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Current regimen

I'll keep this page updated at all times with my current skincare regimen :) If you have feedback / questions about any of the products or how to use them, reach out: jen@thejenproject.com

AM
  1. Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser or COSRX Low Ph Good Morning Gel Cleanser: Wash with one of these + warm (not hot) water. Pat dry with cotton towel
  2. L'Occitane Immortelle Essential Water: Rub 2-3 drops of this toner into hands and gently massage into face (this step helps the moisturizer cling to face and softens the skin)
  3. The Ordinary - Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA: Apply a pinky-tip's worth all over face
  4. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream: Apply a dime-sized amount of this moisturizer all over face
  5. The Beet Shield SPF47++ Sunscreen: Apply a dime-sized amount of this sunscreen all over face

PM
  1. COSRX Low pH First Cleansing Milk Gel: Gently massage a dime-sized amount of this cleansing balm into dry face to remove dirt, oil, and makeup
  2. Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser or COSRX Low Ph Good Morning Gel Cleanser: After rinsing off the milk gel cleanser, remove residue with one of these cleansers + warm water and pat dry with cotton towel
  3. L'Occitane Immortelle Essential Water: Splash a nickel's worth of this toner onto a cotton pad and rub over face to remove all traces of makeup and cleansing balm
  4. The Ordinary - Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA: Apply a pinky-tip's worth all over face
  5. Treatment for smoothness / acne prevention / wrinkle prevention:

    Every other night
    • WAIT 20 MINUTES - this step is extremely important to prevent the retinoid from making your face a dry, flaky mess!
    • The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion: Apply 2 pumps-worth all over face, avoiding lips and the area right underneath the nose

    On non-Retin-A nights
  6. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream: Apply a dime-sized amount of this moisturizer all over face
  7. Shiseido 'Benefiance WrinkleResist24' Intensive Eye Cream: Apply to undereye area right before getting into bed
If I have acne at any given time, I spot treat at night with RxCue Pimple Patches, Aczone (RX), and/or Skin Oren Azelaic Acid Cream (can be purchased online from this New Zealand pharmacy).

Once a week, I treat myself to one or more of the following treatments: