Over the last handful of years I've gotten so much more into my skincare routine and trying new products. I suspect it was the inching towards late 30's and subtle signs of aging that nudged me. Also, it's a very appreciated perk of my job. Having the chance to connect with beauty labels and learning more about products so I can serve as quality control! I have discovered so many amazing brands and now-mainstays in my life. I realized it had been awhile since I shared a beauty regimen, and my latest is very noteworthy!
My current routine is working *absolute wonders on my skin. And this is coming from an 8-months pregnant, hormones going off state. My skin can be quite sensitive and finicky when hormones are heightened, so I am thinking this army of heroes are really helping.
am routine: 4 to freshen (I let sit for a few seconds and then splash water and pat dry with this), 3 or 10, 6, and sunscreen pm routine: cleanser, 3, 8, 1 2 or 9, and 7 on my lips
1. Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturizing Oil — biggest fan of this brand! Just started using the last month or so and everything is so beautiful, effective, and noteworthy. I can't wait to try more from them.
2. Dr. Barbara Strum Night Oil — very favorite end of pm routine to seal in all the moisture.
3. Furtuna Skin Eye & Face Serum — Such a silky serum that melts into your skin. The dream serum.
4. Furtuna Skin Micellar Cleansing Essense — I live for a good micellar water. I like to rinse my face first thing in the morning, and this is such a good way to do so without stripping away oils. After I used this and light rinse, my skin feels as slippery as a dolphin to start my day. Yes please.
5. Kora Organics Plant Stem Cell Serum — Love a retinol alternative, this one is so good.
6. YSE Beauty Vitamin C Serum — I read that all you really need is a great Glycolic, Hylaronic, and Vitamin C... this is my Vitamin C of choice!
7. True Botanicals Overnight Lip Treatment — Have been telling you about this for a bit, it's the best.
8. Mother Science Molecular Hero Serum — The texture of this is so delicious. I ran out this week and will be ordering again. It is absolute luxury!
9. Monastery Made Rose Oil — Another beautiful oil to lock in all the other products before bed.
10. Symbiome 'The Answer' Reparative Serum — This has become a mainstay. It's a perfect light serum for everyday wear. And it smells divine, too.
Kora Organics Brightening and Exfoliating Mask — I am absolutely obsessed with this mask. It is my ideal mask — smells good, feels good on, and after wearing for even just a few minutes, it leaves your skin feeling like brand new. It's such a gem, will always be restocking this.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum — A longtime favorite. It is an investment but a little goes a long way and I swear to god it changed my skin since I started using it a year or two ago. Here is another option though at a nicer price point that I've tried and like too!
Monastery Made Glycolic Gel — Can't say enough good things about this product and brand in general. I can't wait to go treat myself to a facial at their spa after the baby!
U Beauty Super Hydrator — This light-weight hydrating cream became a favorite this past year. I ran out a bit ago, I need to grab a new one! It's such a beautiful texture, soaks right into skin, and kept my winter skin so hydrated this past winter.
YSE Beauty Exfoliating Pads — A great way to quickly freshen up your complexion / wipe away any dead skin. My favorite exfoliating pads at the moment.
Oak Essentials Renew Face Polish — Adore the Oak Essential line, this is one of my favorite products. Everything is so gentle yet effecting and all smell so good.
I have a beauty / wellness edit here that continues to grow as I find new favorites. I only save the very very highest rated recs of mine! As for makeup, still using this list.
Codes I have for beauty brands
U Beauty | ashleykane for 20% off
Mother Science | ashleyharper for 15% off
Kora Organics | ashleyk for 15% off
True Botanicals | AshleyK15 for 15% off
YSE Beauty | AshleyK for 20% off
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