A.M. Skincare Routine
What’s your morning AM skincare routine? I feel like I’ve wandered through a few phases in the last few years, but I’m really happy with where I’m at right now.
A few tricks and products were recent discoveries for me and some have been in heavy rotation for years! In theory your face should be the most glorious in the morning. You wash it at night (please don’t ever skip this, people) and your skin worked its natural magic overnight (the most restorative phase of your skin) and now you’re all ready for a new day.
The thing is… YOU HAVE TO PREP YOUR SKIN FOR THE DAY AHEAD. As much as you work to take off the day at night, you need to prepare for the day in your AM skincare routine. See What’s My Skin Type? to find out what type of products are best for you!
What does that mean? Well, if nothing else, sunscreen (more later), but it also includes a serum that offers protection and the right moisturizer or face oil. Learn more about what order you should do your skincare (AM or PM)!
So What’s my clean beauty AM skincare routine?
AM Skincare Routine
I use a few cleansers in the morning. I keep this one in the shower and love it. I will tell you that it smells like strawberries. It’s nostalgic for me, but I know not everyone agree. I love INDIE LEE skincare and this was my first ever product from. If you want something a little more moisturizing, her cleansing balm is the other morning cleanser I recommend. It’s not as heavy as other cleansing balms and doesn’t require a double cleanse! I keep it by the sink.
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If you have a complete AM skincare routine, it’ll include a toner or essence. Read about what toners are for and what skin essence is! They’re a great, quick step for making your serums and even your moisturizer that much more effective.
My only complaint about this one is that it comes out quickly, so despite my best efforts, I usually get a little more than I need.
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I have used a Vitamin C serum every morning since my pregnancy – 5 years ago! Vitamin C serums helps brighten your skin (immediately) and helps to even out skin tone (with consistent uses). I’ve used a few great vitamin C serums and this is the the best Vitamin C serum – hands down! My long lasting hyperpigmentation on my cheeks started breaking down in 2 weeks!! If you struggle with uneven skin tone, see all these skin brightening products! And don’t skip this treat step – see benefits of facial serum.
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I just added a morning cream to my routine when my facial oil wasn’t enough (dry winter months, man!) and it’s been great. I love this Daylight Advanced cream because it has bakuchiol – the best natural retinol, but it’s not in a serum form, so I can add it to my AM skincare without having a HUGE routine.
If you’ve ever wondered about morning versus evening creams – mornign creams are usually “thinner.” They’re easier for makeup to go on and may even be enough at night for your skin!
Noticing a trend here? Yes, I LOVE Crunchi skincare – it’s the cleanest skincare brand and it’s so effective. I’m hooked! This facial oil became my favorite immediately. The scent is soothing and light. And over time, it minimized my light rosacea because it’s calming to skin. I can’t get enough!! It’s the best facial oil!
I try very hard to wear sunscreen every day, all year. I love a tinted option because it blends in easier, makes my skin look healthier, and can double as a makeup step (or not). These are my picks for the best tinted facial sunscreens – with all sorts of coverage options. Tinted sunscreens are also my hack for how I stopped wearing foundation!
I also occasionally use this eyebrow growth serum as needed at this point. I apply it after step three to let the serum settle into my skin before topping with my moisturizer.
See this more complete list of non toxic sunscreens – face and body, tinted and otherwise
AM Skincare Routine Products
- Brightening Cleanser or Cleansing Balm (code 20LUCI for 20% off)
- I Am Bright Vitamin C Serum (seriously the best vitamin c serum)
- Daylight Advanced Morning Cream
- I AM Luminous Facial Oil
- Tinted SPF
Since clean beauty is an important part of sustainable living (what we wash down the drain matters as much as what we put on our skin), be sure to check out:
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Crunchi Review (skincare)
Crunchi Makeup Review
Clean Beauty at Nordstrom
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Clean Beauty at Target
Clean Beauty at Walmart
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