My Nighttime Skincare Routine

Today, I want to share with you my nighttime skincare routine. Personally, I love seeing what kind of products work for other people and wonder if they can work for me. I have dry skin (extremely dry in the winter) so I pretty much have the same routine year round. I don't like to use too many products because I also have sensitive skin, so I try to stick with natural products or products that won't irritate my skin. So let's get into a step-by-step of my night.

Step 1: Remove eye-makeup

Right now I am using this eye makeup remover from Target, it is almost the exact same thing as a Neutrogena makeup remover, but it is way cheaper. Although it is oil-free, it does leave an oily residue but that is something I don't really mind because it really breaks down eye makeup. I use a cotton pad to remove my eye makeup (usually just mascara and concealer) and move on to the next step.

Step 2: Use a facial cleanser/face wash

The cleanser that I am using currently is Ultrabland by Lush. It's not like any other cleanser because it is more like a face balm. The ingredients of this include: honey, beeswax, and oils. It breaks down makeup wonderfully and leaves your skin feeling really soft. When using this, you don't need a lot of product for it to be effective, a small dollop is all you need for your entire face. I first wet my face a little bit so the product can just glide all over my face and I add just a bit more to my eyes to really break down the product. Finally, I rinse it off with warm water and pat dry with a face towel.

Step 3: Apply toner to the face

Toner is a great product to remove any extra gunk that may be hiding on your face. Right now I am using a toner from the brand Boots, which is a store in the UK, but I bought mine at Target. I love this because it is for people with sensitive skin, which means it is gentle but effective. I just put a small amount on a cotton pad and swipe it all over my face. 

Step 4: Moisturize

Moisturizing is the last and most important step in my whole routine. Without it, my face would be a dry mess. Right now I am loving the Ultra Repair Cream by First Aid Beauty (FAB). I have tried many other moisturizers but always find myself coming back to this. It is very light but it really hydrates your skin. And the best part of it all is that you can use it all over your body as well. I occasionally also use a hydrating under-eye cream by Boots Botanics but I only use it when my under-eyes are really dry. 

Bonus Step: Face Mask

Whenever I feel like my skin is dull or it needs some serious cleaning, I use this face mask. It is from the brand Formula 10.0.6, and I picked it up at Ulta. I had personally never heard of this brand but it sounded good so I took a leap of faith and got it. It really gets into your pores and cleans them out. Sometimes my face even tingles after a couple of minutes because it is hard at work. I usually use it at night but sometimes I use it before I take shower for a quick skin pick me up. 

Are there any products you think I should try? Let me know in the comments below!

-Emily