My morning and night skincare routines used to be quite the process. Just read this article from a few years back. Since then, I have been focusing on streamlining and simplifying. With a drawer full of half used products, I seriously needed to cut back. So I decided that my routine needed to fit into one clear travel bag and that all my products would be useful. 

I now have my morning and evening routines down to a simple science. In the morning, I focus on prepping my skin for the day ahead with a good moisturizer and a sunscreen. In the evening, my skincare is all about cleansing, a heavy cream, a little wrinkle prevention and spot treatments if needed. 

My AM and PM routines are both simple and easy and I use every product so that nothing goes to waste. Inspired by my own skincare overhaul? Thinking you need a focused skincare routine? Here's a quickie guide with some product inspiration to get you started: 

AM Routine: 


Your skin is clean in the morning and overcleansing can strip your skin. Instead use a gentle (or an oil control) toner. Follow up with a good moisturizer and an SPF. Because I am sooooo not a morning person, I also like to include a few freshening up type products that help wake me and my skin up. 

1. Lush Tea Tree Water (C$21.95)

2. Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer (C$29.99) 

3. CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF (C$14.99)

4. Olay Fresh Effects {Bright on Schedule!} Eye Awakening Cream (C$15.99)

5. RoC Retin-OX Correxion Smoothing Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer for Day (C$52.00) 
 
PM Routine: 


First things first: I cleanse my skin with an oil cleanser. These are amazing for removing makeup and are great for sensitive skin. Two to three times a week I exfoliate. Because my skin isn't battling the harsh, dry elements at night, I focus on heavy moisturization. I've also started using retinol products to help prevent signs of aging. Next, I might apply a zit zapping cream if needed! 
 
1. Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream (C$29.99)
 
2. Bliss Micro Magic Spa-Powered Microdermabrasion Treatment (C$56.00)
 
3. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream (C$22.99)

4. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum (C$30.69) 

5. Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (C$48.00)

What are your AM and PM routines like? How do they differ?