# Evening skincare routine

An evening skincare routine in the right order: cleanse, treat, moisturize and protect, step by step.

## 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