After receiving lots of questions from my friends & followers via Instagram about skincare product recommendations for the new year, I decided to put a post together for reference. I figured if so many of them had questions, you may as well! The start of a new year is the perfect time to update your skincare routine, step it up, or truly build a skincare routine. Below you will find my top recommendations to build a new year skincare routine – products I have used for several weeks or months and highly recommend!
New Year Skincare Routine: Top Skincare Recommendations
Cleanser:
I have a few cleansers I use regularly – all of which are gentle and ideal for those with sensitive skin.
For morning and night, I initially use this exfoliating jelly cleanser on my dry skin. After cleansing with that I go back and double cleanse with this bar cleanser.
When wearing make-up, I initially cleanse with this melting cleanser balm and then follow for a double cleanse with the bar cleanser.
Peel Pads:
I use these Biomimetic Peel Pads 3-4x per week after cleansing in the evening- they work to smooth and re-texturize the surface of your skin without irritation. They also gently remove dead skin cells to help clear and reduce the visibility of pores and the appearance of spots.
When you initially start using you want to start with one use per week and work your way up to 5-6x per week.
Overnight Mask:
I apply this lotus glow cleansing balm before bed and I actually sleep in it overnight! With a blend of lotus extract, jojoba seed oil, and avocado seed oil, the balm soothes and destresses skin while increasing luminosity.
I have also used this overnight mask recently. While I like it, I LOVE the lotus glow cleansing balm.
Under Eye Serum:
One of my favorite products – this under eye serum not only instantly cools and awakens dull skin it also works to fight dark circles and depuff while lifting & smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a wonder serum!
Facial Oil:
Did you know your body natural produces squalene oil? An oil that naturally moisturizes your skin. Peak production occurs in your teens. BUT in your late 20s your production starts to dramatically decrease. Which results in rougher, drier skin. If you’re in your late 20s or beyond, I would immediately purchase this squalene facial oil. The change you will start to see almost immediately is incredible! Truly a must have product!
I use everyday this both in the morning and evening.
Probiotic Ceramide Serum:
Hands down one of my favorite skincare finds of 2020 – these milk drops and extremely lightweight while being jam-packed with essential ceramides, squalane, hyaluronic acid, and plant enzymes to invigorate dull skin, giving you major radiance.
I use this both in the am and pm.
Moisturizer:
I use this moisturizer both in the morning and evening – it is the best moisturizer I have ever tried and truly, my skin has never been happier! The moisturizer restores skin’s healthy hydration for a more youthful appearance while also helping to control oily skin and keep your skin balanced. Additionally, boosts skin health and fights dullness for a beautiful radiance.
Sunscreen:
Another favorite skincare find of 2020. This sunscreen not only protects you from UVA rays but also the blue light your computer and phone puts out. As well as pollution. Plus it provides a beautiful glow!
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shop the post & create a new year skincare routine your skin will love:
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I have no tried these brands and will keep them in mind for whenever I run out of the current stock.
I think you will love them! I absolutely do 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
These are great recommendations! I’m such a skincare fanatic and I can’t believe that I haven’t heard of some of these! SPF is definitely my number one! And facial oils are sooo good, even as someone that has oily skin.
Lizzie
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thank you Lizzie! with you – have really become skincare obsessed over the last year. SPF is such an essential step – I honestly need to do better at reapplying throughout the day.
xo Laura Leigh
I love a good makeup melting balm, it’s been a game changer! Good skincare is key, especially as we age gracefully.
really is! I had never tried one before this one and WOW – what a difference. also couldn’t agree more, so essential to helping us age gracefully.
xo Laura Leigh
I love trying new skincare! It’s like my favorite thing!! I’ve heard amazing things about Indie Lee oils and I love the beauty counter cleansing balm! One of my faves! Have you tried the Elemis one? So good too!
Xo, Steph
with you on that girl! indie lee products are truly amazing – you definitely need to try them out! I have not tried the elemis cleansing balm – thank you for the recommendation. I will definitely try that out next!
xo Laura Leigh
Ooooh there are some great products here that i haven’t tried! Thx for sharing lady!
Xx Reb
of course gal – thanks for reading!
xo Laura Leigh
All of these products sound absolutely amazing! I’ve been looking to switch up my beauty products this year.
they really are! you should definitely incorporate them into your new year skincare routine.
xo Laura Leigh
I’ve never heard of the Beekman line….will def be looking into! xoxo, Sarah
obsessed with their products – could not recommend more!
xo Laura Leigh
I use glycolic peel pads too to help with exfoliation… and a good Vitamin C serum is essential!!
they’re very helpful! love a good vitamin C serum as well!
xo Laura Leigh
Peel pads are my RIDE OR DIE and I love my DDG ones, but there’s NSS ones and also DermaDoctor that are so good. Great recommendations girl! x
they are game changers for sure! no problem gal 🙂
xo Laura Leigh
there are sooo many good recs here! some I use and some I have been wanting to try!
thank you Emily!
xo Laura Leigh
Tell me more about this bar of soap that has retinol in it?!? Never heard of such a thing. I use that same Squalane oil too, it’s great.
it’s really great! have loved using it the last two months. definitely recommend!
xo Laura Leigh