As the weather get chilly, we’e once again reminded that layering is key. And I’m not just talking about your wardrobe. Knowing which beauty products should be applied, and in which order can make all the difference to your winter skin.
Often in the rush of wanting to get stuff done, we fail to give each product enough time to properly penetrate the skin and do it’s thang. In an ideal world, you should leave at least 20-30 seconds between each product, which will enable it to sink in and prepare your skin for whatever is coming next.
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Your daytime routine
During the day, your morning routine should act to remove any remnants of products left overnight and prep the skin properly for new ones.
Step 1. Cleanse: Regardless of your skin type, the best type of cleanser you can use is a cream-based one, especially if you’re over 30. The reason is that once we hit the magic 3-0, our skin loses a lot of moisture and elasticity and requires a lot more hydration than it used to. Cleansing with milky-based products respects the new landscape of your skin and is far gentler than foamy type stuff.
Step 2. Face cream with SPF. During the day you should be using a fairly basic moisturiser. All you want is something that will keep your skin hydrated and comfortable. During winter, you might choose something slightly heavier than you use during the warmer months which will put back some of the depleted moisture.
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However, if you really want to step things up, you can look for moisturisers which give that little something extra: think pigmentation treatment, wrinkles and oil control. The choice is all yours, just make sure whatever you use has SPF. The Iluka Light Day Cream with SPF ($29.99) is a good all-rounder. (Post continues after gallery.)
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Jurlique Moisturising Cleanser
Napoleon Auto Pilot Hydrating Milk Cleanser
Step 3. Eye cream: The skin around your eyes is fragile and delicate, and is often one of the first areas to show signs of ageing. For this reason you need a specially designed eye cream. Like a lot of things, you can find one to treat whatever skin concerns you may have; wrinkles, dark circles, fine lines, dehydration.
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Step 4. Primer: Waiting between 30 seconds and a minute between your face cream and your primer will ensure your skin has had enough time to absorb the skin care goodness and be ready for your daily makeup. This way, everything will look a whole lot smoother and won’t slide off your face come coffee break.
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Step 5. Makeup: Give it at least 20 to 30 seconds between applying primer and foundation (if you wear it) to make sure everything does it's job properly. (Post continues after gallery.)
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Night time
Night time is when our skin does it's best repair work so it pays to treat it with some good quality products to help it along it's way.
Step 1.Remove makeup: Yes, removing your makeup and cleansing your face are two totally different steps. In order to remove your makeup, you can either choose a cleansing oil (like Dermalogica's pre cleanse), micellar water or a makeup wipe, just make sure whatever you use is taking off all your makeup in preparation for cleansing.
Step 2. Cleanse: Once your makeup is well and truly off your face, you can move on to cleansing. Again, if you're over 30, this should be in the form of a cream cleanser (the same one you use in the mornings is fine). Apply a small amount on to your finger tips and stand there for a good 20 to 30 seconds massaging the beejeebus out of it.
A lot of us spend a great deal of money purchasing expensive cleansers but when it comes to using them it's a quick slap on and rinse off affair. You're not doing your cleanser (or your wallet) any favours if you're doing this. (Post continues after gallery.)
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