As I grow older with grace, I have learned the importance of self care and more specifically in the area of my skincare routine. Especially at nighttime. It’s never too late to develop a routine, but consistency, the products, and the order in which they’re applied matter most.

I’ll be honest, I wish I knew more about these things back in my care free teens and twenties. But all that matters is that we’re here now and ready to take my skin to the next level. Speaking of my teens and twenties when not too much that actually matters, matters to us, trust me when I say, skincare matters then, now and forever.

The primary benefit of having a nighttime routine is that you are actively playing a role in assisting your biggest organ in rejuvinating and repairing itself during the most prime time. There’s a method to the madness and after an extensive search and usage, I think I’ve found my perfect nighttime skincare routine. Let’s get into it!

Step 1: Double Cleanse

Double cleansing is the key to ensuring that all dirt, makeup, and any other cosmetics products are removed. This is the foundation of a clean and fresh face. I love to start with an oil cleanser or cleansing balm and Take the Day Off by Clinique is a staple in my routine. This smooth balm transitions into a silky balm that gently dissolves it all.

Youth to the People’s Superfood Cleanser is the meal my skin loves and never knew it needed. Talk about squeaky clean?! This cleanser truly makes my face feel cleaner than any other cleanser I have used; doing everything from actually balancing my pH, removing makeup to preventing build up in my pores.

Step 2: Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the next step in my routine as it is quite important. Through exfoliation, not only are dead skin cells are removed, but the skin is both brightened and smoothed. I like to alternate between the two below depending on what I feel like my skin needs most.

The Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is a physical exfoliant that in addition to the aforementioned benefits, reduces blackheads and evens out skin tone. It’s super gentle while the coarseness can be controlled by you and the amount of water that it comes in contact with.

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant is that girl in my eyes! Adding this to my routine was a decision I’ll never regret and have been seeing consistent benefits ever since. This liquid exfoliant has benefits that range from brightening and smoothing and expand to unclogging pores, oil control and the enhancement of that natural glow that we all desire to have.

Step 3: Tone

The Cream Skin Milk Toner and Moisturizer by Laneige has easily my go-to toner for my nighttime routine. Prioritizing hydration makes this the perfect choice. Let me not forget that glooooww! whew! This is the toner in whom my skin trusts. Filled with peptides and ceramide, this toner is the perfect combination for all skin types that is guaranteed to leave you with the radiant, hydrated skin.

Step 4: Treatments

Now we have arrived to the portion of my routine in which I can use products to treat any specific areas that I may have and you get to do the same. The Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops by Glow Recipe followed by the Dermalogica skin Retinol Serum have been the best combination ever! The reduction of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and age spots are essential to my routine as I continue grow, evolve and unashamedly age. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do and this is the dynamic duo that exceeds my expectations each and every time.

Step 5: Moisturize

Now, we moisturize! At nighttime I prioritize hydration like no other as I’m sure you can tell by the products shared so far. Once I reach this step, I love patting my face down with the Fresh Rose Deep hydration Serum. Pause… please remember to add your serum before your cream moisturizer and thank me later. This oil-infused moisturized is not only unique in presentation, but also provides a 24-hour deep hydration resulting in dewy skin.

I love following up with either the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream or the True Cream Aqua Bomb by Belif. Honestly they both deserve an honorable mention as I alternate between the two only based on what I naturally grab first. Both are extremely hydrating for a minimum of 72-hours. Say what now?! Yep! You read right and let me be the first to tell you that they live up to the hype.

Step 6: Lips

While we all have different skins types, live in various climates and if you’re here, desire to also have healthy skin, I highly recommend any of these products. There is so much information these days on skincare for all skin types so I encourage you to also research that which applies to yours. If you’re more of a visual person or would like to see this all in motion, check it out here. Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever tried, and/or are currently using any of these products. If not, what are you using and loving in your PM/Nighttime Skin Care Routine?

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