Skin Care Routine For The Summer

May 5, 2015
3 min read

All products I am using since the summer started is the b.right radiant skin care line from Benefit Cosmetics. I bought the travel pack they have and one small bottle really goes a long way. Along with the Benefit products I am using, I use facial treatment essence and white spot specialist from SK-II.

Cleansers:

I use Foamingly Clean Facial Wash by Benefit Cosmetics everyday and night as a cleanser. It leaves the skin squeaky clean and it does not make the skin dry. It is important to me that my face is still moisturized after cleansing since I suffer from a very dry skin, plus my skin is extra dry now that I'm pregnant, so this product really helped a lot.

Once or twice a week I make it a point that I exfoliate the skin of my face up to the neck. I use Refined Finish Facial Polish by Benefit Cosmetics, exfoliating the skin helps you get rid of the dead cells which helps the skin absorb fully all moisturizers and serum applied after cleansing.

Morning Skin Care Routine:

After cleansing, I start my routine with SK-II Facial Treatment Essence before applying anything else. It is important that you start with an essence first, essence helps the skin absorb fully all moisturizers applied. You can use any brand of essence you prefer since SK-II is quite expensive, as long as the brand suits your skin type, makes your skin supple and does not give you break outs then your good.

Note: Essence is different from toner.

Next to essence is the toner, I use Moisture Prep by Benefit Cosmetics. I love this toner because unlike other toners, this toner doesn't have any alcohol content that is harsh for the skin. As the words of this product go, its a moisture prep for extra absorbtion for the next product you are about to apply.

After toning, be sure to apply a serum. Different serums have different purposes and benefits to the skin, so be sure to look for a serum that your skin really needs. As for me, I use SK-II Whitening Power Spot Specialist. I suffered with dark spots all my life and sometimes make up just can't hide that, and this product really improved my skin a lot.

Never forget the eye cream. It's Potent by Benefit Cosmetics is a really good product to hydrate the skin around the eyes. Dry skin or not, everyone should put an eye cream. Putting an eye cream prevents wrinkles that form around the eyes, a hydrated skin around the eyes will give you a more youthful look.

And lastly, I use Triple Performing Facial Emulsion by Benefit Cosmetics on my face and neck as a morning moisturizer. Since it's summer, this light weight moisturizer is perfect for all skin types. It fully moisturizes the skin without the sticky feeling, plus it has SPF15 PA++ which means it will protect you from the sun's UV rays.

Night Skin Care Routine:

Morning and night skin care routine is exactly the same, except for the moisturizer I put. I replace Triple Performing Facial Emulsion with Total Moisture Facial Cream by Benefit Cosmetics. Since it is a thicker moisturizer, it serves as a night cream while your skin regenerate during your sleep.

Bonus:

Ultra Radiance Facial Re-hydrating Mist by Benefit Cosmetics. I have been using this for years now and it truly helps hydrate the skin whether your skin got dry because of the summer heat or because the weather is too cold. Just sprits one or two sprays onto the face and your skin will be instantly hydrated.

Perfect to spray after make up just to set everything and helps the skin not to look flaky on that thick foundation.

Note: I am not a skin expert so this skin care routine might not work for you, especially if you have an oily skin. Try to mix and match and see what works for you, it is important to understand what your skin needs and which product works best for your skin type.

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