Hey, hey babes! Can you believe how quickly the time is flying by? It’s already March, which means warmer weather ahead, especially for us Floridians! The warm weather also brings longer days filled with more of that golden sunshine to soak up and enjoy! With more sun and long days brings more outdoor activities, and we’re SOOOO here for those beach and pool days! So grab your towel, bathing suit, and that pizza shaped pool float and let’s jump in!

Actually not so fast, we forgot one v.important step…..SUNSCREEN! Protecting your skin is so important, because no one ever said, “I’d like to look like an worn, old leather bag when I’m older,” amiright?! So for the ladies (and men) that care about having healthy skin, and taking care of it, this post is for you! Today I am sharing my personal faves in my daily skin care routine, because skincare doesn’t just stop at sun protection. It is a daily routine that should be specifically curated for your skin type, texture, and tone. It doesn’t have to be an in depth regiment consisting of 10+ products! If 3 basic products work for you, then do that, Sis!

Please understand, while these products work amazing for my skin type, they may not work specifically for you and your needs. Skincare is not a one size fits all routine, therefore you should always consult a professional dermatologist or esthetician to help curate a routine that works for you!

Let’s start with my Night time routine!

Every night before I go to bed, I cleanse my face, removing all the dirt, grime and buildup from the day. If I wear makeup that day, I remove it first before completing any other steps in my routine.

I used to use makeup wipes, but then I felt like they were so wasteful, so I switched to a makeup eraser cloth and I LOVE it. I really feel like it gets into my pores, and removes the makeup as opposed to just wiping the surface layer of makeup away. I purchased mine at Ulta.

Next, I wash my face using Juice Beauty’s 2 in 1 cleanser. I love this cleanser because I feel like it cleans thoroughly without drying out my skin!

Key Benefits:

• Maintains moisture with organic vegetable glycerin
• Increases appearance of skin’s suppleness with Vitamin E
• Hydrates and smooths with algae
• Helps tone, revitalize and refresh with grapefruit extract
• Vegan and Cruelty Free

After I gently pat my face dry I use a toner. I simply add some toner to a flat cotton round and softly swipe over my face. This helps to even my skin tone as well as shrink my pores. Let me tell you, this stuff is a miracle worker! I had such large pores by nose, and after 2 uses I saw a difference! Seriously, obsessed, I can’t recommend it enough!

Niacinamide Brightening Toner by Good Molecules

Key Benefits:

• Targets uneven skin tone, dullness, and visible pores and strengthen your skin’s barrier function with niacinamide (vitamin B3)
• Naturally derived arbutin improves the look of hyperpigmentation while licorice root extract soothes inflammation and inhibits excess melanin production
• A stable form of vitamin C boosts skin’s ability to defend itself against free radical damage and promotes collagen production

Next I apply Peter Thomas Roth’s PM retinol Fusion PM serum. I only do this 2-3 nights a week, since my skin can become very dry while using this product. However, this is a game changer product for preventing aging, fine lines, and wrinkles!

Key Benefits:

• 1.5% Microencapsulated Retinol- Helps to encourage the skin’s renewal process
• Vitamins C & E- Antioxidants help to fight free radical attack

Next I apply a moisturizer all over my face and neck, using my finger tips. I am currently using Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Overnight Cream. After applying my moisturizer, I then use my ring finger to lightly dab Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle eye cream under my eye area. It is important not to tug and pull at the eye area because it is very sensitive!

Key Benefits of PM Moisturizer:

• Renews the appearance of the skin surface with extracts of evening primrose and sacred lily flowers which are most active at night
• Provides intense moisture and hydration with organic shea butter and olive derived squalane
• Provides plumping moisture to skin with plant derived hyaluronic acid
• Maintains moisture with organic glycerin
• Vegan and Cruelty Free

Key Benefits of Eye Cream:

• Renews the skin’s surface around the delicate eye area with vitamins C, E, and B5
• Visibly reduces appearance of puffiness around the eyed with organic essential fatty acids of evening primrose, borage, and linseed
• Delivers rich hydration around the eye area with organic antioxidant-rich jojoba and shea

Morning Routine

When I wake up in the morning, I rinse my face with warm water and pat it dry. Lately, allergies have been at all time high for me, so my eyes have been very puffy upon waking. This is where I use these amazing Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel eye patches by Good Molecules! I usually put them on then sit and sip my coffee, while I let them work their magic.

Key Benefits:

• Caffeine (1%) & acetyl tetrapeptide-5 to reduce puffiness and swelling by decreasing fluid accumulation
• Niacinamide to soften fine lines and improve skin tone while aloe barbadensis leaf juice soothes and hydrates
• Hyaluronic acid to boost moisture and reduce appearance of fine lines

After I remove the eye patches, I utilize the same toner I mentioned previously. Then, I simply apply Juice Beauty Sunscreen all over my face and neck and the same eye cream I previously mentioned under my eye area, and I am out the door ready for the day! My skin is protected from sun damage, free radicals, and anything else the day wants to throw at me! 😉

Key Benefits of Sunscreen:

• Protects with broad spectrum non-nano natural mineral zinc oxide sunscreen
• Hydrates and feeds the skin with algae rich nutrients
• Provides essential nutrients with vitamins C, E, & B5

Here are some other of the BB Babes favorite skincare products and why they can’t live without them!

Jaide, Makeup Artist

“I can’t live without my Biolumin-C Serum from Dermalogica I like to use it after cleansing my face, lightly massaging it in, until my skin has absorbed all the product!”

It’s packed with nourishing antioxidant properties that help fight current and future free radical damage. *Bonus skin product: Use a jade roller during this step to help work the product into your skin. It’s a nice way to boost circulation, reduce any puffiness or inflammation around the face, and it’s sooo relaxing- like a mini spa day for your face! 😉

Jess, Team Lead

Jess had kindly provided her whole daily skincare routine below, and I must say her skin is FLAWLESS!

• Eye cream: Neutrogena wrinkle repair
• Daily Face Moisturizer: Cerave with SPF
• Nighttime Moisturizer: Kleem advance retinol moisturizer age-defying solution
• Face wash: Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser for normal to oily skin
• Acne control: Murad Rapid Relief Scene Spot Treatment
• Dark pigment treatment: Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum

Kassy, Team Lead

“My current obsession is Peach and Lilly’s Glass Skin Refining Serum! It has a blend of peptides,hyaluronic acid and niacinamides to make your skin look plump, firm and supple! My “can’t live without product” is SPF, any brand as long as it is SPF 30 and above!”

Samantha, Makeup Artist

“Every morning I start my skin care routine with Pink Drink Spray from Sunday Riley, it’s great for instant firming and brightening(contains peptides & fermented honey)! My “can’t live without product” would currently be Sunday Riley CEO Glow Serum It contains lots of Vitamin C, glycolic acid, & saccharide isomerate extract which helps provide your skin with an amazing glow, and helps resurface texture. Basically, it’s instant smooth skin for the day!”