It was here.  The time had come.  No matter how much I tried to ignore it my little one actually kept signaling that he was ready and I knew I needed to seize the opportunity.  I sought advice from friends, patients, Facebook groups, Google, etc.  The best advice I got was from my best friend who had just finished going through the process.  She recommended I get Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right By: Jamie Glowacki.  So I did!  Heck if it worked for her it had to work for me right?!?!

Well I’ll first say that it did!  Secondly it was not easy but then it’s not supposed to be.   While I highly recommend that you read the book well at least the first 5 chapters I’ll give a very simplified breakdown of how we went through the processes.

How wrong I was ??‍♀️.  At the beginning it was easy because he wasn’t very mobile but as mobility ensued I was doing good to wash my face in the shower.  I realized for me I needed to change my regimen because this was a self care moment that I was missing.  Probability and visibility at a moments notice was key with my active little one so I developed my “No Water Face Cleansing Routine”

Step 1:

Biore Charcoal Cleansing Micellar Water Facial Cleanser.

Okay so I know I said No Water but this does not count as water!  This has been the saving grace for me.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stopped while washing my face with soap stinging my eyes or even been applying the cream cleanser and then interrupted and forgotten where I was and put.  So enter the rescuer!!! I stumbled across this while searching for something to help clean my face was thinking about something pre-moistened and I do love the Biore products and thought I’d give it a try.  WIN WIN WIN!  This had becomes the beginning of my morning and night time face cleaning routine.

Step 2:

It depends on whether is the morning or the evening what my base is but they are both mixed with Odacité Pa+G Hyperpigmentation Facial Serum Concentrate.  I love this because it has been helping with addressing my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that I’ve had from years of plucking my chin hairs or using laser hair removal which caused a significant burn on my chin ?


AM:  Olay Luminous Miracle Boost Concentrate

Ever since I was little I’ve been an Olay girl.  I would sit and watch as my momma put this pink creme on her face and it would feel so smooth.  I’ve added this face serum to my repertoire to help fade my dark spots and even my skin tone.  


PM:  TruSkin Vitamin C Serum for Face, Topical Facial Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E.  

I added this based on the recommendation from a dermatologist friend to help reduce signs of aging and boost collagen production. 

Step 3:

AM: Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Moisturizing Lotion

I’ve tried other moisturizers however I always keep coming back to the “Triple O” as I call it—Oil Of Olay.  It leaves my skin feeling smooth, hydrated and soft.  Having combination skin it is difficult to find a moisturizer that hydrates but doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily or greasy.  Being allergic to sunscreen it is on of the few companies that still has moisturizers without sunscreen already added which is a plus for me!


PM: Oil of Olay Magnemask Infusion 3x a week and Olay Regenerist Luminous Overnight Mask:

I actually found the Magnemask Infusion on Amazon and it looked cool so I wanted to try it ??‍♀️ but they were sold out so I actually had to go to the website to purchase the starter kit.  I use this 3x a week and on the off days supplement with Olay Regenerist Luminous Overnight Mask.  I love bother products and my skin is more moisturized and supple since I started using them.