What are the basics of a good skincare routine and what’s the correct order to apply them?
December 8, 2008 by editor
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chaste_hermione asked:
What is a good list of a skincare routine that won’t take *that* long, but is still effective?
Like, “First, buy a good (product), and apply it (when), then buy a good (2nd product) and apply it (when/where/how)” etc.
I don’t think I need an products that wouldn’t apply to everyone, no specialized ones, just the basic ones that everybody should be using.
Thanks! Links are welcome and appreciated.
What is a good list of a skincare routine that won’t take *that* long, but is still effective?
Like, “First, buy a good (product), and apply it (when), then buy a good (2nd product) and apply it (when/where/how)” etc.
I don’t think I need an products that wouldn’t apply to everyone, no specialized ones, just the basic ones that everybody should be using.
Thanks! Links are welcome and appreciated.
I am so glad that you asked this question. All too often I encounter women who spend hundreds of dollars “guessing” at which products are right for them based on “new & improved” products that grab their eye at the local drug stores.
Your response regarding products that will work for everyone concerns me a little. Every skin care routine will be different based on what certain skin problems you may be concerned with & what age group you fall into. We can talk about that in more depth if you’d like via email.
All individuals should have a skin care regimine that includes the following four categories (at the least) in this order:
Cleanse- Cleansers remove makeup, dirt, & germs from the skin. There are many different kinds of cleansers based on individual skin types & problems.
Tone- (aka astringents) Toners return the skin to the proper PH balance after cleansing. You can find cleansers that are 2 in 1 cleansers & toners to simplify your routine.
Treat- This categories include specialized treatments to care for acne or anti aging concerns. If you don’t have any skin concerns now, then you can skip to:
Moisturize / Protect- Moisturizers obviously maintain the skin’s moisture balance, but they also seal in treatment benefits, make the skin feel soft & supple, & may minimize fine lines & wrinkles. For daytime moisturizers, make sure to choose one with SPF protection.
I hope that this answers your question. If you would like more in depth information or would like a complimentary beauty consultation, please feel free to contact me. I am an Avon Beauty Advisor & an Independent Sales Representative. Feel free to view my website at
use a facewash, a toner, and a moisturizer twice a day. in that order. also if you choose to use acne cream do that step before moisturizing and let it dry. i recomment neutrogena.com – you tell them in a survey what type of skin you have and they tell you which products will work best for you. good luck =)
A good skincare routine consists of cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and using oil-free make-up.
You should gently clean your face twice a day (morning and night). Gently washing your face two times a day is more effective than washing it every few hours. I use Olay Age Defying Cleanser. It’s gentle, oil-free, and has tiny microbeads that exfoliate dead skin.
After cleaning you can use a toner or astringent to remove any dirt or make-up still left on your skin. I use Biore Pore Perfect Astringent because it doesn’t sting and dry my skin too much.
After applying toner, you can moisturize your skin. Make sure you buy a moisturizer made for your face and it should be oil-free. Oil clogs your pores! I like Aveeno moisturizer but I have friends who use Biore, Cetaphil, etc.
If you wear make-up, make sure all of your facial make-up is oil free. You can apply your make-up on top of your moisturizer.
On a final note, toner works differently on everyone. On some people, astringent dries the skin and causes it to flake or have red spots. You may have to reduce use to once a day or once every other day. Just try it and then see what works best for you.