Morning Skincare Routine
I am a pretty low-maintenance kind of gal. But, when it comes to my skincare routine, I am just a touch more high-maintenance. Below I have listed both my weekday and weekend skincare routines. Yes, I have two (I told you I was high-maintenance with this stuff!) routines but they are equally important.
Weekdays
I originally bought this cleanser because it was a large size for a lesser amount of money than some of the other travel-sized cleansers. But, it has actually turned out to be great! Most of my weekday morning products are travel-sized as I get ready at the gym so this was perfect! The cleanser feels luxurious and leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean.
Origins Lotion
I love the smell of this lotion! Not only does its smell of citrus wake me up but so does the slight tingling feeling I get on my skin as I apply it. This is a super light-weight moisturizer; perfect for wearing under makeup! While this does not have SPF in it, my skin tint does so I am covered in that department. I also love the Glamglow Glowstarter moisturizer but that one is much more expensive so I only use it when I have a sample-size.
Kate Somerville Goat Milk De-Puffing Eye Balm
This eye balm stick is amazing! I have always had puffy under eyes and this has made the biggest difference. It calms down the puffiness and lays extremely well under makeup. This also has a bit of a cooling sensation upon application so it too helps wake me up on my early weekday mornings.
Weekends
This cleanser is the best! I have always loved Kate's products but this one is definitely up there as a favorite. A little bit goes a long way with this product so it is worth the hefty price tag (in my opinion). This is a super gentle cleanser that helps to deep-clean my skin and help prevent further breakouts. I notice a huge (negative) difference when I do not use this product so I know it works for me.
This is an illuminating primer from Target's generic (skincare) line. I like this because it is light-weight and keeps my skin hydrated while I run weekend errands. While I don't think this gives me very much luminosity at all, I still enjoy the SPF in the product and consistency of it to keep it in my normal regimen.
Kate Somerville Goat Milk De-Puffing Eye Balm
Yep, I use this every. single. day. It's that good!
This is one of my favorites! This setting and refreshing mist is great to use even without wearing makeup. As most of my weekends are makeup-less, this spray just helps to hydrate my skin and prevent it from harsh weather conditions that come with living in Chicago.
What is your go-to morning routine? Based on the above products, do you have something in mind that you think I would like? Let me know!