“Today I see beauty everywhere I go, in every face I see, in every single soul.” – Kevyn Aucoin
When people tell me I have beautiful skin, I often I find that I’m shocked rather than flattered. The reason for my reaction is because I have struggled with acne for years, and only lately has my complexion been the best I’ve seen it in years. So, yes, even in your thirties you get pimples. I thought I was supposed to start wanting to prevent wrinkles at this age, not trying every way possible to zap zits! In addition to taking an oral prescription for my acne, it’s important that I take care of my face daily to avoid any flare ups, and of course, to keep my skin looking healthy.
I start every morning by washing my face with Spectragel, then moisturizing with Estee Lauder’s DayWear. On special occasions I also use Estee Lauder’s Idealist serum to make my skin tone appear more even. If my skin is feeling really dry and flaky I use Cetaphil and it works like a charm to combat crusty skin, especially in blemish areas. At the end of the day, I remove my makeup with Aveeno cleansing wipes and Marcelle eye makeup remover pads. For the odd pimple, I prefer Clean and Clear, if I’m not already using a prescription topical cream.
What are your favourite skin care products for your face?
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Makeup Removing Wipes • Aveeno • $7.99
ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 Dry • Estee Lauder • $44.50
Marcelle Oil Free Eye Make-Up Remover Pads • $11
St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub Apricot • $4.79
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Original • $7.49
Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher, 1.7 oz. • Estee Lauder • $84
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream • Cetaphil • $9.99
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment • $8.99
Aveeno Positively Radiant Makeup Removing Wipes • Aveeno • $6.99
