Perfecting a skin care routine is tedious, especially when it comes to finding products that work for your specific skin type.  Luckily, I didn't have many skin problems growing up. In fact, my skin was very low maintenance, but ever since I entered my late twenties, I've struggled with combination skin that forced me into a this said routine. And though I'm always changing up what I apply to my skin, I'm systematic about this daily application process.  I always exfoliate, then start preparing my skin with eye pads and essence water, tone, moisturize, and protect before I even start my makeup routine -- that is if the day requires ones.