Morning Skincare Routine

May 4, 2016

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

I often cringe thinking about my skincare habits in high school. I worked at a tanning salon and therefore had WAY too dark of a tan (I swear…I want to die looking at this photos), often fell asleep with makeup on, and didn’t care about what products I was using. The day I turned 20, my mother told me to start investing in some GOOD skin care. I purchased my first high end skin care products and the rest is history. Since that day, I’ve sworn to only use quality products I trust with good ingredients. A few years back I started switching over my skin care line to items with more natural ingredients. I currently have a good regime going, so I thought I’d share a little about my morning skin care routine with you.

I keep my morning routine very simple, as I don’t want to layer on a ton of products underneath my makeup. I’ve often found that my makeup won’t go on well if I choose products that are too thick or have a weird consistency. I do use a Clarisonic, but choose to only use it at night because I found it to be too abrasive when I use it twice a day.

To start, I wash my face with Skinfix Foaming Oil Cleanser. I really love how gentle this cleanser is, and it doesn’t leave my skin feeling overly hydrated or tight from dryness. I use a wash cloth to rinse and then gently dab my face dry with a clean towel.

Eye cream is something I will NEVER skimp on. I’m currently using Skinfix’s Brightening Eye Cream because I love that it absorbs quickly and allows my concealer to apply easily.

I started incorporating this next product back into my skincare regimen after the suggestion of an esthetician. I do notice my face appears brighter whenever I use this Paula’s Choice Resist C15 Super Booster, and my dark spots are significantly less noticeable as well.

I recently added in the new It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream as my moisturizer, and I love that it’s super hydrating, yet light weight! A little goes a long way with this product, too.

My morning skincare regime is never complete without brushing my teeth! I just recently switched over to Tom’s of Maine Luminous White Toothpaste, and I love that it’s free of parabens and made of natural ingredients. It’s safe on enamel and is clinically proven to provide natural whitening (which I need because of my new coffee addiction). I actually use a variety of Tom’s of Maine products, so it only seemed appropriate to try this out too!

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