I have been using SkinMedica® for years now. I have pretty average skin for a late twenty-something, but Colorado can be extra tough on skin because it is such an arid climate. It’s SO hard to get hydration and lock it in, but SkinMedica has been a game changer for me.
I was introduced to it after a HydraFacial at my local med-spa. Despite the high price tag, I keep coming back to their product line year after year. They do carry a basic Facial Cleanser starting at $38.00 through Dermstore. Garnier’s Micellar is also a great substitute without the price tag and can be found at most drug stores and supermarkets. I also have found that Dermstore has a great free reward points system and you can often get a free bonus gift when you make a purchase. Every once in awhile, I will get an email from Dermstore offering a SkinMedica gift if I make a SkinMedica purchase. These gifts are often worth a significant amount in products and can last you a good amount of time if you ration how much you use. Be diligent and you can get score some deals that justify the cost!
When I wake up in the morning, I immediately start by washing my face. It really starts my day off on the right note and I’m a firm believer that every woman (and man) should have a consistent skin care routine. I use SkinMedica’s Sensitive Skin Cleanser in the morning with my Sephora Cleansing Pad. This $7.00 pad works so much better than a traditional washcloth and is a fraction of the cost of a Foreo Luna or a high end facial cleanser. The cleanser is not super sudsy, but it does a solid job of washing off any grime and helps to prevent breakouts. After a good scrub, I follow with a spritz and a pat of Murad’s Hydrating Toner and SkinMedica’s Dermal Repair Cream. In the evening I complete the same process again and finish off with SkinMedica’s retinol cream on my forehead and around my eyes (fight those crow’s feet)!
It’s no secret that I’m pretty obsessed with having good skin and I’m constantly trying out new products. I’m linking a few other products that I’m currently using. Eminence is an organic skincare line that has packs their products with fruits and other natural ingredients. All of their lotions and serums smell SO good and I am a huge fan of their Strawberry Rhubarb Exfoliating Scrub. It leaves your skin clean and baby soft. I also use Sanitas and love that are cruelty and paraben-free. For any Colorado girls, they are manufactured in Boulder, CO. Support local business when and where you can! Their Pumpkin Enzyme Mask smells amazing and I use it as a weekly facial refresher.
I also hate clutter, especially in my bathroom. I found a cute faux marble storage holder for next to my sink from iDesign at Bed Bath & Beyond. It Retails for $17.99 and holds a surprisingly large amount of things.
A little self care goes a long ways, so don’t be afraid to treat yourself. At the end of the day, you deserve it!
-xo
Darcy
