In this video I’m walking you through my current winter morning skincare routine for acne-prone skin. In the winter my skin gets dehydrated super easily, so I focus on lightweight-but-hydrating products (think water creams, gel creams, hyaluronic acid) that won’t feel heavy, clog my pores, or trigger irritation. I start with a gentle morning cleanse (I’m not trying to “deep clean” in the AM), then I go in with Tower 28 SOS to help calm inflammation and keep bacteria in check—this has honestly made a huge difference for me in terms of not getting fresh new breakouts. From there, I always follow with a hydrating mist (right now I’m loving the Rhode glazing mist because it’s lightweight but still super hydrating), then I lock everything in with a simple hyaluronic acid serum. For moisturizer, my ride-or-die is the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream because it’s watery, hydrating, and sits beautifully under makeup (even though I hate how pricey it is). I also share a more affordable barrier-support option I love: Aestura Atobarrier Lotion. Then I show you how I use my LNL Skin Mami hot & cold beauty device (basically like gua sha, but vibrating + LED). I use it after moisturizer for more slip, and I walk you through normal mode, cool blue light mode for puffiness/inflammation/acne, and hot red light mode for firming. I finish with lip balm and my daily SPF—Glow Recipe Dewy Defense—because sunscreen is non-negotiable for me.