This Toner is so Good Molly Sims Wishes She Could Soak in It

Plus, the best skincare advice she ever received.

All skin is good skin, which is why good skincare is more of a journey than a destination. We all love a one-off tipbut, at ishonest, we're more interested in how our skin evolves over time. The product we've used for a decade, the ingredient cocktail that made us glow, the step we never skip, and all the advice in between. This is the stuff that makes a real difference. With What I Put on My Face, we're bringing you the rituals, recommendations, and failed experiments (we've all had them) straight from celebrities, founders, and influencers who've gone through it themselves.

Molly Sims has a mile-long resume, boasting titles like TV host, actress, and founder. Now, she's best known for her honest takes on motherhood, relatable moments, and all things beauty, front-and-center on her social media platforms. Whether she's hilariously (and intimately) self-depricatingshe posts often about her misadventures in parentingdrinking wine out of a comically large vessel, or recommending a new skincare product, Sims is popping up on explore pages everywhere.

Her particular brand of mom humor is impossible not to loveeven if you're not a parent yourself. So, when she announced her new beauty podcast, Lipstick on the Rim, we were immediately on board. Sims and her co-host Emese Gormley have enough chemistry to carry off a daytime talk show (they've been best friends for years) and plenty of beauty know-how to keep up with their expert guests. Think of the Lipstick hosts as 'girlfriends on speed dial' ready to unpack the makeup, hair, skincare, and wellness topics you're curious about.

Her Biggest Skincare Concerns

I used to have extremely acne-prone skin and went on Accutane in my 20s, 30s, and a small dose in my 40s. Then, when I had my third kid, Grey, I got severe hyperpigmentation and melasma. Then I was on a mission to [keep my skin healthy].

The Person Who Got Her Into Skincare

I've always been into skincare. My mother instilled it in me when I was so young she was the queen of putting castor oil on her face. And when I say castor oil, I mean she put it all over her body and sometimes her face. Talk about ahead of her time! She had very different skin than I do, but she always talked to me about taking care of my skin. My mom always looked 10 years younger than her actual age.

After pregnancy with my third child, Grey, I got serious about my skin. I saw Nurse Jamie, and she told me that I was inflaming my skin by using too many lightening products for my melasma. And by doing so, I kept stripping it of moisture. Then, I had to figure out a system of how to create a balance. I also saw Dr. Haleh Bakshandeh simultaneously, who taught me the beauty of radiofrequency micro-needling... it's a game-changer!

Her Morning vs. Night Routine

My morning routine is very simple. I wash my face with Seiso's Foaming Cleanser ($38), apply a Vitamin C serum (you can never go wrong with SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, $166), and Supergoop GlowScreen ($36). For my last step, I use the OleHenriksen Banana Bright Eye Cream ($39).

The Skincare Step She Never Skips

Sunscreen. That's the number one skincare rule. If you need to do anything, it's sunscreen. Also, Vitamin Cit's the ultimate cardinal rule for skin radiance.

How Her Routine Changed Over the Years

It's changed so much over time. But that's what happensyour skin goes through a cycle. I used to use Noxzema (remember that?)that was my bible. And I would strip and strip my skin because I thought it would cure my acne. It didn't. And now I use a less is more' approach.

I learned that you need to stop overdoing the lasers and peels. I think once you find a system that works for you, you stick with it. I mean, I still love to try new products... all the time, but it has to be worth it! Also, I swear by at- home devices like NuFace, ice rolling, and gua sha. Implementing that in your day-to-day routine is huge for facial toning and de-puffing.

One of the biggest mistakes I ever made was using toothpaste on a pimple. I slept with it on, and IT BURNED ME. Never again.

The Product That's Made the Biggest Difference

Biologique Recherche's P50 1970 tonerI would soak in that stuff for the rest of my life.

The Best Skincare Advice She's Ever Received

If you strip, put moisture back in. Over-stripping causes redness and inflammation. That one came from Nurse Jamie.

Her Biggest Skincare Pet Peeve

My ultimate skincare pet peeve is when people use too much retinol and when they over-exfoliate. If you want to do peels, do mini-peels. Your skin isn't meant to take all those harsh ingredients. If you can tell that someone has had something done, then it was not done well.

The Product She Uses the Most

I sound like a broken record but Biologique Recherche's P50 1970 toner. Honestly, I should have stock in that company by now.

The Best New Skincare Product She's Tried Recently

Rodial's SPF Drops ($72). You can't go wrong with anything by Rodial.

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