Skincare I use on my vacation.
written by Daniella Arvanitidis
Before my trip to Croatia, I carefully considered what to pack for the heat. My current routine involves moisturizing and using various acids for gentle exfoliation. However, for Croatia, I decided to focus solely on hydrating products since the skin becomes more sun-sensitive with daily acid use.
Here's my skincare routine while on vacation!
Morning: Cleanser → Face cream → Eye cream → Sunscreen → Face mist throughout the day.
Evening: Cleanser → Toner → Essence → Serum → Eye cream → Face cream → Face mist throughout the day.
1-2 times a week, I use hydrating face masks and under-eye patches.
Cleanser: I love Glossier’s Milky Jelly Cleanser. It’s gentle and hydrating, with a creamy, jelly-like texture that feels great. It contains fantastic ingredients that leave my skin baby-soft.
Toner: I use Laneige’s Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer. This toner and cream in one hydrates beautifully, making my skin feel soft and refreshed.
Essence: In the evening, I apply COSRX's Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence after toner. It has saved my skin! It hydrates, improves elasticity, and soothes sensitive skin post-acne. It’s lightweight and absorbs quickly, providing intense moisture.
Morning Eye Cream: I use Glossier’s Bubblewrap eye cream. It hydrates and leaves my under-eye area fresh and glowy, with a smooth, non-sticky texture that works well under makeup.
Evening Eye Cream: At night, I apply Purito’s Centella Green Level Eye Cream. It contains anti-aging ingredients that absorb easily and soften the skin. The Centella Asiatica extract calms sensitive skin and feels lovely, similar to Bubblewrap.
Serum: In the evening, I use Glossier’s Super Bounce serum. It’s a hydrating serum that keeps my skin soft and smooth without feeling sticky. It absorbs quickly.
Face Cream: I use Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer morning and night. It’s incredible! The creamy, mousse-like texture provides immediate hydration and a beautiful glow. It contains excellent ingredients that reduce signs of aging and strengthen the skin barrier.
Sunscreen: My sunscreen is La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Ultra-Light Face Fluid SPF 50+. I reapply it every two hours. It’s one of the few sunscreens that doesn’t break me out, with a lightweight, fluid texture that feels great on the skin.
Mist: I also use Glossier’s Soothing Face Mist, which contains rosewater and glycerin for hydration. I spray it throughout the day, especially after being in the sun. Tip: I keep it in the fridge for an extra refreshing sensation in the heat!
Face Mask: Glossier’s Moisturizing Moon Mask is super hydrating! It’s creamy and suitable for all skin types, providing deep hydration and leaving my skin softer, glowier, and more even-toned.
