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As much as I enjoy that, though, I have to be careful.
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So, to do my job without constantly aggravating my skin, I have totake a few precautions.
Below is my exact everyday skin-care routine.
Of course, your mileage may vary with these products because everyones skin is different.
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This gentle cream cleanser from Skinceuticals is a go-to for me because it feels moisturizing and gentle.
But these days I wont leave the house without putting it on.
Most of the time Ill put some makeup on and head out of the apartment.
And it seems silly, but youre just going to have to trust me on this one.
This one is the simplest but, somehow, also the most effective.
Its just instantly refreshing.
To cut down on my cotton pad usage, Ive started using these reusable makeup-removing rounds for this step.
But when Im on-the-go or traveling, I do still usemicellar water wipes.
(Thankfully Simple just introduced acompostable versionof their cleansing wipes!)
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I put it on every night on cleansed skin and give it a minute or so to sink in.
This thick-yet-whipped gentle moisturizer from First Aid Beauty is the perfect texture for me.
And I love that their products dont usually have strong fragrances or anything else that angers my skin.
And, of course, it leaves my lips unbelievably soft when I wake up.
And second, every pimple now leaves behind a dark spot.
Theyre super moisturizing, smell great, and leave my skin feeling refreshed and calm.
It also has an amazing purple color!
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