What’s your skincare routine? Whether you’re a complete newbie or you just want to understand your skincare needs more, we’ve got the perfect 7 step routine to keep your skin healthy and glowing. After all, beauty goes skin deep.
The importance of a skincare routine
Establishing a skincare routine can help you understand your skin concerns and how to treat them. As there’s a host of skincare products out there, it can be tricky to know where to start. The basics of any skincare routine? A cleanser to clean the skin, a toner to remove any impurities and a hydrating moisturiser to finish.
Why the order of your skincare routine matters
If you want your skin to soak up the full benefits of each product, start with products that penetrate the skin, such as antioxidant serums, and let any emollients, like moisturisers, sit on top. This way, you’re not compromising the efficacy of your routine and still getting the best results.
How to layer your skincare products
The general rule of thumb is to apply your products from thinnest to thickest, so the key ingredients have direct contact with the skin. Let each product sit on your skin anywhere between 30 seconds to a minute so they can get to work.
Your 7 step skincare routine with No7
No matter your skin type or concern, our 7 step skincare routine can be tailored to suit your needs.
Step 1. Cleanse
Whether you wear make-up or not, choosing a gentle cleanser formula like the No7 Foaming Cleanser helps clear your skin of any impurities such as dirt, oil and pollutants. This range also features cleansers especially for oily and dry skin. For a cleanser that accelerates surface skin cell turnover, try the Restore & Renew Dual Action Cleansing Lotion to reveal a brighter complexion.
Step 2. Tone
Toners often have multiple benefits for the skin. The No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Glow Toner simultaneously minimises the appearance of pores while brightening and energising with a 2% vitamin C concentration. Sensitive skin? Try No7 Radiant Results Revitalising Toning Water which helps promote a more even-looking complexion, leaving skin feeling revitalised and renewed.
Step 3. Serum
Serums are specially designed to treat certain skincare concerns with their super-concentrated and nutrient-rich formulas. Start with the Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Serum which nourishes and firms the skin thanks to the age-defying MATRIXYL 3000 PLUS™ peptide technology. No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum uses this technology while protecting skin from environmental stressors for a radiant glow.
Step 4. Eye cream
The eye area is extremely delicate, so why wouldn’t you protect it? The HydraLuminous Eye Hydrator is powered by 1% hyaluronic acid to intensely restore moisture and awaken tired-looking eyes. If your eyes are particularly sensitive, the No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Eye Cream has a gentle yet powerful formula that targets dark circles and key signs of ageing, leaving under eyes feeling firmer.
Step 5. Treatment
Treatments can be great additions into your skincare routine. Revitalise the skin with a weekly Nourishing Hydration Mask that intensively moisturises, or use a Dark Circle Corrector to reduce the appearance of dark spots. The highly concentrated Laboratories Dark Spot Correcting Booster Serum is specifically designed to be applied directly to areas of uneven pigmentation.
Step 6. Moisturiser
Moisturisers are super-important as they help plump, hydrate and balance your skin. Finish your routine with the Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Day Cream to hydrate and smooth skin, or let the rich Lift & Luminate Triple Action Night Cream get to work (while you sleep) to firm and target the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation. If you suffer with oily, dry or sensitive skin, consider the HydraLuminous range which nourishes skin while keeping flare-ups at bay.
Step 7. Sunscreen
SFP is often overlooked, especially in the winter months, however, UVA rays can still penetrate the skin all year round. Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Facial Suncare SPF50+ has an unbeatable 5-star UVA protection rating, helps prevent dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and is a great base for make-up, too.
