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The products that I was using before were amazing products, but after a while I felt like my skin wasn't responding as well to them and so I decided to switch them out for new ones, which is really scary to me because I have impossible skin. My skin type is extremely dry and very sensitive. I very often have severe reactions to products just because of how sensitive my skin is, so finding products involves alot of trial and error.
That being said I have found a routine that works really great for me and I thought I would share in case you are looking for a new routine and share the same skin type or sensitivities I do. This works for me, so please if you do try these new products be aware that every person is different and reacts differently, use with caution.
I though I would break it down to a morning and evening routine, which are very similar, but there are a couple of products that switch it up a bit!
Both of my skincare routines are based around a brand called Philosophy. This product line is amazing! It is so gentle, but really gets the job done!
My morning routine starts with a cleanser from the Philosophy line called purity made simple. I was a little skeptical of this product since I usually use milky cleanser, because I find that they are the most gentle, and this one is a foamy soap like cleanser. I will tell you that it is one of the most gentle cleansers I have used and really leaves the skin feeling like it has been deep cleaned without feeling like it took all your natural oils with it! It is a fragrance free formula and I really can appreciate this feature just because of my skin's sensitivity.
My next step can be one of two products, depending on what I am doing for that day. I will either moisturize with Origins- A Perfect World SPF 25 or Origins- Vitazing SPF 15. The Perfect World moisturizer is for days that I am just going to be doing minimal makeup, etc. It really is a beautiful moisturizer and I have to say I have fallen completely in love with the Origins brand. If I am doing full makeup I usually use the Origins Vitazing SPF 15. This truly is a unique product and I am going to be doing a full review on this product because it deserves the spotlight! So be sure to watch for that! The great features about these two moisturizers are that they are free of:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
If you want to know more about these ingredients check out Skin Deep. This is a great site to know what ingredients really are about!
Once I am finished with my moisturizer I apply my eye cream. This is something new I added to my routine and I am so glad I did. I am obsessed with the Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream. It is so rich and luxurious and really gives my eyes a boost! It's a heavy eye cream, but so gentle at the same time and does not cause me any discomfort around the eye area.
Now my evening routine is pretty much the same steps, but a couple of products are swapped out. My cleanser is the same as my morning routine. Once I have completed my cleanser I use the Philosophy help me retinol night cream. I use this product three times a week. This is an anti-aging product that helps minimize pores, reduce wrinkles and skin discoloration, and helps improve the skin's overall firmness. Once I have applied help me, I apply a generous amount of my night cream. I use Philosophy's hope in a jar. I find that this moisturizers really perks up my skin and gives my skin a nice glow in the morning! I finish with my Bobbi Brown eye cream and I usually allow myself a bit more in the evening!
An extra step that really has helped my skin ten fold is the Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder. This is a topical Vitamin C powder that can be applied directly to the skin on its own or you can mix it with your moisturizer, which is what I do and I can't tell you what this does for my skin. It leaves it healthy and glowing. I usually do this two to three times a week and will probably do it more throughout the winter, because my skin really tends to tighten up throughout the winter. This product helps protect against free radicals from the environment and also helps with hyper-pigmentation. If you are looking for a pick me up product for your skin, this is definitely the product!
Another product that I love love love and I am so happy that I introduced it into my skincare routine is the Sirius Sonic Skincare System. I don't want to go to in depth with it, because I am going to be doing a review on it very soon, but it has changed my life completely! Check them out online and be sure to watch for my review!
My skincare routines really work so well for me right now and I can't rave enough about each product! It really has turned my skin around and brought it back to life! I have purchased all of my products through Sephora with the exception of the Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream which was purchased through Nordstroms.
Watch for my upcoming reviews and if you have tried any of these products please share your experience with them!!
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