Face it: Simple Everyday Skincare Routine and Recommendations (Updated 2022)

 The last skincare routine I posted was a few years ago, August 2020, not much has changed in my routine except I added rose water instead of witch hazel and switched out the oils that I use to moisturize my skin. I still use Avocado oil at night as a moisturizer, I do not use any of the moisturizing lotions that are available on the market, I have tried them, but they seem to make my skin more oily so I choose to use oils instead, because it seems to counteract this. Great skin cannot be obtained by products alone, diet, water hydration, and supplementing with vitamins A, B, C, D, E are also key components in achieving healthy skin goals. Below are the products I currently use for my simple skin routine. These products are affordable and beneficial.  _Madison_

Morning and night I wash my face with Pears transparent soap, because it washes away debris without leaving my skin, dry and tight. 

Bad Habit Athena Palette

Of course during this past Christmas my wish list included the HUDA BEAUTY DESERT ROSE palette, because it was oh so pretty. But I came across the HUSH beauty website that was launching the dupe so of course I was the first on the HUSH app to snag this anticipated palette. The colors are beautiful and the pigmentation is impressive for a palette at a quarter of the cost. That's a $53.00 savings. The palette is magnetic with a large mirror. Palette construction and durability is impressive, for a cheaper brand. The palette features 8 matte, 8 pearl, 1 duo chrome and 1 glitter, just like Huda Beauty's Desert Rose palette, and it is cruelty free. This item is currently available only through the HUSH app which you can download from GooglePlay or Apple Store, and the app is pretty easy to navigate through, plus the shipping is also free when you order from the app. The palette is very popular and is getting rave reviews especially from those who purchased HudaBeauty's palette for $65.00, saying it is a excellent and comparable dupe.

BAD HABIT's ATHENA palette is inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom, this 18 shade collection will inspire with its wide range of shades and innovative formulas. Featuring four unique textures, Athena has 8 soft and bold mattes, 6 buttery pearled shimmers, 3 shade shifting duo chrome toppers, and one eye-catching glitter. $12.00 on HUSH  app.

Pros
Pigmented

Long lasting

Easy to blend
Cruelty Free

Cons 

Only available through HUSH app.

Rating
Pigmentation: 5
Longevity: 5
Packaging: 5
Price: 5

All colors swatched from left to right of the palette. Shown without a eyeshadow primer or base, in sunlight.

INGREDIENTS (EUPHORIA, LOVE, SPARKS, BEAUTY, ADORE, INFATUATION): Mica and Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007). 

INGREDIENTS (CRUSH, TEASE): Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035). 

INGREDIENTS (JEALOUSY, FLIRT, BLUSHING, COY, HEARTBREAK, PASSION, SEDUCTION, LUST, ROMANCE, ADMIRE): Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), FD&C Red

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Swatch Out! Gold Highlighters (WOC)

 Highlighting the cheekbones and other points of the face are definitely the trend right now. So why be left out, because most products are chalky or look ashy against your deeper skin-tone. Gold may not be everyone's cup of tea on the face, but for those who aren't shy. I have included the illuminators in my collection. Below are one highlighter (colourpop), one blush (lorac), two bronzing powders (ruby kisses) and (sonia kashuk) and one all over pigment (cocoadynasty for baublelux) which are all perfect for highlighting and or adding warmth to the skin.

 clockwise: 

colourpop supershock cheek (avalon)

ruby kisses all over glow bronzing powder (bronze glow)

lorac baked matte satin blush (hollywood)

sonia kashuk illuminating bronzer (goddess) 

cocoadynasty all over pigment (brownie)

Ratings

Colourpop Avalon (5) Long lasting, creamy smooth application. $8.00

Ruby Kisses Bronze Glow (3) Great pigmentation. $5.99

Lorac Hollywood (5) Great pigmentation, smooth coverage. $24.00

Sonia Kashuk (3) Smooth coverage. $12.99

Cocoadynasty (4) Super shimmery, applies wet or dry. $6.50

 Anastasia Beverly Hills Gold Kit (That Glow)

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Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in 011 Cappuccino w/ SPF 20 $13.99

This foundation provides light to medium coverage depending on how much is used and how it is blending. The color is more orange looking than anything and kind of stains your fingers and hands so I recommend not using your fingers so not to make a mess. A foundation brush or makeup sponge will be better, as it provides a more even coverage anyway. This foundation comes in a cute round bottle 1 Fl. Oz./30 ML. And unlike other liquid foundations it comes with a dispensing pump somewhat like Smashbox Studio Seamless Foundation in Cocoa $36.00, and actually the colors favor each other alot, so it makes a good dupe, if you don't want to spend $36.00 for Smashbox. It is alittle pricey for a drugstore brand but it is totally worth it, your skin looks refreshed and luminous. I recommend using a primer underneath this foundation for maximum staying power, and to set the foundation dusting a light amount of mineral veil or Revlon's Mineral Finishing Powder in Suntan Matte $13.99 at CVS Pharmacy, over your foundation. I give this product 3 out of 5 stars. For having SPF, and cute bottle. Available in Caramel and Mocha. (For Golden to Dark Skin)