My Current Skincare Routine for Glowing, Youthful Skin

1. Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

If you have sensitive skin, then you’ll love this cleanser. It’s hydrating, doesn’t dry out your skin, and is fragrance-free. I’ve tried a ton of different cleansers but this is one of my favorites!

This one is a little more expensive but here are other cleansers I have loved that are more affordable:

• Vanicream Gentle Cleanser
• CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

2. Silicone Scrubbers

To avoid bacteria, I get a pack of 8 silicone scrubbers on Amazon for less than $5! I switch them out about every 2-3 months to keep things sanitary. I only use it about 3x a week to exfoliate any dead skin. I love that they’re not too harsh on the skin and leave my skin so smooth.

You’ll definitely feel the difference of having a new silicone scrubber every few months! Every time I change out the brush, I’d wish I’d done it sooner.

3. LED Red Light Therapy

The CurrentBody LED Series 2 Mask is now a staple in my routine. I wrote a whole review and blog post about my experience with it, which you can read here.

The LED face mask has made my skin brighter, reduced texture, and kept my skin so soft! The LED neck mask has helped with my necklines and a brighter complexion.

I’m entering my 30’s soon so skincare and anti-aging are a main priority right now, and both of these LED masks help with keeping my skin look and feel youthful!

You can use my exclusive discount code “ERIKALED” for 10% off your purchase!

4. Eye Masks

I’ve never tried eye masks until recently and I actually like them! These are from Grace and Stella and they’re hydrating, lightweight, and brightening. They have a slight tightening effect so they’re perfect to do before wearing makeup.

I personally put them on at night for 20 minutes because I tend to wake up with dry under eyes. It’s a nice addition to my skincare routine and is perfect for my self-care Sundays.

5. Retinal Eye Serum

This serum is magic in a tube! My under eyes are smooth and hydrated, plus my fine lines are minimal now. I’ve tried multiple eye creams but I’ve actually noticed a difference with this one!

I’ve struggled with dark circles since freshman year of high school and I haven’t had any eye cream that has helped. I started focusing on what can help with my fine lines and I really liked this one. It’s an affordable eye serum that has lasted me months!

6. Cream

This is new to my routine but I immediately fell in love with it. It’s a TikTok find and it’s well worth the hype. It’s thick but absorbs nicely. Once again, I have normal-to-dry skin and this has worked perfectly for me.

I also love that it’s affordable and performs better than the more expensive creams I’ve tried. I use it as a night cream since it is on the thicker side. I also use it as a hand cream!

Here are other creams I love:

• Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
• Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream

7. Sunscreen with SPF 50

My sunscreen changes all the time but one thing that stays the same is that it’s SPF 50 and has UVA and UVB protection. I also need one that is for sensitive skin or else it feels like my skin is on fire.

This one from IUNIK looks and feels amazing under makeup. It’s like an SPF and moisturizer in one so I don’t have to use a cream underneath when I use it.

It’s dewy, has no white cast, and doesn’t smell like sunscreen.

8. Castor Oil

If my skin is feeling extra dry, I will mix my face cream with castor for the ultimate hydrating cream. This combination acts like an overnight mask and my skin feels so hydrated in the morning. Castor oil helps with acne, and dryness, plus moisturizes the skin.

I’ve recently added this to my skincare routine and I love that it adds extra moisture to my creams and lotions. It’s almost like a hydrating mask that lasts hours! Definitely recommend mixing castor oil with your lotions.

9. Vitamin C

This is my go-to when my skin is looking dull. Vitamin C gives your skin an instant glow and radiant look. I love to put this on when I’m wearing no makeup because it makes my skin look healthy and nourished.

It’s lightweight, non-greasy and a little goes a long way so you don’t need too much! Vitamin C also promotes even skin tone, reduces hyperpigmentation, and is anti-aging.

10. Hydrating Sheet Masks

I’ve been using sheet masks for years and love how hydrating and cooling they are. I only do them once a week since many of these masks have strong ingredients so I don’t want my skin to break out.

My go-to ones are anything with collagen, retinol, or hydrating. These are both from Marshalls because they’re so affordable! Marshalls has a ton to choose from but if you want to buy some online, Amazon sells a bunch. Here are some best-selling ones:

• COSRX Snail Mucin Sheet Mask
• BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask