take your face off

since i posted about my morning routine the other day, i thought i'd post about my nightly routine. i know you're thrilled! i promise as soon as i get a lovely picture of myself, i'll post it, and you'll be like YES, THERE IS A REASON WHY SHE'S BORING US WITH HER ROUTINES. plus, i'm obsessed with beauty products, and love sharing, and hearing, tips and tricks.

first, i cleanse. i use this:

i really love this polish. the beads are super tiny, so it's not as harsh as other exfoliators. it's even light enough that you could use it every day, if you like. not sure i recommend that, however. i concentrate on my nose the most - i have a tendency to get blackheads - ew.

and sometimes i use the whipped cleanser i told you about the other day, and then i finish with this:

it's meant to be used after you cleanse. it has teeny tiny micro-exfoliators that really clean out the pores. it can also be used on your lips, which i absolutely love. the bottle says to only use it twice per week, but i use it more like three or four times.

after that, i typically end my routine using this:

this is what i imagine heaven smells like. you may think it's weird to use oil on your skin, but it's totes not. in fact, i was just reading in Allure about how you lose a lot of your natural oils as you age, causing wrinkles. anyhow, i'm not sure it's for everyone, but i love the way it makes my skin feel, especially the next morning, and especially after i've been exfoliating.

last, i slather this on my eyes:

i swear on everything that is unholy that it is the best for dark circles. remember this tip from The Beauty Department, when applying eye cream.

and that's all she wrote! if i'm feeling like i need more hydration, i use Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. i like to keep mixing up the products i use, so my skin doesn't get complacent. it's kind of like going to the gym - you always have to keep tricking it to being the very best it can be.

what's YOUR night routine that you love?