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Let’s face it, great skin isn’t simply down to your DNA (phew). It’s much more complicated than that. Achieving a smooth, supple, and shiny complexion is influenced by everything from your eating habits to your daily regime, and more.  

It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting to grips with your beauty routine or if you’re an expert in the field, when it comes to skin care there are always questions to be answered. What skin care products do I need to use? Which order should I use them in? What skin care tips will work for my skin type? And the list goes on… 

With that in mind, we’ve enlisted the help of our Cult Concierge expert Ryan, to answer your most commonly asked questions as we present you with our ultimate guide to skin care.  

It’s important to understand that skin care is unique to each individual. Therefore, identifying your skin type and skin care concerns is essential when selecting your products. Discover which category you fall into by pinpointing which of the below best applies to you: 

YOU HAVE DRY SKIN IF: 

• Your skin looks matte and poreless
• Your skin feels tightYour skin is prone to cracking, redness and feels rough 

YOU HAVE OILY SKIN IF: 

• Your pores are visible and have an enhance sheen where most dense
• Your make up tends to dissolve during the day

MORNING VS NIGHT SKIN CARE FOR BEGINNERS 

In the same way our skin’s needs change throughout the day, so should the beauty products we use. Your morning and evening skin care routine needs to alter to reflect your complexion’s requirements. The general rule of thumb is that the AM routine should protect, while the PM should enhance regeneration.  

With that in mind, it’s vital that the products you use shield your skin by blocking out the irritants while keeping the water in. Come the evening, the focus shifts to recuperation. Your nighttime routine primarily repairs and refreshes ready for the day ahead.  

THE BEST MORNING SKIN CARE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS 

The main goal for any AM skin care is to unlock your complexion’s full potential while protecting your skin from daily stresses and targeting areas you want to work on. Stick to the six steps below and feel soothed and smooth all day long. 

STEP ONE: CLEANSER 

An essential step for both morning and night, cleansers allow you to remove any unwanted dirt and debris, leaving you with a clean base to start applying the rest of your skin care products. To use, all you need to do is dampen your face and gently rub a small amount of the formula onto your skin, then rinse with lukewarm water. 

STEP TWO: TONER 

Offering your skin the TLC it deserves, toners are crucial to your post-cleanse ritual. Dissolving dead cells and locking in your moisture, the featherweight formulas tighten pores, balance skin tones and dial up brightness. What’s more, they banish blackheads while boosting your barrier functions. Simply soak a cotton pad and apply it in an upwards motion from your nose to your forehead and across the brow line.  

STEP THREE: SERUM 

Targeting specific skin concerns, serums deliver potent, problem-solving solutions. Highly concentrated, the lightweight liquids are typically either water or oil based, allowing them to be easily absorbed. Their main purpose? To protect from daily pollution while tackling targeted areas. Gently pat the serum into your skin, starting at the centre of your face and moving outwards to cover all areas.  

STEP FOUR: MOISTURISER 

Keeping your complexion hydrated, moisturising is a must in every skin care routine (even if you don’t suffer from dryness). Powered by skin-loving ingredients to provide other benefits such as softness and a subtle shine, moisturises are infused with everything from barrier-building ceramides to broad-spectrum SPF. Apply all over your face, and allow your skin to naturally soak it in. 

STEP FIVE: EYE CREAM 

Hiding last night’s escapades, eye cream is the answer to tired eyes. Bursting with actives – from brightening vitamin C to line-softening retinol – they tackle everything from dullness to puffiness to aid penetration and quickly replenish the delicate surface. Softly pat the cream with your ring finger until the formula fully soaks into your skin.  

STEP SIX: SPF 

Lastly, and most importantly, is the use of sunscreen. A highly crucial step to any skin care routine, SPF shields your skin from damaging UV rays while preventing the development of textual inbalance. While our ultimate guide to sunscreen provides you with all the information needed to keep protected from the sun, the key thing to note is that it should be worn everyday (rain or shine) and applied at least 15 minutes before putting on make up or being exposed to sunlight.