Katelyn’s Skincare Routine

I have combination skin that is oily in the T-zone and dry everywhere else. Skincare is important to me because I can see how much it impacts my self confidence and how I present myself to others.

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Morning Routine:

1. Formula 10.0.6 Best Face Forward Daily Foaming Cleanser Passionfruit and Green Tea $5.99 at Ulta Beauty

Immediately after I wake up in the morning I wash my face with this cleanser.  It removes oil and reduces skin impurities with green tea and chamomile while passionfruit balances skin tone and oil.  I have been using this face wash since the beginning of June and I love it because I feel like it leaves my skin feeling smooth and it decreases the amount of oil that I see on my skin.  I just use my hands to rub it in instead of an exfoliating spin brush since I use that at night.

2. Mario Badescu Rose Facial Spray with Aloe, Herb and Rosewater $7 at Ulta Beauty

3. RE: Fresh Organic Toning Face Mist Cucumber and Rosewater $9.99

I use these sprays interchangeably on alternating days after I wash my face but before I moisturize.  They both give my face a natural glow without the use of highlight and my face becomes super moisturized.  I also use these products throughout the day if I feel like my face can use a boost in the afternoon.  The Mario Badescu also works as an amazing makeup setting spray and keeps my face glowing and moisturized and also keeps my makeup in place.

4. Formula 10.0.6 Picture Perfect Day Moisturizer $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

This moisturizer is perfect for my skin since I have combination skin so it’s both dry and oily. However, it’s a heavier moisturizer so you can feel it on your skin, so if you’d rather have a lightweight moisturizer this is not for you. I personally love it because it keeps my skin soft but I don’t look greasy.

Nighttime Routine:

1. Rimmel Eye Makeup Remover $3.37 at Target

This is the only eye makeup I have used since I started wearing makeup in 6th grade. Many eye makeup removers make my skin feel heavy and greasy, but I love the way this one feels since it’s lightweight and just feels like water on my skin. I wear a lot of eye makeup, especially black mascara and eyeliner, and it takes it all off.

2. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes refill pack $4.49 at Target

I use this for face makeup only since I have found that it doesn’t completely remove my eye makeup. But, it’s perfect for taking off foundation, eyebrow makeup, contour and highlight.

3. Pacifica Kale Detox Deep Cleansing Face Wash $10 at Ulta Beauty

I use a different cleanser at night than I do in the morning in order to further cleanse my skin to keep my skin glowing and clear.  This face wash smells so good and it leaves my face feeling clear and smooth after a long day.  I use an exfoliating spin brush at night to deep cleanse my face in order to completely remove all of my makeup and clean out my pores.  This face wash leaves my face feeling clean and soft, also this face wash does not leave my face feeling tight as other cleansers do.

4. Formula 10.0.6 Get Your Glow On Skin-Brightening Peel Mask Papaya and Citrus

5. Formula 10.0.6 Deep Down Detox Ultra Cleansing Mud Mask $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

I use a mask three or four times a week and I use these two masks interchangeably.  If I use the Papaya and Citrus mask on Monday, I would use the Deep Down Detox mask on Wednesday.  The peel mask leaves my skin feeling smooth, but it is a little hard to get completely off so I always use it before I shower so the mask completely washes away.  The Deep Down Detox mask leaves my skin feeling a little dry but I feel like it really cleanses my skin and minimizes breakouts.

6. Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner $6.99 at Ulta Beauty

I just began using toner for the first time this summer and I cannot believe that I did not use it for so long.  This toner balances and evens out my skin tone by decreasing the amount of oil I see on my face and creating a completely uniform tone.  This toner also clears up my skin and minimize breakouts.

7. Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer $12.99 at Target

This moisturizer is super soothing and leaves my face feeling smooth.  This one is much lighter than the one I use in the morning so I like to use it at night since I use so many products in the evening and I do not want to stress my skin.

8. Mario Badescu Anti Acne Serum $20 at Ulta Beauty

I used to use Epiduo on my skin and I just recently ran out so I decided to try a new product.  The Epiduo was expensive and required a dermatologist prescription, so I decided to try the Mario Badescu Anti Acne Serum since I already knew I loved his rose water spray.  I am still trying to form an opinion on it, but I do like it.  I use a Q-tip to apply the serum to breakouts and acne-prone areas to decrease the size of and prevent breakouts.