- Rachel B Goldenberg
My Evening Skincare Routine (and mini-rant about the beauty hazards of teaching voice...)
One of my most frequently asked questions is about my skin care routine.
Of course, I can share my skincare routine, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you. Skincare is tricky my friends. I am a 38 year old woman with sensitive, dry skin--and I live in a cold desert (have I mentioned that ever? LOL!) If you're interested in up-ing your skincare game, definitely consult an expert aesthetician.
(You should see me when I get a facial! I am a chatty Kathy by nature, but I go whole hog during a facial! My poor aesthetician is probably expecting a tired mum who just wants to relax--oh no! I ask QUESTIONS! And always buy products...because I am an excellent consumer...)
Here are my general steps:
1. Makeup removal
2. Cleanse
3. Exfoliation
4. Mask
5. Toner
6. Essence
7. Serum
8. Face oil
9. Moisturizer
10. Eye cream
11. Lip treatment/balm
Phew! That's a lot. I know. It's very "extra." But honestly, I cut it down most nights. I rarely exfoliate and mask on the same night--or do either every night. I often skip essence too. At the very least, I cleanse, tone and moisturize. I also never go to bed with makeup on.
I rotate products in and out regularly, but here's a list of the products I used in the video:
1. Makeup remover
Boscia MakeUp-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/makeup-breakup-cool-cleansing-oil-P254604
2. Cleanser
Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/checks-balances-frothy-face-wash-P297516
3. Exfoliation
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel
https://www.elemis.com/us/papaya-enzyme-peel.html
4. Mask
Hey Honey, Show Your Glow Colloidal Gold and Honey Beauty Mask
https://www.heyhoney.com/products/colloidal-gold-honey-beauty-mask-show-your-glow
5. Toner
Caudalie Lotion Tonique Hydratante
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/moisturizing-toner-P253623
6. Essence
Caudalie Vinoperfect Essence
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/vinoperfect-concentrated-brightening-essence-P420224
(OK, I didn't do this step, but this is the one I use when I "essence"...insert stupid meme here)
7. Serum
Kate Sommerville Wrinkle Warrior 2-in-1 Plumping Moisturizer and Serum
https://www.katesomerville.com/anti-aging-products-wrinkle-warrior-anti-wrinkle-treatment
8. Face Oil
Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/seaberry-moisturizing-face-oil-P374948
9. Moisturizer
Liz Earle Superskin Overnight Mask
https://uk.lizearle.com/product/superskin/superskin-overnight-mask
10. Eye Cream
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye
11. Lip balm/treatment
Dermalogica Nightly Lip Treatment
https://www.dermalogica.ca/on/demandware.store/Sites-dermalogica-ca-Site/en_CA/Product-Show?pid=232
(My lip balm was the freebie you get from admissions at Ambrose University, where I teach--that stuff is da bomb! AND FREE!!!)
12. Honorable mention to my acne treatment
Dr. Jart Teatreement
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/dr-jart-teatreement-moisturizer-P454019
Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/acne-solutions-clinical-clearing-gel-P385432