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My skin care routine is as follows:

A mild cleanser in the morning, followed by a toner for my skincare, before I apply my moisturizer and eye cream and then my makeup, as I like to wear a light makeup for work. Sometimes, if I look tired of puffy, I'll apply a tightening lotion, before applying foundation, I like Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. In the evening I cleanse and tone again, apply a serum specific for my needs before applying eye cream and night cream.

I exfoliate once or twice weekly, and try to use a facial mask regularly, depending on my skin's needs. I have normal/oily combination skin, and I mostly prefer dermatologist's brands like Decleor, md formulations and Exuviance. However they are quite expensive, so I'm trying out some cheaper alternatives for the moment. Kiehl's have some nice serums, and my current daily moisturizer is from Greek brand Korres. However, if could use a combo of my favourite skin care products it would be these:

Cleanser, toner, moisturizing mask and daily moisturizer from Decleor.
Vitamin mask and exfoliant from md formulations
Eye cream from Matis
Serum and night cream from Exuviance

I've also recently been reading about the Oil Cleansing Method which is supposed to be particularly good for combination skin, so I've decided to try it to see how it works.

I think you would like Decleor. It's based on cosmetic aromatherapy and contains essential oils and they have many products that are good for very dry skin. And their creams smell lovely, too! You can buy Decleor online at Feelunique.com, they ship worldwide for free.

Yes, I get that feeling as well. Not very lucky in the gene game either when it comes to getting wrinkles (very) quickly....

Stella you say "Humectant are substances that enhance the skins capacity to keep moisture within itself". Are they things that stimulate cells to multiply? Because I am a bit scared of that.

Greetje, don't worry, humectants dont affect cells that way att all. You have them in your cells already and they absorb humidity from both the air and your skin. When we get older, or in wintertime for most people, we need some help therefore using products with humectants in them. That way the cell gets support in that particular activity. I have a spray for instance that I can use both on face and hair. It's miraculous while flying and exceptional for those with contact lenses! (Not to spray in your eyes!! )

Stella... can I get a brand name?

I will search for it. Thank you..... Gosh found it. It promises a lot. If it was not for your recommendation I would dismiss it as "too good to be true".
Have not yet found out what is essential for me and what not, but I am sure I can find out.

Yes I did and it looks good.

When you have questions, feel free to ask.

About 5-7 years ago I used a travel size of MyChelle. It worked wonderfully. They have travel size packs to try for different types of skin. After I used the products in the trial pack, I got compliments from a friend who has her own skincare line.

MyChelle has specials. They send me e-mails.

I've been trying other products, but I am not consistent. I need to clean my face each night after I've had light makeup on during the day.