Hi! It’s February and I am still going strong with my New Year’s skin resolution. Yay, me!
My daughter and youngest son joined me in my skin self care today! They are such good sports and we had a blast! My daughter is epically better at this skin care thing than me and has taught me a ton. I love how she researches products that are good for her. Wish I was that dedicated when I was her age!
My skin issues are hyperpigmentation and sensitivity responses. I’ve tried washes and exfoliates that cake on and are hard to scrub off. Some washes dry out my skin. Others, leave residue. Too much moisture makes me break out. Then there is the issue of that one summer that I had a dose of antibiotics and went in the sun without the block…a case of the regrets followed when it resulted in a hyperpigmented mustache and random dark spotting. I’ve tried a lot of stuff over the years and will continue to try more during this skin journey. Please send me your favorites at any time! Right now, I’m on a Youth to the People kick. It’s at a good price point for me and I love the glass containers! No plastic and cruelty free! Here’s what’s up!
Wash: Kale Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Wash Y2TP
Best wash I’ve ever ever ever used in my life. I’m talking squeaky clean, no drying out, it smells fantastical and it lathers and washes off perfectly! This one is a keeper for sure.
Toners: Kombucha Toner by Y2TP and Even Tone Correcting Serum by Skin Better Science
I’ve been using the Skin Better Science Toner for about 4 months now. It’s a slow process with this product, but I do see improvements… mostly the texture, not pigment. The price is high so I’ll be using every last drop. We will see if it continues to do it’s job.
The Kombucha Power toner is tingly and makes me feel like it’s working hard. It goes very well with the Superberry Hydrate Dream Mask. I am not totally in love with this toner yet. I could see trying others.
Vitamin C by Luzern
Another hefty price tag, but I am in love with its results. It’s not light like a lot of Vitamin C that makes me wonder if I’m just dropping water on my face. It’s thicker, but not heavy. I am hoping this is a fine lines preventative. My skin feels nourished and never dull after I use it.
AprilSkin Peel
This Korean peel had me drooling. I’ve been watching the AprilSkin Instagram videos for a while, but, I didn’t know if it was worth it for my skin. I read it had a lot of alcohol in it so I was hesitant it might dry my skin out. My beauty queen friend, and greek goddess, may I add, bought it a few weeks ago, and loved it so much. I thought I’d give it a try. It is now my favorite addition to my self care…skin Sunday. It is not to be used everyday, but I wanna use it everyday because the peeling off is so addictive. It has calendula in it which aids in killing off bacteria and healing damaged skin. Once I peel, my skin is sooo smooth.
Gleamin Vitamin C Clay Mask
THIS is my absolute favorite product right now. Instantly, it brightened my skin and decreased my hyperpigmentation. This product has done more for my dark patches in a week than any other product. I’ve already ordered my next container. Love love love this!
Moisturizers: Superberry Hydrate Mask AND Adaptogen Soothe and Hydrate Mist both by Y2TP
The fact that my cleanser isn’t drying me up is a great sign. I only need a little moisturizer and I’m obsessed with these two, together. The Adaptogen contains ashwaganda and hyaluronic acid and it smells so good!
Laneige Lip Mask
Here is another Korean product that has helped my skin tremendously. Wearing masks everyday in this cold weather has dried my lips out. Thankfully, my high school bestie, also a beauty queen, gave me this recommendation. What I love about this product is it works immediately. I love the berry smell with no berry taste!
Light Therapy
I do not love this particular face light. It hurts when I wear it actually. However, the results are great when I use it consistently with my products. I have to sit in an awkward angle so it doesn’t hurt so bad. Consequently, I’m in the market for a more comfortable and convenient light therapy face mask! I do love how I can use all the lights… from hyperpigmentation to lymphatic drainage.
These are my favorite products right now! Self care Sunday was much needed after a very botched up hair appointment this week. At least my skin is clean and smooth. I gotta work on the mop next week!
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