Over 2019 I introduced skincare to my Instagram account; skincare is probably my first love but I never expecting the overwhelming number of questions I got on a recent Instagram Q&A and as such I promised I’d post more blogs on it!
To give you the history (It’s important when you talk about skin), I’m now 28 and have been a victim to acne since I was around 13 years old. The reality is, we (the docs and I) think I have endometriosis, and I’ve spent most of my teen and adult life fighting with hormones.
My skin was always what I would describe as “oily, acne prone skin” it’s also incredibly sensitive. I became pretty good at managing my skin, until my hormones threw a curve ball: Enter having dehydrated skin* for the first time.
I’ve spent years trawling through online blogs, going through masses of skincare books and trailing what may help, I’ve probably spent more money than I would care to admit on “fad skincare” and felt pressured to buy things over counters, only to leave them go dusty on a shelf whilst feeling disappointed. What I do love though, is the knowledge this has given me. I am not a skincare professional, but someone who is sharing my own skin experiences.
So, this blog is going to be on My Everyday Routine in Winter. I’ll link all products; for transparency, I do not use affiliate links in this blog. Some products were sent to me to try originally and I have stuck with them and continued to buy them.
Morning Routine
- (*) Cleanse with Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser
- (*) Wipe Clean with Face Halo** and pat dry (never rub)
- Wipe over Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence
- (*) Apply Clinique Anti-Blemish Clearing Gel to any pesky spots (as this is a gel, it’s drying so I don’t apply it all over)
- Apply Dermalogica Age Bright Clearing Serum (and leave to dry)
- Apply an eye cream, I’m going to be honest and say I still haven’t found one I love! I’m currently using Philosophy’s Take A Deep Breath gel cream which is very refreshing.
- (*) Next Moisturise, shocker, I’m using Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Moisturiser
- Then Dermalogica Barrier Defence Booster
- (*) Finally, finishing with SPF, every single day, I’m currently using Beauty Pie Ultra Light SPF25
I appreciate this is quite an intimidating list, so those that start (*) are what I’d consider essentials!
Evening Routine
I do this as soon as I get in from work / the earliest opportunity
- Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse to make sure make-up melts off
- (*) Wipe Clean with Face Halo** and pat dry (never rub)
- (*) Cleanse with Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser
- (*) Apply Clinique Anti-Blemish Clearing Gel to spots
- Every other day I alternate between (*) Beauty Pie Plantastic Drops and Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules with Hyaluronic
- Wipe over Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence
- (*) Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Moisturiser
- Finally, before I go to sleep, I apply Beauty Pie Retinol Night Renewal Moisturiser
My weekend routines are slightly different, as I try to give my face a little more intensive treatment, but I’ll explain more on that in the next blog!
As always, any questions, drop me an e-mail on hello@bethshehata.com or a DM via Instagram @bethshehata