Rachel B Goldenberg
- May 9
- 2 min read

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