Morning Skin Care Routine

Skin care is very important to me for many reasons. It relaxes and calms me while also taking care of my skin and it provides me with a nice routine to start and end my day with. Over the years I have struggled with the consistency of following this routine everyday. Even now, I sometimes fall short, but I truly look forward to waking up and starting my day with a fresh face from using these products. See the list below in order of how I use these amazing products!

Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner: this toner is awesome, it makes my skin feel extra soft and supple after cleansing but does not hurt or sting my face at all! It is refreshing and perfect for sensitive skin like mine. I used to think that all toners were supposed to sting and burn, but once I discovered this product the redness of my skin drastically changed and I was able to use a toner daily.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile, and Lavender: this product is a mouthful to say, but it is my favorite skin care product ever! If I were stranded on a desert island and could only take one skin care item, this would be the product I choose. It is so refreshing and hydrating that I usually use it twice throughout my routine. I have tried the other variations of facial sprays from this brand, but this is the scent I always come back to. I spray it on my face any chance I get!

Acure Brightening Super Greens Serum: this is the first serum I ever used but I have continued to purchase it over and over again. It has kale, spirulina, and broccoli seed oil for its active ingredients and it really helps to create bright fresh looking skin, all while fighting redness and discoloration. It has a nice natural and organic sent and is not too heavy. It absorbs into my skin very well!

Acure Brightening Glowing Serum: this product is newer to me, but included it because I have gone through a few of them and I constantly get compliments when I use this. It has argan oil, pumpkin, and cranberry for its active ingredients and it really helps to make my skin look glowy and dewy whether I am wearing makeup or not.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly: this is a very unique product, but I love to use it! It is a lightweight water-jelly moisturizer that is super hydrating and provides protection against pollution. When this is applied it feels as if you have just splashed your face with water. It's so refreshing and absorbs really well into the skin. I also make sure I wear this everyday because with working in a downtown, metro area I want to make sure my skin is protected from pollution and smog.

Acure Brightening Day Cream: this is the hands down best day cream I have ever used! It has a lovely creamy texture but is not too heavy on the skin and absorbs really well and quickly for when you are in a hurry in the morning. The active ingredients are cica and argan oil which help brighten the skin and combat redness and sensitivity like the serum above. The smell is subtle, but light and fresh and slightly citrusy to wake you and your skin up in the morning!

I hope you enjoyed reading about my favorite morning skin care products and I look forward to sharing more with you very soon. Head over to my Instagram page to read the hack I posted for purchasing some of my favorite Acure products to save a little $$$.

XO, Katie