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When it comes to everyday elegance, I’m a big believer in taking care of the basics first. Whether it’s developing healthy habits and routines, investing in a capsule wardrobe, or prioritizing skin care over procedures, taking care of the basics will always produce impeccable results!

Healthy and hydrated skin is one of the best accessories a woman can have but it’s no secret that obtaining flawless skin can be a challenge - especially in the face of harsh weather and unavoidable aging! When it comes to skin care, a good routine is paramount, and so is prioritizing good, clean ingredients.

When Good Molecules, a skin care brand based out of San Francisco and Nashville, reached out with a care package of products to try, I was thrilled! Not only to try a new brand and reinvigorate my own skin care routine (hi, winter + pregnancy + mid 30s), but because the ingredients are safe and the price point of the products is ACCESSIBLE!

Good Molecules sent four products for me to try, which seamlessly fit into my current skin care regimen. Regardless of the products you use, a multi-step skin routine is recommended. I loved that the packaging highlighted which step the product fulfilled.

Basic Skin Care Steps to Include in Your Routine

1. Cleanse

2. Tone

3. Treat/Serum

4. Moisturize

5. Protect

These steps should be followed (morning and night) to ensure your skin is getting the care it needs! Of course, remember to eat a well balanced diet, exercise and stay hydrated for optimal results :)

After using Good Molecules consistently for 3 weeks, I have to say I was really happy with the results! I also found that the products can be purchased at ULTA! With an ULTA down the street from me, I was glad to know I could easily pop in to pick up replacements and try other products.

The products I’ve been using include the brightening toner, the hyaluronic acid serum, the yerba mate wake up eye gel and lightweight daily moisturizer. I continued to use my regular cleanser and added an SPF when needed during the day.

What I immediately noticed was how lightweight the products felt on my skin. They were easy to use, there is no overt fragrance and each product felt gentle on my skin. There was no greasy residue or sticky mess to be dealt with and each product quickly melted into my skin. In fact - there’s only a few minutes difference in time from when the first and second photo were taken! I also noticed an immediate brightening effect!

I’ve continued to use the products consistently for about a month now and I’m really happy with the results! My skin is clear and brighter. It feels healthy and hydrated and keeping up with the routine has been a breeze.

Knowing that my hormones are fluctuating during these last weeks of pregnancy and I’ll soon be entering the newborn haze, I feel confident that these products are helping my skin to stay bright and even. And the Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel? Well, that will continue to be a daily necessity for many months to come!

How do you feel about your skin care routine? If you’re in a rut, stop by your nearest ULTA or visit Good Molecules online and try it out!

Leave a comment and let me know if you have questions about creating an elegant skin care routine or about the Good Molecules products featured in this post!