My 7-Step Morning Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin This Summer
Hey glow getters! We're already glowing from the inside out, so let's talk about glowing skin. Now, Summer is all about radiant skin that feels as good as it looks. With the sun shining brighter and the days getting longer, I’ve learned it's essential to adjust our skincare routine to protect and nourish our skin. That’s why I’m spilling the tea on my 7-step morning skincare routine for glowing skin this summer, featuring a variety of products and brands that I love. Sharing is caring, so here’s all the details.
Step 1: Cleanse
Gentle Cleanser by Buttah Skin
I start my morning routine with the Gentle Cleanser by Buttah Skin. This cleanser is perfect for removing dirt and excess oil without stripping my skin of its natural moisture. It’s enriched with soothing coconut oil and lavender flower extract, which condition and calm my complexion, leaving my skin smooth, hydrated, and healthy-looking.
Benefits:
Removes impurities and excess oil
Maintains skin’s natural moisture balance
Leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed
How to Use:
Squeeze a penny-size amount into your palm, massage over damp skin in a circular motion, and rinse thoroughly with cool water. It’s excellent for daily use on all skin types.
Step 2: Tone
Niacinamide Brightening Toner by Good Molecules
Next, I use the Niacinamide Brightening Toner by Good Molecules. This toner promotes bright, even skin and reduces the appearance of pores. Niacinamide is a powerhouse ingredient that helps to improve skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier, making it gentle enough for daily use.
Benefits:
Refines skin texture
Reduces the appearance of pores
Evens out skin tone
Strengthens the skin barrier
How to Use:
Dispense onto a cotton pad and gently sweep over freshly cleansed skin, or pat into your skin with your hands until fully absorbed.
Step 3: Treat
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant for Clear Skin by Paula's Choice
For my treatment step, I use the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant by Paula's Choice. This exfoliant is fantastic for keeping my skin clear and smooth. It unclogs pores, reduces blackheads, and prevents breakouts, making it a must-have for anyone dealing with acne or congestion.
Benefits:
Unclogs pores and reduces blackheads
Prevents breakouts
Smooths skin texture
Improves overall skin clarity
How to Use:
Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning. Gently shake 1-2 times onto hands or a cotton pad, and apply to your face and neck. Do not rinse. Note: when first using this product, start slowly and apply every other day and note skin's response. Then use up to twice daily.
Step 4: Serum
Vitamin C Serum by Buttah Skin
Vitamin C is a staple in my morning routine for its brightening and antioxidant properties. The Vitamin C Serum by Buttah Skin helps to protect my skin from environmental stressors while boosting its natural radiance. It also helps to fade dark spots and improve skin texture.
Benefits:
Brightens and boosts skin radiance
Provides antioxidant protection
Fades dark spots
Improves skin texture
How to Use:
Apply 4-5 drops to freshly cleansed and dried skin. Massage in a circular motion over your face, neck, chest, and any problem areas. Allow it to absorb for one minute before following with moisturizer.
Step 5: Eye Cream
OS-01 EYE Topical Supplement by One Skin
The delicate skin around our eyes needs special care, and the OS-01 EYE Topical Supplement by One Skin does just that. This eye cream helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles, keeping my under-eye area looking fresh and rejuvenated.
Benefits:
Reduces fine lines and dark circles
Hydrates and rejuvenates the under-eye area
Improves skin elasticity
How to Use:
Dispense one pump of OS-01 EYE to the tip of your finger and gently tap in a semi-circle around each eye, from the under-eye to the eyelid and underneath the brow bone. Use twice daily.
Step 6: Moisturizer
Oil-Free Gel-Cream Moisturizer by Buttah Skin
To lock in all the goodness from the previous steps, I use the Oil-Free Gel-Cream Moisturizer by Buttah Skin. I love how this provides deep hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. It leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth, and glowing.
Benefits:
Provides deep hydration
Lightweight and non-greasy
Leaves skin soft and smooth
Enhances natural glow
How to Use:
Massage generously over the face and neck using upward circular motions. Ideal after your Vitamin C Serum. Apply morning and night.
Step 7: SPF
The Lip Bar Just a Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner with SPF 11
For a little extra protection and a beautiful finish, I use The Lip Bar Just a Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner with SPF 11. This product is a game-changer for summer. It gives me an effortless no-makeup look while providing SPF protection. In the summer, I often skip foundation and just wear this tinted skin conditioner for a natural, glowing finish.
Benefits:
Provides SPF protection
Effortless no-makeup look
Beautiful, natural finish
Lightweight and hydrating
How to Use:
Apply to your face after moisturizing for a sheer, buildable coverage. It can be worn alone or under foundation/powder.