My Current Skincare Routine

While I’m blessed with good genes in the skin department (thanks mom), I have been very diligent with my skincare, making sure I have the right balance of hydration and exfoliation.  I’ve noticed a difference by keeping consistent and by wearing more sunscreen and less makeup.

I keep my morning skincare routine (below) pretty much the same year-round.

AM Routine

• Cleanse - Simply Clean

• Vitamin C – When I first started using vitamin C, I used Serum 10 to get my skin used to it. I now use CE Ferulic which I highly recommend. I would suggest getting a professional suggestion on the best option for your skin

• Hyaluronic Acid – HA Intensifier

• Moisturizer - My absolute favourite is Metacell B3. It’s lightweight, hydrating and improves the appearance of early signs of aging. It’s been hard to find lately so I’ve recently been using Daily Moisture which provides hydration without the anti-aging properties

• Eye cream – My current go to’s are  by Total Eye 3 in 1 Renewal Care (also acts as a concealer) and Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream by Colorescience

• Sunscreen – Colorescience Face Shield Glow or Supergoop Glowscreen

• Lip balm – obsessed with Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Vanilla Beige

 During the winter, I add Retinol into my evening routine. My skin is very sensitive and I find using it 3 – 4 days a week works best for me. On the other nights I use Glycolic Brightening Renew Overnight

Winter PM Routine

• Cleanse – Simply Clean

• Retinol – (leave on for 20 minutes before adding moisturizer) OR Glycolic Brightening Renew Overnight

• Moisturizer – I’ve been using Emollience in the winter. This is a heavier cream which I find works well in the evening. I’ve heard great things about Triple Lipid Restore as well which I plan on trying soon.

• Eye cream- Colorescience Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream

• Lip Mask – Laneige

 Additional tips:

•  I also use this Clay Masque once a week

• Whenever I feel like I need a little extra hydration, I use the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask. I also love using this mask on the mornings after retinol. I leave it on for 10 mins and then wipe it off and continue with the rest of my products

• I stop using retinol a few days before I get my face threaded so it’s not as sensitive (trust me!) and the Phyto Corrective Masque is great for redness and discomfort after

• If I’m doing an intense workout out later in the morning, I will wash my face and put on sunscreen and then do a full skincare routine after my workout

• I know it’s not always feasible or accessible, but I try go for a facial once a quarter. My 3 go to’s are Project Skin for a Bela MD Facial, GWEN Skin Lab (she comes to you!) and the Hydrate & Glow Facial at Formula Fig.

I’ve linked where I usually buy my products in Vancouver, but you can easily find other clinic options or check out the Skinceuticals website directly.

Let me know if you have any products you love and recommend.