Skincare Routine: Night Edition

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend! 

While getting ready for bed the other night I decided to snap of pics and share my night routine with you. I struggled with acne when I was younger. It was during that time I realized how important it is to take care of your skin. This is what I do nightly to keep my skin healthy. 

Let's get started...

The first thing I do is remove my makeup. I switch up my cleansing towelettes often. These are the ones I am currently using. They are Refreshing Equate (Walmart brand). The package says they compare to Garnier. I take off all of my face makeup with these. 

For my eyes I use Maybelline Clean Express Makeup Remover. This is the gel-like one. I believe the other one is more watery. I haven't tried that one yet because I love this one so much. It does not burn my eyes at all and takes off my mascara like a breeze! I put a small amount onto a cotton round, hold is over my eye for about 10 seconds, and gently wipe my makeup away. 

Quick tips: Store your towelettes upside down to keep the top wipes saturated.

Do not tug the skin around your eye to prevent wrinkles. 

Next is cleanser.

I've used Neutrogena naturals for a few years now. I switch between this bottle (clear) and the makeup remover+cleanser (white bottle) Both work great and take off any leftover makeup your towelette missed. These aren't harsh cleansers. If you're having a hard time finding a cleanser try to look for one that suits your skincare needs.

Quick Tip: Be sure to give new products a good 2 weeks minimum before trying something new. It's normal for your skin to go through a "freak out stage" as it adjusts to a new product. As long as it's minimal (i.e. Small breakout)

Once or twice a week I scrub my face with this. Ocean Salt from Lush. It really is a blend of fine and medium sized salt and it smells very fresh and clean. Almost like a margarita. 

Quick tip: Use light pressure when exfoliating your skin. You only want to remove your dead skin without damaging the new skin underneath. 

I've been using this for about a week now. I've already noticed an improvement in the texture of my skin. I put this on before my moisturizer. The box says you can apply day and night but I've only been using it at night so far. 

Quick tip: Apply serum to your neck too!

Moisturizing is the key to healthy skin. Even if you have oily skin, moisturize! I use Nivea when my skin is really dry (winter months). Aveeno is a good night cream. It makes your skin very bright and healthy looking in the morning. I switch up my moisturizers often. 

Quick tip: Always make sure I pick a "night cream" for night time. They tend to be heavier and have lots of skin loving ingredients to help your skin repair itself at night. 

Now for my favorite part...Eye cream! I've been using eye cream since I was 22 because I read in a magazine that was a good age to start preventing fine lines and wrinkles. Eye cream is another thing I switch up often (noticing a trend? Haha I like to try new things. What can I say!) This is the one I am currently using. Equate (Walmart Brand) Reviving Anti-wrinkle and forming eye cream. I don't have the box to this anymore but I believe this was compared to Olay or L'Oreal. 

Quick tip: Use your ring finger to gently tap product to your under eye and lid area. I apply it out to my temples. Do not use firm pressure or tugging on that delicate skin! 

I usually will brush my teeth and then apply my lip balm. These are my 3 favorite lip balms I keep them all over the house so they're always within reach. 

That completes my night time skincare routine. I hope you found it helpful. If you'd like more information about any of the products or steps mentioned please let me know.

Until next time!

Xoxo,

Adela

*Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money.