Hi! I am new to AB and have been reading this sub for a few months- I love all the info and how helpful everyone is! I have floated between different beauty routines for the past couple of years- I never used to wear makeup, and I also never really washed my face except for in the shower. I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to take care of my face, especially as I get a little older. However, I’m also pretty frugal, and can’t stand to throw out anything before I use it up- so I’ve basically been trying to apply AB methods with my current products, and use them up before buying new ones. Beyond the beginner FAQs, though, I’m a little stuck. I’m hoping someone could take a look at my “routine” and give me any tips, and perhaps recommend a product or two to start with.

Skin Type: my skin isn’t particularly oily or dry- I just get blemishes around my period, and I have a bit of scarring from picking. Top Skin Concern: Dark circles under my eyes and the start of some developing wrinkles.

Also! I just got on the list for the 3B beauty box, and I have questions about a few of the products I received in that.

AM Routine * Lush Angels on Bare Skin * Lush Breath of Fresh Air Toner * Lush Celestial Moisturizer

(note: I went to Lush a few months ago and was recommended these products. I enjoy the Lush experience but I don’t feel like these products have done anything particularly good for my face, and the Angels on Bare Skin is pretty messy to deal with. I’m mostly using these in the AM since it’s pretty quick and I want to use them up instead of just tossing them.)

PM Routine * Remove makeup with leftover OCM blend (olive and castor oil) * Cleanse with Derma e Evenly Radiant Brightening Cleanser with Vitamin C (leftover from an old Birchbox) * Exfoliate with Cosrx Blackhead Silk Finger Balls (from the 3B box- does this make sense to go here? I don’t do this every night, 1-2 times/weeks) * Secret Key Witch Hazel Pore Clear Toner (from the 3B box- I can’t tell if this step goes here or not?) * Lush Celestial Moisturizer (this is the only moisturizer I have!) * Bio Oil on scars * Sweet Almond oil under eyes

I would love any suggestions anyone has on the routine (which I’ve cobbled together from things I already use in a weird way!) and products to introduce as I run out of things (I’m almost ready to buy a new 1st step oil emulsifying cleanser). Thank you!!