My Morning Skincare Routine

Are you committed to a skincare routine? Have you committed to taking better care of yourself or pampering yourself more in this time of Quarantine Life?

This year I have really had to step up my skincare routine, mostly because I was forced to. The main two reasons are: 1) I’ll be 40 next year. They say black doesn’t crack, but it for sure won’t crack on my watch! 2) Earlier this year I began to have breakouts that were worse than I had as a teenager.

Not only was I suffering from breakouts, when the acne would heal I was left with dark spots. It was beyond frustrating and actually began to make me self conscious. I felt like every time I got one pimple under control I would wake up with five more in the same area. I knew I needed to do something, but with most non-essential doctor’s offices closed my options were limited. So, Donyetta being Donyetta, I took charge and did some research. I didn’t just look for products, I researched the most effective ingredients to clear up my acne. The big two that I constantly saw were Retinol and Salicylic Acid. From there I researched products that both contained either of those ingredients and had great reviews based on effectiveness. I threw out all of my old skincare products, revamped my entire skincare routine and viola; my skin’s glow came back!

Like the average person, I still get an occasional pimple. However, I don’t have a colony of pimples forming at a time. Every time someone tells me that I’m “glowing” I smile because not only am I genuinely happier this year; my skincare routine is fabulously noticeable!

My Morning Skincare Routine vlog on my YouTube Channel discusses the products that I use in my morning regimen as well as the benefit of each one. The great news is that you can get each of these products for under $20!

Next week I will walk you through my Nighttime Skincare Routine, so stay tuned. Also, be sure to check out and subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay updated on new videos!

Do you have a dedicated skincare routine? I’d love to hear what you use as a part of your routine, so sound off in the comments below and let me know!

Products Used: 
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment
Nuetrogena Oil Free Moisgturizer for Sensitive Skin
Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen in SPF 30