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The Skin Care Products I Love

2015-12-17 16 Comments

Hello! This post is coming at you per the request of several Instagram followers asking about the skin care products I use. At first I dismissed the requests as random flattery but realized that seems like a D move to not answer legit questions. So today’s post is lifestyle-y. If you’re here for the running or eating or cat pics or mediocre jokes – check back tomorrow.

cant get enough eyeliner (600x800)

First. Full disclosure, this is NOT me fishing for compliments or discounting myself, my new phone takes really good selfies. The guy that sold me the phone said it has a beauty feature. I didn’t research it myself because I’m very lazy, but I feel like it does do something very complimentary for me.

I have the Samsung Galaxy 6.

black dress maxi time (600x800)

Okay. Now beyond that I try to stay hydrated (read as: am always thirsty and always peeing) and I use the following skincare products.

1. Cleanser.

If I’m wearing eye make up I take it off with baby oil. Then, I wash with Cetaphil. Nothing fancy.

2. SPF Moisturizer.

I like this Neutrogena’s Moisturizer because it has SPF 30. Most of the day creams I’ve found have SPF 15. Most of the day I’m inside, but I freckle like a banana and although I love lil freckles I will turn into one if I don’t wear spf every day.

3. Make-up

Oddly I’m not 100% set on my face make-up routine – I change it up based on how my skin looks that day, where I’m going, how much make up I feel like I need…

Most of the time I use a BB cream. I have this Urban Decay BB Cream right now. I got it a few months ago at Ulta. It’s not meant to use a ton so it could last a while if you are careful.

washing my face time

4. Nighttime face rituals

I usually wash with the cleanser mentioned above and use some kind of moisturizer. It’s super dry in SoCal so this is needed year ‘round!

Right now I’m using this Renewed Hope in a Jar. I think I actually  found it on sale at Groupon or something, but I’m not sure.

Need: To add an eye cream to my skin care routine. I see those eye wrinkles coming! I feel like I need to research this to get a good one though. (Any suggestions?)

Question: Do you have a face product that is amazing? What is it??

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Comments

  1. Chalat says

    2016-01-29 at 8:22 am

    It’s really impressive, never forget to share with my friends that you really love its.

    Thank yo so much Monica

    Reply
  2. Demi Bryan says

    2015-12-23 at 3:41 am

    Heeeey pretty lady. Nice to watch your photo galery!

    Reply
  3. Caitlin Nelson says

    2015-12-22 at 11:58 pm

    Hey Monica, you are one lovely beautiful girl! Greetings! Thank you for these tips, they are so helpful. Happy Holidays!!!

    Reply
  4. Rachel says

    2015-12-20 at 8:17 am

    I started using a retinol (skinmedica brand) this year and it’s really helped my skin with tone and breakouts. I also love the dr Dennis gross peel pads. They are kind of amazing!

    Reply
  5. Andhika says

    2015-12-19 at 9:48 am

    I always using johnson baby. It has a soft enzyme for my facial skin

    Regards
    https://weightmagz.com

    Reply
  6. Suzy says

    2015-12-19 at 8:05 am

    I love love love your Instagram account because you make me laugh every single day, and I usually need that little pick me up. My life is crazy. And I also love it because I think you’re so pretty and your skin is so beautiful and I love admiring you! My skin has been troublesome for me for years (teenage acne, psoriasis, skin cancer on my nose, and now I have reverse freckles and hormonal splotches going on from getting older and having so many babies! ha!) and I have tried everrrrrything. Know what I use? Almond oil! I use it to clean my face in the morning and at night. It works better than anything I’ve ever tried, prescription, OTC, expensive stuff, etc. I think being happy and peaceful and having a clear conscience is the best skin care ever, though. Priceless.

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  7. Crystal says

    2015-12-18 at 7:32 pm

    YL Frankencense essential oil in jojoba used daily around the edges of my eyes to fill the fine lines. Also include a little tea tree oil for spot treating acne. Bonus, it also reduces my pregnancy mask! (Not enough sunscreen during my pregnancy!)

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  8. meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    2015-12-18 at 2:14 pm

    I use the Whole Foods 365 version of cetaphil as a face wash and then most of my other skin case products are Shiseido, Dior and sometimes dr. dennis gross skincare. Been using Shiseido for years, great stuff! Makeup wise I like Dior and Guerlin the best. Best eye shadows!

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  9. Joules says

    2015-12-18 at 12:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing your routine with us! Cute post 🙂

    Lifestyle by Joules

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  10. Lizz Day says

    2015-12-18 at 11:34 am

    I Love Mary Kay Timewise firming eye cream and the Volu-firm Eye renewal cream!

    Reply
  11. victoria says

    2015-12-18 at 10:25 am

    You really have beautiful skin!! Props to you for taking good care of it and keeping it simple

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  12. Lori says

    2015-12-18 at 8:04 am

    I’m an Esthetician and I recommend retinol for anti aging and wrinkles. Look for face serums or moisturizers that contain retinol (they can also be used under the eyes). Bio Elements Sleepwear night cream is the best! All my clients love it. Just don’t use retinol during the day since it is broken down by the sunlight.

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  13. Susie says

    2015-12-18 at 7:32 am

    Skincare is my favorite thing to talk about ha!

    Current night routine: I remove my make up with Boscia Make Up Break Up Cleansing Oil. Then, I use Peter Thomas Roth’s Cucumber Detox Cleansing Foam with my Clarisonic. After that, I use the Algenist Retinol Firming and Lifting Serum (#almostthirty #retinolforthewin), Boscia Sake Balm moisturizer, and First Aid Beauty Triple Duty Eye Balm.

    In the morning, I usually use Glamglow Super Cleanse Cleanser, Ole Henriksen Truth Serum, same FAB Eye Balm, and Tarte Guard SPF moisturizer.

    Monica — please, please add in an eye cream…when you start to see those signs of aging, those are things you cannot repair on your own!!

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  14. Kelly M says

    2015-12-18 at 6:44 am

    I use the brightening line from dermalogica. It’s a little more expensive than I would like, but it gets the job done better than any others I’ve tried.

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  15. Eugenia Byrne says

    2015-12-17 at 10:36 pm

    I am a huge fan of Shiseido product, and really like the ibuki line. La Mer eye concentrate is amazing, but at roughly $195 for 0.5 oz, I get it about once every five years or so, if I’m lucky… The ibuki eye correcting cream is a more reasonable $40 for about 0.5 oz. The BB cream from Shiseido is also lovely. For cheaper skin care, I think No7 is actually really good, including their youthful eye serum. I think it’s in the $20 range 😉

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  16. Sue says

    2015-12-17 at 9:25 pm

    I love La Mer especially in winter when my skin gets really dry. Other times, I use Olay Regenerist.

    Reply

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