Top Clean Skincare Products for Glowing Skin
Favorite clean skincare products for glowing skin
We do our best to eat well and stay hydrated, but, at least for me, sometimes my skin needs a little extra TLC to reach that glowy status I crave. Can you relate? Since having kids, I’ve tried to clean up my beauty products, and now fighting Lyme disease, I’m being even more careful with the products I put on my skin in order to reduce the overall toxic burden on my body (it’s dealing with enough already fighting Lyme!). I’m not perfect, but I do try and use more products on the cleaner end of the spectrum.
Today, I’m sharing my top 5 clean-er products that I use to help boost my skin’s glow.
1. My morning serum cocktail: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum + Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Vitamin C Day Serum
I was browsing in Sephora one day, and a sales associate with the most glowing skin told me he used this combo every morning, and now I can see why. I noticed a huge change in my skin after switching from another vitamin C serum back to this Drunk Elephant one… and mixing it with the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum has been a game changer. I actually ran out of the hydration serum close to Christmas, and it was sold out everywhere… I can tell you I was really missing it and so glad when it was restocked. All is right again 😂
2. Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid
I recently started using it and really like how it is lightweight. It also contains cacao seed extract which gives it a little bit of a plumping effect. I use this one on the mornings when my skin feels a little more lackluster or when I’m extra tired. Note: the Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum also contains hyaluronic acid, so you don’t need to use both in the morning… you can choose 😊
3. Tata Harper Illuminating Moisturizer
Y’all, this moisturizer uses “real diamond dust” to help highlight the face… and it only costs $1 million! Kidding 😉 It is a little more pricey though at $140 for the larger bottle, but that bottle will last me 4-6 months. The illuminating effects of this moisturizer are totally worth the spend though. I personally find it a little less hydrating than some other moisturizers, but the hydration serum mentioned above helps moisturize too, so during the spring through fall, it is plenty. During the winter, I either use a different moisturizer or add this one to a more heavy duty moisturizer to help add a little more hydration.
Side note: If you are wanting to try this moisturizer, you can Click here to get $25 off (purchase must be $100 or more). If the link doesn’t work, send me an email and I can send it directly to you :)
4. Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Multipurpose Illuminator
I LOVE this highlighter and use it every day. I dab it on my cheekbones, along my brow bone, at the top of my forehead, and then the middle of my chin, Cupid’s bow, and at the bridge of my nose. It creates the most beautiful glow… even on days when I’m not feeling as glowy. I currently use the Starglow color, and I’m going to try the Sunglow for spring break and summer. I’ll keep you posted on the other color!
5. Biossance Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum
While the products listed above are for daytime use, what you put on your skin at night also helps with your skin’s glow. I use this exfoliating product in the evening after cleansing. I apply it a few nights a week to help brighten my skin.
If you have any fave skincare products that have made a big difference for you, I’d love to hear about them! Comment below or email me at kelly@highthrivebykelly.com. You can also shop all of the above products here.
While what we put on our skin is so important and can really help in our skin’s overall appearance, what we put in our body is just as important if not more. So keep choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole foods, and healthy proteins and fats and stay hydrated, friends!