Presented by Her Campus x Estée Lauder
Finals week at UConn means high-stress levels and erratic weather wreaking havoc on my skin. But luckily, I have a solution to help to keep my skin (and yours!) looking bright: using products from Estée Lauder’s new Nutritious collection!
Let’s do a deep dive into the deep cleansing products that are the perfect solution to finals stress on campus:
2-in-1 Foam Cleanser
The 2-in-1 Foam Cleanser is a nutrient-rich, daily cleanser that removes oil and minimizes the look of pores. It also doubles as a weekly mask to help purify and refresh the skin! It’s also perfect for someone like me with sensitive and dry skin — especially around finals time, when I tend to neglect my skin, which leads to days of dryness and irritation. So thanks to this cleanser, my skin is oil-free without feeling dry!
How I use it: I like to use about two pea-sized drops of this cleanser and massage it into my damp face, making sure to reach all over, and paying special attention to my most porous areas. After about a minute, I rinse it off with some cool water, and use a towel to pat-dry. When using the mask function of the cleanser, I like to apply a thin layer to my T-zone, let it rest for about a minute, and rinse it off.
Radiant Essence Lotion
The Radiant Essence Lotion is a nutrient-rich lotion that minimizes redness, reduces excess oil, and continues to keep pores minimized. After just one application, this lotion has helped to reduce my face redness, and over time, has helped reduce face oiliness! Coming up on finals week — and staying up late at night and waking up early in the morning to study — my dry and sensitive skin needs a lotion that can revitalize it without irritating it. So, with the help of sweet kelp, red algae, and coconut water ferment, this lotion will give your skin the nutrients it needs right around finals! It hydrates the skin perfectly while reducing pores, and leaves you feeling and looking fresh. Definitely a saving grace for stressed, neglected skin!
How I use it: After using the 2-in-1 Foam Cleanser, I simply apply the Radiant Essence Lotion all over my face morning and night with either my hands or a cotton pad!
Melting Soft Créme/ Mask
The Melting Soft Créme/Mask is a nutrient-rich product that hydrates and strengthens the skin’s barrier. It’s used both as a daily moisturizer and as a weekly revitalizing mask, once again helping to keep our skincare routines simple and easy. And, for someone like me who has trouble with skin texture, if I don’t consistently keep up with skincare, I get acne and dark spots. But thanks to this mask, my previously dull-looking skin now looks totally refined and brightened! Using this product as a daily moisturizer definitely keeps up the smooth texture of my skin, and keeps my face looking hydrated throughout the week.
How I use it: When I use it daily in the morning and night, I apply it all over my cleansed face. When I use it as a weekly leave-on mask, I apply a thin layer for five minutes and tissue off.
I’m all for skincare that rescues my skin from a few forgetful or busy days, and these products did just that. If you’re looking for a way to treat yourself during the stress of finals week, definitely try out the Nutritious line!