2.05.2015

My Quick Skin Care Routine (Morning and Night)

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I get asked this all the time: What are your best beauty tips? And this is my answer:
  • Always remove your makeup at night
  • Always moisturize your skin morning & night
The responses? "I'm too busy. I'm too tired. I can't afford an expensive skincare routine."

You will officially have no more excuses after today's post!

Today, I'm showing you my super quick version of how I get my skin ready and "unready" for morning and night, using Neutrogena products. These are new and you're going to love them. First, you'll need to head to Target. I've been finding the new products on the end caps, like these:


Here's my tip: Use your Target Cartwheel app to save even more money on Neutrogena products:
So even when I'm in a hurry, or I'm too tired, I rely on using just two products. Two! And they're super affordable. Here's the first one I use in the morning:
















Before I apply any makeup in the morning, I prep my skin using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream. This version is for extra dry skin (don't worry, they have a gel version other skin types will LOVE).  The Neutrogena Hydro Boost feels so wonderful on the skin and soaks right in. It's a refreshing way to start my day. My favorite feature is that it has hyaluronic acid--an ingredient found naturally in the body, that provides hydration. 

Ready for makeup!






You all have been asking what's been giving me the glow to my skin in my recent pics? The gel-cream is the product I've been using! Now my skin is primed and prepped, allowing makeup application to go on smoothly and evenly.

Sometimes I am so tired that the last thing I want to think about is taking off my makeup. I just want to go to bed. But! Leaving that makeup on is awful for your skin, trust me. So at night, I use the Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes. If you've tried makeup wipes before and didn't like them, now is the time to give these a try. They are awesome!



These ultra-soft wipes remove all my makeup (using just one wipe!). They even remove waterproof makeup. Skin is left purified, fresh and healthy-looking with no greasy residue, so there's no need to rinse. That saves me time and an extra step when I'm in a hurry. The wipes are made from naturally-derived fibers that come from sustainably-managed forests. Do you have sensitive skin like me? These are free of harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes and phthalates! 

I finish with the Hydro Boost gel-cream and I'm ready for sleep! Easy and done!

Have you tried these products before?
Which one would you like to try?

52 comments:

  1. Ah, so that's your secret. You do have beautiful skin. Love that Target Carwheel app!

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  2. The best thing I've ever done for my skin was start my beauty routine at 22. I always take off my make up, always and 99.9% moisturize, too. Love beauty wipes, they are a life saver.

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  3. I always wash my face and moisturize morning and night too. My skin has enough issues the last thing I need to do is make it have even more! ;) I need to try that gel!

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  4. I wish I would have started a better skin care routine earlier in life! Oh well, it's never too late to start, right?

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. i LOVE those makeup towelettes. xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  6. You are so right and I really need to remember to put on moisturizer more often! I have some Cerave by me right now!

    xoxo,
    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  7. Going to pick up the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream the next time I'm at Target, I agree moisturizing and taking off makeup are key!

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  8. I love love love neutrogene products! They are always the best and don't cost an arm and a leg too! :)

    XoLindsay
    Sugar & Something

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  9. I really want to try the Gel Cream it sounds heavenly!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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  10. What am I doing wrong with these kinds of wipes because I can never get all my mascara off!

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  11. I love Neutrogena's products! This facial cream sounds amazing! =)

    NEW POST on http://whattostyle.blogspot.com/

    xoxo,
    Jessica

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  12. I've really been trying to get on top of my skincare routine! That gel moisturizer sounds amazing!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  13. Love the neutragena makeup removing wipes! So reliable!

    x. Sabrina // Simply Sabrina

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  14. You have such gorgeous skin. I will have to check out that gel moisturizer! I just happen to have to make a Target run today. And those makeup removing towelettes have saved me on more than one tired night!

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  15. I love you use Neutrogena products - my favorite!

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  16. Wipes are a godsend to those of us who are lazy at night. Like me.

    I haven't had a ton of luck with Neutrogena Moisturizers in the past but that one sounds good.

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  17. I have heard great things about those makeup wipes!
    Beautetude

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  18. Face wipes are my skinsaver! Perfect if it has been a long day and I'm feeling lazy at night!

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  19. Thanks for sharing! I don't think I'd be able to sleep if I didn't clean my face before going to bed.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  20. I really cringe when people tell me they don't take off their makeup at night! Ahh!!!
    That Neutrogena gel cream sounds so nice! I love trying out new moisturizers. I also use a makeup wipe sometimes in the morning to get the oil off my face if I'm in a hurry instead of using my cleansers.

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  21. I've been looking for new morning/nighttime products and I think these might be on top of the list now. Thanks for sharing :)
    It'sMyLife

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  22. Thanks for sharing! You have GREAT skin! - www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  23. I can't believe that just one wipe removed all your makeup, ok I'm going to have to try!!

    Xoxo,
    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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  24. I finally got back into the habit of moisturing my face every morning...but I am REALLY guily about falling asleep with my make up on. Sigh. :( :(

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  25. Ooh I'm going to have to try that cream, my skin has been extra dry lately. I love face wipes for when I'm too tired to put much effort into washing my face. I've never tried those ones though!

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  26. I legit have the pink Neutrogena makeup remover wipes on my bedside table and some nights I still forget. Working on it.

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  27. I never, EVER understood the "I'm too tired to take off my makeup" excuse. I know girls I went to college with who didn't wash their makeup off then and STILL don't wash their faces now, and you can totally totally x10 tell in the way their skin is aging. Yiiiiiiikes.

    Great post, Elle. You don't have to spend a fortune on skincare- I have a few of these Neutrogena products in my bathroom cabinet!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  28. ooh!! do the wipes have any oil or anything in them or are they totally safe for all skin (esp sensitive skin)?

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  29. Going to have to try those makeup wipes out. I always wash my face before bed. It drive me nuts when people don't wash there makeup off before bed.

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  30. great products! i will have to try some of these.

    www.amoderngypsy.blogspot.com

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  31. that hydro boost gel cream sounds great, I need to try it!


    Jessica
    the.pyreflies.org

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  32. Your skin is beautiful. See, I don't moisturize, and I really need to start. I'm getting old and my skin is beginning to show it.

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  33. Yes! Always remove your makeup! I cant tell you how many of my friends dont do this. I'm honestly think it's causing them premature wrinkles. Moisturizing and cleansing is a must! Would the gel versions of this cream work for combo oily skin? I hate that "my face feels wet it's so greasy feeling."

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  34. I am a big fan of make up wipes! I use them every night regardless of how much I dont feel like doing anything. If I am being extra awesome I will wash my face too but at least if I use the wipe, it takes my make up off!

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  35. I use Neutrogena's foundation and love it! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  36. Love how wipes make removing makeup so easy :)

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  37. Ok so I totally failed BOTH of your best beauty tips. =( I do remove my make-up but I don't fully wash my face, does that count? And I'm terrible with moisturizer and try to justify that I have combo skin and can't put moisturizer all over. I need to up my game, thanks for the tips!

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  38. makeup removing wipes are really helpful when you do not have time to spend on a cotton ball and makeup remover.

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  39. I love Neutrogena and wipes, as well! I normally use soap (a special one) and water, but when I am very tired I use these wipes!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  40. I totally love Neutrogena make up removing towelettes! So easy to carry with me anywhere and take off all the gunk! Love their make up - perfect for my problem skin as well! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style Delights Blog

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  41. im horrible at moisturising at night! I do every morning but not at night.

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  42. Nice! I am super lazy when it comes to routines! I love how you used only two products making it quick! :) great post girlfriend!

    - Forever Alixandria

    Blog : www.foreveralixandria.blogspot.com
    Youtube: www.youtube.com/ForeverAlixandria
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/Forever.Alixandria

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  43. You've definitely sold me on trying the makeup remover wipes - they sound heavenly! I've been loving the Hydro Boost moisturizer - isn't it just the best?!

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  44. Great post - I am LOVING the Hydro Boost Moisturizer. It feels amazing on my skin!

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  45. I love the hydroboost gel! But I really want to grab some of those Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes.! I'm always so tired at night, they would be such a lifesaver. #client.

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  46. Exactly what I needed to read! I'm the worst about taking my makeup off because it seems like such a chore.

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  47. i use products from my local skin clinic but i do use kaia naturals face wipes once in a while. most of the time, i wash my face the second i get home for the day so i don't have to have an internal battle later between getting off the couch and washing my face LOL

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  48. you've got gorgeous eyes! love this tutorial
    http://www.ladiesinnavy.com

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  49. I tell everyone to their makeup off at night lol and when I find out they don't... I go into a tangent. My friends love me!! No excuses people.

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