I thought I would share my nighttime skincare routine. I have somewhat sensitive skin, so I have to be careful which products I use. The products I am currently using seem to have a good balance for my skin type, which tends toward combination/slightly dry. I don’t need a lot of extra moisturization this time of year (I definitely need extra moisture in the winter, though). A light moisturizer works fine. I’m not sure how long I will be able to say that at this point…I have officially reached (gulp) middle age now.

Step 1

I start my nighttime skincare routine by removing my makeup with the Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes. I love these because they do a great job getting almost all the makeup off—even waterproof eye makeup—but they are not full of all kinds of harsh chemicals that will irritate my skin.

Step 2

Next, I take a warm, wet washcloth and lay it on my face for a few seconds. This gets off any residue from the cleansing cloths and helps open the pores for a more thorough cleansing.

Step 3

Then I use my Clarisonic Facial Brush to clean and condition my face and neck. I absolutely love my Clarisonic. It took a lot for me to decide to purchase one in the first place, but I am so glad I did. The price tag is steep, but it really is worth it. It gets my skin so clean and has improved the texture as well. I choose to use the Clinique foaming facial cleansing soap with it. Again, this cleanser is effective without having a long list of chemicals in the ingredients. Following this, I rinse my face and neck thoroughly.

Step 4

Now that my face is nice and clean, with no traces of dirt or makeup left, I apply a light moisturizer. Currently, the moisturizer I’m using is Osea Atmosphere Protection Cream. The ingredients are all natural and it has a light, fresh scent. I received this moisturizer in a FabFItFun subscription box a while back, and I’ve really liked using it.

Step 5

Lastly, I apply an eye cream. Right now, I’m using the Acure Eye Cream. I ordered this eye cream from Grove Collaborative. It’s moisturizing without being heavy. It has all natural ingredients and it really works to smooth out fine lines.

When I have an occasional breakout or skin irritation, I also use a really helpful product called Spot Treatment for Irritated Skin. It’s made by a company named Bloom Naturals, which was started by a mom who needed to find a solution to her son’s skin problems. She created the Spot Treatment, and when it worked so well, she decided to offer it to others. Bloom Naturals has a line of other natural skincare products, as well.

This routine is working well for me right now. (I may change to a bit heavier moisturizer once the weather cools and my skin gets a bit drier.)

I love how simple and quick this routine is. My skin is in good condition and I hardly ever have any problems with it. It’s so great having a skincare approach that works so well.