Help me with my skincare and make up routine

[MaverickSnoopy]

I have neglected myself over the last few years and this is the year I'm reclaiming myself!

I'm 38 and I've never had a skincare routine. Looking in the mirror today I noticed a line across my forehead and tired looking skin. I suffer from mild rosacea and have quite large pores on combination skin. I'm looking for budget friendly cleanser and toner but Google is not helping me. I have no idea what to look for! I got a night cream and day cream today so assuming I can use the day cream as a moisturiser, or do I need something else too?

Currently I apply a primer and bb cream. Any tips with makeup that doesn't clog my giant pores? Do you use a setting powder or anything else?

Day and night creams are moisturisers yes 😊The routine I have is:-
Remove eye make up, cleanse face, use toner, then apply either day or night cream depending on the time of day. If it's morning, once my moisturiser is dry, I'll then apply a primer and then my make up on top. I use ELDW foundation and then a powder on top as I don't like my face to feel 'sticky' with foundation.

Asdas Kind and Gentle range is super budget friendly (£1!) - I use their eye make up remover and toner and have never had a problem.

Simple is really good too - I've used their products previously.

Face wash - at the moment I'm using a Nivea one and also using a cleansing butter from the body shop which is amazing!

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/face/cleansers-toners/camomile-sumptuous-cleansing-butter/p/1093232?dskid=&utmmplacement=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn7W0hNDZAIVzMztCh3xcg33EAQYASABEgIgPDD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Body shop do a really good resurfacing skin peel that I use once a week on my face too, it removes all dead skin cells. No7 products are good too, I love their eye cream and also their replenishing facial oil. Estée Lauder skin care range I also love, but never buy myself as I think the price is ridiculous!

For budget friendly skincare, you won’t go wrong with this excellent range www.revolutionbeauty.com/uk/en/skincare/sali-hughes?gclid=Cj0KCQiAt66eBhCnARIsAKf3ZNHjR0o7EvdriPkD1vyBYg0txbKqlEBqfrZFSrYColdSIUY2tWGriSUaAhgUEALw_wcB

For foundation that doesn’t clog pores, I highly recommend a mineral foundation (my pores clog easily and this is the only stuff that keeps my skin happy). I love either bare minerals foundation powder (the matte version), or the more budget friendly Lily Lolo. I do use a small amount of setting powder over the top, but you may not need to.

As an additional, for skin brightening/some help with reducing the appearance of lines, you need a good vitamin c serum. This one is excellent victoriahealth.com/vitamin-c-serum-23-ferulic-acid/?glCountry=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAt66eBhCnARIsAKf3ZNHxqASSf4XyBEBiF64muJHhLn1uqVtZ7khst3wk5eAXP7H5kX3RFvAaAtaKEALw_wcB but use spf protection during the day, particularly in the summer ( www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/face-sun-cream/garnier-ambre-solaire-anti-age-uv-protection-cream-spf50/p/815874?gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz8M4ntZggRoLU2iit0q-Yx8h&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz8M4ntZggRoLU2iit0q-Yx8h&gclid=Cj0KCQiAt66eBhCnARIsAKf3ZNEbzzd_lbrBNb5k8hXcFPNnDO00DWFPW8v_I8GPFr0QljKRnShV8OcaAl2oEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds )

Thank you, you've been so helpful. I went through and made a list and went to the shops. I haven't got everything but got a cleanser, toner, eye cream and I also got a cream for rosacea. I got some setting powder too.

I cannot believe how different my face feels! Its silky and soft an I no longer have difficulty with foundation clogging my pores.

This is great news. Glad that things are going well so far.

Just to give an additional mention, Superdrug do some really excellent budget skincare too. These are a few of my favourites that I keep going back to:

www.superdrug.com/skin/face-skin-care/cleansers/hot-cloth-cleansing/superdrug-naturally-radiant-hot-cloth-face-cleanser-150ml/p/516251?gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-2A7tftsx_JZMzmJuMmACEO&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-2A7tftsx_JZMzmJuMmACEO&gclid=CjwKCAiArNOeBhAHEiwAze_nKA-ovGZZWr4PdIn6O7ALd6cw9oa_uVscrZzHQuMOoqrfWGu5lpOjfBoCeU4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.superdrug.com/skin/face-skin-care/cleansers/hot-cloth-cleansing/superdrug-vitamin-e-hot-cloth-cleanser/p/814804?gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-2A7tftsx_JZMzmJuMmACEO&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-2A7tftsx_JZMzmJuMmACEO&gclid=CjwKCAiArNOeBhAHEiwAze_nKJH1bFNPtdWWAGEFmVctcS6rziI_mnNcbmiPYFTmab8Qv06UhDLykhoCFDwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.superdrug.com/skin/face-skin-care/face-serums/me-hyaluronic-booster-30ml/p/783578?gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-2A7tftsx_JZMzmJuMmACEO&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz-2A7tftsx_JZMzmJuMmACEO&gclid=CjwKCAiArNOeBhAHEiwAze_nKLVnsFkZaMakDbYh806yU8H9Fkjf9deTMb1vMX0x7vsQyk8wNWMO6BoC3_YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Aldi do great skin care

Cleanser
www.aldi.co.uk/lacura-original-hot-cloth-cleanser/p/717311543198300

Toner
www.aldi.co.uk/lacura-salicylic-acid-tonic/p/712287483224702

www.aldi.co.uk/lacura-healthy-glow-retinol-toner/p/717315543198700

moisturiser
Good moisturiser depending on skin type.
nivea
Lacura (aldi)
Superdrug tree-tree

SPF 30-50 most important!