Skincare is a hobby my mom and I both share. With her background in the beauty industry, my mom was the perfect teacher growing up. I was lucky enough to learn the art of skincare from her and have the opportunity to test a plethora of products out myself.
The funny thing about skincare is that as much as advertising will try to tell you that there's a miracle, one-size-fits-all product... there just isn't. That's the reason there's hundreds of well-known and adored lines. What works for me may be ineffective for you and vice versa. Regardless, one thing that is scientifically backed is that young skin has a few different needs and target problems than mature skin.
Young skin tends to be less dry and more elastic. My skin personally is normal to oily type. The main problem I deal with is acne (and after even years and years of tackling it head on, I still haven't found that MIRACLE in a bottle). Although I haven't found the end all be all solution, I have fallen in love with my regimen and how it makes my skin truly glow! Here are some of my personal skincare favorites for young skin.
Cleanser: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser - A good cleanser is what you should always start with, morning and night! I prefer to remove my makeup (usually using a wipe, sometimes with a cleansing water) and then go in with my cleanser. This one is perfect for calming sensitive skin and removing the day away.
Serum: Skinceuticals CE Feurlic - Get past the smell of this stuff and it is a dream in a bottle. I use this every morning to give me the vitamin C and pollution protection my skin needs. I think it truly has brighten my dark spots and acne scarring.
Moisturizer: Natura Bisse Oxygen Cream - This cream has changed my skin! Natura Bisse is a favorite line of my mother and I. This oxygen cream also helps in brightening my hyperpigmentation and pulling the impurities out of my skin, while still deeply hydrating and giving me the awakening effect of a good moisturizer. After using, I truly feel as if I'm left with a radiant glow.
Eye Cream: Indie Lee I-Waken Eye Serum - It's never too early to start using eye cream. It's always better to prevent problems than treat them. This eye serum gives me enough hydration for my 20-something-year-old eyes.
Acne Spot Treatment: PowerSpot Blemish Lotion - I LOVE this stuff. As an overnight spot treatment, its easy to use and highly effective! The salicylic acid and glycolic really pull out impurities while the tea tree oil and camphor eases the irritation. The whole M-61 line is highly effective and only found at BlueMercury.
Eye Patches: Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels - Feeling like my face is swollen is one of the absolute worst feelings. These eye gels are my favorites to combat that! They have an instant cooling effect once on and don't have the sliminess of other eye patches. Especially after a night of drinking , these patches are perfect in giving my skin some extra TLC.
Lip Moisturizer: LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask - Last but certainly not least is the LANEIGE lip mask. I use this as a basic chapstick and LOVE IT. My favorite flavor is the vanilla, but it comes in multiple others. Chapped lips are awful to deal with, but with a few applications of this, my lips feel instantly revived and nourished.
From my vanity to yours, I hope you learned a little something knew from my list of favorites! Next up my mom will be sharing her favorite skincare products for mature skin and I promise, its a must read!
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