Nightly Routine

Hi darlings! So as many of you should know, your nightly routine is a very recommended necessity especially if you're a person who wears makeup. Without this you will break out and it's just not good for you! Here is what I have been currently loving lately and this is what I have found works for me.

Just a little side note, this is a routine that works for MY skin. I understand that everyone doesn't have the same skin type and what-not, but this is what works for me t the moment. By the way, I have combination-oily skin.

Also, I do use a lot of a certain brand name. This doesn't mean that this is me "picking a favorite" or anything. I have tried so many different brands, and like I've said probably 500 times since I started this post, this is what works for me.

Okay NOW let's get started.

Before I do absolutely anything, I make sure my pajamas are on, hair is up, contacts are out, HANDS ARE WASHED, and my hair is no-where near getting in my face (that can get annoying!) What I use to keep my hair back is my Glitzy-Glam Waffle Weave Headband. You can buy this at http://glitzy-glam.com/ for $10 and sometimes even on sale. They have a variety of headband choices as well as monogram choices. I got mine in a black headband with a hot pink B on it.

After I have gotten all situated, I start by removing my eye makeup. I use MAC's Eye Makeup Remover with a cotton ball and I just take off as much as I possibly can. I have noticed that this actually works pretty well with mascara.

I then get my MAC Cleanse Off Oil, and with my hands and about 2 pumps I just spread it out over my face trying to remove as much makeup as it let's me. I know a lot of people do not like anything oily on their skin and usually I'm that person. But one day I was browsing at the MAC store and asked my MAC lady just how this worked and if it was "icky" on the skin. I ended up having her remove my makeup with it and I fell in love. It's kind of like a dry kind of oil, if that makes any sense.

Just to make sure I removed all the makeup off of my face I use a MAC makeup wipe just to get ready to wash my face. Remember, if you leave your makeup on before you wash your face, you're really not washing your face. You're just going to be removing your makeup.

Now I'm ready to wash my face...

Everyday I always use my MAC Green Gel Cleanser. I've always had a problem finding the right cleanser because for some reason my eyes just burn so easily with some products. But with the Green Gel Cleanser it works absolute wonders. I rub it all over my face and then I use my Clarisonic Mia and use it until the one minute is up.

I then use step 2 of the Clinique 3-Step Skincare System. This step is the toner. I just get a cotton ball get some product on it and apply it to my face.

The FINAL step is using the 3rd step of the Clinique 3-Step Skincare System, which is the moisturizer.

I know this seems like I use a lot of products,


My favorite skincare product this month has been my LUSH Ocean Salt. I use this 3 days a week, usually on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. I should point out that if you have sensitive skin, this product might be a little big harsh on your face. I have in between sensitive and normal skin so at first it did sting a little bit. But after using it a couple of times I fell in love. What I do is I wash my face (skincare routine is coming soon this week!) then I apply my ocean salt, let it sit for about a minute or so and then wash my face. I can feel all of my pores open up and I just feel so clean! You can purchase this at any LUSH counter or at http://www.lush.com/. I bought the $19.95 4.2oz just to try it out, but you can also get 8.8oz for $34.95. I definitely plan on getting the 8.8oz next time I go shopping for this product because this just how much I love it!