When I saw this tag pop up on the wonderful Celina's blog, I just had to give it a go myself! I'm always trying to get myself into a proper morning and evening routine, but this is what things look like right now!
AM
1. What is your morning beauty routine?
I'll admit to being somewhat terrible with my morning skincare! I keep things super simple, a quick face wash with the Origins Checks and Balances Foaming Facewash, although I've run out so I'm using the First Aid Beauty Red Clay Cleanser, and a little lightweight moisturiser - right now I love the Ole Henrikson Sheer Transformation Creme which sinks in super fast! I then go hell for leather with all the makeup, because I never achieve anything til I put makeup on!
2. What's for breakfast?
Despite being a big breakfast food fan, I don't eat it very often! If I'm heading out the door I'll just take my cup of tea and a Nature Valley Bar - I like the maple and the ginger ones, or if I'm staying in I'll normally have a slice of toast with avocado, a dash of hot sauce, and sometimes an egg, some tomatoes or mushrooms - whatever I have in the fridge really. I always drink a pint of water before I start my day too, either before I leave the house or when I sit at my desk to start checking emails. But at the weekends I go all out, either french toast or a full english!
3. Coffee or tea?
Both! I like to start my day with a peppermint green tea, because I find it does wonders for the stomach, but after that I move on to coffee! If I'm out I'll have a soy white mocha from Starbucks, or if I'm in I'll make a vanilla soy latte with our Nespresso machine!
4. How long does it take to get out the door?
This totally depends on the time of day! If I have to be out before nine I try to take as little time as possible so I can spend longer in bed, I'll set my alarm for half an hour before I have to leave. If it's later in the day though, and I need to wash my hair first, it can take up to ninety minutes or so!
A primer to keep what little makeup I do apply in place all day, a light base with decent coverage, something like the Bourjois City Radiance Foundation, and a high coverage concealer for my undereyes, like the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. Lashes and brows are a must, something high impact like the Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara, and something easy like the Bobbi Brown Longwear Defining Eye Pencil. And to finish it all off, a little of a cream cheek product dabbed onto the apples of the cheeks and the lips - I love the Stila Convertible Colours.
PM
6. What is your evening beauty routine?
After taking my makeup off with Bioderma, and cleansing, I go in with an army of products. Firstly, the Trilogy Hydrating Mist Toner, which freshens my skin up and keeps things feeling lovely. I then use my Trilogy Very Gentle Calming Serum which makes my skin feel softer than a baby's bum. I use the Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant Plus three times a week to keep my skin plump and healthy, and help keep breakouts at bay. My current evening moisturiser of choice is the Clinique Moisture Surge Cream which is so intensely hydrating, my winter skin just eats it up. A little eye cream - I'm currently using one from Balance Me which is nice but nothing spectacular, and if I have any breakouts, the La Roche Posay Effaclar AI.
7. Snack time! What's in the bowl?
I'd love to say something healthy like fruit or nuts, but realistically it's either another helping of dinner, or it's nachos.
8. How do you wind down and prep for bed?
I like to stretch out and move a bit after spending all day at my desk, so I'll do a few sun salutations, or a quick and easy bedtime yoga routine like this one. I love bubble baths and will often have a soak in the tub to relax my muscles and my mind. I like to slather myself in moisturiser, do my skincare routine, pop on my pj's and make a cup of tea, probably a white tea, something with apricot in!
9. Cozy up! What are you wearing to sleep?
I get super hot at night so I tend to take off my pj's before bed and sleep in Bridget Jones pants and an oversized tee!
10. What are some things you must do before hitting the hay?
I fill out my Kikki K Thankful Journal with three things I'm grateful for from the day, spritz my pillow with the This Works Deep Sleep Spray, slather my hands in moisturiser and go mad with my favourite Nuxe Reve De Miel Lip Balm!
Big thanks to Celina for creating this tag! I tag everyone!
Do you have a strict morning and evening routine?
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