A Budget Friendly Nightly Skincare Routine

We’re sharing a budget friendly nightly skincare routine today!

Last year, I shared a review of my favorite Colleen Rothschild skincare products.

It was truly the skincare system that changed my skin for the better.

But shortly after that post went live, I got a few requests for more budget-friendly options.

Most especially from those of you who have a busy lifestyle and have neither the time nor the budget to keep up with a luxury skincare routine.

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Admittedly, it took me a while to settle on brand.

Afterall, there’s no way to compare a luxury skincare brand with one that is sold in drugstores because the science, technology, and ingredients are likely very different.

That said, I strongly believe we can all define and decide for ourselves what constitutes luxury.

And what is considered a luxury brand to me, might not be considered one to you.

So, for the past several months, I’ve been trying a variety of CeraVe products and since some of them are almost empty I wanted to share a few thoughts on my budget friendly nightly skincare routine.

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A Budget Friendly Nightly Skincare Routine-The Crowned Goat

First Things First…

First, let me start by saying your dermatologist will have the most accurate and updated information about which products will be the best fit for your skin type, and lifestyle.  

Make sure you seek their advice and educate yourself on a product’s ingredient list before trying something new or developing a skincare routine.

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My Skin Type…

I’m currently in my 40s and I have mostly oily skin.

I say mostly because it does tend to dry out a bit during the winter.

My problem areas are related to aging skin, fine lines, wrinkles, dark and puffy under eye circles, sunspots and at times hormonal acne.

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A Look at a Budget Friendly Skincare Routine…

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Why I Choose CeraVe Products…

I chose CeraVe products because they’re budget friendly, readily available, and the company’s website is informative and educational including an online skincare routine quiz that was easy to take.

It was also easy to find CeraVe product reviews from dermatologists on YouTube.

In addition, I’ve loved and used their foaming face wash for years.

I’ve also used their tinted sunscreen.

My Mom uses and loves CeraVe moisturizing cream as she has very dry skin.

And one of my dear friends has diabetic sensitive skin that is prone to eczema and contact dermatitis. She uses CeraVe’s diabetic and itch relief line.

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My CeraVe Nightly Skincare Routine Process…

The products I used in my budget friendly nightly skincare routine are from the CeraVe Skin Renewing line.

I applied the products nearly every night for about 90 days.

For the sake of full disclosure, I had about 2 and a half weeks of purging and breakouts as I started using these products.

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Budget Friendly Nightly Skincare Routine Products:

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Other CeraVe Products of Note…

All in all, I’m glad to have found these budget friendly nightly skincare routine products and will continue to try additional CeraVe products in the future.

While they didn’t all work out, I appreciate that these products were gentle on my aging skin, were readily available online and at our local drugstore.

Not to mention, they were all very affordable.

Let me know the budget friendly products you can’t live without!

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo

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11 Comments

  1. Oh my goodness, I love Cerave products. However, I wasn’t aware of a lot of those. A dermatologist actually recommended that brand to me, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’m going to try the tinted sunscreen! I hadn’t heard of that. Thanks for the recommendation.

    1. That’s so exciting, Susan. I was shocked to realize how long they’d been around before I tried them too! The tinted sunscreen is nice but I wouldn’t use it as a foundation if you like/need full coverage. I usually use it when I’m working from home because it can also transfer onto clothes. I say that because I went to hug my Dad and got sunscreen on his golf shirt by accident 😂 so just a heads up from one friend to another. Big hugs, CoCo

  2. Hi CoCo,

    I use Cerave. I tried the day cream with sunscreen. It was too heavy. I switched to the light daily moisturizer and I love it.

    I use two eye creams and love them too.

    Great post!

    1. I have heard lots of good things about the light daily moisturizer and the eye creams too. I think I may have started with the wrong eye cream so I’m going to give the one you use a try. It got great reviews! Sending you hugs, CoCo

  3. So many good recommendations! As I get older, I realize how important it is to have a consistent skin care routine. Like you, I definitely don’t have time for a whole skin care routine. You offer some great ideas here.

    1. I’m totally with you, Anna, consistency is key. Especially when it comes to the basics like facial wash, moisturizer and sunscreen. Once I got all those habits down it was much easier start adding other things in like serums, toners and vitamin C. Let me know if you find anything fun to try. I’m might try an LED mask next. Big hugs, CoCo

  4. Oooh! Thank you for these reviews. I’m in my 40’s too, and suddenly (after a lifetime of oily skin) my skin is soooo dry!

    I need to step up my skincare game, but I want to it on a budget, so your reviews here are super helpful.

    1. I could not get over how much my skin changed as I progressed into my 40s, Corrie. I mean I had always heard my Mom and her sisters talk about but I thought I would be more prepared ha ha. Thankfully I’ve found a few products that have helped and I hope you find them helpful too! Big hugs, CoCo

  5. Thanks for your honest review of these products. I need to improve my skincare routine, and you’ve inspired me to get motivated!

    1. You are so welcome, Donna. I totally had sticker shock when I had to replace all my CR products at one time. They’re definitely worth it because they changed my skin for the better and I continue to use them but I’m also thankful to have found a few products that can help me stretch my skincare routine and budget out a bit. Hope they help you too, CoCo

  6. I cannot wait to try this CoCo! I have been going through a mess, being treated for rosacea, but another physician thinking I am suffering from an adverse reaction to an injection I receive. I am just hoping I get back to normal soon, and can find a skin regime that works for me. I appreciate the budget friendly option too!

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