It’s officially spring and while our wardrobes might be pumped with the change, our skin on the other hand may not. A change in season means a change in products and how you treat your largest organ. So to help combat against any seasonal disruptions to your skin’s mojo, here’s five products to try right now…
1. Clarisonic Acne Clarifying Collection ($169 or $25 for the brush head if you already own a Clarisonic). Acne is the biggest villain come season change. This latest from the super effective Clarisonic Sonic Cleansing System (they get the skin six times more clean than manual cleansing allowing your skincare products to penetrate the skin better therefore becoming more effective) comes in an easy to carry travel size and the brush has two speeds allowing you to customize your cleansing experience. The kit also comes with the Acne Daily Clarifying Cleanser which contains salicylic acid, a less drying acne fighter perfect for combating adult acne.
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2. Alpha Hydrox Spotlight Skin Lightener ($8.06). For women of color, often times with acne or any irritation to the skin comes pesky dark spots. This inexpensive yet super effective cream uses 10% glycolic acid (exfoliates), 2% hydroquinone (fades dark spots), and vitamin E (soothes and moisturizes) to perfect the skin tone over time.
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3. Bare Minerals Deep Cleansing Foam ($20). With all the makeup we put on our faces and all the free radicals in the environment that just buzz about to and fro, we need a gentle yet effective cleanser to help rid the skin of every ounce of grime. Bare Minerals Deep Cleansing Foam (which works fabulously with any Clarisonic, btw) deep cleans yet leaves the skin feeling soft and supple.
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4. Peter Thomas Roth Mineral Sunscreen ($30). You should be wearing sunscreen year-round, but especially now that you’ll be out and about more often, you’ll need one that is easy to reapply throughout the day. Peter Thomas Roth Mineral Sunscreen won’t interfere with your makeup and is a cinch to apply with its brush applicator. It comes in two formulas: one for normal/dry skin and one for combo/oily skin. Just be light-handed or you run the risk of looking ghastly.
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5. Lighten up on your moisturizer. Winter typically calls for a heavier cream, but that could be too heavy on most skin types in warmer temps. Try a lotion or gel version of your favorite moisturizer to lighten up your load.
Moisturizers to consider: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, $13-24.50 (oily/combo skin), Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturizer, $45 (preventative/aging skin), Reviva Labs Ultra-Rich Moisturizer w/ vitamin C, $11 (dry skin). Also don’t forget the power of your nighttime moisturizer.
What’s in your spring skincare bag this season?
~Danielle
