I’m a recovering skincare product junkie. My bathroom counter is full of jars and bottles of creams, serum and lotions. But they are either used once or half used, I’m pretty sure some may have even expired. As much as I like to think I’d rather invest in skincare than expensive shoes, I’m also quite lazy. Most days, I just washed my face. Full stop.
So keeping in with my new year goal (it took me forever to write this post!), I’m decluttering and stripping it down to bare minimum – my 7 skincare essentials. And I’m making an effort to actually use them because you know, age is catching up.
1. Facial Cleanser – It is essential to wash your face at night to clear product, dirt and makeup away, but washing your face in the morning isn’t always necessary. That said, I like washing my face with a cleansing treatment like Restylane Facial Cleanser to whisk away any built up oils and leave me feeling awake and my skin ready for absorption.
2. Facial Mist – Facial mists have many benefits. They’re excellent pre-makeup moisture blast and they can be used to soothe the skin and set makeup once your application is done. It’s also a great pick-me-up throughout the day. To give my skin extra hydration and radiance, I spritz Lacues Rose Balancing Mist on before any serum or lotion. It provides natural antioxidant barrier protection and balances skin tones.
3. Serum – I’m using Lacues Organic Serum. It comes in various formulation for different skin types. I’m using the lavender one for hydration and replenish moisture loss. I like how its potent active ingredients are instantly absorbed into my skin leaving it feeling so much smoother.
4. Facial Oil – Nothing wrong with regular cream but I find Lacues Miracle Oil does my dry skin wonders. This luxurious, lightweight skin treat doesn’t leave my face greasy and is made of a natural blend of pure, botanical essential oils. It leaves my skin feeling very nourished and plumped out.
I think it’s an excellent all rounder. Sometimes you just want a product that you can fall back on time and time again without having to wonder whether or not it’ll break you out or react with the ingredients in your serum.
5. Sunblock – A sunblock is a must for me now, especially after noticing signs of pigmentation appearing on my skin. I like Blended Organic Sunblock because it’s made from pure plant-based extracts and essential oils to provide a SPF coverage of 25. I can even use it confidently on Lauren and Georgia, knowing that there isn’t any unknown chemicals that could be too harsh on their baby-fine skin.
6. Tinted Sunblock – I use Dermagold Tinted Sunblock with SPF 30+ on days when a little make-up is appropriate. It allows me to get ready faster whenever I need to head outdoor. I like that it gives me a good coverage without the heavy feeling of having foundation on.
7. Night cream – At night, I like finishing my routine with a high concentrate of stabilised hyaluronic acid found in Restylane Night Cream. Just a pump of the cream is enough apply all over my face and neck. The patented NASHA technology locks in water, improves elasticity and reduces fine lines.
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Thanks for sharing this basic skincare routine. My fav skincare product is the anti-oxidant facial cleanser from Shu Uemura!
I heard good things about Shu Uemura facial cleanser. I’m using their cleansing oil to remove make up. Maybe I’ll give the facial cleanser a try too. Thanks for sharing, Angie.
Wow! That’s a lot but that’s what woman should do to take care of herself. 😉
Ah.. I should have taken a ‘before’ photo. I had at least 4 times the amount of products on my bathroom shelves.
I like it that the bottles and tubes of your final 7 look very clean too! I am just like you. Facial wash and that’s it. I find it a lot of hassle to slap on this and that with the kids standing at my bathroom door! hahha
Nice to know about this brand. Looks great for all types of skin. Packaging is amazing. I generally use face wash, toner, moisturizer, sun block…always forget to use night cream though!
I know what you mean. I used to forget too. But I now apply the night cream right after my nightly bath. That gives it some time to fully absorbed into the skin too. Otherwise, it’s the pillow case that gets all the benefits! 🙂
I’m very lazy with my skincare too. Oops. Was just looking for a sunblock so I’ll give your recommendation a try!
Let me know how you like those sunblocks!
My favourite has to be Neal’s Yard Remedies wild rose skincare range. Thanks for sharing your basic 7!
I’ll check out Neal’s Yard next time. Thanks for sharing.
I am quite impressed with your skin care routine and can’t imagine myself using anything except a face wash or a scrub.
Haha.. I was a wash and go person too until I noticed signs of aging a couple years ago 🙁
I can never have a sustainable skin care routine… Always give up after a week.
Stick it out for another 2 weeks. They say it takes 21 days to develop a habit 🙂
I’m impressed by your discipline in your skin care routine. ???? I don’t have one, the most is facial wash twice a day. Looking for a good sunblock lotion, will give your recommendation a try. Thanks for sharing!
Laneige sleeping mask…reasonable priced n works for me! But would love to try the organic sunblock from your range as I’m still breastfeeding… as I’m not a sunblock person n age is catching up
Night cream is the only one I am religiously applying for now but as I age, I am trying to venture on other beauty products to defy my age.
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Try adding a serum to your routine. I’m sure you will see and feel the difference immediately.