One thing that you will have with you forever- like, for-evvvv-errrrrr ever- is your skin. Let that sink in for a second. I, for one, hadn’t really thought too much about skincare until more recently, when I finally came to this mind-blowing realization. Okay, so maybe it’s not so mind-blowing, but honestly, who thinks (or cares?) about aging skin and true skincare when you’re young and stupid, right? And, really, who should? The young and stupid days are for, well, stupidity, and like, sleeping in your makeup (cringe). But now, I’m realizing, it’s time. Maybe I have my kiddos to thank for this… ;)
So I’ve really gotten into skincare lately and reading up on the benefits of certain products, and finding ones that are good to my skin and that I truly love. An important part of skincare is knowing when to switch it up a bit. Your skin changes frequently, so it’s good to be in tune with those changes and adjust appropriately. Hence, why I have shared so many products here on this blog with you! All ones that I love, but all different to adjust to my skin’s current needs.
SO. With all that being said, I wanted to share a recent find that I’ve been using for the past month that I am loving! And, bonus! It’s available at the drugstore and is super affordable! I love sharing high-end products that are more for the long-term, but I also love sharing items that are more affordable and realistic for anyone on a budget. Because as much as I firmly believe skincare is one space where it is 100% worth it to splurge, I also appreciate a high quality affordable option when I find one. Garnier SkinActive® Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily moisturizer SPF 15 is just that!
Like I said, I’ve been using it for a little over two weeks now, and it’s so great! I apply first, underneath my foundation, and it makes for a great base. The best part, in my opinion, is that it has SPF, so your face is protected all day long! I also love that it literally makes my face radiant, which in turn gives off a super youthful glow that everybody wants, right? I thought so. Also, it has vitamin C to even out tone and texture, leaving brighter and smoother skin.
One thing that I do religiously is moisturize, both day and night. I’ve never had dry skin, but even so it’s important to keep skin youthful and clenched by moisturizing! This is something I am constantly nagging Zack about- hopefully someday I’ll convince him. ;) Anyway, this Garnier SkinActive® Clearly Brighter Brightening & Smoothing Daily moisturizer SPF 15 is sensitive enough to use daily, and since it has SPF I’ve been using it every morning before we head out. I love knowing that my skin is getting its “drink of water,” if you will, before the day begins! And since we’re constantly outside with our little ones, sunscreen is a must!
I have really sensitive skin, and this moisturizer is gentle and gets the job done. I definitely recommend it!
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I’m always looking for good skin care products. Especially after having my baby and noticing how dry my skin is now!
Just to add, I never skin moisturizing!
i never skin exfoliation
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I never skip washing my face before bed! Even if I don’t have a ton of makeup on, I wash it off before going to sleep!
I need to get this Clearly Brighter product because I have uneven skin tone. The most important skin care routine is that I always moisturize my skin daily and clean my face every night. I do not go to bed with makeup on.
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Moisturizer for sure!
I’ve kind of been in -between without a favorite for awhile now, but i still use one every day!
I might have to give this one a shot!!
Washing my face-off morning and night for sure!
Moisturizer with SPF! :)
Washing my face! Whether I use a makeup remover wipe or my Clarisonic.
I never ever miss washing my face before bed.
I never skip moisturizing
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I never skip foundation with SPF.
I always moisturize using specific day creams and night creams. My skin always looks best when I stay hydrated. Another reason to drink more water!
YES I am allll about that water!
I always put lotion on after my shower! Thanks for the chance to win!
I never skip the moisturizer step!
Never skip my Aveeno face cream!
I might need to check this out, I’m liking everything you’re describing!
I never skip applying toner.
I am never consistent with anything, but try to put lotion on as needed.
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I never skip moisturizing.
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I never go to bed without removing my makeup and applying a moisturizing.
I never skip SPF in the morning, whether I wear make-up that day or not! I actually use SPF 50 every day cause I’m kinda crazy about not getting sun damage!
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Love that! So smart!
I always make sure to wash my face before bed and apply my eye cream. It’s pretty important with the craziness my 2 kiddos bring into my life :)
I am adamant about sunscreen. It’s not always been so, but when you have as fair of skin as I do– you have to start taking it seriously at some point. For the past 4 months, it’s been spf 30 for faces as recommended from the person who waxes my brows. I’m proud that I’ve stuck to it and made it a priority every morning.
I really enjoy reading your blog, Katie. You’re so well written and have excellent insight. I’m a fairly new reader, or fairly new consistent reader. Your family just seems so sweet!
I’ve been really trying to take care of my skin lately. A couple months ago I got sucked into going to a Mary Kay party and spent like a bazillion dollars on skincare products (which are full of all those bad parabens) however they are really good products. Once I’m done with them I may try to get into more “all natural” products but as of now I do like these. I’ve been doing pretty good at washing & moisturizing twice a day but man, sometimes I cave and sleep with the makeup on. Gotta take care of that skin! One of the top things I hear is MAKE SURE YOU GET THE NECK. The skin on your neck is just as fragile as the skin on your face and needs as much cleansing and moisturizing as your face does. Do not forget it. That’s what I am trying to remind myself as I am 24 and already have these forehead lines that resemble a 40 year old woman. Not cool.
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I never skip the most important part which is to moisturize!
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I would never skip using an SPF lotion every day to protect my skin from the sun.
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I always wash my face before bed. Keeping my makeup on tends to clog my pores and cause outbreaks!
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I always wash my face at night and moisturize with coconut oil lotion. Then my skin has time to get some healthy oils back overnight.
Moisturizer!
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I never skip washing my face in the morning and at night
ABSOLUTELY agree about cringing at the crazy things I did to my skin in my younger years…sleeping in makeup! It doesn’t matter how tired I am these days, I could NEVER go to sleep without washing my face. I swear by LOTS of water, moisture every day, and letting my skin breathe without makeup as often as possible.
the one step skincare routine I never skip is sunblock during the day!
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