My Nighttime Skincare Routine

Yesterday, I was getting ready to leave when I realized that I hadn’t put on makeup.  I looked back in the mirror, and for the first time in almost three years, the acne on my right cheek was completely gone.  Not one lump, not one bump, and no redness.

I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but over the past few weeks, I’ve been feeling really good about my skin.  Of course, I’ve had false alarms before, but this time feels different.  So what’s changed?  How few skincare products I’m using.  That’s right, few.

I’ve pared down my night time routine to just three products.  My skincare regimen has never been shorter.

Step One: Kopari Coconut Melt.  How did makeup removing towelettes take over the world?  Ten years ago, none of us had ever heard of them.  Now,  I can hardly remember how I removed my makeup before the upgraded baby wipes came into my life.  But I’ve recently given them up.

First, they’re terrible for the environment.  Second, they’re loaded with chemicals, many of which can actually irritate skin.  Third, they’re kind of expensive.  And fourth, they’re totally unnecessary.

I switched to Kopari Coconut Melt (on sale for $19 at Sephora) in February after receiving a sample at a trade show.  This finely processed coconut oil is a makeup remover, a dry skin saver, a shave gel.  It does a little of everything.  And it works extremely well, removing any makeup from longwear lipstick to waterproof mascara.

It’s a little pricey at $28, but I’ve been using the same jar for four months and it’s maybe 25% used.  But if you need a cheaper alternative, you can use almost any virgin coconut oil. I recommend this one.

Not into slathering coconut oil on your face?  You can still remove your makeup sans wipes with a Makeup Eraser washable towel.  Somehow this miracle cloth will take off all over our makeup with just water.

Step Two: Confidence in a Cleanser.  I just reviewed this product, so I will let you read up on this remarkable face wash there.  But let me just say, Confidence Cleanser (I shortened the name, it’s too damn long!) is proof that you do not need a harsh cleanser to keep your skin looking it’s best.  You may think you can beat your acne into submission, but like so many things in life, a gentler approach may work better than ‘please sir, may I have another.’

Step Three: Aphorism Clear Sailing.  I originally discover Aphorism Skincare because someone reviewed their Night Is Young serum, and I had to try it.  After I posted that review, the brand gifted me a bottle of Clear Sailing, their skin oil for acne-prone women like myself.  And boy, am I glad they did.

This is a great product.  It hydrates without feeling heavy (just make sure to use a small amount and really rub it in their).  It also pairs beautifully with my GloPro micro-roller, which is slowly but surely minimizing my acne scars.  The cold-pressed botanical ingredients are just what my skin needed.  It clears up acne, even stubborn acne in record time.

Want to try Night is Young or Clear Sailing?  Visit the site and use code lovetheworkedit18 for 15%-off.

Three products.  I know.  It’s hard to believe after all of these years that I am down to fewer skincare products than I have fingers and toes, but maybe Marie Kondo was onto something.

This post is not sponsored.  The Aphorism folks gave me the code because I asked.  No money changed hands.  Enjoy your discounted face oils.  As for the rest of it, I may earn commission if you purchase something using these links.  Translation, please purchase something using these links, Mama has student loans to pay.

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