[my skincare routine]

People comment on my skin all the time. At family events, in comments on photos, and at random get togethers, people ask how I get my skin the way it is. I always find it odd to hear these comments because I have such an awkward complexion and my skin annoys me daily. The trick is I've learned over the years how to take care of my skin and which products really work for me and which don't.

In the spirit of how natural my look is, I took a photo of my skin care products outside.

[cleanser][scrub][moisturizer][towelettes][cream]

I placed the products in order of use. During my morning shower, I wash my face with the cleanser and use the scrub to exfoliate and remove dead skin. I prime my skin with the moisturizer once I'm dry before I put my makeup on. When I'm getting ready for bed, I use the towelettes to take off my makeup and finish by applying the firming cream on my face. I really emphasize my forehead, around my eyes and my neck.

I'm not one to spend crazy amounts of money on products and facials and creams, and I used to try and use regular body soap and lotion to minimize cost. Sadly, as I get older, I'm realizing the importance of skin care now, so after lots of trial and error, I've finally found a reasonable routine that doesn't take much time or money.

How do you take care of your skin?

"spend less time in the mirror and more time feeling wonderful."

- frederic fekkai

[cleansing towelette comparison]

The past couple of years I've tried several different kinds of facial cleansing towelettes. I realized taking my makeup off before bed was something I needed to start doing, but washing my face every night just wasn't going to happen. I think I've finally found ones that I'm going to continue to buy!!! For all of you who don't know what's best for you, here's how the ones I've tried have worked on me. I'm loving the Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging cloths.

Quick note: I have oily skin so I don't like for my face to feel even a bit over moisturized after cleaning my face.

[neutrogena][jean pierre][olay fresh effects][yes to cucumbers][olay regenerist]

"beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. that, or kick-ass red lipstick."

-gwyneth paltrow