MY SKIN CARE ROUTINE

 CLEANSING & MOISTURIZING

Clarisonic - This is the most important part of my skin care regime. If you don't have a Clarisonic yet, please RUN and get one. You will never have clean face like you get with this! I started using it about three years ago and it completely cleared up my acne. I still get the occasional hormonal breakout and some pimples, but nothing like it used to be. I owe it all to Clarisonic! I use the Deep Pore brush head, and it is a little too rough for me. If you have normal/sensitive skin try out the Normal brush head.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple - Another must-have for me. I will go and try a million different face cleansers and always come back to this one. It is fragrant free and doesn't leave your skin dry. Super gentle and removes the toughest eye makeup without burn or irritation. I use it with my Clarisonic to remove my makeup.

Thalgo Pure Velvet Cleansing Cream - I just received this for Christmas in a skin care gift set, and so far so good. Thalgo is gentle on my skin and smells amazing! I use this as my second cleansing after I remove my makeup with Purity Made Simple.

Thalgo Super Lift Tonic Lotion - This came in the skin care set as well, I'm not completely sold on toner but I will reach for it sometimes for an extra fresh feel.

MAC Studio Moisture Cream - My holy grail moisturizer. I always come back to it! I have fairly dry skin so I love a thick and creamy moisturizer and this is perfect! I use it day and night and it keeps my face moisturized for hours.

 TREATMENTS AND MASKS

Thalgo Freshness Exfoliator - I also got this for Christmas, and I LOVE it. It is my go to exfoliator now. It doesn't dry or irritate your skin, and has an amazing minty cooling feeling on your face when you're working it in. I don't find it rough on my skin at all, so I use it every other day.

Philosophy Miracle Worker Retnoid Pads - I just purchased these pads this weekend in a set with the Dark Spot Corrector during the Dillard's New Years Day Sale (full price set here - still a great deal!). The pads are supposed to fight wrinkles, fade discoloration, and give clarity to the skin. Yes, please! When you first get it, you need to pour the liquid onto the pads. Kinda fun! It doesn't burn when you apply it to your face and it seems like it absorbs in immediately.

Philosophy Miracle Worker Dark Spot Corrector -  I am desperate for this to work!!! I've heard nothing but great things and I am very hopeful. I have fair skin and very, very, very red acne scarring on my cheeks and nothing seems to help fade them. I've been using it every night after using the Retnoid Pads. It's a strange brownish bronze color, totally looks like you're putting self tanner on your face! Don't worry, it applies clear on the skin.

 LIP CARE

Lush Mint Julip Lip Scrub - This all natural lip scrub from Lush is amazing! I constantly have dry lips and they get sooo flaky. This scrub always takes care of me! It's easy with no mess. You can even eat it, too!

Jack Black Lip Balm - Jack Black is a men's skin care line, but this lip balm is amazing! It's thick and minty, I love putting it on after exfoliating with the Lush scrub at night.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment - This is my favorite everyday lip balm...ever! I'm on my third or fourth one now, it's the only lip balm I've completely finished. It's very soft (be careful) and moisturizing, it leaves your lips the softest they've ever been. Oh, and it has SPF 15! If you're a fan of quick on-the-go lip colors, check out the Fresh lip treatments in colors.