Winter Skincare Routine

     I swear every year I forget  what the cold weather does to my skin. so when November comes I panic and have to call my mom to ask her what to do. I have always had incredibly oily skin though, so when it suddenly gets so dry that it starts to peel, I get very scared that I'm going into organ failure or something. Luckily I've figured out my skincare routine which helps keep my skin moisturized and (mostly) blemish free.

Step 1 - Mary Kay Botanical Effects cleanse

The formula I have is for oily skin, but they have one for dry skin and combination skin as well. It's super gentle and doesn't have any added fragrance or synthetic dyes. I like this one a lot because it cleans my pores but doesn't completely strip my skin of its natural oils making me feel my skin feel clean and fresh, but not super dry.

Step 2 - Mary Kay Botanical Effects hydrate

This is a super hydrating cream made for sensitive skin and I am obsessed with it. It feels so light and isn't greasy at all, just makes my face feel extra hydrated and fresh.

Step 3 - Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

This moisturizer is my holy grail. It's so gentle on my skin, soaks in super fast and dries pretty matte. I use steps 1-3 every morning and night, but I'll reapply this one whenever I'm feeling my skin get dry throughout the day.

Step 4 - Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

Would this list be complete without a face mask? I use this Origins mask from Sephora on nights that I'm feeling extra dry or if I need a little bit of extra pampering. It's super cooling and always makes me feel refreshed in the AM.


Step 5 - The Face Shop Mild Papaya Peeling

I use this once every week or two, when I have a lot of peeling skin. It has natural papaya enzymes that remove the dead skin cells with hyaluronic acid that helps moisturize at the same time. 

I hope these products help you stay moisturized this winter! And if you're feeling the winter blues, remember that spring is just over a month away!!