Evening Skincare Routine

Step 1: Cleanser

After your shower, use a gentle cleanser if you’ve been wearing makeup, sunscreen, or have oily skin. Apply it to damp skin, massage in circular motions for about 30–60 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water. This step removes any leftover dirt, oil, or buildup, helping prevent breakouts and allowing the rest of your products to absorb more effectively.

Step 2: Toner

Apply toner by gently patting it into your skin with your hands or using a cotton pad. This helps rebalance your skin’s pH after cleansing and adds a light layer of hydration. It also preps your skin, making it more receptive to serums and moisturisers that follow.

Step 3: Hydrating Serum

While your skin is still slightly damp, apply a few drops of a hydrating serum and gently press it into your face. Hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin, helping it look plump, smooth, and dewy. This step is key for maintaining hydration and preventing dryness overnight.

Step 4: Treatment Serum

Apply a treatment serum that works while your skin repairs overnight, most commonly retinol, niacinamide, or exfoliating acids like AHA/BHA. Use a small amount and gently smooth it over your face, avoiding the eye area. Retinol helps boost collagen and smooth fine lines, niacinamide calms and balances the skin, and exfoliating acids help clear pores and improve texture. These ingredients are best used at night because they can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, allowing them to work more effectively while you sleep.

Step 5: Eye Cream

Use your ring finger to gently tap a small amount around the under-eye area. This delicate skin needs extra care, and eye creams help hydrate, reduce puffiness, and soften the appearance of dark circles or fine lines without causing irritation.

Step 6: Moisturiser

Apply a generous layer of moisturiser to your face and neck, gently massaging it in. This step locks in all the previous products and strengthens your skin barrier. A good moisturiser keeps your skin soft, nourished, and protected while it repairs overnight.

Step 7: Face Oil

Finish with a few drops of face oil, pressed gently into the skin. Oils act as a seal, locking in moisture and adding an extra boost of nourishment—especially beneficial for dry or dehydrated skin. You’ll wake up with a more radiant, healthy glow.