topic Re: AM Skincare Routine? in Beauty

AM Skincare Routine?

Chisos — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:25:52 GMT

I am satisfied with my pm routine and makeup but I need some ideas for products to wear under makeup in am. I would appreciate suggestions for glow and moisture.. Not sunscreen. Thanks!

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

myshell624 — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:42:15 GMT

Well I have two products that I love for daytime, ASDM Beverly Hills vitamin c serum and Andalou Naturals CC cream. The CC does have spf but it doubles as my moisturizer too

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

islandgrrl — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:57:13 GMT

My morning routine is: Peter Thomas Roth's anti-aging cleansing gel with my clarisonic followed by Josie Maran's Argan Milk and Argan Oil (regular). After having cranky skin all of my life I have finally arrived at makeup optional at 52 years old. I hope I can enjoy this easy routine for at least a little while.

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

Chisos — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:21:07 GMT

Thanks I have been considering Josie's Argan Oil. I looked at the Argon Oil on Shophq because I prefer to order from them but it is 2% Vitamin E and the reviews are not good. I know what you mean about enjoying a routine at least for a little while.

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

vac — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:36:11 GMT

I use CeraVe hydrating cleanser and an oil-free moisturizer (Simple brand at the moment). I am oily and acne-prone, but I use actives for that in the evening.

I would like to add a vitamin C serum to my morning routine, but I just restarted Retin-A a few months ago and I want to give my face a bit more time before I add anything else.

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

virgosun — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 03:35:11 GMT

I rinse my face with warm water. I cocktail a couple of Isomers serums and apply them. Then I apply my ASDM Vit C serum. Let it all dry. Apply my sun screen which has anti-aging ingredients in it so it is also my moisturizer. I have 3 different neck creams that I like and apply one of them to my neck. This all takes me maybe 10 minutes.

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:07:07 GMT

Gentle Exfoliation (Fleur de Lis Rice & Papaya Enzyme Powder)

Toner (Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera Toner)

Vitamin C Serum (many out there to choose from)

AHA Treatment (Alpha Hydrox - a few options here, based on your skin type)

Moisturizer, if needed (I don't use a separate moisturizer these days because there's hyaluronic acid in my serum and BB/CC cream)

Eye Cream (currently, Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream)

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

HappyDaze — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:13:39 GMT

Well you don't really say what you use for your PM routine so hard to know what you are already using but, I'd recommend::

-a good vitamin C serum that also contains sodium hylauronate (or hylauronic acid) and ferulic acid

- rose hip seed oil (or a mix of oils like Andalou Naturals' moroccon beauty oil).

I firmly believe in multitasking products to keep it simple but effective. Good luck!

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

Chi-town girl — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:14:20 GMT

On 8/10/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
Gentle Exfoliation (Fleur de Lis Rice & Papaya Enzyme Powder)

Toner (Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera Toner)

Vitamin C Serum (many out there to choose from)

AHA Treatment (Alpha Hydrox - a few options here, based on your skin type)

Moisturizer, if needed (I don't use a separate moisturizer these days because there's hyaluronic acid in my BB/CC cream)

Eye Cream (currently, Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream)

I love to read your posts about product recommendations. Always something new for me to check out.

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:00:19 GMT

On 8/10/2014 Chi-town girl said:
On 8/10/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
Gentle Exfoliation (Fleur de Lis Rice & Papaya Enzyme Powder) Toner (Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera Toner) Vitamin C Serum (many out there to choose from) AHA Treatment (Alpha Hydrox - a few options here, based on your skin type) Moisturizer, if needed (I don't use a separate moisturizer these days because there's hyaluronic acid in my BB/CC cream) Eye Cream (currently, Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream)

I love to read your posts about product recommendations. Always something new for me to check out.

Awe, thanks, Chi-town girl. I think we're always learning. Like anyone, I appreciate effective products/ingredients and positive results, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for them either. I don't officially cleanse my face in the morning because it's clean from the night before - just has the nighttime treatment products on, but no dirt. That's why I just do the exfoliation. I think the enzyme powder does enough new cleansing. The one thing I don't ever want to be without, though, is the Dr. Young Camellia Cleansing Oil that I use at night. I've been very happy with Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum for many months - soon going on a year, actually. I've been looking at some other options to try, but making the right choice can be confusing. I'm liking the Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream, but Mizon makes a collagen firming eye cream that sounds good, too. Fortunately, many of these Asian skincare products can be found economically priced on eBay or Amazon.

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

maryfw — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:50:31 GMT

On 8/10/2014 Chi-town girl said:
On 8/10/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
Gentle Exfoliation (Fleur de Lis Rice & Papaya Enzyme Powder) Toner (Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera Toner) Vitamin C Serum (many out there to choose from) AHA Treatment (Alpha Hydrox - a few options here, based on your skin type) Moisturizer, if needed (I don't use a separate moisturizer these days because there's hyaluronic acid in my BB/CC cream) Eye Cream (currently, Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream)

I love to read your posts about product recommendations. Always something new for me to check out.

JeanLouiseFinch - The Gentle Exfoliation that you refer to -does that help with the clogged pores, etc. You had commented on a thread I posted about a peel and recommended a daily exfoliation. Thanks for the tip

Re: AM Skincare Routine?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 22:51:30 GMT

On 8/11/2014 maryfw said:
On 8/10/2014 Chi-town girl said:
On 8/10/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
Gentle Exfoliation (Fleur de Lis Rice & Papaya Enzyme Powder) Toner (Thayers Alcohol-free Witch Hazel & Aloe Vera Toner) Vitamin C Serum (many out there to choose from) AHA Treatment (Alpha Hydrox - a few options here, based on your skin type) Moisturizer, if needed (I don't use a separate moisturizer these days because there's hyaluronic acid in my BB/CC cream) Eye Cream (currently, Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream)

I love to read your posts about product recommendations. Always something new for me to check out.

JeanLouiseFinch - The Gentle Exfoliation that you refer to -does that help with the clogged pores, etc. You had commented on a thread I posted about a peel and recommended a daily exfoliation. Thanks for the tip

I think so. But I also think it's the complete package using the right cleanser, toning and treatment products, plus staying faithful to a good routine, that work together to achieve the desired end result.