all about layering to the point you feel your skin has been mummified

1) DOUBLE CLEANSING

• pre-cleanse: makeup remover & oil cleanser
  • gentle makeup remover: eyes, lips
  • oil cleanse massage: circular upward motions, lymph node points
• cleanse: water based cleanser
  • remove oil and extra makeup

2) EXFOLIATION

• exfoliating cleansers remove dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion
  • physical exfoliators
  • chemical exfoliators
  • exfoliate once or twice a week, and focus on your nose and visible pores

3) TONING

• an in-between step
  • referred to as a “skin”, “refreshers” or “booster”, is designed to add moisture to the skin that might be stripped away from the cleansing process
  • increase the penetration of the skincare products that follow
  • usually just pat in the product with my hands

4) ESSENCES

• most important
  • lightly hydrating liquid containing skin-beneficial ingredients
  • targets specific skin concerns
  • texture can range from that of a watery toner to a thicker, more serum-like consistency

5) AMPOULES, BOOSTERS, SERUMS

• stronger than essence
  • serums: higher concentration of beneficial ingredients
  • ampoules: densely concentrated than a serum
  • thick consistency
  • target and treat very specific skin problems

6) SHEET MASKS

• fun part (weekly)
  • thin sheets of material soaked in a treatment essence or serum designed to infuse the skin with an immediate burst of hydration
  • they vary in material: fiber/pulp, hydrogel and bio cellulose masks

7) THE EYE CREAM

• please don't forget
  • the skin around your eyes is the thinnest and most delicate part of your skin
  • any great quality cream will do

8) MOISTURIZER

• hydration most essential part of your nighttime routine
  • thickest formula
  • don't forget about lip and neck
• emulsion or moisturizer or lotion: lighter than a cream and less concentrated than an essence
  • day time
  • oily skin & humid climate
• creams
  • dry skin
  • even face oils after the moisturiser or cream particularly in the evening
• sleeping pack:
  • sub in a sleeping pack to hydrate intensely
  • also called a sleeping mask, is an overnight skin treatment, designed to be applied on the face as your last skincare step in the evening in order to provide hydration and other skincare benefits while you sleep

9) SUNSCREEN

• most essential part on your daytime routine
• SPF must be all natural and Zinc-based