As with my winter workhorses post yesterday, I thought I might just drop in to document what skincare and beauty products I've been using this winter as a note-to-self and perhaps to encourage you to do the same.

What's worked for you this season?

My beauty routine is really simple and consistent: despite the long list below, I really spend no more than 5 minutes on makeup! I have sensitive skin and am prone to rosacea, so gentle products and neutral tones are key for me.

Daytime:

  1. Serum: Antipodes Apostle
  2. Moisture: Ren Everclam Day Cream
  3. *Primer: B Priming Souffle
  4. Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix in 54 Beige
  5. Concealer: RMS Beauty "Un"Coverup in 22 (around nose) and Clinique Beyond Perfecting Concealer in 15 Medium (anywhere else)
  6. Undereye Highlighter: YSL Touche Éclat in 2
  7. Mascara: La Roche-Posay Toleraine Volume in Black
  8. Eyeliner: Kay Von Dee Tatoo Liner in Trooper Black
  9. Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium Brown
  10. Lips: Sugar Advanced Therapy (with *Bite Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Pepper)
  11. *Cheeks: Gosh Lumi Drops in 4 Peach
  12. Finishing Powder: Bourjois Healthy Mix in 1 Vanilla (T zone only)
*Only for special occasions

Nighttime:

  1. Wash: The Ordinary Squalene Cleanser
  2. Moisture: Ren Everclam Day Cream
  3. Eye Cream: Clinique All About Eyes
Notes to self:
  • I'm not 100% happy with the mascara and powder, so will be looking for alternatives when these run out.
  • I'd love to get my everyday list below 10 products, but for now this is what works for me.
  • Finally, as a woman in my late 30's, I realize I should probably be upping my overnight moisture game: any recommendations?
On a related note, over the course of the next year my hope is to transition away from straightening and coloring my hair -- that will be a big challenge, so keep your fingers crossed for me!

(PS: I don't recommend buying beauty products through Amazon, but it was an easy way to create Finds!)