I try different skincare products all the time. Between being sent various items for review and being a product junkie that buys new things just to try them out, I have accumulated quite a collection. That said, every month I tend to gravitate to particular products more than others.
This month was kind of crazy for me (I know I say that every month...). With school being done, stress levels have come down to normal so I am finding my skin less oily. I am getting more sleep and drinking more water, so the texture of my skin is softer and my eyes are less puffy. Lastly, I have been traveling on both personal and work trips, so the my skin has been constantly adjusting to different climates and humidity levels.
Given these changes, I have a few go-to products that have been essential to keeping my skin hydrated, moisturized and clear. I have to warn you though, I am putting this post together I am realizing that most of these products are from Marcelle. I really wasn't intending on making this an all-about-Marcelle post, it was just a coincidence that ended up being great products that I wanted to use everyday.
That said, here's what I use for my typical routine:
This month was kind of crazy for me (I know I say that every month...). With school being done, stress levels have come down to normal so I am finding my skin less oily. I am getting more sleep and drinking more water, so the texture of my skin is softer and my eyes are less puffy. Lastly, I have been traveling on both personal and work trips, so the my skin has been constantly adjusting to different climates and humidity levels.
Given these changes, I have a few go-to products that have been essential to keeping my skin hydrated, moisturized and clear. I have to warn you though, I am putting this post together I am realizing that most of these products are from Marcelle. I really wasn't intending on making this an all-about-Marcelle post, it was just a coincidence that ended up being great products that I wanted to use everyday.
That said, here's what I use for my typical routine:
Makeup Removal: Marcelle Hydra C Cleansing + Exfoliating Cloths ($12.50)
I don't have a real photo of these because I ran out of them a few nights ago :(
These cloths are awesome. Before I wash my face every night, I use the soft side to remove makeup (including eye makeup) and then use the exfoliating side to rub around my nose, on my forehead and lightly on the cheeks. The exfoliator is nice and gentle so I am not too worried about using it everyday.
These cloths are awesome. Before I wash my face every night, I use the soft side to remove makeup (including eye makeup) and then use the exfoliating side to rub around my nose, on my forehead and lightly on the cheeks. The exfoliator is nice and gentle so I am not too worried about using it everyday.
Face Washing: Marcelle Essentials Purity Foaming Cleansing Gel ($14.50)
Typically, after using the cloths I use a dime-sized portion of this cleansing gel to wash my face. With water, it turns into a foam (I love foaming cleansers). Lately, because I am out of the cloths, I've been using this as my makeup remover as well. I am really impressed with how well it removes mascara and eye liner with just a small amount. I still like to use a makeup remover before washing my face, but it's great to know that this can be used for both!
Moisturizing (Nighttime): Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer
My friend Daniel gave me this travel-size moisturizer to try out - it's my first try at Kiehl's product and so far I really like it. I apply a pea size amount (that's all you really need) to my face and neck each night before bed and find my skin is quite radiant (and not oily, which is typical for me) in the morning. Because it's a nice travel size, this is the moisturizer I've been using for night and day when I am on the road.
Toning: Kiss My Face Balancing Toner Antioxidant Toner ($15)
I love this stuff. Instead of washing my face again in the morning, I splash my face with cold water and spray this on dry skin. It's made with organic ingredients (grapefruit, orange, ginger and lemon balm essential oils and extracts, seaweed extract, vitamin E) that make a delicious citrus smell that's very refreshing in the morning. I feel like this toner helps to restore balance in my skin and prepares it for moisturizing.
Moisturizing (Daytime): Marcelle Hydra C Radiance Ultra Light Mattifying Fluid ($23.95)
I like to use a lighter, more gel-like moisturizer in the mornings. Because I tend to get oily throughout the day, I find a lighter moisturizer lets my makeup sit better on my skin and allows me to go longer periods of time without having to touch up with a powder. This moisturizer from Marcelle is perfect because it also contains a mattifying component which helps with unwanted shine. You can see I use this a lot as I'm almost done :(
Lastly, I've been trying out the George's Light Moisturizing Lotion for the past few days - I keep it beside my computer to moisturize my hands every few hours.
So far I am liking the light version. The regular cream is a little heavy for everyday use (for me) so I am going to try to use it only on my feet before going to bed. I'll let you know how it goes.
The one thing I am missing from my skincare routine is an eye cream. I've dabbled with a few that I have liked, but lately (for no particular reason) have stopped using them. My goal for May will be to find a good eye cream and incorporate it into my daily skincare routine. Do you have any recommendations?
I also want to remind you that I have changed the location of my Facebook Page!
Check out: www.facebook.com/rockthatlook
I post a lot of photos, events, mini reviews on there to make up for blog posts I can't get around to writing :) Hope you enjoy!
- Anjali
xoxoxo
