The Routines
In general, typical skincare routines look like this:
Acne-Prone Skin
- Cleanse
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Balancing Toner or Essence
- Eye Product
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1%
- EUK 134 0.1%
- Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% (as a moisturizer or Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA if your skin is dry)
- Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
- Coverage Foundation
- Double Cleanse – Squalane Cleanser and/or cleanser of choice
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Eye Product
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution or a balancing toner
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (use on alternate nights to the Toning Solution)
- 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil and/or 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil
Dry/Dehydrated Skin
- Cleanse
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Hydrating Toner or Essence
- Eye Product
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- EUK 134 0.1% or Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% (or any of the others),
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
- High-Spreadability Fluid Primer and Serum Foundation
- Double Cleanse – Squalane Cleanser and/or cleanser of choice
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Eye Product
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution or Lactic Acid 5% + HA
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane (on alternate nights to any acid use)
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA and/or 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil
Oily/Combination Skin
- Cleanse
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Eye Product
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution or a Balancing Toner
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1%
- Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% (used as a moisturizer)
- Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
- High Adherence Silicone Primer and Coverage Foundation
- Double Cleanse – Squalane Cleanser and/or cleanser of choice
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Eye Product
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1%
- Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (on alternate nights to the Toning Solution)
- 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
Extras: Salicylic Acid 2% Solution or AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution as a weekly treatment.
Dull/Uneven/Hyperpigmented Skin
- Cleanse
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Eye Product
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution or Brightening Toner
- Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and/or Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1%
- Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
- Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% (as a moisturizer and/or Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA if your skin is dry)
- Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
- High-Spreadability Fluid Primer and Serum Foundation
- Double Cleanse – Squalane Cleanser and/or cleanser of choice
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Eye Product
- Brightening Toner
- Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
- Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone
- Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane or Retinol 1% in Squalane (on alternate night to the Vit C 30% and R 3%+FA 3%).
- 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil
Extras: AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution or Lactic Acid 10% + HA as a weekly treatment.
Sensitive Skin (including Rosacea)
- Cleanse
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Soothing Toner
- Eye Product
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% or Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
- High-Spreadability Fluid Primer and Serum Foundation
- Double Cleanse – Squalane Cleanser and/or cleanser of choice
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Soothing Toner
- Eye Product
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Lactic Acid 5% + HA (if you would like to use an acid)
- Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion or Retinol 0.2% in Squalane (on alternate nights to any acids as long as it doesn’t cause irritation)
- 100% Plant-Derived Squalane and/or 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil
Mature Skin
- Cleanse
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
- Hydrating toner
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 and/or Buffet
- EUK 134 0.1% (use on alternate days to the Toning Solution)
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
- High-Spreadability Fluid Primer and Serum Foundation
- Double Cleanse – Squalane Cleanser and/or cleanser of choice
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Lactic Acid 10% + HA
- Buffet and/or Matrixyl 10% + HA
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
- Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
- Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane or Retinol 1% in Squalane (on alternate nights to Vit C and R 3%+FA 3%)
- 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil and 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil
Normal Skin
- Cleanse
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Toner (geared towards your specific needs)
- Eye Product
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- EUK 134 0.1%
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants or High-Spreadability Fluid Primer and Serum Foundation
- Double Cleanse – Squalane Cleanser and/or cleanser of choice
- “Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1% or NIOD SDSM and CAIS (if you use them)
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% and/or Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
- Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (on alternate nights to any acid use)
- 100% Plant-Derived Squalane and/or any of the other oils