current skincare

hey guys i have a pretty simple skincare routine at the moment.  i'm trying out a lot of new products right now but i only want to use one new product at a time so i can really tell what's working and whats not.  alright here it is:

{MORNING}

CLARISONIC MIA -- i know there are some mixed reviews out there on the clarisonic, some people seem to think it breaks them out.  but luckily i haven't had this experience i use it everyday with a sensitive brush head but i only use it for about half the time in my opinion its a little too rough for my skin if i use it for the whole time.   anyways i use it with the neutrogena oil free acne wash facial cleanser - pink grapefruit.

CLINIQUE CLARIFYING LOTION {3} --  for me this is just a so-so toner I find it to be a little too drying and harsh on my skin. so i'm definitely on the search for a new toner. any suggestions?

NEUTROGENA RAPID CLEAR SORE PIMPLE GEL -- i use this on spots as needed  i definitely think it cuts down on how long those pesky pimple stay for.  

CLINIQUE DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT MOISTURIZING GEL --  this is the PERFECT daytime moisturizer for me. it never leaves my skin feeling greasy yet gives it the perfect amount of moisture

{NIGHT}

CETAPHIL DAILY FACIAL CLEANSER - five words -- an oldie but a goody

MURAD POST ACNE SPOT LIGHTENING GEL --  about a year ago i had a really bad break up on my cheeks (usually i only get acne on my t zone)  and once it cleared up i was left with those annoying little acne scars.  so i tried this product they seemed to fade a little, then i got a laser treatment done by my dermatologist (warning: you will be left with dark purple bruises for a couple weeks to a day)  im still using the gel to fade the spots a little more.  all in all i think it's a good product but takes some time to fade the spots.  

PHILOSOPHY HOPE IN A JAR {for dry, sensitive skin} - i would never use this moisturizer during the day as it tends to leave my face feeling a bit  sticky.  for a night cream though i think it is perfect i wake up with soft  skin and my skin never flakes even in the winter months.  the only downside to this product -- the smell - think forest  and medicinal. yuck

i'll keep you posted on the new products i'm currently trying out!