My Skincare Routines for Oily/Combination Skin: Morning Routine

Gentle Cleanse: I smooth the Estée Lauder Soft Clean Tender Crème Cleanser onto my face, apply a short gentle massage, then I use a tissue to wipe off the excess. Note, I do not wash my face in the morning because there is no need for me to do so as long as I followed my “never go to bed with a dirty face” rule the night before.

Toner: I damped a cotton pad with my LancomeTonique Douceur Softening Hydrating, and wipe my entire face.

Eye Care: While I give the toner a few seconds to absorb, I apply my La Mer Eye Balm Intense (soon to be replaced with … still researching)

Spot Treatment: I dab a small amount of The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil on my pimples as well as the area surrounding the pimple to prevent any more from forming.

Moisturize: I use the Body Shop Tea Tree Lotion to help control shine during the day. I apply these to my oily areas; forehead, temples, cheeks, nose, and the tip of my chin.

In the mornings I use the La Mer Lotion on my dry areas; around my mouth and along my jawline.

I apply my lip balm and then take on the day.

To see my Nightly Routine for Oily/Combination Skin click here

To see my Weekly Routine for Oily/Combination Skin click here

*Check out My Battle with Adult Acne for my full skincare arsenal.

My Favorite Toner: Lancôme Tonique Douceur Softening Hydrating Toner

I use to think tonics were a waste of money till I tried this. I really did not expect to like it, and perhaps was secretly hoping to hate it to justify my belief that they did nothing for your skin, but now I am hooked! Hence the reason I got the BIG bottle ;)

After adding this to my regimen for about a month I noticed that my skin became softer and more radiant.  Note, I do not think just adding this to your daily routine will magically give you the same results. However, I do believe that adding a tonic to an already effective routine will help you achieve healthier-looking skin.

I use this every time I cleanse my face and  follow with my moisturizer. I always use it at night to boost the benefits of my moisturizer and serum.