I have such a love hate relationship with the sun. There is nothing better than its warm soft rays on bare skin in these summer months, but the lines in my face and the spots on my arms remind me of its ugly side. With not a lot of time each morning, I need easy products to moisturizer, cover and correct easily. Here is my morning routine.
1. Splash face with cold water. I heard about this from Giada and she looks pretty damn good.
2. I mix a couple of drops of Vitamin C serum with Kate Sommerville Serum Sunscreen and slather on. This is the lightest, non-greasy sunscreen I have tried. I add a little more Vitamin C because why not? (the Sommerville serum can be hard to find, this Super Goop option is a good one too)
3. Dab on a little Kinerase C8 Peptide Under Eye Treatment. This can be used day and night and seems to have tightened things up a bit.
4. I squirt one pump of Make Up For Ever HD Foundation into a scoop of Algenist Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer. It gives me just enough coverage to not have to wear anything else and keeps my skin moisturized all day without being oily. The Algenist was a great find I was talked into by a woman at Sephora, I am on my second pot which says a lot because of my product hoarding problem.
If I am lucky, I have time for my 3 minute make up routine, but most days I skip that. Feeling a bit more confident in my skin these days since the hormonal acne has calmed down after babies and these products seem to actually be doing the work they claim to do. Shocking. ha
What do you swear by in the summer? Would love to hear.
xo
Erin
Finding a summer skincare routine that feels lightweight and effective can make a real difference, especially during hot weather. I appreciate the idea of combining hydration, sun protection, and simple coverage without adding too many steps to the morning routine. Consistent sunscreen use is particularly important for protecting skin from sun damage, while choosing products that suit your skin type helps maintain a comfortable finish throughout the day. A practical routine that saves time and supports healthy-looking skin is always worth keeping, especially during busy summer mornings.
ReplyDeleteA simple and consistent summer skincare routine can make busy mornings much easier, especially when balancing hydration, sun protection, and light makeup. I appreciate how this post shares personal experiences with different products rather than making the routine seem complicated or time-consuming. Choosing a lightweight sunscreen and a moisturizer that suits your skin can be particularly helpful during warmer months. The combination of skincare and minimal foundation also sounds practical for everyday wear. It would be interesting to hear how this routine changes with different weather conditions and individual skin needs.
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