Listen, I didn’t wake up like this. Beyoncé lied. Skincare is WORK, ok? And since my face is the first thing people see (and probably judge 🙄), I have a routine that keeps me somewhere between “glowing” and “trying my best.” Here’s the lineup:
🧼 Step 1: CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser
This is the bouncer at the club of my face—kicking out dirt, oil, and every bad decision I made before it’s time to wash up. If I don’t need anything else, I NEED THIS. My skin loves it because it’s gentle but still gets the job done. Do I still wake up with a pimple sometimes? Yes, but that’s usually my fault 🤭 – we’ll get to that.
🍋 Step 2: Paula’s Choice Liquid Exfoliant
Aka “the liquid gold”. This stuff keeps my skin smooth and actually convinces me that I have no pores. You don’t need much either. #Funfact: When I first started using this, I completely ignored the instructions and applied it like there was no tomorrow 😂. My skin was so sensitive that I could cry! It even hurt to blink 😂. Yeah, don’t be like me🫠😂. A little definitely goes a long way.
💧 Step 3: Niacinamide Serum
The tiny bottle with a big attitude. Niacinamide basically tells my skin to CALM DOWN—especially with the oil that I usually get in my T-zone. If my face had a therapist, it would be this serum.
🧴 Step 4: Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion
Simple and reliable. There used to be a time when I thought my skin needed NO TYPE of moisturizer because of the excessive oil it would produce. Boy was I lying to myself. This lotion literally puts life back into my skin after a wash. It‘s also perfect for skin types like mine (combination skin), mainly because it’s lightweight.
☀️ Step 5: La Roche-Posay Clear Skin Sunscreen
Non-negotiable. If you’re not wearing sunscreen, you’re actively auditioning to look like a leather couch by 45. 😂😂 No but seriously, this SPF keeps me protected from this Caribbean sun! 🌴🔥 And with the products I use, sunscreen is a follow up requirement regardless.
💦 Bonus Step: Water
If there’s one thing I actually do right, it’s drinking water. Like, I don’t even think about it—I mostly drink water anyway. The only time my skin betrays me is when I get too comfy with sodas. One too many and boom—pimples. Nothing too crazy, but still… who actually wants that? Not me.
✨ Wrap up
So that’s my daily routine! Nothing too crazy, but it keeps me looking alive and less like how I may be feeling most days. Will I ever try new products? Probably. But for now, these are my skincare ride-or-dies. Wanna watch me do the routine? Click here! 🩷
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