“Cleanse, tone, and moisturize” is the skin care mantra we’ve all been told to live by. And for good reason, as these steps are essential for maintaining healthy skin. However, you can up your skin care game by adding a few more steps to this regimen (Hello, SPF!). Your daytime product arsenal may also differ slightly from your nighttime set of products. We know, we know. Adding extra steps may seem daunting, but fret not, because we’ve assembled the ultimate product guide for you to follow. And as a bonus, we’ve tailor-made our picks to fit your skin type, because some products work best when used on a specific skin type. Not only that—we’ve also added some extra “once a week” product suggestions for exfoliation and nourishment!
Check out this cheat sheet below (listed in the order you should apply them). Stick to these routines regularly and get ready to say hello to the best skin ever!
OILY SKIN
Products with sebum control is the way to go if you have oily skin. We left out products that are too sticky and substituted them with more gel-type choices. Also, since one common con of having oily skin is enlarged pores, we threw in some pore-minimizing products into the mix as well.
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ONCE A WEEK
COMBINATION SKIN
Combination skin can be tricky, because certain parts of your face are dry while the t-zone area is oily. These products address both dryness and oiliness, to keep both under control.
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NIGHTTIME
ONCE A WEEK
SENSITIVE SKIN
Picking products for sensitive skin can be risky, as using something too harsh may cause epic skin consequences. The words “hypoallergenic”, “gentle”, and “paraben-free” are the main keywords you should look out for.
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NIGHTTIME
ONCE A WEEK
DRY SKIN
Moisture is essential for people with dry skin, which is why the products to use in this regimen must have moisture incorporated into their formulas as much as possible.
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NIGHTTIME
ONCE A WEEK
ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Most girls are fortunate enough to have outgrown blemishes after puberty, but for those who have the misfortune of still having to combat acne past your teens, blemish control is key.
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NIGHTTIME
ONCE A WEEK
Text by: Yasha Barretto