It’s been one year since I started my overall skin care routine; with one small addition that I recently added in this summer! Thankfully, I’ve found a skin care regimen that has been able to take me through the seasons from summer to fall to winter. I love that the products are not too heavy in the summer, but my skin is perfectly moisturized in the winter. For reference, I would describe my skin type as dry and aging. Lines and wrinkles are my primary concern and uneven skin tone is my secondary concern. Keep reading for all the details on my summer skin care routine!
About Beautycounter’s Countertime Collection
Currently, I am using Beautycounter’s Countertime Collection and All-Bright C Serum for my summer skin care routine. The Countertime Collection is designed to visibly reverse signs of aging and deliver high-performance clean skin-care results, thanks to innovative plant-derived Retinatural Complex. The Retinatural Complex is a combination of bakuchiol and Swiss Alpine rose, which provides a safer alternative to retinol, and delivers similar skin benefits without the potential side effects. A lot of beauty brands tout retinol as a safer skin-care ingredient, but Beautycounter is not like everyone else (in fact, retinol is on the Never List!).
About Beautycounter’s All-Bright C Serum
The All-Bright C Serum is like sunshine in a bottle! When it comes to skin health, age defense, and a bright, dewy glow, vitamin C is the holy grail. Made with two ultra-stable forms of vitamin C, it immediately brightens skin while helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots. Tumeric and camu camu extracts help protect against dark spots and defend skin from the damaging effects of environmental stressors – revealing a more youthful-looking complexion.
Why a regimen?
A regimen is key to ensuring optimal performance and results out of your skin care products. Each product in the Countertime regimen is developed with a specific purpose and is designed to work best when used in combination with the other steps in regimen. The four-step Countertime regimen is the ultimate solution to help reverse signs of aging and keep skin in peak, youthful performance.
1. Cleanse
To cleanse my skin, I use the Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil. Inspired by Asian beauty rituals, this oil removes makeup and other impurities without stripping essential lipids from skin.
All I need is ONE pump into my hands and then I massage onto a dry face and eyes. I know it’s uncommon to cleanse a dry face, but I actually love it, and find that it takes off my eye makeup really well! Next, I rinse clean with a washcloth. If you’re about to take a shower, you can apply onto a dry face outside the shower, and then hop in and rinse off.
2. Prep
To prep my skin, I use Countertime Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence. Lightweight but deeply nourishing, this milky essence delivers vital nutrients to the skin’s moisture barrier—instantly boosting hydration and radiance.
I use this daily, both morning and night, after cleansing and before other skin care. I pour a quarter size amount into my hand and gently press onto face and neck with fingertips.
3. Treat
To treat my skin, I first use Countertime Tripeptide Radiance Serum. This transformative rejuvenating treatment visibly increases skin firmness and elasticity, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
I also use this morning and night. I massage gently onto my face, neck, and décolletage with upward strokes.
Then, I use the All-Bright C Serum. This ultra-potent formula instantly brightens skin and helps reduce the appearance of existing dark spots.
I only use this morning. I massage gently onto my face, neck, and décolletage with upward strokes.
4. Protect
To protect my skin each morning, I use Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream. This velvety revitalizing cream improves skin’s barrier function and boosts hydration.
Just like with the serum, I apply a small amount to face, neck, and décolletage, and massage gently into skin with upward strokes.
To protect my skin nightly, I use Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream. This rich cream supports elasticity and visibly firms while smoothing skin’s texture.
Again, I massage gently into face, neck, and décolletage with upward strokes.
Lastly, the high-performance Ultra Renewal Eye Cream revitalizes my eye area for a youthful, brighter appearance. With a targeted combination of the plant-derived Retinatural Complex and Persian silk tree extract, it reduces under-eye shadows and crow’s feet for a smooth, firmed look.
I gently dab or massage eye cream on with my ring finger, starting at the inner corner and working outward toward the brow bone. Never pull the skin!
Collection vs. Regimen
If you are interested in the Countertime Collection, it includes all 6 full-size products for a $42 savings. If you want to test the Countertime Regimen first before diving fully in, it includes 5 products (eyecream not included) for a $30 savings.
Skin-Care Quiz
If you’re not sure if Countertime is right for you, take this Skin-Care Quiz to get a cleaner skin care routine customized just for you. It takes less than a minute! I’m here to listen to your needs and help match you to the right products for your skin as well!
I hope you found my summer skin care routine helpful! As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
XO,
Kate