Want perfect-looking makeup?  Well, it all starts with your skin.

I am a skincare junkie.  No matter how late it is (or, let’s be honest, how drunk I am after a night out), I will always take off my makeup and do my skincare routine.  I have been a Clinique Three-Step System freak for years, but lately I’ve switched up what I’ve been using as I get sent a lot of products to try out.  Some are great, others, well, I’ve used better.

For the past three months I have been using two of Philosphy’s new products, their Miracle Worker Overnight Age-Resetting Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer (C$78) and the Time in a Bottle for Eyes Daily Age-Defying Eye Serum (C$72), in my nighttime routine.

Okay, so if you are like my mom who thinks that I don’t need a wrinkle cream, well, just because “age-resetting anti-wrinkle moisturizer” is in the title, doesn’t mean that a 26-year-old gal like me can’t use this.  Philosophy’s new moisturizer, which is targeted for overnight wear, helps reset the age of your skin, making it appear years younger in just weeks.  As we age, our skin accumulates increasing amounts of age-accelerating proteins, known as “progerin”.  Aging has been primarily associated with sun exposure, pollution and stress, and while we can product our skin from these factors and correct some of the damage, the production of progerin directly contributes to the natural aging process of cells and the accumulation of age-accelerating proteins that causes defects in the walls of the cells nucleus.

Alright, that’s a lot of science.  Basically, with regular nighttime use of this moisturizer it can help regulate levels of age-accelerating proteins, thereby working to dramatically reduce visible signs of aging.  So essentially, I use it to prevent the signs of aging before they start.  Get where I’m going with this?

My nighttime skincare routine is a six-step process.  First, I remove eye makeup using either a makeup wipe (the ones by Olay Fresh Effects have been my go-tos for a while) or with a micellar solution (either the L’Oreal one or Bioderma), then with a cleanser (I’ve been loving Olay Fresh Effects Out of this Swirled) and my Clarisonic Mia, I wash my face.  After, I use the Clinique Toner, then apply the Philosophy Time in a Bottle for Eyes Daily Age-Defying Eye Serum, then my eye cream (it was Benefit It’s Potent! but I ran out, now I’m using Lancome Genifique Eye Light Pearl) and then the Philosophy Miracle Overnight Worker moisturizer.  For the day, it’s essentially the same steps, but I don’t use my Clarisonic in the morning, and I use Olay Regenerist serum and moisturizer (or Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Gel Moisturizer if I’m at the gym).

Okay so two eye products may be a bit excessive, but hey, it seems that they are working.  Time in a Bottle for Eyes is a corrective and protective serum that supports a daily eye care regimen, specially formulated to counteract the signs of aging by working above and below the surface of the eye contour area.  I apply this serum before my regular eye cream both morning and night, and I have to say that I have noticed that the area under my eyes looks, to be blunt, young.  I mentioned in my last post that I often get billed to be 23 when in fact, I just turned 26.  I have only been using these products for a few months now but have certainly seen a difference in my skin. I have always had a pretty good complexion, but have noticed that I now have fewer blemishes and my skin looks more clear.

The above photo – although a bit silly (it was for my #GottaTurnItUp five-minute face post) – shows what my face looks like right after I wake up. I used to have a lot more redness, especially around the eye area. This is prior to washing my face and I’m not wearing any makeup, although I do want to disclaim that I do have self-tanner on.  As you can see, I have no dark circles, no lines or wrinkles, and pretty much no discolouration.

Both of these products are quite pricey, I’m not going to sugarcoat it, but honestly, if you are looking for something that targets fine lines, wrinkles, and most of all, ageing, I would give these a try.  Philosophy is known for their skincare and these two products do not disappoint.

Have you tried Philosophy skin care?  What’s your favourite anti-ageing products?

One more thing, don’t forget to enter my #GottaTurnItUp five-minute face giveaway! 

Please note, I was sent these products by PR. All opinions are my own.

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