How to Put Together a Proper Skin Care Routine

When it comes to your beauty look, we're guessing you often get sucked into scoping out the hottest hairstyles and reading tutorials on the most eye-catching makeup looks. What you probably tend to forget is how much a proper skin care routine can impact your overall beauty look. The right combination of skin care products can seriously transform your complexion—which is the base of any stunning makeup look. Keep reading for five tips on how to put together a proper skin care routine.

5 TIPS FOR A PROPER SKIN CARE ROUTINE

Let’s get down to business. There are a few tips to keep in mind when putting together a proper skin care routine. Things like your skin type, skin care concerns, and layering your skin care products the right way all play a big role. Below, find five must-know tips for putting together a proper skin care routine.

PROPER SKIN CARE ROUTINE TIP #1: CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE

Our first tip is to choose products that work for your skin type. Do you have combination skin, oily skin, or dry skin? This will help determine key ingredients and claims to look out for. Check out our articles, Our Best Skin Care Products for Combination Skin, Our Best Skin Care Products for Oily Skin, and Our Best Skin Care Products for Dry Skin, to start building your routine based on your skin type.

PROPER SKIN CARE ROUTINE TIP #2: CONSIDER YOUR SKIN CARE CONCERNS

What are the skin care concerns on your mind? Do you want to reduce signs of aging? Help prevent breakouts? Is your skin sensitive? These concerns are another factor to keep in mind when choosing the right skin care products. Have any of the aforementioned concerns on your mind? Here are our articles on The Best Skin Care Routine for Aging Skin, How to Help Manage Acne-Prone Skin, and Our Best Skin Care Products for Sensitive Skin.

PROPER SKIN CARE ROUTINE TIP #3: CONSULT WITH A PROFESSIONAL

When in doubt, a professional can help you find the best skin care products for you and assist with putting together a proper skin care routine. Consider scheduling an appointment with your dermatologist to go over your options so you can get the most out of your daily regimen.

PROPER SKIN CARE ROUTINE TIP #4: LEARN THE PROPER WAY TO LAYER YOUR PRODUCTS

Did you know that the order you apply your skin care products can affect how they impact your skin? If not, you do now! Learning the right order to layer your products is an important part of curating a proper skin care routine. As a rule of thumb, layer your products from lightest to heaviest—or thinnest to thickest. Generally, you should cleanse your face, reach for a toner, apply any serums you may use, moisturize, apply an eye cream, and follow with SPF or night cream (depending on the time of day). Fill in each step with your specific skin care products and you should be good to go!

PROPER SKIN CARE ROUTINE TIP #5: STICK TO THE RULES

Our final tip for creating a proper skin care routine? Follow the rules! When it comes to your skin, it’s not a good idea to be a rebel, you should follow the instructions on your skin care products to a T. This means if a face mask, like the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Detox & Brighten Face Mask, is supposed to be left on for 10-15 minutes, don’t leave it on for 20! Also keep in mind that some products state that they should be applied morning and evening, while others are meant for once a day application. Trust us—being a rule follower will have a direct impact on the results your regimen produces!

Want to delve more into skin care routine tips and tricks? There’s a lot to cover! To start, head on over to our article, Your Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Skin Care Routines—because there’s more than one skin care regimen you should be following!