My skin is combo skin, some days it's really dry and others it's really oily. It all depend on the weather or what products I'm using. I've struggled with hormonal acne for most of my teenage years, I was blessed with only have a small breakout. But those small breakouts still left a lot of scarring. I really got serious about my skin care once I got into to college. I started to watch videos on other peoples affordable suggestions and tested things out until I found what works. I go back and forth on many products depending on the seasons or how my skin is reacting. But the products I'm going to show today are some of my holy grails and also some that I'm trying out and loving.
1. Cera Ve Foaming Facial Cleanser + USpicy face brush
I've gone back and forth on using this cleanser and not using it for years. I love it during the winter times because it gets my face clean but doesn't over dry it. Yet once it comes to summer and I sweat a lot more I usually use it less often just being a need a more acne preventing product. The USpicy brush is similar to the Olay face brush except $20 cheaper. I bought because I didn't know if I would like using a face brush so I didn't want the $40-50 price commitment. So when I found this cheaper option on Amazon I was sold. I have been using it for almost a year and I love it. It really gives you a great clean and helps the cleanser to really foam up on my face. One downside is the inside somehow got wet and now the controls are a bit messed up and it won't run anymore. But it wasn't that expensive so I'll probably just buy a new one.
2. Coconut Oil
If you don't use this to take off your makeup then how do you do it? I used to spend so much money on makeup wipes, but honestly, I would have to use about 5 of them to get everything off. I usually buy the cheapest tub of coconut oil and it lasts me for months. It also melts off every inch of my makeup. You can also use it to rinse your mouth out, use as a hair mask, honestly it's amazing.
3. St. Ives Timeless Skin
I've been trying this product out for about a month now, I found it on amazon as a cheaper alternative for an anti-aging moisturizer. I can honestly say it is awesome, I haven't broken out because of it. It keeps my skin hydrated and I can see a difference in how firm my skin is.
4. Aztec Secret Clay mask + Food Grade Active Charcoal
Mixing these two products with apple cider vinegar make for an amazing mask. I use this mask once a week to clear up all the dirt left on my skin from a long week. It also makes me feel like I'm at the spa on a Friday night in my pajamas. I also use the active charcoal to whiten my teeth which have honestly made such a difference in my smile.
5. Hell Pore Mask
This is a raved about the product all over the internet and I finally gave in a bought a bottle. I've only used it a handful of times but each time I've loved it. It leaves my face feeling so soft and clean. I use this product maybe once a week depending on how my skin is that week.
That's my skin care routine daily and weekly. People always ask me how I keep my skin so clear and it's not only washing my face every night and morning but not w earing makeup every day. Also the use of masks on a weekly basis. If you're looking for product recommendations and have combination skin. I would for sure suggest giving these a try.
