Skincare

Taking care of your skin is extremely important, especially if you want your makeup to look good. I know how frustrating skincare can get. There are cleansers, toners, moisturizers, treatments...blah blah blah.

I started getting really bad acne when I was in 7th grade. It wasn't until this semester when I found a routine that works for MY skin.

Background:
I have oily skin year round but it gets worst in the summer.
I have large pores.
I shave and it causes irritation...sometimes.

Cleanser:
I currently use Glycolic Facial Cleanser from Anthony Logistics and L'oreal Paris Go 360 Clean Deep Facial Cleanser for Sensitive skin. (NOTE: I don't have sensitive skin, but this has the same consistency of Philosophy's Purity Make Simple)
When I want to exfoliate, I use the Anthony Logistics Facial Scrub.

Toner:
I don't use toner. I think that if you wash your skin well enough...you can skip this step.

Moisturizer:
I think I found my 'holy grail' moisturizer. I use the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer.  I used to use the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, but it felt extremely tacky and just sat on my skin.

Extra:
When I break out all of a sudden because of lack of sleep or stress I use an acne spot treatment from Clean & Clear.

Shaving:
I use Anthony Logistics Shaving Cream. I used to shave with a drugstore shaving gel, but this has worked WONDERS. I also use a new razor every week.

Masks:
I use the Queen Helene mint julep masque on days that my skin feels like caca. Another mask that I just purchased at a CCO is the Mac Volcanic Ash Thermal mask and I am IN LOVE!

I am still in the search for the perfect eye cream, but I have heard good things about the Garnier Skin Renew Eyeroller.

Overall, you should take care of your skin so that your foundation sits nicer on the skin. I hope what I use may help someone else.