Summer Holy Grail List: PM Routine

Hi all! I’m off on my Honeymoon tomorrow 🙂 I’ll be taking lots of pictures of my travels and will definitely share when we return. Before I go I wanted to share what you requested – My Holy Grail Evening Routine! This routine is where I try to indulge, splurge and pamper. Whether weekday or weekend, I take my time with each step so my skin can soak up all the benefits overnight.

• My first step of evening routine is typically removing makeup (or if not wearing any, I proceed straight to cleanser). My remover of choice is Clinique’s Take the Day Off. For more details on removing makeup – read here. This product really gets the job done for me. I’ve tried wipes only, cleansing oil, balm, but this has consistently been my tried and true.

• Next is to wash and rinse, and I have two HG cleansers right now. First place is Glossier’s Milky Jelly Cleanser, it’s gentle, little fragrance and consistent performance. I also love Laura Mercier’s Flawless Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser. The formula smells light and refreshing, and I love how the gel slightly foams. Too much foam can be overwhelming. Both of these cleansers leave my face feeling super clean and soft.
• A favorite to many, the Biologique Recherche Lotion P50V has quickly become an integral part of my PM routine. I’ve been using the lotion for almost 3 weeks now, using gauze rather than cotton. I love how fresh, smooth and shiny my face feels and looks after this lotion. When applying correctly, I avoid direct application to the apple of my cheeks since that’s where most redness occurs. When I first got the product, I found Gothamista’s video tutorial on how to apply very helpful.

• For evening serums I like to use the Glossier suite so I can pick out when is exactly needed by my skin. Typically I use a combination of Super Bounce and Super Pure. Super Bounce is a Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin B5 serum that plumps and softens the skin. Super Pure, with Niacinamide and Zinc, I use both AM and PM to reduce redness on my cheeks and chin.
• Next is moisturizer and there are two items on my HG list. I received the La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as a birthday gift (wow!) and now I’m hooked. The Luxe Cream is exactly as described – Luxe. I’m not sure how I’ll continue to afford this product (ha!), however like my SKII moisturizer from my AM routine, a little does go a long way. For this moisturizer I use the applicator it comes with to make sure I’m not using too much. I want this jar to last. It is a very light and smooth formula. I gently rub it all over my face and neck. Putting this luxe cream on makes me feel like a million bucks, and I wake up with baby soft skin.

• OR on some nights, I’ll replace the luxe cream with a overnight mask. Right now, I’m loving Summer Friday’s Jet Lag Mask for this exact purpose. I apply the mask as a moisturizer all over the face and under eye. I love that it is gentle enough to have this dual purpose. The cooling sensation and mint fragrance is great after a day in the sun or a long day at work. Likewise, I also wake up with super soft skin.

• For an evening eye cream I’ve been using the Chanel Sublimage La Creme Yeux, a recommendation from my Mother. Using my ring fingers, I dab the product at the under eye and all the way up to the outer corners. This cream has really helped me with aging signs like wrinkles in both inner eye and outer crow’s feet.

• As a Floridian, I like to shower at night and go to bed feeling fresh. Body care I feel takes a backseat to the face, but I have committed to it just as much. My HG body cream is the L’Occitane Almond Milk Concentrate. I moisturize everywhere making sure to get the dry areas like knees and elbows. Neglecting those areas can cause that cracking dry skin, so don’t forget.
• I’m #oribeobsessed and absolutely love the Oribe Lip Treatment for evening. It lives in my handbag and on my nightstand. It’s smooth formula feels like a mask full of hydration for my lips. Make sure to use lip balm as much as possible for soft, kissable lips 😉

This might seem like a lot of steps, but trust me, it’s worth it. Waking up feeling moisturized, hydrated and glowing is a great feeling! Comment below if you have any questions about my current PM routine.