What is your makeup removal or night-time skin care routine?

[Starry Skies]

Since I have acne prone skin, I try to make sure that I completely remove my makeup at the end of the day before I go to bed. BUT... why does my routine take so long. By the time I'm done, I'm wide awake and have a hard time falling asleep.

So here is my routine

• Remove the majority of my makeup w/ a micro fiber cloth
• Cleansing oil
• Regular face wash
• Toner
• moisturizer
• eye cream
• spot treat w/ tea tree oil 

If I don't wear makeup, I usually skip the first step.

What is your night-time skin care routine? Is your routine consistent, or does it change depending on the day?

[GalaxunnieSuperOppa]

if I have make up, I just take it off with the wipes

 

and then I wash my face, put on this BP acne cream stuff, wait like 20 minutes and then wash that off and go to bed.

 

In the morning I just wash my face and put on this nice moisturizer I got from sephora

 

Mine doesn't really count as a routine lol I only do it if I remember (which isn't often)

[Umji's butt minder]

Wash my face with medicated soap then cleanse it with Witch Hazel.

[Anri Sonohara]

make up removal wipes

 

foaming cleanse for 1 minutes, rinse 

 

cleanse with rotating brush for about 5 minutes

 

rinse for 1 minute 

 

pat dry

 

spray toner

 

hand fan dry

 

apply serum

 

apply moisturizer

 

Sundays: add microdermabrasion and soothing sheet mask.

[bunny]

i have super sensitive/acne prone skin too...i just don't know what to do..i want flawless skin huhu 

i remove my makeup with coconut oil 

either simply wash or exfoliate with cetaphil gentle skin cleanser

then depending on my skin situation i either moisturize with plain lubriderm, aquaphor, or nature republic's aloe vera gel

 

 

this is ok but i need a new routine or to add something to make my skin better 

[MEDEA]

I'm OTT with my skincare routine lmao

• 1st cleanser: Banila Clean it Zero Purity 
• 2nd cleanser: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 
• pH Balancing Toner: Mizon Witch Hazel 90% Toner 
• Actives (I wait around 20mins between these two): Melano CC Vitamin C Serum & Mizon AHA 8% Peeling Serum
• Hydrating Toner: Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion
• Essence/Serum: Missha First Treatment Essence & Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
• Sheet Mask: Freeset Donkey Milk Healing Mask (THIS STUFF IS LITERALLY GOLD) or My Beauty Diary Black Pearl 
• Eye Cream: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream
• Moisturizer: COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion (usually oil free stuff sucks but this is the most moisturizing stuff for my sahara desert ass skin) 
• Sleeping Pack: Laneige Water Sleeping Pack or COSRX Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask

 

My routine changes like every month because I'm indecisive but this is where it's at right now

[joyvelvet.]

Nothing. I don't make-up, so I just wash my face and go to my bed. Sometimes I don't even wash my face.

[Starry Skies]

i have super sensitive/acne prone skin too...i just don't know what to do..i want flawless skin huhu 

i remove my makeup with coconut oil 

either simply wash or exfoliate with cetaphil gentle skin cleanser

then depending on my skin situation i either moisturize with plain lubriderm, aquaphor, or nature republic's aloe vera gel

 

 

this is ok but i need a new routine or to add something to make my skin better 

I want flawless skin too. I usually find new products I'd like to try but I end up sticking to my current routine anyway. My skin has actually been kind of decent lately and I'm afraid that adding new products to my routine will make my skin freak out .

[punknight]

Wow I used to think I did a lot by just removing my makeup and putting two creams but I guess that's nothing after reading these comments lmao

[bunny]

I want flawless skin too. I usually find new products I'd like to try but I end up sticking to my current routine anyway. My skin has actually been kind of decent lately and I'm afraid that adding new products to my routine will make my skin freak out .

 

that's EXACTLY my issue 

[Starry Skies]

I'm OTT with my skincare routine lmao

• 1st cleanser: Banila Clean it Zero Purity 
• 2nd cleanser: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 
• pH Balancing Toner: Mizon Witch Hazel 90% Toner 
• Actives (I wait around 20mins between these two): Melano CC Vitamin C Serum & Mizon AHA 8% Peeling Serum
• Hydrating Toner: Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion
• Essence/Serum: Missha First Treatment Essence & Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
• Sheet Mask: Freeset Donkey Milk Healing Mask (THIS STUFF IS LITERALLY GOLD) or My Beauty Diary Black Pearl 
• Eye Cream: Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream
• Moisturizer: COSRX Oil-Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion (usually oil free stuff sucks but this is the most moisturizing stuff for my sahara desert ass skin) 
• Sleeping Pack: Laneige Water Sleeping Pack or COSRX Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask

 

My routine changes like every month because I'm indecisive but this is where it's at right now

Now that's a dedicated routine! I don't have "sahara desert ass skin" (lol that made me laugh so much), but I like to use more sheet masks during the winter since my skin tends to get dry. Thanks for sharing the products you use. I think I'll have to check out those sheet masks.

[Miaax]

Mine isn’t too complicated

 

- if i was wearing makeup then i use my oil cleanser to remove it first and then reg cleanser

- toner

- moisturizer

- then a sleeping pack at night before I go to sleep. this is vital for me cause it’s really cold at night where I’m from, so this helps keep my face moisturized while i sleep. i have dry skin ):

 

every couple days I’ll use a sheet mask(Mediheal and Innisfree are my most used brands) or a face mask from Lush or Skin Food

[GoneGirl]

1) Remove makeup with cleansing balm

2) Wash face with super mild cleanser for sensitive skin

3) Apply a toner (when I feel like it, not always)

4) Apply eye cream

5) Apply moisturiser

 

That is all! If I'm not wearing any makeup, I just skip the first step. It's basically my morning routine as well, with a different moisturiser containing high SPF.

[Geeminy]

wash my face with cleanser and then night cream / acne spot treatment it depends

[makeuppro]

I recommend Coconut Oil. This is very useful to remove makeup even it also remove waterproof makeup. Coconut oil has three essential fatty acids and a low molecular weight that gives good penetration.

[sungjins]

- 1st cleanse: cleansing oil (the face shop rice water bright) 

- 2nd cleanse: african black soap 

- Exfoliate: L'oreal paris pure clay purity face mask

-Tone: COSRX AHA/BHA clarifying treatment toner (alternate every other day with Klairs Supple Preparation Facial toner) 

- Serum: Klairs freshly juiced vitamin C serum 

- Emulsion: the Face Shop moisturizing emulsion 

- Moisturizer: Nivea daily essentials sensitive night cream 

(sometimes add laneige eye cream or a laneige water sleeping mask) 

[Dream_Melody]

Mine is pretty simple. Used to do alot more but it ended up just irritating my skin because its so sensitive. 

Usually its:

- Remove make up

- Cleanse (exfoliate twice a week) 

- Moisturise

- Spot treatment 

Sometimes I would use an extra cream on days when my eczema flares up. 

[chaeshura]

1. Cleansing oil - (biore cleansing oil)

2. Wash face (I don't have any specific cleanser since it doesn't really do anything to me)

3. Chemical exfoliator (every other day)

4. Toner

5. Moisturizer

6. Eye cream

[aesthete]

1. facial wash

2. clay mask (once a week)

3. exfoliate (twice a week)

4. toner + essence + emulsion (i use the may coop raw sauce which is a 3 in 1)

5. moisturizer (i use different moisturizers for day/night)

6. sheet mask at night (when i feel like it)

 

i find my skincare routine very refreshing~

[cheeschashi]

bioderma sensibio h2O when I feel like it. and then exfoliate using facial scrub was every few days. any other day I just wash my face with water lol

[sublime]

1. Cleansing oil

2. Micellar water when I feel diligent

3. Face wash

4. Hydrating toner

5. Gel moisturizer

6. Eye cream

7. Either a sheet mask or sleeping mask every once in a while

[Bom]

Wow you guys have such a good routine! 

 

I remove first with wipes, then the excess with micellar water.

Then I wash my face with a cleanser and use moisturiser.

[Seras]

When I come home I immediately take off my makeup instead of waiting right before bed. I have combination skin, with an oily T-zone, so the longer I have makeup on, the more oily my face gets and the more likely I am to break out.

1. Wipe top-most layer of makeup with Pamper's Perfume-free Sensitive Baby Wipes. I used to use Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes but I noticed it would leave my skin mildly red/irritated, probably from the fragrance/alcohol. Plus, the baby wipes are waayy cheaper. 

2. Deep cleanse Clarisonic with CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for like 40-60 seconds, focusing on T-zone. But I ran out of CeraVe and noticed I still had a new tube of Biore Facial Cleansing Foam so been using that lately. No breakouts so far.

 * If I'm not wearing makeup, I just cleanse with The Face Shop White Seed Exfoliating Foam Cleanser. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry. 

 

3. I'll only do this step once a week: My Scheming Blackhead Acne Removal Activated Carbon Mask Set only on my nose area. 

 

 

4. Tone with either Mamonde Rose Water Toner or Murad Hydrating Toner. I alternate between the two (although I notice the Murad one would sting more, probably from the witch hazel/fragrance so will be dropping that once I'm done with the bottle). 

5. Alternate days using The Ordinary Retinoid 2% Emulsion vs Lactic Acid 5% + HA. Let this dry. 

 

6. Occasionally use The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution if I feel like I'm going to have a breakout. Let dry. 

7. CeraVe Eye Repair Cream. Still looking for a good eye cream that won't break the fucking bank so thinking about trying RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Eye Cream and The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG next. 

 

8. Finish off with Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin or The Ordinary 100% Squalane oil when the weather's dry. I tend to break out when I use anything with mineral oil in it, so I avoid this ingredient like the plague. Oddly enough petroleum doesn't make me break out but it feels weird and greasy on my skin so I try to avoid that as much as I can too. 

 

So far my skin is pretty clear and smooth except for small hyper-pigmentation from hormonal break out on my chin whenever my period is about to come (literally like 1 annoying pimple, every time), which I notice is more likely to occur if I leave my makeup on for long around that time frame. Also, make sure you moisturize immediately after showering. My skin tends to dry up like a mother after I shower so I try to use face sheets right after or at least apply some layer of moisture immediately. 

 

Good luck with finding a routine that works for you! 

[gudetama]

1. Wash my face with Cetaphil

2. Put a warm compress on my eyes for 10 min (not related to skin, but I can only do it on a freshly washed face)

3. Put on my acne medication

4. Eye cream

5. Once in a while I put on moisturizer. 

 

Sometimes I get lazy and just fall asleep without doing any of this 

[byutoful]

1. I use Bioré Oil Cleanser to remove my make up. Usually two pumps.

2. Then I use Nivea Make Up Wipes to remove the remaining make up. One wipe is enough.

3. After that, I use Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Foam Wash that serves as water based cleanser. Usually two pumps.

 

Then I use toner, moisturizer, and spot treatment. I use exfoliator and sheet mask once a week.