Holy Grail: Daily Skincare Routine

Ok. I think I've done it. I think I've found my Holy Grail of skincare products. I've had a real struggle with my skin the past few months, but these products have brought me to my clearest skin. I've spoken of a couple of these products in previous posts, but I wanted to present them in the way I've been using them so all of you Regular Girls can try it as well.

The first product (labelled #1 in the picture above) is Aveeno's Active Naturals: Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser ($6.49 at Target). I begin my skincare routine with this product by using it to cleanse my face at night in the shower and in the morning using warm water. For all of you ladies who don't want for the water to get warm need to re-examine your skincare routine. I've found a drastic difference between washing my face with warm versus cool water. I know you're tired in the morning and probably in a rush, but please. Wait until the water gets warm. I promise. It will do wonders for your face. The warm water opens your pores in order for your cleanser to actually clear out the dirt. In other news, this cleanser is wonderful. It contains soy extract and has been a cleanser I've stuck to for almost a year now.

The next product (labelled #2 in the picture above) is St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub ($4.99 at Target). This product has made all of the difference in my skincare routine. I use this morning and night with warm water after using my daily cleanser. This product claims to "gently clear breakouts & calm redness". Let me tell you. It definitely does that. I saw a difference even after the first use. And it's $4.99. 

#3 in the picture above is Aveeno's Active Naturals: Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer ($14.99 at Target). I use this product in the morning after using the brightening cleanser and the green tea scrub. It soothes my skin from the scrub and prevents dryness from the cold and dry Illinois winter air. I would also recommend using a lip balm such as Burt's Bees at this time since the scrub tends to dry out the skin. This moisturizer works without being too greasy and doesn't seem to break out my sensitive skin.

The last product in my holy grail skincare routine is Neutrogena's Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Night Cream ($12.99 at Target). I have mentioned this product before and I will link the full review here. I use this moisturizer at night after using the green tea scrub. I have found that this cream really soothes my skin without making my skin greasy. The last thing I want before going to bed is a greasy face because of my moisturizer. Something even less attractive is an overly greasy face in the morning. This cream doesn't do any of those things and doesn't break me out. It is more on the pricier side of the above mentioned products, but it lasts a very long time. A little of this product goes a long way.

So there you have it: the products that have made it to my holy grail of skincare products. These together have really saved me. If you guys have tried any or all of these products, please leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought!