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!
Giveaway time! Enter to win a $100 Visa gift card! Just leave a comment answering this question: What’s one step in your skincare routine that you never skip?
xo
susan smoaks
https://twitter.com/fdp4life/status/789150290217926656
maria cantu
To use moisturizer.
Daniel M
always moisturize
Barbara Montag
I never skip taking off my make up at night.
thank you
Barbara Montag
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/789241105657176064
Brenda Elsner
I won’t skip using moisturizer every day since I have such dry skin.
angie
One step that I never skip is applying my Prosacea homeopathy rosacea treatment all over my face!
angie
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/789464765991190528
Ed
Evening moisturizing is a staple.
Kristen
I apply moisturizer with sunscreen every morning….all year round.
Kristen
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/789526300172050432
Kathy Pease
I would never skip my moisturizer
Kathy Pease
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/789526697506906113
Lisa Voyce
I always moisturize at night.
Sonya Allstun
I do use sunscreen and moisturize.
Stephanie Phelps
I never miss cleaning my face in the morning. That is important to me!
Stephanie Phelps
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/789563748059054080
Kerry
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/789567079313711104
Bruce
Tweeted https://twitter.com/vranasweep/status/789606381049540608
Bruce
I stay out of the sun as much as possible
Terry Stevens
Tweeted-https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/789622643074871296?lang=en
Terry Stevens
I never skip putting on a moisturizer as the air is so dry where I live that my skin feels like rawhide without it.
Kathryn C
#SweepstakesEntry – comment
I never miss exfoliating my skin with a facial scrub at least once a week
Kathryn C
my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/789691410165403648
Thomas Murphy
I always use sunscreen.
Thomas Murphy
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/789697168286314496
Seyma Shabbir
I never skip using SPF to protect my skin in the sun!
Seyma Shabbir
https://twitter.com/SeymaShabbir/status/789714385660940288
Rosey
I would never skip washing my face before bed time! Thanks for hosting.
Tracey byram
I never skip a daily moisturizer.
Rosey
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mail4rosey/status/789811872727961601
Noelle Carroll
I ALWAYS put on sunscreen, all year around! Its super important, especially since I am one of those people with extremely sensitive skin and I burn like a biscuit even 10 minutes in the sun!
Noelle Carroll
https://twitter.com/noe1111/status/789813054649331712
Buddy Garrett
My wife never skips using a moisturizing lotion everyday for her dry skin.
Tabathia B
I always use moisturizer on my face
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/789917534787100672
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Annette
https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/789922048600571904
Annette
The one step in my skincare routine that I never skip is applying moisturizer.
Julie Hawkins
I never skip the sunscreen step in my routine.
Sarah L
My best skincare tip is to get plenty of sleep and drink lots of water.
Thanks for the contest.