My Glow Routine: Skincare
I’ve realized that I’ve recently talked a lot about my glow routine when it comes to makeup… but I haven’t recently talked about my glow routine as it relates to the most important part… skincare. One of my recent FAQ’s is how do I get my skin to glow in photos. There is a two part answer. The first part is right here, my skin care routine. This is the most important piece in having smooth, supple, glowing skin. Part two is my makeup routine for photoshoots. You can find that RIGHT HERE in a highlight on my IG! Now, let’s get into the first and most important step, the skincare. Here is everything I use and the order I use them in below! I’ve been using the same skincare line for over FIVE years and still love and trust it fully. The most recent addition is the purifying and PH balancing toner pads. It’s toner in one step (instead of having to add to a cotton pad). These pads are biodegradable and instantly lift Instantly lift impurities & help tighten the look of pores. I’ve been using them about a month now and they are a great addition to my routine.
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Step 1: Exfoliate- start 2-3 times per week and increase as your skin allows. I currently exfoliate every morning! This beautifully evens out your skin, makes it baby soft and allows you to fully absorb your products for better results. THIS SUGAR SCRUB has truly changed my skin. I’m obsessed.
Step 2: Double Cleanse- It’s important to double cleanse (especially at the end of the day) to ensure your makeup is completely removed with cleanse one, and your skin is properly washed with cleanse two. Important note: I exfoliate first thing in the AM because my skin is fresh then vs. at the end of the day when I’d have to remove makeup to exfoliate. I love the CULT CLASSIC CLEANSER daily and the ACNE WASH any time I’m dealing with a breakout(s)!
Step 3: Tone- Admittedly, I’ve never been great about using toner. THESE NEW TONER PADS have totally changed that. Having them ready to use eliminates the step of adding toner to a cotton pad and I guess truly shows how lazy I am. HA! But honestly, they have changed the game. They instantly lift impurities & tighten the skin adding a major bonus to your skincare routine.
Step 4: Moisturize- THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART! Moisturize day and night every single day, ya’ll! If you do nothing else…. MOISTURIZE (and wash your face) but moisturize! THIS MOISTURIZER is what I use during the day and adore! THIS MOISTURIZER is what I use overnight and it’s my holy grail product.
Step 5: Under eyes- using a gentle product meant for the soft skin under and around your eyes is super important & it feels amazing! I love THIS under eye moisturizer. It has a metal tip too which makes it super cooling. It feels amazing going on and is effective. I also LOVE and use THIS cooling and brightening eye balm throughout the day. It feels SO GOOD, helps wake up your eyes and helps you look more awake! You can apply throughout the day on bare skin or over makeup. THIS is an essential glow product.
Step 6: Serum- Don’t tell my secrets but I’m not great at using serum. I too often leave it out of my routine to save what is likely 10 seconds… BUT. Serum locks everything in and is super helpful in getting the GLOW. THIS vitamin C serum is my go to. It’s meant for brightening and is truly just what we need to keep bright and glowy!
Step 7: SPF- repeat after me: ANYTIME YOU GO OUTSIDE YOU WEAR SPF. THIS protect & glow sunscreen is the absolute BEST. It’s skincare packed into SPF that also just happens to make you glow like crazy. It honestly looks incredible on AND protects your gorgeous skin. DOUBLE WHAMMY!
Step 8: Facial Mist- The final step in my routine is THIS refreshing and brightening facial mist. It locks everything in and gives you that perfect dewy look. I apply this on days I”m makeup free AND on days I do my makeup. I like to also spritz it throughout the day as a little wake up and refresh. Looks great over makeup too!
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xx Ali