So this post is for the dry skin girlies. I suffer from dry skin, blackheads, and clogged pores with occasional breakouts around the time of the month. This is my current nighttime skincare routine, though it is subject to change as I want to explore new products. I will admit I am inconsistent with my skincare so I choose to go with more affordable products (unless there’s a sale).
Step 1 – Pre-Cleanse
Banila Co. Clean It Zero
I cannot do my skincare routine without double cleansing. I feel it really helps with my regular cleanser and makes my skin so much smoother. I use the Banila Co. Clean It Zero for double cleansing. I really like this cleansing balm. It doesn’t cause me any problems and my skin feels great after using. I will be looking into different types of pre-cleanse textures like oils or gel. I hear the Krave Beauty Makeup Rewind is really good and the SoftyMo cleansing oil is really good as well and also more affordable.
Step 2 – Cleanser
La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
I have really dry skin and also eczema (on my body) so I really wanted a hydrating cleanser so I wouldn’t feel so dry. Before I was using a salicylic acid cleanser and my skin would feel like the Saharan Desert after washing. I switched to this cleanser and have been loving it. Once I get through this I do want to try the La Roche Posay Lipkar Wash as I have heard people prefer that for dry skin.
Step 3 – Exfoliate (2-3x a week)
Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
I am not consistent with exfoliating as much as I should be, but when I do exfoliate I use the Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment. I was debating between this and the Pineapple Exfoliating Powder by Good Molecules, but I went with the overnight instead. I still want to try the Pineapple Exfoliating Powder though. I also want to attempt the Paula’s Choice BHA Exfoliant because I had it before but didn’t really like it so maybe I will give it another go (the mini this time though because it is expensive).
Step 4 – Hyaluronic acid
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Having dry skin, I am determined to use as many products that help with hydration as possible. I use the Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum and I am absolutely loving it. It is also really affordable (well the whole brand is) and that makes it even better. I use to use The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid Serum, but there was something about it I didn’t like, so I switched to Good Molecules.
Step 5 – Toner
First Aid Beauty Wild Oat Hydrating Toner
I have heard toner is not really necessary for skincare unless you have dry skin (don’t quote me), but I do use it. I use the First Aid Beauty Wild Oat Hydrating Toner. I don’t know if it is actually doing anything, but it does feel good. I plan to keep using it, but might also try some different toners to maybe find one with more benefits. It is an overall good toner that doesn’t make me feel dry.
Step 6 – Essence
Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence
I really wanted a product that would help with my skin barrier, so I went with the Cosrx Snail Mucin Essence. I actually really love it and would definitely repurchase this. They have many different snail mucin products, but I chose the essence. I was also influenced by TikTok to get it. This isn’t necessarily a cheap product and I am pretty sure I got it on sale. It is definitely an investment, but it makes my skin look and feel hydrated so I think it is worth it.
Step 7 – Serum
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum
I suffer from discoloration on my face, especially from past breakouts. I decided to get the Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum because I had been hearing so many good things about it. I will not lie currently I am not consistent with it. I will do an updated blog post to fully review the product, but it doesn’t seem like it is going to give me any problems so I will continue to use it. As of right now, I am not seeing results, but hopefully, with consistency, I will.
Step 8 – Moisturizer
Good Molecules Priming Moisturizer
I currently use the Good Molecules Priming Moisturizer. I do have dry skin so I feel this is a good moisturizer for the summer, but I don’t see myself using it in the winter as my skin is even more dry then. Good Molecules sells a different product now which is the Lightweight Daily Moisturizer. I might use that for next summer, but I think I will try something different for winter.
Step 9 – Lip Mask
Laneige Lip Mask
This product is definitely a splurge and not a necessity. I use the Laneige Lip Mask. I got it as a Sephora birthday gift years ago and it is lasting me a very long time. Mind you, I am not consistent with it. I personally love it, but it is not needed and I am debating buying the full size because it is expensive. Regular lip balm like Aquaphor will work just fine as that is what I use in the morning and is a lot more affordable than the lip mask.
This consists of my somewhat long nighttime skincare routine. I didn’t realize how many products I actually use until writing this blog post. Let me know in the comments what products you use if you have tried any of these or any alternatives you recommend.
With Love,
Brianna Nicole
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