For years I have battled acne-prone skin. I have tried so many products it’s ridiculous. Finally, after trial and error I’ve found a regimen that helps keep my skin acne-free and keeps casual breakouts to a minimum.
I designate three days a week as “treatment days.” For my morning routine of each treatment day, I wash my face with (1) First Crush 3-in-1 Blemish/Acne Treatment. It gives me everything I need to help not only prevent my acne, but also treat occasional blemishes that may appear. I mean who really has time to deal with three different products? I use the (2) Merlot Anti-Wrinkle Cream as my daily moisturizer. (I love this moisturizer so much that I even use it in my nightly routine as well.) Then I apply my makeup. For foundation, I use (3) Sonia Kashuk tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 in Tan. I love the coverage it gives without that “cakey” look. I hit my cheeks with (4) Mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in Pro Glow. When I feel I need a bit more fabulous in my life, I use (5) L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes in Carbon Black on my lashes and (6) Sephora Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Shiny Natural Look on my lips.
In the evening, before hitting the sheets for some much needed beauty sleep, I wash my face with the (7) Merlot Cleanser and treat my face with (8) Merlot Exfoliating Scrub. Since I develop white heads from having oily skin, the scrub helps keep them at bay. The scrub also leaves my face feeling rejuvenated and supple – rather than irritated and dry as a desert like other scrubs I have used in the past. Finally, I apply a dab of my daily moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated while I sleep.