Glazed Skin

When you realize skincare is the real makeup routine...

I can honestly say my skin has never been better. After years of trying every cleanser, serum, and trend the internet had to offer, I've finally landed on a routine that is simple, repeatable, and actually works for me. The not-so-secret secret: hydration, consistency, and not overdoing it.

I've been wearing less makeup than ever and leaning into a glowy, glazed finish that comes from skin that is genuinely cared for - not covered up. Here is exactly what I'm using right now, morning and night.

Morning

+ A gentle cleanser to wake up the skin and create a fresh canvas.
+ Vitamin C serum for brightness and the long game.
+ A calming centella ampoule to hydrate and support skin barrier.
+ A lightweight moisturizer pressed (not rubbed) into the skin.
+ SPF every single day, or the lazy girl version of makeup.

Evening

+ Double cleanse: oil-based balm first, then a creamy second cleanser.
+ A pore-refining ampoule to support smoother, healthier-looking skin overnight.
+ Tretinoin cream - keep the strength low and consistent.
+ A restorative serum for hydration, bounce, and recovery on off-nights.
+ A plumping cream for glass-skin nights, or a barrier-repair cream for recovery nights.
+ Finished with a volumizing balm on smile lines and other areas needing a little extra bounce.
+ lips hydrated, eye cream, and lights out.

Weekly add-ins

+ One gentle exfoliating treatment (lactic acid, not scrubs).
+ A hydrating sheet mask after travel or a long day in the sun.
+ A caffeine mask for mornings when my face needs a stronger coffee than I do.
+ A red light therapy mask while I answer emails and pretend I'm at a luxury spa.

Cosmetic procedures

I personally love lasers and non-invasive procedures, but I've also learned that not every treatment is worth the money.

Treatments I'd Pay For Again

+ PRP Microneedling — Improves skin texture, tone, and overall skin quality. Supports collagen production.
My routine: 3 sessions per year, spaced 6–8 weeks apart.
+ Sculptra — Collagen stimulator that works gradually over time.
+ Carbon Laser Peel (Hollywood Peel) — A carbon mask is applied to the skin and then removed with a laser. Helps with pigmentation, sun damage, pores, oiliness, and overall skin clarity.
+ Deep Cleansing Facial with Extractions — Helps remove blackheads, congestion, and buildup while keeping the skin clear and healthy.

Don't be fooled...

Lifestyle habits matter as much as any product.