Does Your Beauty Routine Need a Boost?

   By drodriguez  Oct 29, 2009
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How long does your skin care routine take every day?  How many
products do you use on a daily basis to take care of your skin? Are
they working?

We’d love for you to share your beauty routine with us. Sorry! Please see below this promotion is now closed. We want to know what your skincare regime looks like on a daily basis, morning
and night?and we want to know if you’re happy or frustrated with your
results.  What does “skincare” mean to you?  What products do you use?
What ingredients matter most?  We want to hear your thoughts and get a glimpse into your personal beauty regimens.

Please use the comments section below to tell us all about your beauty
routine in 200 words or less.  You can also send us a video...(info@shespeaks.com)


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Thank you to all those who shared their stories, beauty tips and routines here and via email, we were thrilled to hear your stories. If you were in the 20 selected by Mereadesso Woman you will be notified by email.  Thank you.

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farmerbrown2002 by farmerbrown2002 | springfield, LA
Nov 02, 2009

I use a mosturizer.Once a day.Wish I would have listened to my older sis when younger about the importance of it.Shes 73 and hardly no wrinkles.My skin is worse than hers.

sharman421 by sharman421 | TALLAHASSEE, FL
Nov 01, 2009

I am 59 going on 60. The new 40, right? Ha! I am up and out the door early each morning , so my skin care regiment usually goes something like this: Wash face with a warm wash cloth (It serves as a great mild exfoliator) and a mild cleanser (Dove and Jergens are good) Then Loreal age perfect, Smooth-365 peptide serum, and Olay eye gel. Then comes the makeup. This all takes about 10-15 minutes while I am drinking my coffee. At night, I like to use estee Lauder creme cleanser. I lather it on and use a warm wash cloth to remove. Baby oil does the trick for eye make up. I have recently used two different products for eyes and face at night. Eyliplex-2 nighttime for the eyes and Nutrimin-C Recover Night Creme. Am I satisfied? Never! I would love a day creme that make up can go over smoothly without emphasizing small wrinkles. Foundation, no matter how light, always seems to do that. I want something for my age group that isn't going to break the bank!

Alyssarae92293 by Alyssarae92293 | BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Nov 01, 2009

my ski routine takes 20 minutes itz a deep cleasing mask and its green....beacsue its seaweed i think its great

joy9281 by joy9281 | TOLEDO, OH
Nov 01, 2009

I have such a difficult time developing a rouine and sticking to it so anytime a company come out with a product with less steps or guaranteed faster results I am all for it. I really like the acne free system and pro active but I am unsuccessful with theszes because of my lazy attitude. I am also a huge fan of 2 in 1 shampoos and fast dry polish for nails.

cvarano by cvarano | BROOKLYN, NY
Nov 01, 2009

I use very gentle skin care products for the most part. My main problem is that I have areas that are oily but other areas can get very dry so using moisturizer can be tricky because it usually will lead to breakouts. In order to keep my skin not so dry I simply rinse with water in the morning and cleanse with a mild cleanser at night, like phisoderm. If my skin seems dry, which is usually all winter, I will moisturize those areas with a light oil-free moisturizer. The make-up I use, estee lauder enlighten, also acts as a moisturizer and has spf. Lately, though I have been sticking to my routine, I have been breaking out more than usual. I wish I could keep my face moisturized, because I know that's good for my skin and prevents fine lines and wrinkles to a degree, without having these breakouts.

LindseysNana by LindseysNana | BROOKFIELD, MO
Oct 31, 2009

I'm a nurse, my working day can be anywhere from 8 hours to 20 hours & my week can be anywhere from 5 days to 7 days. I would love to have a daily routine but time is usually limited and I do what I can when I can. In the morning I use a facial cleaning product, toner and a moisturizer with SPF 15. I do like to use an eye product if I have the time. Nighttime it depends on how tired I am and how much time I have. I use a facial cleaning product, toner and a nighttime moisturizer. I use two or three different moisturizers in layers..........which I know ends up clogging my pores, but each one for the unique ingredient it has. I'm hoping to get the benefits from each. I use an eye product for fine lines and puffiness. I try to do a mask once a week and use acne spot treatments when necessary. I'm 40, I have a few fine lines & wrinkles with a breakout now & then. I tend to try everything that comes out on the market but am not getting the results I want!

MidwestKitty by MidwestKitty | Cincinnati, OH
Oct 31, 2009

I will soon be 51 and I can't believe how much my skin has changed. I've never really been one to lay in the sun but I use to be outdoors alot. I always used sunscreen because I am very fair complected. I battled with oily skin most of my life and still do but the areas in my check bones get so dry and there are alot of fines lines. I try to use all natural products and do not use soap on my face. I will exfoliate once a day in the morning and use witch hazel as my toner. I use a non oil based moisturizer. I usually just wear a little blush and powder. Anything heavier makes me break out. I want to be able to grow old gracfully and need a great product to help me to do that.

RainaKader by RainaKader | DeKalb, IL
Oct 31, 2009

I'm pregnant with our second child. So far my skin has been easy to maintain despite the occasional pimple here and there. I am one that always uses a foundation with SPF 15 daily. Prior to that I cleanse my skin with soap and water, put on a moisturizer, and then concealer followed by foundation. My night routine consist of washing my face with soap and water and then applying a night cream. I use a department store brand, kind of pricey, however I have found something that I believe works, and don't really want to deviate. Although I am looking into some organic products. Would eventually like to make that move.

gardengirl10 by gardengirl10 | VIRGINIA BCH, VA
Oct 31, 2009

In addition to my morning routine, I use Luxiva AHA Intensive complex by Merle Norman twice a week. My problem is I have just started menopause and my skin is going to change more this year than any. I have been looking at the Resurgence brand that Joan London is a spokes person for that is suppose to be for Hormonally aging skin and I have read a few of Dr. Perricone books and I am also looking at his line of products. If your face and hair look good you just feel better.

mardel by mardel | SCHAUMBURG, IL
Oct 30, 2009

My nightly routine takes me about 20 minutes. I wipe my eye makeup w/neutragena eye makeup remover in pads. Then I use Oil of Olay face wash to remove my all over face makeup. When I am done w/that I use St. Ives apricot scrub to scrub my face. After scrubbing I use Witch hazel as a toner. My night cream is Roc night rejunerate cream. I use Estau Lauder eye cream and when my face cream is on I spritz my face w/a mixture of water and rose water glycerin. For winter days that helps maintain moisture on my skin and it makes it feel softer in the morning! Hope this was useful! Thanks

littlestar89 by littlestar89 | RENO, NV
Oct 30, 2009

Response to lswhite: The exfoliating cleanser you are using is ripping little tears in your skin which allow bacteria to creep in and causes the acne to persist and to spread. I used to have this problem (used apricot scrub, etc. for years) and my dermatologist said to stay the heck away from scrubs. She said to use a moisturizer with a mild acid to chemically remove the dead skin instead. I use what she recommended -- Alpha Hyrox -- it's in a red box and you can get it at Ulta for about $12. It lasts for a long time and there are two versions, one with SPF and one without for nighttime use. Since I started using it several years ago my skin has cleared up dramatically and never gives me any problems now. Hope this helps!

omiemar2 by omiemar2 | Philadelphia, PA
Oct 30, 2009

I am 41 and it seems that my skin has become more oily than it ever was. I have tried different products and nothing seems to work. There are so many products out there, but what is made for someone my age that really works. I also have the problem with acne and my eyeliner seems to melt.

reetl1 by reetl1 | CLEMENTON, NJ
Oct 30, 2009

In the morning I use a cleaner on my face and then put my head under a towel with hot wter. I then splash my face with cold water becasue I like to make sure my pores are clean. That is a concern of mine because I have learge pores and feel very self conscious about this. I ten use mmolton brown rose was cleaner with the cloth provided to get my skin nice and smooth. I then apply eye cream for my crows feet and a moisturizer on the rest of my face that is anti aging. At night I do the same routine after using a makeup remover. I will do whatever it takes to try to keep my face looking young.

Lusadi by Lusadi | Wasilla, AK
Oct 30, 2009

I don't know that I'd call my makeup/skincare regime compelling. It needs to be quick and convenient. I often alter the product I use if I find a better one that can multitask. I am a busy mom and many mornings may only have 5 minutes to throw on basic makeup and run some quick gel through my hair. When I can stay awake long enough, I try to remember to take it off at night. I do love the new long lasting lipstick/gloss combo's, the Nic sticks (although they still need to work on that streak factor), and other specialty speed items that are hitting the shelves.

ajmorrison by ajmorrison | Sheppton, PA
Oct 30, 2009

I am 37 and have never fallen into a great skincare routine. Most nights I fall asleep with my makeup on, a major faux pas but it's because I'm so exhausted. In the morning, which begins at 4:45 am, I remove my eye makeup and take my shower. In the shower, I exfoliate and cleanse. After I get out of the shower, I apply Este Lauder moisturizer and then my makeup. The biggest problem is that I'm getting older, my pores are getting larger, I still have acne and my make-up never stays on during the day. I wish there was a regimine that would help solve these problems and was easy to follow.