Two very important things before we get into this post today:
1. This article will make absolutely no sense if you haven’t already watched the video recording of a live-session I had with @that.geminigirl this past Sunday on Instagram. Here’s a link to watch the video: #BathroomCabinet. I was a guest on her #BathroomCabinet series and spilled all the tea on my entire skincare routine: AM, PM and Bodycare. This post goes along with that video, because I promised to share still images of all the products mentioned.
2. I am always quite reluctant to share my routine, products, anything like that, simply because it changes every couple of months. Not because I get bored or anything, but really that’s just how things go generally. “Change is the only constant in life” right? I have shared my routines & products in the past here, here and also here... Looking back you can see how things change. So please don’t ascribe my routine to some holy-grail status. I’m learning that skincare is quite the science, the more you learn the better equipped you are at building a routine that works for you. Your skin changes, and so will your routine too.
Now that I’ve mentioned the 2 things, I’m going to share pictures of all the skincare products I currently use. If you want to know HOW exactly I use them or more details as to when exactly I use them, I really recommend you watch the video recording on @that.geminigirl’s instagram page, it’ll all make sense. If you have any questions please just ask away in the comment section at the end of this post.
FACE: DAY TIME
Start off my mornings in the shower by using this cleanser by Medik8 and a Ramer sponge.
Where To Buy:
Medik8 Cleanser: @that.geminigirl, HilarySays
Products I currently use during the day. I literally just switched out my Vitamin C & Alpha Arbutin serums, for Tranexamic. Will switch back to VitC + AA once my Tranexamic runs out.
Order of use: Toner (Essence) ->Tranexamic->Azelaic->Sunscreen
Where To Buy:
Skincity Licorice Toner: HilarySays
Azelaic Acid: HilarySays
Susncreen: @that.geminigirl
FACE: NIGHT TIME
I alternate between two different routines at night; one with Retinol and the other without. And then I give myself a nice Facial once a week, face steamer included.
All my night routines begin with a double cleanse. Micellar water first and then my Cerave cleanser & Ramer Sponge
Where To Buy:
Micellar Water: @that.geminigirl
Cerave Cleanser: Allure Beauty Store
Non-Retinol Routine (Monday, Wednesday & Friday nights)
Order of use: Toner (Essence)->Mandelic->Niacinamide->Alpha Arbutin
Where To Buy:
Facetheory Mandelibright Serum: HilarySays
Good Molecules Niacinamide: Skincare Lagos
Emmaus Alpha Arbutin Brightening Cream: Youtopia Beauty
Murad Spot Treatment: Skye Aesthetics Clinics
Scenide Benzoyl Peroxide: Skinscience Africa
Retinol Routine (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturday Nights)
Order of use: Toner (Essence)->Retinol->Hyperpigmentation Treatment
Where To Buy:
Dermaceutic Retinol: HilarySays, Skye Aesthetics Clinics
Dermaceutic Yellow Cream: HilarySays, Skye Aesthetics Clinics
AT-HOME FACIAL
One night a week, usually Sunday, I give myself a little pamper facial. Using the items and products pictured below. Nothing hectic
Order of use: Double-Cleanse->Steam->Exfoliate->Mask->Hydrate
Where To Buy:
Dermaceutic Hyal Ceutic: Skye Aesthetics Clinics
Murad Probiotic Mist: Skye Aesthetics Clinics
For any product not included in the ‘Where To Buy’ lists, simply browse our Beauty Directory, BeautyDirectoryNG, we list certified skincare retailers in Nigeria. Or check the ‘Skincare’ highlights on our Instagram page (@BeautyDirectoryNG) for all our listed skincare retailers. They typically post images of the products they sell in their instagram feed, and you can send them a DM requesting what you’re after. If you mention ‘BiL sent you’, you’d probably get a quicker response 😉
