Not sure if you knew by now but I love makeup and I like to wear it everyday. I’m one of those gals that doesn’t really have a day-to-night makeup I really love dramatic makeup as soon as I wake up. The smoky eye, the perfectly blushed cheeks, flawless skin, and of course the lip gloss. I do know however that great looking makeup can only look good on great looking skin. And my go-to skincare products are by Simple Skincare.

L to R: Smoothing Facial Scrub, Soothing Facial Toner

Great makeup starts with great skincare

For me the biggest thing that makes my skin radiant is when my skin is exfoliated and very hydrated. But there is a catch 22 here, because exfoliating my skin using the wrong skincare products can also sometimes irritate my skin or the product can be too harsh.

This is why I use Simple Skincare in my facial care routine to get my makeup look just perfect. I don’t want to get dry skin after I wash my face, I don’t want to feel that sort of over tingled tight sensation on my skin to a point that it hurts, I don’t want perfumes in my skincare, I just want clean and smooth skin. If you have sensitive skin and in general are sensitive to what you put on your face, then you can relate to me. I can’t stress enough that Simple Skincare is one of the best British imports after the Beatles.

Here is my skincare routine to keep my skin radiant, soothed, and help my makeup application smooth and at the end of the day what makes me feel beautiful.

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Once a week in the shower I use  Smoothing Facial Scrub to exfoliate my skin. When it comes to cleansers, Simple Skincare is a winner. They are gentle, but not what I call ‘wimpy’ where you feel it is not working, or, it’s too oily trying to be gentle. The Kind to Skin Smoothing Facial Scrub is clean , gentle, not oily yet hydrating, and fragrance-free.

When I get out of the shower I then use  Soothing Facial Toner, which I really can’t live without. It’s so invigorating for my skin and just really wakes me up and gives me that super clean feeling. Needless to say, my skin at this point is smooth like a baby.

Last step is applying the Replenishing Rich Moisturizer or  Vital Vitamin Day Cream w/ SPF 15, depending if I have a busy day with real estate clients outdoors in sunny Scottsdale Arizona or blogging in the shade (i.e. my home office). And I never skip the  Soothing Eye Balm, which is just so soothing and relaxing – like its description. The biggest winning feature of the product is that it’s very sheer – almost a serum texture – that absorbs well into my skin.

L to R, T to B: replenishing rich moisturizer, vital vitamin day cream SPF 15 UVA/UVB sunscreens, soothing eye balm

Kind to Skin Vital Vitamin Day Cream w/ SPF…up close

The rest of the week, I like to use either the Moisturizing Facial Wash or the Refreshing Facial Wash Gel. But to still keep up with that gentle exfoliating after shower I can’t live without the Exfoliating Facial Wipes. These facial wipes, in my opinion really one of the best on the market. They are fragrance-free and durable. Perfect for travel and perfect to use to correct makeup, all without irritating or upsetting your sensitive skin. I finish with the same Simple Skincare facial moisturizers I mentioned above. When I’m done with the Simple Skincare routine, I then begin applying my makeup. And done. That simple.

L to R: Moisturizing Facial Wash Refreshing Facial Wash Gel, Exfoliating Facial Wipes

My skin is sensitive, what can I use to help my makeup?

If you feel your skin is acting up and your makeup doesn’t look quite right it’s OK to just stop and re-asses and switch to skincare products that help you get rid of oily, red, or irritated skin. It’s so easy for me to talk about Simple Skincare because I really believe in them ever since I discovered them back in my years in England. I can’t tell you enough how I’m excited they are now in the US. Talking about love from first sight.

“This post was created in connection with my appointment as an ambassador in the Simple® Skincare Program. Visit www.facebook.com/SimpleSkincare to share your story on sensitive skin.”