anything from Peter Thomas Roth!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
PTR is such an amazing brand- I’m loving the skin drench line so much!
Thank you for sharing,
kisses
MARINA
http://www.sweetlavanda.it
Thanks for swinging by!
Great post 🙂 It’s always interesting to read about other people’s skincare favourites 🙂
Have a wonderful week,
Walli and Kathi
http://www.everyonestarling.com
Thanks, babes! Happy Thursday!
I need to try those acne patches! They sound amazing!
They are SO awesome- seriously, they drain + flatten out a blemish overnight!
great post
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Thanks, babe!
So many good products! I need to add more to my skincare routine, especially since the winter is killing my skin. Can’t wait to try some of these products!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
It looks and sounds like your skin care game is so good! Feeling inspired to step up my own in 2018! Xx
http://www.thefashionfolks.com
Yessss! Skin care is soo important!
I like rose water sprays they are so soothing on the skin and deliver a natural healthy glow.
LaToya
http://www.toyastales.blogspot.com
Amen, sister! I am religious about this one- such a great find!
These skin care products sound wonderful! I am a huge fan of Cetaphil, and I would love to try the acne care patches…sounds amazing!
http://roadesque.com
They are GOLD! And so cheap, too! I always keep ’em in my medicine cabinet!
Cetaphil is such a must-have; it’s just so effective + gentle!
I saw the Rosewater and Glycerin in whole foods and been wanting to try it out! I’ve heard great things but was too nervous. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this Ashley! You just gave me the push to want to try it out!
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Get it, girlfriend! It’s super gentle, too! Give it a try and let me know what you think. 🙂
ah this was such a useful read to me right now! thank you for posting this 💖
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So happy to hear this!
I love Cetaphil and I’ve been using it since high school! I haven’t tried the rest of the products you mentioned but they sound interesting 🙂
xx Alyssa | STYLE VANITY
Cetaphil is such a great cleanser!
Peter Thomas Roth is my favorite for everything! So good!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
SUCH a great brand, right!?
Vitamin C serum sounds definitely great, Thanks for sharing Ashley!
Nistha
https://www.fashionistha.com/high-heeled-boots-to-boost-your-confidence/
Vitamin C for the win!
I haven’t tried most of these products yet, hoping that they’ll be available near my place so I could check them out as well.
Joyce
http://joycentricity.blogspot.com
Yesss- and definitely know if any of ’em work for you!
Oooh, thanks for all the product info! Those spot stickers sound really effective!!
Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Rosanna x
The spot stickers are GOLD! Love ’em!
Awesome products 🙂 Thanks for sharing <3
Nice post! Have a great weekend!
Beauty and Fashion Freaks
Thanks, babe!
Awesome skincare products 🙂 Great! Thanks for sharing <3 Hugs
Bridal blog
Thanks for stopping by, Jiya!
Most of these are new to me. I have dry skin during the winter, so I’m always looking for something with moisture. Thanks for sharing!
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Yesss- I’m dry, too, so moisture is so key!
Such beautiful products
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I swear by Acne patches! Mine is from Corsx and I can’t be without them. I haven’t tried this from Nexcare but I believe it’s cheaper than Corsx.
Shireen⎜Reflection of Sanity
Looks like some great skin care finds, I can’t wait to check out some of these products! http://mariannyc.com/2018/01/04/indoor-photoshoot-places-in-nyc/
The water sleeping mask sounds pretty cool. I’ll have to try the acne stickers.
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Adorei seus favoritos!
Ótima sexta!
Beijo! ^^
Some wonderful products! Have a lovely weekend.
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
I love finding out what other people’s favourite skin care products are! Skin care is so important. I definitely like the sounds of a vitamin C serum! Think I will need to try one of these!
Much love,
Marianne x https://mariannesophia.com/
I’ve heard so many great things about vitamin C serum but when I tried a serum with it in it my skin reacted badly. Maybe I need a simpler serum with less and just the vitamin c.
Hope that this first week of 2018 is going well for you! We’ve had such a relaxing week here, really appreciated after a crazy year last year!
Away From The Blue Blog
Oh God my eyes! Yes that’s the first signs of aging, I’m starting to notice this when I wake up and it always sends me to panic mode. This is one area I constantly neglect (and unbelievably still do!). I’ve been looking for an eye cream that will give me MAJOR results but just so unsure where to start because there is so much out there. I’ll have to look into Neocurtis, hopefully they ship to Oz.
Sxx
daringcoco.com
I really dig this eye cream, lady- I hope they ship to you!
I’m oddly scared of facial masks, but your hydrating over night one sounds like the perfect way to try them out. Thanks for the tip!
Have a great weekend!
Carly at A Modern Mom Blog
It’s seriously just like a gel moisturizer- not scary at all! You should give it a try! 🙂
I’m interested in these facial oils …
xoxo
marisascloset.blogspot.com
I love these! I have to check them out. One of my resolutions is to be much better about skin-care so this post is perfect!
xoxo
Colleen
http://www.justthattallgirl.com/2018/01/my-top-5-nyc-restaurants-of-december.html
What a great look at your faves! The peeling gel sounds really nice.
Thanks for sharing Ashley, its not easy to share your skincare routine! Mine is so mixed I’m always trying new things, I hope I find a groove. That Nexcare product looks cool!
x,
S | Je M’appelle Chanel
I just posted on my blog how I have fallen in love with rose water! haha… great post! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
I never tried any of them but they all look great! Thank you for sharing!
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I’m not familiar with most of these products except for cetaphil. It is bae!! Ha!! Love that product! Thanks for sharing though. Need new skin care routine.
https://www.missymayification.co.uk
These sound like great products ! Thanks for sharing!
Have a great day!
Nina
xox
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Oh, I need to try the acne care patches. Acne usually appears at the most inopportune moment.
I’ll have to give the clear patches a try because i also can’t stop picking at a blemish if I see it. Also love origins products, I have one of their masks and it’s the best xx
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I don’t know this brand but from your review it seems good Ashley!!! I hope you’ll have a wonderful 2018!!!
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I’ve never seen those stickers for acne….how brilliant!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
So many products I haven’t tried! Thanks for sharing these!
<3 Shannon