Step 1: Wash face

It’s important to wash your face in the morning to rinse off any oils that may have built up over night. In the morning I like to use a gentle wash. My favorite ones are the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser and The Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser. I find that these are perfectly gentle and not drying to use in the morning!

Step 2: Toner

After cleansing your skin, I like to use a toner to make sure you really get any excess oils off. There are two toners that I love, the NaturaBissē Tolerance Toner which is a more gentle toner and the SkinCeuticals LHA Toner which has an exfoliant affect to it.

Step 4: Serums + Ice Roller

Dark circles under the eyes are part of the look of a college student. I have tried so many serums and creams to get rid of them. The serum that I find to be the most effective (and not too pricey) is The Ordinary Caffeine Solution. I think this needs to be in the welcome package that colleges send to their students once admitted because it is a life saver!

The other serum that I swear by to brighten my skin is the Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic. Other Vitamin C serums that I love and are bit more budget friendly are by Clinique, Glow Recipe, Olehenriksen, and Summer Fridays.

Another step I have recently incorporated into my skin care routine is ice rolling (totally influenced by Tinx). As someone who loves sushi and chips and all things salty, I typically wake up with a puffy face in the morning. After applying my serums, I use my ice roller to de-puff my skin. The ice roller also increases blood flow and brightens my complexion!

I have been using this moisturizer from Epionce for so many years. It is the perfect weight and keeps my skin dewy and moist without getting oily! It also smells great too!

Another product that has been in my skincare routine for many years is Elta MD’s tinted SPF. I hate wearing makeup during the day and this product is the perfect solution. It protects my skin from the sun and the tint evens out my skin so flawlessly!