Evening skincare routine

Before you start

• Wash your hands
• Tie your hair back
• Remove eye makeup first if you wear it

Step by step

• Remove makeup and sunscreen with an oil or balm cleanser or micellar water
• Wash your face with a gentle water-based cleanser
• Pat the skin dry with a clean towel
• Apply toner or essence if you use one
• Apply your treatment: a serum, retinoid or exfoliating acid, depending on your skin goals
• Apply eye cream if you use one
• Apply moisturiser to face and neck
• Add lip balm
• Apply a facial oil or sleeping mask as the last step if you use one

Weekly and as needed

• Exfoliate once or twice a week, not on the same night as a retinoid
• Use a clay or hydrating mask once a week
• Change your pillowcase weekly
• Clean makeup brushes and tools regularly

Good habits

• Introduce one new product at a time
• Patch-test a new product on your inner arm first
• Start retinoids and acids slowly, a few nights per week
• Wait a minute between steps so each product absorbs
• Be consistent for several weeks before judging results
• See a dermatologist for persistent irritation or skin concerns