Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
DO THE WORKS
Here’s a run-down of skincare steps for optimal results
GOOD MORNING SKIN
Wake up your skin and prep it for the day ahead.
STEP 1 REFRESH
If you have normal or dry skin, a splash of lukewarm water will remove the products from the night before. For oily skin, use a micellar water or cleanser.
1 Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra Oily Skin, $35.95, La Roche-posay.
2 Micellar Vitamin C Cleansing Water,
$15, Garnier. STEP 2 AM BOOST
Option 1 Hydrate Vitamin B3 in its niacinamide form is the most beneficial of the B vitamins for skin. It’s easily absorbed, helps reduce fine lines, assists in minimising redness and improves
hydration. Apply before sunscreen in the a.m. or at night.
3 Luminous Niacinamide + AHA Moisturiser, $59.99, Olay. 4 Vitamin B Serum with 5% Niacinamide, $82, Alpha-h.
Option 2 Brighten To brighten and promote collagen production, use a vitamin C serum. When applied under your sunscreen it may assist in protecting your skin from sun damage. If your skin is sensitive, introduce vitamin C gradually.
5 Serum Series Vitamin C + Fision Glowplex Glow Serum, $74.95,
Dr. Lewinn’s. 6 C-tetra Lipid Vitamin C Radiance Serum, $86, Medik8.
STEP 3 PROTECT
The last must-do skincare step before you head out for the day is to apply a good sunscreen. You could use a tinted moisturiser with SPF or a regular sunscreen. If it’s tinted, it will also help to even out your skin tone and give it a glow.
7 Golden Glow SPF50+, $46.95, Airyday.
8 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF40, $72, Ilia. 9 Good Morning SPF50, $34.95, We Are Feel Good Inc.
10 Ultra Sheer Clear Skin Face Lotion SPF30, $12.95, Neutrogena.
NIGHT, NIGHT SKIN
In order for your skin to have sweet dreams it needs to be prepped.
STEP 1 CLEANSE Removing makeup, morning applications including sunscreen, and grime which has accumulated during the day, helps to reduce potential congestion and irritation. Cleansing oils are a popular option because they do the job without drying or stripping the skin.
11 Cleansing Gel, $89, Skinbe er Science.
12 Melttheday Oilbased Gel Cleanser, $54, Jeuneora. 13 Xeracalm A.D. Lipid-replenishing Cleansing Oil, $35.99, Avène. 14 Prebiotic Multi Cleansing Oil, $39.95, Skin Physics.
STEP 2 TONE
Long gone are the old astringent toners, today they’re mostly water based, full of active ingredients and are ideal for gently removing any traces of makeup or grime still clinging to the skin a er cleansing.
15 Ultra Facial Oilfree Toner, $40, Kiehl’s.
16 Ananda Antioxidantrich Gentle Toner, $36, Antipodes. 17 Daily Detox Toner, $9.99, Bioré.
STEP 3 EYE CREAM
The skin around your eyes is thin and delicate and prone to show signs of tiredness, dryness and premature wrinkles if it’s not looked a er. Eye creams target these common concerns and help prevent new lines from developing.
18 Multi-peptide Eye Serum, $39.50, The Ordinary. 19 Brightening Face + Eye Serum, $149.98, Clémence Organics.
20 Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream, $63, Summer Fridays. 21 Total Eye Smooth, $92, Clarins. STEP 4 PM BOOST
Vitamin A increases skin cell turnover and boosts the skin’s production of collagen. It’s a game changer if used consistently for improving the texture and smoothness of your skin. Apply at night before a moisturiser. Note, it’s best used separately or alternated with chemical exfoliants such as AHAS.
22 Vitamin Amen Ultimate A Serum, $149, Dr. Naomi. 23 Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum, $149, Dermalogica.
24 Expert Reveal Retinol Face Oil, $99, Skinstitut. 25 Age Defying Vitamin A Serum, $74.95, Medi Skinsaver. STEP 5 MOISTURISE
Maintaining your skin’s protective barrier and keeping it hydrated and nourished is essential every day. Choose a product that will serve your skin’s needs.
26 Sweet Dreams Overnight Moisture Mask, $70, James Cosmetics. 27 Face Serum, $95, The Secret.
28 Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil, $85, Ole Henriksen.
29 Skin Renewing Night Cream, $38.99, Cerave.