Updating my skincare routine was a goal because around last November, I realized my previous skincare just wasn't cutting it anymore. I was having more breakouts and my skin just didn't look great. The skincare products I wanted to try were really expensive (and I'm a cheapskate, ha!), and I wasn't sure where I could get natural products for a good price. Then A Beautiful Mess (ABM) shared this post about a natural skincare routine using products from Target! I was inspired and went to Target in search of their recommendations. I wasn't able to find everything they listed, but grabbed two new items to incorporate with some things I already had on hand. My skin is loving it! Even my mom commented that my skin is looking better.
1. Acure Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream | For some reason I can't find this on Target's website, but I found it on Amazon. Amazon's normal price is $9.99 but it's currently on sale for $7.28, which is a great price for a great cleanser. I picked this up because I couldn't find the Honest brand cleanser that ABM recommended. I have used several Acure products that I liked and decided to give this one a try. It's a gentle cleanser but foams up nicely, which I like.
The ABM post shared a tip which was news to me: "If your skin ever feels tight after a cleanse, that usually means it's too drying for your skin." I'm realizing this was probably part of my problem using castile soap! My face never feels tight using this Acure cleanser.
2. Sea Mist Refreshing Toner by Captain Blankenship | I'd never really understood the point of toner before, but apparently it is good for your pores. This toner was on sale so I figured I'd give it a shot. The normal price is $14.99. It's nice and refreshing, but I must admit I don't love the smell. However, because it's a new step to my routine, it feels like I'm pampering myself every time I spritz my face with this refreshing mist.
3a. Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil | I started using jojoba oil around the time I realized my skincare routine wasn't working, so around last December. (However, I'll also admit that, since my skin started looking rough, I pretty much stopped my skincare routine altogether, so of course it wasn't working.) Anyhoo, I'm still using this! Jojoba oil is similar to the oil our skin produces, which makes it a great moisturizer. I use it on my face and neck in the morning because it absorbs quickly so I don't look oily. This bottle is $10.99 but a little goes a long way! I only use maybe four or five drops on my face and neck each morning.
I've been using Viva Naturals' almond oil (which is $12.62 for 16 ounces) since October. Again, a little goes a long way. I also use this in place of body lotion. I wanted to get an organic brand, so I just order this certified organic almond oil from Mary Taylor Naturals ($14.95 for 16 ounce). I'll probably transfer it to my old almond oil bottle because I love that it has a pump! UPDATE: I purchased the organic almond oil and it smells AWFUL, like cooking oil. I will not be purchasing it again.
Face Masks | I have the Revive Clay Mask by Skin Balm Apothecary, but I honestly forget to use it a lot! Hence why I'm not including it in my "official" skincare routine. I need to get better about using it perhaps once a week, and maybe try more face masks. It's also pretty pricey at $27, which also makes me want to try some other masks. However, I love that it's made of organic ingredients!
Other products I want to try
Acure Radically Rejuvenating SPF Day Cream | I've started walking to work more often so I should probably be using sunscreen! When I get this, I'll use it in the mornings in place of jojoba oil.
Skin Balm Apothecary's Purifying Collection | I've tried several products from this brand and have loved them! (The peppermint lip balm is my most favorite lip balm ever!) I'm just always thrown by the price so I haven't taken the plunge. My mom bought some of their skincare products and I'm going to see what she thinks. I may buy it a few pieces at a time as I run out of my current skincare products.
Leahlani Skincare | Why do I always want to try expensive products? ha! However, I've heard rave reviews over this company, particularly about the Champagne Serum and Mermaid Mask.
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