Skincare notes
Each note answers one real skincare question, from routine order to skin type, pores, dryness and makeup. If you would like a person to look at your routine with you, ask one of our advisers.
- Everyday skincare What is the right skincare routine order, morning and night? Skincare routine order made simple. What goes on first, morning and night, how much to use, how long to wait between layers and which steps to skip.
- Everyday skincare How do I know my skin type? How to know your skin type at home. The four skin types in everyday words, a simple bare-face test, and a quick skin type quiz to guide your routine.
- Everyday skincare What do toner, essence and serum each do, and do I need all three? What toner does, how it differs from essence, and serum vs moisturiser. What each layer is for, the order to use them in, and which ones you can skip.
- Everyday skincare Does sunscreen go before or after moisturiser? Sunscreen goes after moisturiser, as the last skincare step. How to layer skincare under it, how much to use, and how to stop it pilling under makeup.
- Everyday skincare Why does my skin look dull, sallow or uneven? Dull skin, sallow skin or uneven skin tone. The everyday reasons skin loses its glow, and the routine changes that help it look brighter over a few weeks.
- Everyday skincare Why are my pores so big, and can I make them look smaller? Why pores look bigger, what helps them look less noticeable and what will not shrink them. A realistic routine for open pores on the face.
- Everyday skincare Why do I have dry, flaky patches on my face? Dry patches on the face, flaky skin or peeling. The usual causes, a gentler routine to help skin feel comfortable again, and when to see a dermatologist.
- Everyday skincare Why does my makeup look cakey, cling to dry patches or pill? Why makeup looks cakey, why foundation clings to dry patches, and why skincare and sunscreen pill. The routine and application changes that help.
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