Hey loves—this video is my go-to winter skincare routine for oily, acne-prone skin (and honestly, it also helps if you’re dry/dehydrated too). I’m showing you exactly how I remove makeup properly and layer hydration so I’m not waking up ashy, dusty, crusty, musty… and dry like girl no. I live in Sweden so it gets COLD, and in winter my biggest focus is keeping my barrier happy, calming inflammation, and still preventing breakouts. I start with an oil cleanse (and yes, I emulsify—do not skip that step) to melt off makeup, excess oil and all the little bits that can lead to clogged pores. Then I go in with a creamy foaming cleanser that cleans properly without leaving my skin tight. After that, I use a calming toner on cotton pads until there’s no trace of dirt, because the worst thing I can imagine is going to sleep with dirt on my skin. Then I’m layering my hyperpigmentation-friendly serum (niacinamide + carrot complex vibes), followed by COSRX snail mucin for crazy hydration. I lock everything in with a thick hyaluronic acid cream, add my Medik8 retinal eye cream for bags/dark circles, and finish with an ointment on my lips while they’re healing.