https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:44:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922390 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:45:58 +0000 kce56 2922390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chuckles I also find Drunk Elephant’s Vitamin C serum to be a bit sticky but I mix it with their B-Hydra serum in the mornings, which helps neutralize some of the stickiness if that makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922383 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:00:29 +0000 Chuckles 2922383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One thing about Drunk Elephant - I didn't like the AM vitamin C serum. I felt like it was weirdly sticky. For people who use vitamin C serum in general, is that just how they are? I was thinking of trying the Cerave version, but I'm not sure if it would be similar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922377 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:15:38 +0000 foodiebee 2922377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Drunk Elephant! I also love Indie Lee and Youth to the People. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922375 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:56:30 +0000 nwm 2922375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>just wanted to chime in for drunk elephant. i've been gradually replacing all the other elements of my skincare regime with drunk elephant. the one thing i love that wasn't mentioned specifically is their TLC Sukari Babyfacial. It is hella expensive but it is SO WORTH IT. I do it once a week so it lasts a while and it makes my skin so nice. </p> <p>also love origin's checks and balances face wash and the kiehl's ultra facial cream is fantastic. classic product and they've reengineered it to remove all the harmful additives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922367 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:05:19 +0000 ALV91711 2922367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Find a line with cleanse, tone, moisturizer that you like. </p> <p>These are things I like to add into my routine:<br /> Eye cream - 2x daily<br /> Vitamin c+e serum - 2x daily<br /> Microderm abrasion - 2x per week<br /> Masks - 2x per week. My favourite is a charcoal mask </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922365 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:49:38 +0000 Shantuck 2922365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for the ordinary. It’s not the most user friendly but if you email customer service, they will send you a regimen. I have been using my regimen since November and I really like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922358 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:36:04 +0000 graceandjoy 2922358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also wanted to be lazy but I've found that layering products is key; for me anyway. I'm also 36, and do a serum, and layer on a face oil during the winter, and sunscreen every single day. At night I love those leave-on mask so it's not something you need to wash off (extra steps), but not sticky/thick that it will smear on pillow, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922354 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:54:34 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2922354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much for all of the advice! I have done lots of Googling and research on all the products mentioned.</p> <p>@Chuckles: @superkate: I've heard of Drunk Elephant. I might ask for the Littles pack for my birthday so I can try a variety of products.</p> <p>@charm55: @Mommy Finger: I have never heard of the Ordinary but love the prices. Thank you! </p> <p>@catgirl: @milano14: @MrsSCB: Cerave sounds like an easy place to start since I can pick it up at Target. Appreciate all of your detailed suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922345 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:49:22 +0000 MrsSCB 2922345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love skincare stuff! For the simplest possible routine, Cerave products are great and affordable. The easiest way to upgrade from your current routine:</p> <p>AM<br /> --Cleanse with Cerave hydrating cleanser (they have several cleansers, but that would be best if you skin's more dry)<br /> --Moisturize with SPF -- I like the Cerave ultralight moisturizer. If your skin is very dry, you could do a richer moisturizer, then top with the SPF one.</p> <p>Night:<br /> --Cleanse<br /> --Moisturize with Cerave PM moisturizer</p> <p>If you want to incorporate any kind of anti-aging products, you could add a retinoid/retinol a few nights a week. You can buy Differin over the counter at CVS or Walgreens, or The Ordinary has some good retinol products. You can also get stronger ones with a dermatologist prescription. You'd apply it between cleansing and moisturizing.</p> <p>If you want to get even fancier (lol) a couple of my other top products are The Ordinary niacinamide serum, which can be used morning and night and helps with hyperpigmentation/evening out your skin tone, and my personal favorite, Farmacy's Honeymoon Glow. It's the priciest item I use, but one bottle lasts forever. I put it on every other night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922344 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:21:13 +0000 Mommy Finger 2922344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charm55: LOVE the Ordinary. I went from no routine to using products from here and what a difference! So cheap too! I don't know if they still offer this but I was able to send them an email with a picture of my face along with my problems and they sent back suggestions on AM/PM routines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922343 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:48:15 +0000 milano14 2922343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had lots of input from a skincare guru I know and have been following her "7 essentials" for over a year now, with some extra stuff added in at this point. It seems like a lot, but it only takes about 5 minutes and well worth it.<br /> I put an * next to those extras that I've added in over time.<br /> Vitamin C is where to spend the money (Skinceuticals is top of the line), and everyone over 30 should be using Differin. Need to ramp up to it, start with every 3rd night and work your way toward every night. </p> <p>Don't wash your face in the shower. And use a wet washcloth to wipe/rinse your face to get the balm and/or cleanser off.</p> <p>AM:<br /> CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (green &amp; white bottle)<br /> P50 Original "1970" (toner - another decent one is Pixi Glow)<br /> Obagi (Vitamin C)<br /> *Perricone MD Cold Plasma +<br /> *Hada Labo (hydration layer)<br /> CeraVe PM Face Moisturizing Lotion<br /> SPF Sunscreen (mineral free)</p> <p>PM:<br /> Clinique take the day off (balm cleanser)<br /> CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser<br /> P50 1970<br /> Differin<br /> *Hada Labo (Hydrating)<br /> *Dr. Jart Ceramidin Liquid (Hydrating)<br /> CeraVe PM Moisturizing Lotion<br /> Egyptian Magic, on my nightstand, right before I go to bed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922340 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:20:08 +0000 Clementine12 2922340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluemasonjar: my skin is generally dry, drier in the winter, and not making oil while I'm pregnant, so I use Origins Drink Up overnight mask as a moisturizer currently. I love their Vit C lotion when things aren't this dire. And I really like It Cosmetics Cc cream for SPF/makeup. If you aren't sensitive to scents, their moisturizers are good too.</p> <p>I got the Bite Beauty lip mask and do that at night to save my lips. Pricey but you use very little at a time.</p> <p>I'm washing my face once a day (I still use purpose soap like I did in high school) exfoliating once every 3 or so (Origins again). Occasionally I do an actual mask - charcoal normally (Origins or I like the one from Beauty Counter). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922339 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:58:47 +0000 charm55 2922339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really just got into a skincare routine. I love The Ordinary products - they are awesome quality but so inexpensive ! The cost of skincare always scared me off. I have super dry skin but this has completely fixed that and made my skin feel so nice. This is my current routine, all The Ordinary products:</p> <p>AM<br /> A couple drops of Hyaluronic + B5 Acid<br /> Natural Moisturizer</p> <p>PM<br /> Squalane Cleanser (I use the forea mini also thanks to @erinbedarin’s rec!)<br /> A few drops of “Buffet”<br /> Natural Moisturizer </p> <p>If my skin is extra dry (like after a shower or spending a lot of time outdoors) I do a few drops of the plant-derived squalane .</p> <p>If I have any blemishes or acne (which is happening more often thanks to having to teach in a mask all day 😫), I use a few drops of Niaciamide. </p> <p>I got all these products for like... less than $50? It’s outrageous how cheap it is compared to other lines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922338 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:25:14 +0000 superkate 2922338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also use Drunk Elephant products. I'm 38 and have noticed a difference since I began using them. </p> <p>Mornings, I use Beste Jelly Cleanser (sometimes Cetaphil instead), followed by the C-Firma Day Serum, then Protini Moisutrizer. </p> <p>Night I go Beste, TLC Glycolic Night Serum and Protini. </p> <p>I also usually use the eye cream either in the morning or night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922337 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:05:40 +0000 peaches1038 2922337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been using products from the cocokind line for about 6 months and really love it so far! I have combination skin with an oily T zone with occasional breakouts. They have a great IG with tips to customize your routine that I have found very helpful. I was basically doing nothing before and I have seen a dramatic improvement in my skin texture, evenness and brightness as well as less breakouts<br /> Morning:<br /> -cleanse with facial oil cleanser and wipe with a moist reusable cotton round<br /> -apply raspberry vinegar toner<br /> -apply sea grape glow essence<br /> -apply turmeric tonic for my breakout prone areas<br /> -apply texture smoothing moisturizer<br /> -my matcha stick for under eyes and lips<br /> -sunscreen</p> <p>Night:<br /> -cleanse with oil to milk cleanser in the shower<br /> -Repeat all above steps<br /> -use their sleep mask a few times per week </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922336 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:36:16 +0000 catgirl 2922336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My skin is sensitive, combination that leans more dry (and gets even drier in winter), and I still get occasional breakouts. </p> <p>In the morning I rinse my face with water, apply vitamin C serum, then CeraVe PM Moisturizing Lotion (yes, PM in the AM), and then sunscreen - currently La Roche-Posay. Takes just a few minutes. I reapply sunscreen throughout the day. </p> <p>At night I cleanse with CeraVe hydrating micellar water, then cleanse with Cerave hydrating cleanser while using the Foreo Mini Luna, use thayers witch hazel (the unscented and alcohol free one) as a toner, CeraVe eye cream, and CeraVe skin renewing night cream. Takes no more than five minutes but I make sure to do it at least an hour before bed so the night cream can soak in a bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922335 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:12:20 +0000 Chuckles 2922335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am obsessed with the Drunk Elephant line. It's a little pricey, but not as crazy as some, and most of the stuff I've used lasts a long time. I use their Beste jelly cleanser in the morning and at night. And I use the Protini moisturizer in the morning. At night, I use the C-Tango eye cream and then rotate between the retinol cream, glycolic night serum, and the intense moisturizing serum. Everything except the retinol came in a pack of mini products that you buy to try things out.<br /> I'm about to turn 41, and my skin is a combination of somewhat oily and dry/tight in some places. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922334 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:11:51 +0000 erinbaderin 2922334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve moisturizer, although it doesn't have SPF. I also have really found the Foreo Mini Luna (another thing this forum convinced me to buy that was worth the money!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/easy-skincare-routine#post-2922333 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:07 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2922333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am turning 36 next month and I feel like it is time for me to finally get into a regular skin care routine. The key is to keep it simple as I am a low maintenance girl at heart. My current routine is washing my face with a cleanser morning and night.</p> <p>My skin is dry in the winters so looking for a good moisturizer and everyday spf protection. I break out on occasion but do not have particularly oily skin. Any suggestions or favorite products? </p>