Skincare routine

Overview

This is a guide to my skincare routine for those who might not know where to start. It may seem like a lot of steps, but I’ve been building this up over the years. I’ve tried many products and pruned the steps that dermatologists deem unnecessary.

Morning: Protect & Prevent

I follow this routine every morning.

1. Use the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
2. Gently pat your face completely dry
3. Apply La Roche-Posay Pure C12 serum
4. Lightly mist your face with water
5. Immediately apply the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser
6. Finish with La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ UVMUNE 400 Oil Control Non-perfumed gel-cream

Evening rotation

I alternate between A and B Evenings and then I’ll do a C Evening maybe once or twice a week. I do this by feel and I pay attention to my skin. It’s important to never use a retinol product at the same time as a salicylic acid exfoliant. This can damage your skin. Do them on separate nights as listed below.

A Evening - Exfoliate

1. Use the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
2. Gently pat your face completely dry
3. Apply the La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum
4. Wait 5-10 minutes for the chemical reaction to take place
5. Lightly mist your face with water
6. Immediately apply the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser

B Evening - Retinol

1. Use the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
2. Gently pat your face completely dry
3. Wait 10-15 minutes for skin to be fully dry
4. Apply La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum
5. Wait 2-5 minutes
6. Lightly mist your face with water
7. Immediately apply the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser

C Evening - No actives

1. Use the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
2. Gently pat your face until just damp
3. Finish with the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser