How To Build A Perfect Skincare Routine

Proper cleansing is the cornerstone of any great skincare routine, so finding a formula that works with your complexion is a good starting point. For oily, breakout-prone or combination skin, a lightweight gel is our top choice. However if you’re dry, look for a nourishing cream, milk or balm. 

Double cleansing is also worth considering, especially to remove heavy makeup and sunscreen. You can use the one formula twice, or take it up a notch with a micellar or oil cleanser as a first step. Fun fact: an oil-based cleanser will breakdown oil-based makeup with ease. 

Perhaps the most transformative step is a treatment product — usually in the form of a serum — that calls on active ingredients to correct concerns. Here’s a breakdown of our favourites: 

Once you’ve nailed down a 10/10 treatment product, it makes sense to lock it all in with a nourishing moisturiser. If you experience midday shine, opt for a lightweight water-based formula. Normal to dry skin will instead benefit from a heavier cream that contains oils and butters to prevent water loss. 

Last but absolutely not least comes sunscreen. A crucial step for literally all skin types, sunscreen should go on as a final step after skincare and before makeup. There are two main camps: ‘physical’ and ‘chemical’. On occasion, extremely sensitive complexions might do better with a ‘physical’ option (look out for zinc oxide), but really the best SPF for you is the one you actually enjoy wearing.