Skincare Routine

I used to be like you, preciousia, but I got tired of layering so much for very little return. Now my routine is simple, streamlined and targeted. I don't really worry about using every single ingredient anymore, because I was probably doing it wrong and cancelling them out! I also needed to reduce the time required for my routine as my daughter has reached toddler stage and I just don't have the time anymore.

This thread was a great read......

Wondering if anyone is willing to share undated routines?

I'm just about to shake mine up a bit but here is mine:

AM 1) hylamide high efficiency cleansing esters 2) drunk elephant vitamin c 3) the ordinary argireline solution (eye area only) 4) the ordinary matrixyl 10% or hylamide hyaluronic acid 5) the ordinary magnesium ascorbyl phosphate 6) o cosmetics mineral pro spf 7) chi chi bb cream

PM 1) hylamide high efficiency cleansing esters 2) the ordinary retinol 2% 3) the ordinary argireline solution (eye area only) 4) the ordinary niacinamide + zinc 5) the ordinary buffet 6) the ordinary rose hip oil 7) the ordinary Azelaic acid

I have been using this routine for about a month and it has certainly cleared and brightened my skin . I am 33 years old and seem to have aged dramatically in the last 3 years. I still get hormonal break outs and my skin reacts to just about every acid I try. I also have some mild pidmentation from sun damage that I'm trying to keep at bay (blond and living in Darwin!) .

As this routine has cleared my skin dramatically, my number one concern now is wrinkles around the eye area and forehead.

I will be slowly introducing more of the hylamide and niod products as I use up more of the ordinary as while they can be good, I think a lot of them are produced with cheaper fillers such as silicones to keep the price point down.

I would love to hear from others about your current skincare routine!

My skincare routine has changed quite a lot since last year. Not that my skin is any different, I am just forever trying new products.

Current skincare routine:

AM

• Cetaphil

• Dermalogica Multi-active toner

• Estee Lauder New Dimension Shape + Fill serum - I prefer ANR

• Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift or Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum

• Antipodes Divine Face Oil

• L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Day SPF 20

PM

• Trilogy cleansing balm (if wearing makeup)

• Clinique Liquid Soap Mild (if not wearing makeup)

• Dermalogica Multi-active toner

• Estee Lauder New Dimension Shape + Fill serum

• Dermalogica Stress Positive Eye Lift

• Antipodes Divine Face Oil

• Antipodes Avocado Pear Night Cream

I think skincare is an important think and we should follow a daily skincare routine along with a good healthy diet. One should always use good quality products with natural or good quality ingredients. I use cleansers, toners, moisturizers and anti-aging creams. I really think quality is more important than quantity.

Just reviving this thread because I thought my PM products really overkill. My skin is catching up with the cold and I am not so sure what it wants to do. Last night I used 11 products!!!!!

L'oreal 2 phase eye makeup remover

Goodness cleansing balm

Dermalogica special cleansing gel

Dermalogica skin prep scrub

Dermalogica multivitamin power recovery masque

Beauty by nicholas omega hydroxy

Raccine eye serum

Clinique repairwear eye cream

Goodness mist

The Ordinary HA

Dermalogica Active Moist

Add to that Dr Hauschka Blackthorn body oil, Burts Bee foot cream

Yay! Glad this thread has been revived. My routine and my approach to skincare has changed a lot in the past year. My approach to skincare is to use the least amount of products which are necessary for my skin's health and giving it a boost when it needs it. I have combination skin, usually oily but is dryer in the winter time. I had acne but since the beginning of the year, my skin has gone back to normal and is a lot clearer and smoother. My main concerns are uneven texture, congestion, pigmentation from acne and future breakouts.

Morning:

• wash face with water or sukin sensitive cleansing gel (depends how lazy I am)

• cetaphil moiturising lotion

• sunsense sensitive invisible spf50

Night:

• cetaphil moitutising lotion - use like a cleanser to remove makeup

• sukin sensitive cleansing gel

• the ordinary salicylic acid (depends how my skin feels and how lazy I am)

• the ordinary marine hyaluronics (depends on skin and laziness again)

• the ordinary ascorbic acid powder with marine (weekly, depends on skin and laziness)

• benzac 5% gel (if I have pimples)

• cetaphil moisturising lotion

• lanolips 101 ointment - eye area and lips

I know I sound very lazy but I take my skincare very seriously. I am very religious with moisturiser, sunscreen and cleanser. Other treatments are just there for extra help.