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