The Exact Routine This Beauty Blogger Swears By For Glowing Skin

There are a few key things we all want in life: happiness, love, and, let’s face it—great skin. (Okay, maybe health and wealth come before that…but hey, skin is definitely up there somewhere.) And between hormones, genetics, and in some cases, sugar and dairy, there are days when having amazing skin feels unattainable. That’s why we talked to Texas beauty blogger Nicole Kestenbaum of Lipstick Brunch to find out exactly how she gets her incredible glow.

Nicole migrated to Beyoncé’s home state from Tegucigalpa, Honduras seven years ago. She got really into skin care when she turned 30, and noticed her first signs of aging—while still dealing with breakouts. She became determined to find the best routine for her, and after lots of experimentation, she figured out what worked best for her combination oily skin. 

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Nicole’s biggest piece of skin-care advice? Don’t skimp on that monthly facial or luxury face cream. “As you get older, you need better quality products,” she says. Your face is the first thing a person sees when they meet you, so investing in your face is “the best kind of investment,” says Nicole. Plus, “if you have beautiful skin, then your makeup will look even more flawless and you’ll need less of it,” she explains. Sounds like a win-win to us.

We spoke with Nicole to get a glimpse into her daily skin-care routine: