My Skincare Routine: Simple, Steady, and Here to Stay (Dry & Sensitive Skin)

My Skincare Routine: Simple, Steady, and Here to Stay

Let me say this right off the top:

I am not the “20 products, switch it up every season” girlie. I am a creature of habit with dry, sensitive skin, and once I find something that works, I stick with it.

It is not about chasing perfect skin.

Wait… yes, it is! Ha.

But it is also about feeling clean, hydrated, and cared for, with the fewest steps possible.

Building a Skincare Routine

If you are trying to build a skincare routine, you might have to go through a little trial and error. Do not get discouraged. You are just figuring out what your skin likes, and that takes a little patience.

If you are anything like me, this part can be fun.

Researching, discovering, reading reviews, it is all part of the process.

That way, if something causes irritation or throws your skin off, you know exactly what to eliminate, without having to guess.

My Morning Routine: Rinse, Hydrate, Protect

I do not cleanse my face in the mornings. Why?
Because honestly, what were you doing overnight that your face needs a full reset?

Never mind, I do not want to know. Unless you want to tell me. 

Here is what I reach for in the AM:

• Splash of cold water – That is it. Just to wake up my face.

• La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum – A quick hit of brightness and antioxidant protection. Lightweight and smooth under everything.

• The Ordinary Squalane Oil – My OG. My day-one favorite. I have used this for years, and my skin loves it, especially when it is dry or irritated. A few drops and my skin feels instantly calmer and smoother.

• Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream – Hydrates and softens. I told my cousin I felt like I needed Botox under my eyes. She said, “No you do not,” so I bought this instead.

• Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane – My favorite moisturizer. Thick enough to do its job, light enough not to feel greasy. My other favorite moisturizer, La Roche Posay Double Repair.

That is it. Five products. Five minutes. And I am out the door—or at least closer to it.

New Facial Cleansing Tool

I’ve been using my new FOREO facial cleansing device, and I love it. It’s incredibly soft on my skin but still feels like it’s doing real work. My face feels cleaner and smoother every time I use it.

The silicone bristles are gentle. The T-Sonic™ pulsations give a deep cleanse without stripping my skin, which is perfect for my dry skin.

I love it so much. I’m seriously considering upgrading to the larger version and passing this one down to my daughter (she’s already been eyeing it!). It’s one of those skincare tools that makes you wonder why you didn’t add it sooner.

Foreo is currently having a Birthday sale. Visit, http://www.foreo.com and use promo code: PARTY35 for 35% off.

Night Routine: Cleanse, Restore, Sleep

At night, it is non-negotiable: I double-cleanse my face.

Not because I wear a full face of makeup, I usually do not, but because the air is filthy.

Pollution, sunscreen, whatever is floating around out there, it all needs to go.

• La Roche-Posay Lipikar Oil Cleanser – Gentle, hydrating, and removes everything. It breaks down makeup effortlessly, even waterproof stuff, and still leaves my skin soft, not stripped. Their Gentle Hydrating Cleanser is also good!

• Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream – Hydrates and softens. I told my cousin I felt like I needed Botox under my eyes. She said, “No you do not,” so I bought this instead.

• Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Oil (New Addition) – During girls’ night, this was said to be a must-have. I picked it up during Kiehl’s SALE. It adds a little glow and feels like quiet luxury.

• Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane – Same as the morning—because why mess with what works?

Why This Works for Me

• Hydrating, not heavy

• Simple, not boring

• Consistent, not complicated

It is easy, it is gentle, and it makes me feel like I am doing something good for myself every single day.

And I love that for me.

Skincare rule: Do not let your neck betray you.

Youthful face + moisturized neck = aging gracefully together.

For Anyone Who’s Overwhelmed

If you are building your routine or trying to simplify things, here is what I have learned:

You do not need a shelf full of products. You just need a few that your skin responds to, and that you enjoy using.

Start simple:

Cleanser + Moisturizer + Sunscreen

What about you?

Are you a routine lover or a product explorer?

Drop your faves or your ride-or-die skincare items in the comments.

I always love hearing what works for other people, even if I am not changing up anytime soon.