18-29

Start using a simple night cream that is targeted for just moisture. Depending on your skin type, dry/oily/sensitive, get the most basic night cream/emulsion. Emulsion is probably better because most of you probably don’t have mature wrinkles yet. (MATURE WRINKLES=DEEP LINES ON YOUR FACE THAT DO NOT GO AWAY AND ARE ACTUALLY VISIBLE FROM 5FT AWAY TO THE NAKED EYE). People tend to get a little paranoid about wrinkles when they only have the slightest fine line, so that’s why I need to clarify that. Anyways, if you do have wrinkles, opt for a cream because it is more moisturizing.

Shiseido and Clarins have really good night creams. Shiseido tends to be more rich though, so if you want something for visible wrinkles, use shiseido. If you want something for a basic cream that’s a little more hydrating that your typical day cream, use a night cream from Clarins or the Shiseido emulsions. When you go in to buy night cream, the beautician will let you know what type is good for your skin type. If it’s your first time buying a night cream, make sure you consult with your beautician to see which one is best for your skin type. It’s really important that they see your skin before you buy anything because not everyone has the same skin types.

****Oily skin types from this age range probably should avoid using a rich night cream/rich emulsion and just stick with their daily oil free moisturizers or a gel/gel-cream. You don’t want to add more oils to your face if your goal is to get rid of it.****

You could definitely use a serum too, but serums should be more specific like:

• Whitening/brightening (anything with vitamin C/other whitening properties like arbutin) Try Clarins intensive brightening smoothing serum. It’s a light serum and people with oily skin can use it too. It works well to brighten up your complexion. $69

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Bright-Plus-HP-Intensive-Brightening-Smoothing-Serum/C010406027,en_US,pd.html&prefn1=collection&cgid=240&prefv1=Bright%20Plus%20HP&start=2

**If you read the review of from this link about how it’s not hydrating, that person probably got a serum that was close to expiring. It’s actually really hydrating. I’ve tested it many times on myself and applied it on customers. It’s very smooth too, so it glides on easily.***

• Pore minimizing/Oil control (try Clarins Pore minimizing serum) If it tingles, that means its REALLY working. If it doesn’t, try exfoliating beforehand and make sure you apply toner before you apply serum. $48

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Truly-Matte-Pore-Minimizing-Serum/C010402003,en_US,pd.html?start=1&cgid=240&prefn1=concern&prefv1=Oiliness%20%26%20Visible%20Pores

• Hydration (my favorite=Clarins hydraquench bi-serum…and I just turned 19, so it’s completely age appropriate) Dries completely after applying it. Doesn’t leave your face looking/feeling oily or greasy. Absolute favorite product of the moment. Already on my second bottle, and I used it for 6 months already. Shake it up and spray 3 times into your palm and apply it to your face. $58

http://www.clarinsusa.com/HydraQuench-Intensive-Serum-Bi-Phase/C010404016,en_US,pd.html?start=5&cgid=240

To help with your eyes, check out what type you are first. If you have dark circles/puffiness, use an eye gel. My favorite is Clarins eye contour gel. You can really feel it working and it feels so nice on your eye area (almost like a cooling sensation). $35

For eyes that are dry and sensitive, use a gentle eye cream. If you have any development of fine lines, you can try the Dr. Oasis eye cream ($48) or Clarins eye revive beauty flash ($46). From my experiences, gels work best simply because I have more concerns for dark circles, but eye creams are good too. I can’t say how well they work because it’s not part of my daily routine, but I have tried both a couple times, and I know that these eye creams will feel soothing and leave your eyes feeling more awake and hydrated. It feels reaaaaally good. A cream based eye cream is more efficient for night time though, so if dark circles is your problem (but not puffiness), try Shiseido SWL brightening eye treatment. I use it. It’s pretty good. Really good for people who are sleep deprived (aka college students/people working overtime/night owls). A little goes a long way, don’t put on too much. BUT. If you put too much on, you could end up with puffy eyes the next morning. $52.50

STEPS FOR NIGHT ROUTINE SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS

1. Use your daily cleanser. If it’s a foaming cleanser, make sure its foamy before you 
2. Use your toner by soaking a cotton pad with the toner. Start by sweeping it all over your face from your forehead down to your neck (including your eyes). Flip the cotton pad over and repeat using a circular gentle scrubbing motion to help with removing dead skin and blackheads.
3. Use your serum by applying it all over your face, avoiding the eye area (if you have it, if not, skip this.)
4. Use your eye cream/gel. Use it in a tapping and smoothing motion around your eye contour using your ring finger.
5. Apply your night cream all over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
6. SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

Hey, so recently I’ve been asked the question “what should I use for night?”

Things to take into consideration:

• AGE (<18, 18-29, 30s, 40s-50s, 60s+)
• SKIN TYPE (normal/dry, oily/combination, sensitive)
• SKIN APPEARANCE (lots of acne, flaking skin, loose/sagging skin, wrinkly, etc.)
• SKIN CONCERNS (such as acne, dullness/darkness, wrinkles, large pores, etc.)

Age…<18 years old.

-Don’t need to use a specific night cream. You really should just be using a daily moisturizer (cream/emulsion/gel). If there’s no SPF, you can use it at night too. To help your eyes (dark circles/puffiness), DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY. JUST SLEEP IT OFF. You young people have the benefit of sleep that helps. Don’t put it to waste. GO TO BED!!!!

Day AND Night routine for someone under 18 years old should look like this:

1.1. Cleanser: Wash your face with whatever cleanser you have. This could be a cleansing milk/cream, cleansing foam, or any other form of soap you use to wash your face with. If your skin is more DRY, opt for a CLEANSING MILK (it’s more hydrating). If your skin is OILY/COMBINATION, opt for a FOAM (the soap sucks up all the oils, but make sure its completely foamed up before you apply it to your face). Dr. Oasis has a cleansing foam that is water-based, so it doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight and dry afterwards. If you have acne, try to go for a cleanser with micro beads, like Clarins One Step Exfoliating Cleanser or Shiseido Pureness Deep Cleansing Foam. BUT if you have OILY/COMBINATION SKIN that is SENSITIVE, a CLEANSING MILK/CREAM is the best bet for you because it’s VERY GENTLE to the skin, plus it helps remove make up easier than a foam does. (Even though I really don’t recommend kids under 18 to wear foundation… AT ALL. IT’LL JUST RUIN YOUR SKIN!) BUT this is more concerning the girls who have dance/gymnastics/any other thing that REQUIRES you to put on make up.

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Cleansers-Toners/210,en_US,sc.html

http://skinstation.com/products/index.php

http://www.shiseido.com/gentle-cleansing-cream/0730852530133,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-cleanser#!i%3D7

2. Toner: A toner is used to provide a deeper cleansing after using your daily cleanser. It reaches deeper down into the pores and inner layers of your skin, allowing a cleaner face that is now ready for your lotion to penetrate deeper into the skin. Toners are a must if you want to help get rid of incoming blackheads, clean out your pores, and get the best results from your moisturizer. To use, soak a cotton pad with the toner and then swipe it all over your face starting from your forehead, to your eyes, to your cheeks, nose, mouth/chin area, and lastly your ENTIRE neck (including the the part behind your ears). FLIP THE COTTON PAD OVER then repeat the process with circular motions to scrub away those blackheads/dead skin cells. You’ll notice that the cotton pad will turn brownish from all the dirt. Personally I think that most toners are about the same from any company, so just pick one that is suitable for your skin type and you’re good to go. My favorite one is the Clarins Water Comfort One Step Cleanser because it works as a cleanser and toner in one step. And the smell is sooooo good! It’s peach! Rose Water is something you can use as a toner too. Works as a toner and helps with redness (as long as you don’t scrub). I like the spray version from Dr. Oasis. Smells great too :) As you can probably tell, I’m the type who likes stuff that smells good lol. Also, Shiseido has toners that come in enriched for people with dryer skin or for the winter (when your skin gets dryer) which is cool too.

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Water-Comfort-One-Step-Cleanser-with-Peach-Essential-Water/C010105002,en_US,pd.html&cgid=210&start=14

http://skinstation.com/products/index.php

http://www.shiseido.com/the-skincare-hydro-nourishing-softener/0730852530676,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-softener#!i%3D6

3. Moisturizer: Now, this could be one of 3 things depending on your skin type. If you have normal/dry skin, use an emulsion (aka a lotion). It’s lighter than a cream, and glides on easily. It’s quick and soaks in well. If your emulsion doesn’t have an SPF in it, you can use it at night too. Don’t want to use anything with SPF at night because it clogs your pores when you sleep. SPF is meant to be used as a protective layer to prevent the sun exposure from damaging your skin, so you have to wash it off before you go to sleep. 

Skin Concerns…My top picks

Matify/help oily skin-Shiseido Matifying Moisturizer (oil free) $33

http://www.shiseido.com/pureness-matifying-moisturizer-oil-free/0730852167087,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-pureness#!i%3D3

Help balance out combination skin-Clarins Truly Matte Hydra-Matte Lotion $40

http://www.clarinsusa.com/Truly-Matte-Hydra-Matte-Lotion/C010402001,en_US,pd.html?start=5&cgid=220

Brightening purposes-Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Protective Emulsion $54.50

http://www.shiseido.com/white-lucent-brightening-protective-emulsion-w/0730852103931,default,pd.html&cgid=skincare-whitelucent#!i%3D4

Help dry skin-Clarins Hydraquench cooling cream/gel $49. Or Dr. Oasis 24 Hour Booster $48

 For anyone dealing with acne problems, I personally think that Neutrogena is a great drugstore brand for dealing with oily skin. If you have dryer/sensitive skin, I hear aveeno is good. And if you want something for eyes, get some cold (frozen) spoons and stick it on your eyes for about 10 seconds after you wake up, release, and your puffiness should go down.

LOOK AT ALL OF THIS CRAZY STUFF!!!!! Yes, this really is what I use on my face. I actually own more products, but I figured I’d just show you the stuff I actually use haha. Here’s the actual list starting from the right (because I forgot that pictures flip)

1. Dr. Oasis white peeling gel—my exfoliator (use once or twice a week)

2. Clarins pure melt cleansing gel—use this to get rid of whatever make up is left on my face after i use a make up wipe…im currently using the garnier one…hate it. Neutrogena wipes were the best one so far.

3. Shiseido brightening eye cream—for my dark circles

4. Shiseido purifying foaming cleanser—to give my face an extra cleansing…always foam it up with water first, then apply to face for any foaming cleanser.

5. Dr. Oasis hydrating magic water—it’s my go-to moisturizer. it’s like solidified water. absolutely amazing with my serum. :)

6. Dr. Oasis rose water—my toner! it’s a spray, and its supposed to help with redness

7. Clarins hydraquench bi-serum—most moisturizing serum that actually leaves your face non-oily. keeps it matte. i use it under my magic water.

8. Clarins (travel size) water comfort one step cleanser—perfect for a lazy day. cleanses and tones in one step. great for using it in the morning when im late for school/work. :) Smells great too!!! it’s peach! I soak a cotton pad with it and just swipe and scrub it all over my face.

9. Missha BB cream #21—i use it for the spf 42 and PA+++ (which means it acts as protective barrier against UV sun rays) that has a good coverage since its a tinted moisturizer. I like to mix it with some cream though since it’s pretty dry…

Can you believe it? I actually use all of this stuff. Of course, not all of it in one day, even though I probably should. I use probably 4 in the morning (shiseido cleanser, dr. oasis rose water, clarins bi-serum and dr. oasis magic water) when im off to work. If it’s sunny out and I’m actually gonna be outside, i’ll use my bb cream, otherwise, i’m just indoors all the time so i don’t really care. Then at night I’ll use my pure melt cleansing gel to remove make up/wash my face, use the one step cleanser to cleanse even more/tone my skin, and lastly use my bi-serum. I have a night cream, but I only use it during the winter, or whenever the heat is on in my house. I don’t like any of my night creams though…it’s too thick. I need to find one that’s a little less rich.

Other than that, i’ll be posting a video of my actual skin care routine very soon! Probably tomorrow. Good night everyone!

The best type of exfoliator is one that can scrub away your dead skin, but keep it hydrated at the same time. Most exfoliators have issues with keeping your skin hydrated after scrubbing off that dead layer of skin, in fact, it can make it feel so dry that you feel as if you can’t move your face. The one I’m using right now is from Dr. Oasis called “White Peeling Gel” (ret:$40).

It’s expensiveeeee, which is why I’m gonna show you how to make your own right in your kitchen.

What you’ll need:

• Sugar-exfoliator for all skin types
• Salt-oily skin exfoliator
• Olive Oil-for easy movement/dry skin
• Honey-for moisturizing/sensitive skin

Sugar and salt are great natural exfoliators that you can use for your skin that are simple and easy to use. Might not be the most hydrating, but it’s great if you need one and don’t have the money to get one.

1. Take 2 teaspoons of sugar (or salt) and place it in a bowl
2. Mix 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey into the bowl as well
3. stirrrrrrr stirrrrr stirrrrrr
4. Using your clean fingers, gently apply it to the skin in circular motions all over the face. Take your time and don’t scrub too hard. It’s rougher than most exfoliants, so you want to apply just enough pressure to keep the exfoliator from dripping off your face. (I highly recommend wearing a headband and doing this with your face over the sink because it could get a little messy)
5. Rinse VERY well after your done! I recommend using cold to room temperature water for people with dryer/sensitive skin, and warm water for people with oily skin. (The cooler temperature of the water will help keep moisture in for people with dry/sensitive skin, and the warmer temperature will dry out the oils for the people with oily skin)
6. Do this 1-2 times a week, and if you have a mask, use your mask the day you exfoliate your skin. It will let the mask’s ingredients soak deeper into the skin now because now, you removed an excess layer that would’ve wasted the mask’s product. This is good because masks are meant to only be used about 2 times a week anyways. So that way, you’ll get better results for your money spent on masks too!