How to achieve healthy glowing skin with the right skincare routine

Understandably, when we see the ocean of products available out there, for someone who is not a skincare guru, it may seem a little overwhelming. Getting the right product on first, second or even third may not be everyone's forte and you may be throwing your hands up in the air thinking why does nothing work on my skin? To tackle this here’s your glow-getting skincare routine, in the order you should follow from morning to night, your complete and easy beauty ritual:

Morning Routine: Rise and Shine, Glowy Goddess!

1. Cleanse: Wash the sleep (and sins) away
   Start your morning by cleansing your face. Think of it as erasing last night’s Netflix binge and pizza grease from your skin. Keep it gentle—you’re waking up your face, not power-washing your car.

2. Toner: Calm down, skin
   After cleansing, swipe on some toner to restore balance to your skin, like giving it a coffee to start the day. It’s like hitting the reset button before environmental factors try to ruin your glow.

3. Serums: Activate the glow!
   Now it’s time for your secret lotions and potions. Apply a hydrating serum (like hyaluronic acid) first, then follow up with a brightening one (like vitamin C). It’s basically your skin’s morning smoothie—packed with goodness and there is nothing wrong with applying more than one to provide you skin with that much needed superfood.

4. Moisturiser: Frost your face like a cupcake
   Your dry skin loves hydration, so slap on that moisturiser like you’re frosting the most decadent cupcake. Don’t be shy. We’re talking hydration goals here.

5. Sunscreen: The ultimate skin shield
   Finally, finish with sunscreen because the sun doesn’t care how fancy your serums are—it will burn you anyway. SPF is your armour against aging and burns. Think of it as saying, “Not today, sun!”

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An all rounder anti-wrinkle moisturiser that is suitable for all skin types with sun screening power

The ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF30

Night Routine: Time to Glow and Chill

1. Cleanse (again!): Wipe away the day
   The world has been a harsh place, and your skin deserves a reset. Use your gentle cleanser to wash away the day’s dirt, sweat, and emotional trauma.

2. Toner: A second round of chill
   Your skin might be a bit overwhelmed after facing the world, so give it a second calming touch with your toner. You’re helping it find its zen again.

3. Serums: Night potions = magic skin
   This is where the magic happens. At night, you can switch up your serums depending on your goals. Hydrating serums? Check. Anti-aging potions? Sure. Think of your skin as a magical canvas, and serums are your spell ingredients.

4. Moisturiser: Night time frosting
   Your skin needs extra love at night, so apply a rich moisturiser. You’re basically tucking your skin into bed with a fluffy blanket of hydration. Sweet dreams, dry skin!

5. Eye cream (optional): Bye, raccoon eyes
   If you’re worried about dark circles or fine lines, now’s the time for an eye cream. Apply it gently under your eyes so you don’t look like you’re auditioning for a zombie movie in the morning.

Check out our Personal Recommendation: 

The multifunctional balm that melts to remove makeup, cleanses and hydrates skin and can be used as a weekly as a face mask

The ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Extra Glow-Up Steps (1-2 times a week)

• Face Mask: The spa day your face deserves
  Treat yourself to a face mask once or twice a week. Whether it’s a hydrating sheet mask or a clay mask to purify your skin, it’s like giving your face a mini spa vacation without the awkward bathrobe. Put it on, kick back, and pretend you’re in a fancy skincare commercial.

• Exfoliate: Shed like a fabulous snake
  Once or twice a week, exfoliate to remove dead skin cells. It’s like vacuuming your face, but with glamour. Just don’t go too hard—you want to glow, not sandpaper your skin off!

• Lip Care: Smooth lips = kissable glow
  Don’t forget your lips! Gently exfoliate them with a lip scrub once or twice a week. Follow up with a nourishing lip balm (bonus points for SPF during the day). Dry, chapped lips? We don’t know her. Keep your lips soft and ready for compliments (or kisses!).

And there you go! Follow this morning-to-night routine, and soon your silky smooth skin will have people asking, "Are you secretly glowing from within?" (To which you’ll respond, “Obviously.”)