My Holy Grail Skincare Products
Oh, I love talking about skincare! It’s funny, because it wasn’t until my 30s that I passionately delved into building a skincare routine. I have always had fairly good skin (no breakouts or visible skincare concerns), so I didn’t see a need for quality skincare products in my younger years. When I reached my 30s, I started to educate myself about products that will hopefully help preserve my skin and keep a youthful appearance. I am not someone who gets facials often (maybe once every two years…yikes) and injections are simply not for me. However, I do believe in investing in quality products that you can use faithfully at home! My thought process is that products allow you to get the most for your money, by allowing you to build a routine to see continual benefits and will last for months. A facial is quick and I seem to lose the glow after a day. After test trying LOTS and LOTS of products, here are my favorites due to their amazing results!
Barbara Sturm- Super Anti-Aging Serum
*nighttime product
I am not ranking these products, but if I had to pick a favorite, this would be it! I discovered Dr. Barbara Sturm when I was walking around West Hollywood over Spring Break. The sales associate (kinda rudely) suggested that I needed this serum due to my skin being very dry. While I didn’t love her delivery, she was right. Especially during the height of winter and summer, my skin gets VERY dry. While I was hesitant to try this product due to the price, she sent me home with samples that got me hooked (forgive the pun). I use it at night after I wash and tone my face, and then I put this serum all around my face. Followed with moisturizer, this serum leaves my skin glowing and hydrated. It truly is wonderful!
IS Clinical Pro Heal Serum
*morning product
Alright, let’s talk vitamin C serum! I do not think enough people are using vitamin C serums, but they should. These serums help not only hydrate your face, but they also help to reduce sun spots and discoloration. After years of lifeguarding in high school and college, my skincare routine cannot skip vitamin C serum. IS Clinical makes my favorite with their pro heal serum. It leaves my skin looking so hydrated and it’s very lightweight. My skin just drinks it in. This product is to be used in the morning right after you wash and tone, and then you follow up with vitamin c and then moisturizer/SPF.
Beautycounter Countermatch Foaming Cleanser
*morning and nighttime product
Repeat after me…do not wash your face with soap! A quality facial cleanser is a must for morning and night. Beautycounter makes my favorite with their foaming facial cleanser, since it creates a rich foam that is able to get your face incredibly clean without stripping your face of all hydration. It just feels incredible on your skin!
Dr. Dennis Gross- Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
*nighttime product
I love peel pads from Dr. Dennis Gross, because they are such a quick and effective way to exfoliate your face. I use these peel pads about once a week to exfoliate in the evenings, which always seems to provide that extra layer for cleaning and rejuvenating my skin. It gets rid of makeup residue and dry, flaky skin cells. I do not use them daily, but they are safe and gentle to use daily if you need! Once I use these, it feels like my serums and moisturizers are able to soak in more efficiently!
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
*morning and nighttime product
Yes, you can use lip balm in a pinch, but if you truly want a hydrating product, this sleeping mask from Laniege should be your next purchase! I keep it on my bed stand, and use it every night before bed. It truly keeps my lips hydrated, even in the depths of winter!
Revitalash Eyelash Serum
Ok, this is not technically skincare. However, this easy to use serum has transformed my natural lashes. If I had a dollar every time someone has complimented my lashes lately, I could take an incredible vacation and it is all thanks to this product. It makes your natural lashes grow incredibly long and thick. This product truly works!
I hope you find a new product to try and that you love!