Top 3 Moisturizers For Dry Skin

I moved to Los Angeles to not have to deal with the cold weather and here we are.

My skin is dry. I used to think I had combination skin until I listened to my esthetician friend who told me “wash your face and put nothing on it for 15 minutes, your skin will either be oily, dry or combination.” That is the day I found out my skin is indeed, dry AF.

Since moving to LA and dealing with less humidity (less moisture in the air) and now cold winters, I have been on the hunt to find the most hydrating moisturizers on the market. I wish I tried every moisturizer out there, but this round up is from the years of being a blogger and having endless amount of skincare. My skin has been around the block if you know what I mean. Now let’s get into my 3 faves!

1. Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

She’s number 1 because she’s really that chick. The price point may be up there, but a little goes a long way. She’s also the kind of girl that when you pull her out in front of your friends they instantly know you have good taste. My skin sucks this product up! I love using it in the morning because it layers perfectly with my sunscreen. The ingredients include Japanese purple rice and hyaluronic acid which give you that plump, hydrated, moisturized look. If you’re looking for a glow the Dewy Skin Cream is your girl.

2. Laneige Water Bank Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer

The name really speaks for itself. Since I’m a dry skin girlie, I immediately felt the water hydrating my skin while using this moisturizer. It’s such a lightweight cream, but she be working over time. Love this moisturizer. It’s really good at night if you want to wake up with really hydrated skin. You will see the glow and the Laneige Water Bank Cream layers well because she’s not as THICC!

3. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer

This one is new to me, but not new in the skincare world! I received this in pr and chileeeee. The way Peter Thomas Roth has been one of my new favorite brands. This moisturizer and their sunscreen have turned me into a fan. The moisture level in this moisturizer is the truth! It’s very similar to the last moisturizer, except there is something about the texture of this one that I love. It just melts on my skin! It’s sooo good. I got sad when I ran out of my first jar and instantly had to get more. This moisturizer also helps with fine lines and wrinkles. I don’t know about you, but I’m looking for those things in skincare these days. With that being said, the Water Drench Moisturizer had to make the list!

And that is it. You can’t go wrong with either one of these moisturizers! If you try one of these definitely let me know. Happy Skin-caring!

XO,

Yvette Corinne

Morning Skincare Routine For Dehydrated Skin

Hey hey my skincare lovers! 

I don’t know about you, but I started off quarantine with some very interesting skin. I honestly never seen my skin look like that before. I know it was a combination of me not getting enough sleep, being stressed about work, worrying about getting sick and not keeping up with my skincare routine. Honestly, there were days when I was too lazy to shower, so skincare was the last thing on my mind. 

2 weeks after I neglected my skin, I noticed it was super dry, flaky and my skin was not absorbing anything I put on it. I stopped everything I was doing and switched up my whole routine. I went through my lovely skincare stash (I need to do a massive giveaway ASAP) and turned my face all the way around. I got my skin back to normal, but it still wasn’t as hydrated as I wanted it to be. I like my skin to be glowing at all times. That’s when I switch to this skincare routine below and now I have THE ultimate glow. (Click the title if you want to check out the products)

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Step 1: Cleanse using the DermaE Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Water foam cleanser 

This cleanser does exactly what it says. It hydrates and cleans your skin by gently removing the dirt and keeping all the moisture! It seriously one of my new favorite cleansers. If you like foam cleansers, then this one is a must try!

Step 2: Tone using the DermaE Radiance toner

What I’ve learned over the years, is that alcohol based toners aren’t for me. Some people love toners that have alcohol in it, but because my skin needs ALL the moisture I use alcohol-free toners. This toner is alcohol-free and has glycolic acid in it, which my skin loves. After I started using this toner I definitely noticed a nice glow to my skin.

Step 3: Add your serums. I always start with my vitamin C serum then follow up with whatever my skin needs at the time. 

I go between the Farmacy Very Cherry Vitamin C Serum which I absolutely love. It’s the top Vitamin C serum I’ve ever used if you ask me. If I want to save my expensive stuff and use something that is pretty good and a fraction of the price, I use the Versed Stroke of Brilliance Brightening Serum. Both great and really helps even my skin.

Step 4: Moisturize using the Avene Hydrance Aqua Gel Cream 

No exaggeration, this is one of THE best moisturizers I’ve ever had. My skin just sucks it all up lol. I didn’t realized I loved gel moisturizers until I used this and now I feel weird using creams. This has a nice cool sensation to it, that your skin will love and leave you looking like a butterball….in a good way!

Step 5: Seal it in using the DermaE Radiant Glow Face Oil 

This oil is full of goodness! It has jojoba, argan, and seabuckthorn oil in it to make the perfect glow on your skin. I’m on my 3rd bottle of this oil and I don’t want it to ever end. It really makes my skin soft, super hydrated, and very glowy.

Step 6: NEVER forget your sunscreen!! 

I don’t go a day without my sunscreen. The sunscreen I’ve been using for the past few years is Black Girl Sun Screen. I love SuperGopp Unseen sunscreen as well, but I have to do it for the culture. Black Girl Sun Screen is amazing, has no white cast which is super important and doesn’t feel too thick on my skin. My makeup lays perfectly on top of this full routine and I never have problems. It’s also super affordable, which is always a plus!

This has been my morning routine for the past 2 months during quarantine! I’m love the results and my skin is legit always G L O W I N G!

Let me know some of your favorite skincare products below and if you’r thinking of trying one of these soon.

XOXO,

Yvette Corinne

Is Murad Prebiotic Skincare really good!?

Hey Skincare lovers!

It’s our favorite day of the week…Sunday! Sunday Funday, Self-care Sunday and my favorite, Skincare Sunday! Sunday’s I love to just wind down with a good skincare routine and maybe try out some new products. Last month, I started using the new Murad Prebiotic 4-in-1 Multicleanser and 3-in-1 Multimist. I received the products as a gift and couldn’t wait to try them out, especially since my skin was feeling super dry due to the winter weather. And before you say anything, I traveled to the east coast and it was actually cold cold not Los Angeles cold, so my skin needed some hydration.

I started by using the Murad Prebiotic 4-in-1 Multicleanser every morning and every night. This cleanser is not a cleanser that lathers. It’s more like a gel and oil mix that is breaking down your makeup while you use it. I use it in conjunction with my Clarisonic Mia and I can see all the excess dirt that my makeup wipes missed. The prebiotocs in this cleanser is supposed to balance your skin’s microbiome for healthier looking skin. So far, I’m a fan! I like the way my skin feels after I use it and I can actually feel how clean my face is. It doesn’t dry my skin out, which is a plus during the cold weather. After completing my skincare regimen, I spray the Murad Prebiotic 3-in-1 Multimist. This mist is phenomenal. I used to not understand the hype about hydrating mist until I started using this one. They’re amazing! You can spray them throughout the day and they act as a setting spray for your makeup, so you don’t have to worry about the mist messing up your beat! It’s a good daily skin refresher if you feel like your skin is feeling extra extra dry.

After a month of usage, I’ll give the new Murad Prebiotic line a thumbs up! The prebiotic is doing exactly what I expected. My skin is looking healthier and has a glow to it that can’t be found in the Winter time! Nothing beats a makeup remover that moistures your skin too. If you’re interested in trying these products, I’ll link both items on the pictures below. Ulta is currently having a deal where if you buy the cleanser you can get the mist for free! Definitely check it out. Happy Skincare Sunday guys!

XO,

Yvette Corinne

Nighttime Routine for Extremely Dry Skin

Hello there my skincare beauties!

If you've read one of my skincare post before then you know how important it is to keep your skin moisturized. That's one of the number one tips people tell you everyday. Moisture, moisture, moisture! If you feel like you haven't experienced enough moisture then I have the perfect product for you.

Laneige

Water Sleeping Mask for ALL skin

Have you ever used an overnight mask? They're really good for adding extreme moisture while you sleep. What I love most about overnight mask, is when I wake up the next day my face feels heavenly. Check out the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask if you want to try a good overnight mask.

What makes the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask so amazing!?

• It’s formulated with highly concentrated Hydro Ionized Mineral Water to deliver intense doses of moisture to stressed, parched skin.

• It relaxes and comforts while apricot and evening primrose extracts brighten and purify fatigued skin

• You wake up with your skin looking and feeling radiant, refreshed, soft and glowing!

Steps:

Wash your face at night, apply the mask evenly across your face, wake up the next morning and rinse your face. Super easy! I like to use it twice a week, Sunday and Wednesday are my mask days!

Want to see my full nighttime routine? Check out this video below!

XO,

Yvette Corinne

Skincare Sunday's - Sun protection

Hey, hey, hey! 

It's been 5 days since I've been in Hawaii and I am in love with this place. Like OMG! I can not wait to share with you guys my Hawaii travel diary. Ahhh! Anywho, this Skincare Sunday's is about the facial sunscreen that I've been using on the trip. It is very very important to have some type of SPF on your skin daily no matter if you're on vacation or not. To get that glow that everyone wants, you must keep your skin hydrated. With that being said, having too much direct sun can dry out your skin. So, instead of looking glowy you just look dry and crusty. Nobody wants a crusty face. I normally use a primer that has SPF in it but since I am on vacation and laying out in the sun, I wanted to make sure my SPF was as high as possible. I wash my face like normal and then apply the Lancome Bienfait UV Sunscreen on my skin BEFORE my makeup. It is super lightweight and oil free. Two things I look at when I'm putting something on my skin.  It's just like normal sunscreen. So, if you apply it without putting on makeup your skin will have that white, ashy look to it after a while. Other than that, I love the product! Perfect for the Summer. They sell this sunscreen at Sephora, Ulta and any department store with a Lancôme booth. Protect that skin ladies!