You guys know I am a sucker for good skincare products. I am very particular about what I put on my skin, I want it to be safe and effective. I recently had the opportunity to try out Apothederm Skin Care line and absolutely loved it. Scroll below to see what products I chose and why
Oh, and little side note:: Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the post after your done reading and find out how you can win ALL of the products featured in the post!!
Every night I start with the Apothederm Brightening Cleanser. I wash my face twice at night because I like to first remove my makeup and then second actually get a deep cleanse. If I didn’t wear makeup that day I only wash my face once. I like my face to feel squeaky clean after washing, which is why I personally steer clear or moisturizing washes. I only want my face feeling soft and smooth after creams and lotions. If you have naturally dry skin and like a more moisturizing face wash they do offer the Moisturizing Cleanser as well. While both of these cleanse the skin and protect the face from free radicals, the brightening cleanser also brightens, refines, tones, and exfoliates as well which is the exact definition of what I look for in my cleansers.
After cleansing I dry my face probably a lot more roughly than I should, so pat your face dry! I then apply the Bright Skin Serum. I love this because it is not too heavy but it leaves me feeling refreshed and hydrated. I really love this around my nose, forehead and chin since it helps to clear pores. I am not prone to breakouts but I do have larger pores than I would like to admit so they helps keep them clear and smooth. This serum also evens skin tone, brightens, diminishes imperfections and refines. I apply this all over my face avoiding my eye area.
To finish off my face regimen I use the Hydrating Eye Cream. You guys – you will never know how thirsty under your eyes really is until you try this. I literally feel like my skin drinks it! I apply this completely under my eye around the outside and up to my eyebrow. I sometimes find myself putting it on over and over because I love the way it feels. It calms and hydrates all while reducing the appearance of your smile lines around your eyes. It also has shea butter in it which is one of my favorite products to have in my skincare when I want to moisturize.
If putting this on in the morning before applying makeup I try to let it sit for about 5 minutes before starting to apply makeup. I do not know that this is necessary – it’s just want I tend to do! 🙂
Last but not least we can not forget about our neck. I remember growing up my grandmother would constantly remind me to take care of my neck and chest like I do my face. While I am guilty of neglecting it every so often I really try to take care of it as much as I can remember to. I apply the Firming Neck Cream from just below my jaw line to my chest. It is a thicker cream but not like a butter thickness if that makes sense?! It helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while leaving skin smooth and moisturized!
Later today I will be posting a giveaway post on instagram to enter to win all of the products I am using and featured in this post so make sure to check in later this morning!
Thank you to Apothoderm for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% my own.