latebloom
Almost 40, and just started with skin care. I have always identified my skin type as Oily in the...
Almost 40, and just started with skin care. I have always identified my skin type as Oily in the past, completely ignoring the almost half of each year when I actually have Combination Skin, and a few days of Dry Skin. Why? Primarily because I have Oily Skin most days, and for quite a while, it was really bad.
Skin care for me has been a start and stop game in my 20's and early 30's. I'd stop as soon as I notice that a skin concern gets aggravated, or experience irritation, which was very often the case.
I'm here to learn, and share (hopefully). :)
Full Daily Routine - Clean & Hydrated (Current)
Skincare RoutineMorning Routine
14 steps
I use this as first cleanser if I had heavy skincare the night before.
If I did not, I usually skip this one.
If I had a go-to routine the night before, and I am feeling a bit oilier than usual or I notice a pimple forming, I...
I use this as my alternate cleanser for my go-to routines, either as cleanser, or 2nd cleanser.
Great go-to for...
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Used on days when I did not use Glycolic Acid.
When my skin feels sensitive or slightly irritated, I use this in between products -
- after Toners
- after Vit C...
I find this to be quite strong. I apply this after my moisturizer(s) so the skin around the pimples/acne are...
Evening Routine
15 steps
I use this as first cleanser at night only when my skin feels greasy - you know the thing, oily feeling.
Most...
I go with this as my (1st) cleanser, IF I am feeling a bit oilier than usual, and I notice a pimple forming. For when...
I use this as my alternate cleanser for my go-to routines, either as cleanser, or 2nd cleanser.
Great go-to for...
Used on days when I did not use Glycolic Acid.
When my skin feels sensitive or slightly irritated, I use this in between products -
- after Toners
- after Vit C...
I only use this if my skin is not irritated and I already know that I will not do my exfoliating routine or retinol...
I find this to be quite strong. I apply this after my moisturizer(s) so the skin around the pimples/acne are...
I use this at night as it has blue light protection. I work at night, and I have 2 laptops, 1 extra monitor for at...
I only use this if I did not use a lip scrub.
Full daily routine with the inclusion of a lot of products. I use little of each. While extensive, this anti-aging routine involves very little irritants, focused on keeping clean, hydrated skin. I also work from home, so I usually...
Full daily routine with the inclusion of a lot of products. I use little of each. While extensive, this anti-aging routine involves very little irritants, focused on keeping clean, hydrated skin. I also work from home, so I usually have time for a routine that involves a number of steps, products, and waiting time. A lot of the products below are not used daily.