my AM & PM skincare routine
just like with makeup (i shared my whole makeup routine here!), i lean heavily towards natural, clean, non-comedogenic (non-pore clogging) products. i LOVE trying new skincare & tend to rotate new products in occasionally, but today i’m sharing my tried & trues—the products i use everyday, the products i’ve repurchased time & time again. my skin is on the dry side & definitely acne prone. a few years ago i struggled with cystic acne & that’s what truly made me start caring & LOVING skincare. my skin is the clearest & most vibrant it’s ever been so i can’t wait to share what’s gotten me to this point!!!
my morning & nighttime skincare routines differ slightly, so i’m going to go through them both in order, & then at the bottom of this post i’ll share a few things i use occasionally when my skin needs extra love.
okay, here we go, starting with my morning routine!
1 / approach skincare holistically
before jumping into the products i apply…i firmly believe good skin begins inside out! here are things i do daily that contribute to happy skin:
drink 100 oz of hydrating liquids (combo of water, these or these electrolytes, milk, herbal tea, etc)
morning & night supplement routine - blog post on this coming soon
eat a balanced diet focusing on healthy fats & high protein, including taking collagen daily, usually in smoothies! ABIGAIL10 gets you 10% off the Perfect Supplements site
spend minimum of an hour in the sunshine! vitamin D baby ☀️
prioritize good sleep by getting into bed around 930pm & aiming for 8 hours a night. i track my sleep with my Oura ring.
alright now for the products themselves!
2 / splash face with water + ice roll
i love a quick splash of water on my face to help me feel alive haha & then i ice roll with this! i’ve tried a handful of ice rollers & NONE get as cold as this one. i keep it in the freezer. it is so refreshing & depuffs my face amazingly well, especially on the mornings i didn’t get great rest.
3 / dime hyper glow serum
the best vitamin c serum at such an affordable price! i noticed a huge difference in the brightness of my skin since starting this over a year ago. ABIGAILGREEN20 gives you 20% off. let is absorb for a second before applying anything else! honorable mention: Summer Fridays CC Me serum
4 / snail mucin
this serum went viral on tikok for a reaaaason. korean skincare is outstanding. i know the concept of snail mucin is…odd…but it hydrates my skin SO well (& doesn’t smell weird or anything). it really smooths the texture of my skin!
5 / dime dewy day cream
this moisturizer is perfectly light yet hydrating & doesn’t clog my pores like a lot of other moisturizers do! a little goes a long way. again, ABIGAILGREEN20 gives you a discount.
6 / drunk elephant bronzing drops
i mix a couple drops of these into the dewy day cream for a perfect glow! i truly think they give juuuust the right amount of color to my skin (especially in winter!)
7 / dime blue facial oil
if my skin is feeling extra dry, i looove lathering up with Dime’s blue tansy facial oil! not everyday though - probably around 2-3 times per week. i like to give myself a little face massage when i use this!
8 / lip stain
with 2 kiddos, i usually put on my makeup a few hours after doing this routine, so i use this lip stain to add some color & help me look alive until i do add makeup!
9 / merit gelee lip oil
Merit lip oil is my kryptonite. i’ve repurchased so many times. i apply it on it’s own or over the lip stain!
10 / aesop body balm
this is more body skincare vs face skincare but it’s a must for me, especially since it’s so dry here in colorado. this balm smells DIVINE. i apply it on my hands every morning & night - & sometimes my arms, legs & feet too!
that’s it for morning - now for nighttime:
1 / aesop Cleansing oil
oil cleansing is one of the best things i ever started doing!!! if you’re not familiar…oil cleansing is based on the principle that like dissolves like. when you oil cleanse, the oil can penetrate deep into pores to dissolve grime + build-up, so it’s an amazing way to purify & nourish your skin - & obviously perfect for taking off makeup too! i loveee this boujie Aesop one but honestly, you can totes make cleansing oil yourself with some good ole jojoba oil. once i run out of my Aesop one, i’ll make my own by refilling the cute bottle 🤠 if you’re more into cleansing balms…i LOVE this Elemis one. this Versed one is good too if you’re looking for a more affordable one. i apply the oil to dry skin & massage gently for about 30 seconds & then wipe my face with a wet bamboo disposable towel!
2 / clean skin club Towels
i run one of these disposable bamboo towels under hot water & then wipe off my makeup/cleansing oil with it! i used to use dark colored wash cloths to remove my makeup but i switched to these & have had significantly less breakouts since! i just subscribe to them on amazon so that i don’t run out.
3 / moon juice milk cleanse
most nights i like to double cleanse & wash my face with a cleanser after i oil cleanse. especially if i wore foundation that day! this Moon Juice milk cleanser is so gentle but effective without stripping my face of it’s natural oils!!! i’m on my third bottle. ABIGAIL gives you 25% off 🌙
4 / moon juice acid potion
if you aren’t using some form of chemical exfoliant yet…you NEED to! my code ABIGAIl works on it too for 25% off 👏 this one’s cute enough to live on my counter 😂 here’s their website description for the explanation of why it leaves my skin so glowy & fresh: “potent 25% AHA + BHA complex combines Glycolic Acid to break down dead cells + help stimulate collagen production, Lactic Acid to help encourage cellular turnover, & Salicylic Acid (derived from Willow Bark) to help unclog pores! Niacinamide (B3) and adaptogenic Reishi are the magic, helping to hydrate and restore the barrier while soothing irritation.” i add a quarter sized amount into my palm & then pat onto my freshly cleaned face! don’t rinse!!!! & immediately follow with hyaluronic acid (see step 6). i use the Acid Potion a few nights a week & the days in between, i use these Elemis resurfacing pads!
5 / sunday Riley good genes aha lactic acid treatment
a tiktok sold me on this one & now i’ve repurchased it twice because it makes my face baby soft! it’s helped even out my skin tone so well. it has lactic acid + AHA in it so i apply this on the nights i DON’T use the Acid Potion.
6 / Dime hyaluronic acid
guys hyaluronic acid is where it’s at. idk why it took me so long to start using it!!! literally like a glass of water for your face. it’s best applied to wet skin! honorable mention: moon juice plump jelly!
7 / Dime dewy day cream
i lock in all the moisture with my trusty dewy cream that i use in the mornings too! splurge moisturizer: tatcha water cream moisturizer
8 / GUA SHA
it’s actually insane how much using a gua sha tool sculpts my face! my cheekbones & jawline are much more defined after i gua sha. it is amazing for lymphatic drainage - which i especially need support in since i had my tonsils removed as an adult. i love this black one because it’s easy to grip & use. it’s a dupe for the more expensive Wildling brand. i don’t do this daily - more like 3-4 times a week, & i often do gua sha in the morning too!
9 / SUMMER FRIDAYS LIP BUTTER BALM
we alll know i’m obsessed with lip balm & Summer Fridays is the best of the best. their vanilla, mint, & pink sugar are my favorite. never do i ever go to bed without a fresh application of this stuff 🧈
alright that’s a wrap! i genuinely look forward to my skincare routine every night & morning. it feels like a calming pause to care for myself for i start & end the day. what started as a chore now feels like a treat 🧖♀️ would love to know in the comments if you also use any of these brands/products, or if there are other clean skincare brands you love! 🫶