Summer Skincare Staples

Hello internet people! I was watching some skincare routine videos on Youtube and noticed that there was a lack of drugstore products for the poor college students like me. I know that drugstore beauty products can and do clean your face effectively because I am a oily, extremely sensitive skin ("normal" products have literally burned the skin on my face before), acne sufferer for quite a few years now. Other than my monthly flare ups courtesy of mother nature, my skin is pretty clear for the most part and I attribute this to my skincare routine. I thought it might be fun to share my skincare routine to show that it is possible to clear your skin without breaking the bank.

Morning Routine

I am a morning shower kind of person so I typically do most of my skincare in the shower. First, I let the steam from the shower open my pores for a minute or two before any products touch my face. Then, I go in with the super foamy Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser. The next step is to cleanse my face again, but this time with the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil Free Acne Cleanser and my Clarisonic with the Acne Cleansing Brush Head on it. Now my shower skincare is complete, so onto the next steps...

After I pat (DO NOT RUB) my face dry with a towel, I wipe my face down with the Clearasil Daily Clear Hydra-Blast Pads. After letting my face air dry after using the pads, I moisturize with my Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Sensitive Skin Ultra-Gentle Facial Moisturizer (try saying that one three times fast!)

Night Routine

My night routine can be completed without water. I know this probably sounds ridiculous, but it works for me. This routine is perfect for night owls who like to clean their face quickly and hop into bed. First, I remove all of my makeup with the only cleansing wipes I will ever use: Simple Cleansing Wipes. Then I clean my face with the Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Everyday Cleanser Senstive Formula on a cotton pad (or two). This product is so unique that I think it deserves it own review which is probably coming soon! Finally, I moisturize again with my Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Sensitive Skin Ultra-Gentle Facial Moisturizer because I haven't been able to find a good nighttime moisturizer. If you have any suggestions for one, I would appreciate the recommendations! 

And that wraps up my everyday skincare, but I also have a few favorite weekly skincare routine products!

Once A Week Skincare

I absolutely love the effects of facial masks but because my skin is so sensitive, I can only do them at most once a week. My favorite for when I feel any acne is about to pop up is the Freeman Feeling Beautiful Dead Sea Minerals Facial Anti-Stress Mask. I do feel like I should warn y'all, this product does NOT clear the breakout. It actually pulls all of the crap to the surface, getting rid of the breakout a few days quicker than just letting it surface on its own. For when my skin is feeling a little dried out, I love the Elizabeth Arden Hydrating Mask which I get from T.J.Maxx for about $7. And my final weekly product is Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips. 

If y'all are on the hunt for any new skincare products, I highly suggest every single item on this list! I have been using most of these products for 3 months or more and I could not be happier with them. 

Do you have any skincare products you cannot live without? Let me know in the comments below!