The perfect skincare routine

BEAUTY & SKINCARE

E.C | Pharmacist

1/6/20236 min read

This article will introduce you to the proper skincare routine steps so you can have a healthy youthful looking face in long-term. If you are not sure which products to use first, this is the right article for you.

person holding white plastic bottle pouring white liquid on white ceramic mug
person holding white plastic bottle pouring white liquid on white ceramic mug

Daily morning skincare routine steps:

  1. Cleanser

    A facial cleanser is a skincare product that helps to clean and remove any impurities of the skin, makeup, excessive oil or dead skin cells. Its daily application will help to prevent any clogged pores as well as inflammation of the skin. That's why this is recommended as the first step of skincare. Below you can find some of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Toner

    The toner helps to reduce the appearance of the pores as well as hydrates and smoothens the skin. It also makes the absorption of other skincare products much easier. Below you can find some of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Antioxidant serum

    The antioxidant serum, usually Vitamin C serum has an anti-ageing function, which helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Hence, this helps to give the skin a more youthful complexion. Below you can find some of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Eye balm or cream

    Eye cream is applied on the skin area underneath the eyes. It helps to hydrate that skin part as well as reduces puffiness and appearance of dark circles. Below you can find some of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Acne spot treatment

    Acne spot treatments mainly contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or azaealic acid. These ingredients have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which prevent the growth of bacteria under the skin. Below you can find some of of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Moisturiser

    The moisturiser is a crucial step of the skincare routine as it helps to hydrate and liven up the skin. There are different moisturiser formulation to match different skin types. Below you can find some of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Sunscreen

    Sunscreen is an important product as it protects the skin from harmful UV sunlight. Long-term exposures to sun can increase the risk of old appearance of the skin. Usually, sunscreen with SPF 50 is recommended to be applied to the face. Below you can find some of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Primer/Makeup

    The final step is the application of the primer and makeup. The primer is applied before makeup to improve the coverage as well as to keep the makeup longer to the face. 

Daily night skincare routine steps:

  1. Makeup remover

    Miscellar water is usually recommended to be used as a makeup remover. It is gentle on the skin as well as it helps to easily remove the hard texture of makeup products such as mascara, foundation, lipstick etc. Below you can find some of the top recommended products from our pharmacist.

  1. Cleanser

    Same as in morning skincare routine, the cleanser is an important step as it cleans the face from any impurities.

  1. Toner

    The rest of the steps is the same as the morning skincare routine.

  1. Serum

    The serum used in the nighttime skincare routine has mainly moisturising and repairing properties. Retinol serum is recommended.

  1. Acne spot treatment

    Acne spot control treatment is always recommended to be used twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.

  2. Eye cream

    Eye cream is an essential in the nighttime skincare routine.

  1. Moisturiser or night cream

    Night cream have slightly different ingredients compared to the day moisturisers.

  1. Lip mask

    Lips mask helps to plump and moisturise the lips. Lips same as the skin need to be moisturised and hydrated.

Weekly skincare routine:

  1. Exfoliate

  2. Face mask

    These two processes are recommended to be done weekly to smoothen and deeply hydrate the skin. If used more than once in a week, might lead to dryness of skin from the exfoliator.

Monthly skincare routine:

  1. Peel

    The skin peeling is only recommended monthly to cleanse the skin from the dead cells so new cells are regenerated. Once a month is enough for the skin as it might cause dryness and inflammation of the skin if used more often.

close-up photography of assorted cosmetics
close-up photography of assorted cosmetics
  • exfoliates dead skin

  • soothing properties

  • fast absorbing

  • suitable for all skin types

  • ContainsTea tree oil & Natural Clay which detoxify and cleanse the skin of all impurities.

  • Contains Avocado & Aloe Vera to deeply moisturise the skin.

  • Suitable for all skin types

  • Nourishing

  • Hydrating

  • Fruity flavour

  • Vegan

  • Hydrating

  • Conditioning

  • Nourishing

  • Vanilla, mint

  • Exfoliates, Refines, Purifies

  • Natural ingredients

  • Used for dry to combination skin

  • Even toning

  • Hyaluronic acid helps skin to retain moisture

  • Refreshing foaming action

  • Used for normal to oily skin

  • Minimises enlarged pores

  • Natural ingredients

  • Used for combination to oily skin

  • Hydrating

  • Soothes, Calms, Refreshes

  • Suitable for extra sensitive skin

  • Even toning

  • Suitable for all types of skin

  • Dark Spot Correction, , Anti-Ageing, Hydration

  • Hyaluronic Acid, collagen, vitamin C

  • Long term anti-ageing

  • Boost collagen production

  • Used for all types of skin

  • Hydrating

  • Reduces dark circles and puffiness

  • Brightening, Anti-Ageing, Hydrating

  • Retinol

  • Vegan

Simple Kind to Skin soothing eye balm

  • Reduces dark circles and puffiness

  • Pro-Vitamin B, Vitamin E, Jojoba oil

  • Suitable for sensitive skin

  • Vegan & cruelty free

  • Suitable for oily, combination skin

  • Benzoyl peroxide 5%

  • Effective for blackheads, acne-prone skin

  • Fast acting blemish reduction

  • Pore treatment

  • Suitable for oily, combination skin

  • Doesn't dehydrate skin

  • Deeply nourishing & moisturising

  • Natural ingredients

  • Anti-ageing

  • 24h nourishing & moisturising effect

  • Natural ingredients

  • Suitable for all types of skin

  • Strong sun block protection

  • Natural ingredients

  • Hydrating & cooling

  • Extra Strong sun block protection

  • Natural ingredients

  • Suitable for all types of skin

  • Suitable for sensitive skin

  • Fragrance free, cruelty free

  • Hydrating & easily makeup remover

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum

  • Suitable for all types of skin

  • Anti-ageing

  • Hydrating & toner

  • Pore reducer

  • Suitable for all types of skin

  • Rejuvenating

  • Hydrating & toner

  • Natural