As I have posted in the past I am a HUGE fan of beauty products. I am willing to try just about everything, but what I really want is a tried and true routine that can last me for years. I tried Cinique for a while, but my skin was just so dry it didn’t really suit me well. More recently I have been using Arbonne , but as things run out I have been moving towards easier to access products such as drug store brands. But what I think I am missing most is a good exfoliating product. For a dryer skinned person like me I would think that’s the most important step, and that’s the step I slack on the most!
My Beauty Regimen:
I wash my face daily with Arbonne facewash. It’s creamy consistency doesn’t leave my face feeling dry so I like it. I will admit that I do not wash my face twice a day, and only wash it at night when I shower. I guess I’m just lazy in the mornings!
After washing my face I use the Arbonne toner. I am liking using the toner. It’s a spray, but I like to put it on a cotton ball. I like that it then gets rid of anything that is left on my skin after my shower. I am not exactly sure what a toner does, but I plan on keeping it as part of my daily routine.
After that comes the lotions. Boy do I love facial lotions! (and body lotions) I think that stems from my dry face and my desire to get ahead of those pesky wrinkles that I am sure are on their way. (I’m almost 30 you know!) First I put on the Arbonne Facial Serum. After that I am loving my Votre Vu eye creams! (Don’t forget to enter if you want to win one!) First I use the eye gelee. I like the cooling effect. Then, in the daytime I use Olay original lotion for sensitive skin with SPF. If it’s night time I use the Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Cream. FINALLY…I use my other Votre Vu eye cream the Luxee Yeux eye cream and I think this one is my favorite. Especially for day time or when I am going out because it leaves a little shine under your eyes which brightens them!
Now, I am not completely sold on some items. I always go back and forth with believing that you have spend alot to have good facial products, or if over the counter ones will work. I have this thing about paying shipping so that drives me nuts. That’s why I keep changing! I have heard that Olay products are the #1 over the counter brand. Have you heard that? The Olay night recovery cream I could replace if I found a better alternative, but what?
So now back to my original question. What exfoliator do you recommend? As you can see I’m all over the place when it comes to product brands. I just want to be happy with what I use. Bottom line..I have to hydrate this face!
So what’s your beauty regimen? What products can you not live with out? Can someone help this product lover out?
I use St. Ives Apricot scrub gentle formula once a day! I LOVE it.
A few people have mentioned that! I have to check it out:)
I’m a big fan, too! The only problem is that I have a bad habit of buying things and never using them which is really annoying.
Typically, I use Jan Marini bioglycolic (sp?) for facewash. I, too, only wash my face at night otherwise it would be way too dry. I love Mary Kay’s microdermabrasion set and use that in the shower about once every week or two. I also use it on my neck and chest as well as my arms.
The JM stuff is only available in one spa here in town, so I’m currently out and have been using J’s clean & clear morning burst (something along those lines) and I have to say it has made my face soooo soft! Amazing!!
For makeup, I use bare escentuals. Love the mineral makeup!
Thanks for the recs! I’m gonna have to try your night cream and eye cream, for sure!
Ya it’s tricky when you find something you like thats only at like 1 place! Microderm abrasion huh? Maybe I could consider that?
I use the St. Ives Apricot Scrub too & I love it (I say too, your first commenter uses it). I used to use the Clinique cleansing system, but it causes Rosacea to break out on my face anytime I use it or go back to it. I have SUCH sensitive skin. I can’t even use ARbonne. I am limited to Clinique foundation. I’ve begun using Witch Hazel or whatever it’s called as my toner. I LOVE IT! I’d always heard of people using it & it’s a little more natural, but I never knew! I adore it. Then i use a Clean & Clear moisturizing lotion that also prevents acne. Doesn’t seem to be working b/c I’m broken out like a pepperoni pizza, but I think it’s hormones! The Clean & Clear lotion is SO smooth & I love it =)
I use a Murad scrub every 3-4 days and another Murad face cleanser every morning/night. I use Exuviance moisturizers, one for the day & one for the night.
I’ve tried so much junk… these things seem to do the trick, however once I hit 30 I started having a few minor breakouts here & there. It sucks!
I use Arbonne eye shadows and a blush… I LOVE THEM!
This is the first time I am hearing of this Murad..but lots of people commented on here about it! I”ll have to look into that….
You know i have been getting more break outs now too! booo
I’ve started using Murad a few weeks ago and I’m so far I’m very pleased. I do throw in Neutrogena Acne wash a couple times a week just for extra cleaning. I use mostly mineral cosmetics, Everyday Minerals, love how it’s transformed my skin.
I am currently using Laura Mercier products – cleanser, moisturizer, eye cream and exfoliator – but when I run out, I am going to have to make the switch to more affordable skin care, too. I am eager to see other readers’ comments about their fave products!
I love Laura mercier make up but have never used the facial stuff. She is expensive. I always go back and forth..I buy expensive then I wonder if it’s necessary and go over the counter..what a cycle!
I actually went to a facial consultant a couple weeks ago because my products were just not working for me. When I mentioned I use St. Ives scrub – she said she was afraid of this. She said it’s good for the rest of your body, but it actually is horrible for your face, especially if you’re more prone to being on the dry side. I have noticed that it doesn’t make my face feel fabulous. So I am not using it anymore.
She recommended 2 products by GM Collin (super expensive). I have been using the samples of the products (one is the gommage, with is the exfoliator and MUCH gentler than St. Ives, the other is optimal skin cream, which makes my face feel AMAZING). I’ve been happy so far – but am wondering if I can afford to buy these products often. I might invest in the exfoliator since that’s really a once a week type thing. Good luck!
I love Beauty products:)I’m def. deserving a shopping weekend after what my babe said to me this morning!!! Men! Never tried Arbonne…will have to now:)
I just bought that Loreal face wash (L’Oreal Paris Go 360 Clean Deep Facial (sensitive skin)). Anyway, it comes with a scrubber built into the bottle, and I love it. I have the misfortune to have very dry, sensitive skin. I also break out – BOO! So, I wash with the L’oreal which is very moisturizing (the sensitive skin one is anyway), then I scrub with Proactiv and do that whole process. For an exfoliater, I too use the St. Ives Apricot scrub – it’s the best, and it’s affordable.
I usually use Murad products and they have an exfoliating scrub that I love. I also love Skinceuticals and Peter Thomas Roth.
And, I hate to pimp out my give-away right now, but I just tested a great lotion through Skin MD that I really like as a night-time moisturizer. In fact, I’m giving a bottle of it away right now! =)
-Aimee
Hmmm, I don’t think I’d be of much help. I’m a Combo/Oily skin so moisturizers and lotions are not a good idea for me. I pretty much stick with the ProActiv routine in the morning and that’s it.
However, my mom has dry skin and uses Olay and I think maybe Lancome.
I love my Murad regimine. But, here’s the kicker, I use my Clarisonic with my cleanser. Oh. My. Word!!! This is my bliss for the day!
Jen, I must warn you, I may be a little partial because I am a Mary Kay Consultant but I do believe Mary Kay has the best skin care regimine! One piece of advice I would give you is to use only 1 line of products (whatever brand you choose). Each line is made to work together so if you mix and match you do not get the full benefits of the products.
I have dry skin as well and I too love my moisturizers! One product I have fallen in love with recently is my oil free hydrating gel, used over the top of my moisturizer, I swear you would never know I have dry skin it is amazing! But for a exfoliator I would recommend microdermabrasion, use it 2-3 times per week and you will feel a world of difference!
Mary Kay is the #1 best selling skin care and color cosmetic company for the past 16 years. We have a 100% satisfaction guarenteed, if you don’t like it Mary Kay will take back your product even if it is years after you purchased it. Plus most consultants offer free shipping, I sure do!
I love Olay! I just switched to Philophy’s Hope products but a big fan of Olay. The microdermabrasion is unbelievable!