My Evening Skincare Routine

The main goal of an evening skincare routine is to remove the day's makeup and shield against environmental stressors. As the weather changes — especially in winter — I switch to a richer, more nourishing night moisturizer.

Makeup on Weekdays

On weekdays I keep my makeup minimal — mostly powder foundation, eyeshadow, mascara, bronzer, blush, and highlighter.

My Evening Routine Steps

1. Double Cleanse I start with the MAC Cosmetics Cleanse Off Oil, which "more easily loosens the necessary layers" on dry skin. I remove the makeup with a reusable pad, then follow up with a thorough cleanse using the Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker cleanser.

2. Toner I prep my freshly cleansed skin with the Paula's Choice Pore-Reducing Toner to get it ready to absorb active ingredients.

3. Eye Cream Before serums, I apply the Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado.

4. Serums For anti-aging benefits, I apply the Geek and Gorgeous aPAD serum, followed by the Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum. Watery textures always go before creamier ones.

5. Night Moisturizer My evening routine ends with the Thank You Farmer Miracle Age cream, which nourishes the skin deeply while I sleep.