HOW TO START A SKINCARE ROUTINE

With all the options out there—and new products launching every day—finding the best skincare essentials for your complexion seems like an impossible task. But don’t worry, we’re here to make things simple, so you can find a skincare routine that’s as effective as it is a joy to use.

STEP 1: LEARN THE BASICS

In addition to cleansing and applying SPF, every daily skincare routine should consist of four major components: BRIGHTEN in the morning with vitamin C, STRENGTHEN both morning and night with ceramides & peptides, RENEW with chemical exfoliants (i.e. AHAs or BHAs), and REPEAT daily. These four skincare non-negotiables are known as The Glow Cycle, a daily routine to unlock your best skin. Understanding The Glow Cycle means that you know what makes effective routine. Now you just need to plug the correct products for your skin type into each step.

When choosing the products that’ll fit into each step,think about what your biggest skincare goals are: Are you looking for skincare for oily skin? The best skincare products for aging skin? Or maybe you want skincare for sensitive skin. No matter your concern, we have something you’ll love.

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STEP 2: CHOOSE A CLEANSER

Starting clean is key to getting the #OleGlow. And, let’s be honest, there’s nothing more refreshing or satisfying than washing the day (and dirt, oil and makeup) away. Now that you’ve figured out your skin concerns, here are some facial cleansers you might be into:

NORMAL TO OILY SKIN TYPES

Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser: This mattifying oil control cleanser purifies and reduces the look of pores—without stripping skin. The salicylic acid works wonders for daily use, but it’s always good to have another cleansing option on days or seasons that your skin feels a little drier.

SENSITIVE TO NORMAL SKIN TYPES

Truth Juice Daily Cleanser: This everyday facial cleanser has a plush gel crème texture and removes dirt, oil and longwear eye makeup in one simple step—without stripping skin.This light-but-effective daily cleanser is fabulous for daily use and helps skin feel balanced before the skincare steps that follow.

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STEP 3: PICK A MOISTURIZER

Hydrated skin is happy skin. Every skin type—even oily skin—needs moisture to function properly, and the key is to find the right formula for your skin type.

STRENGTHENING

Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer: This skin barrier-strengthening moisturizer instantly doubles hydration andreduces the look of finelines & wrinkles.

BRIGHTENING

C-Rush Brightening Gel Crème: This lightweight gel crème instantly brightens, firms and targets fine lines and wrinkles.

MATTIFYING

Cold Plunge Pore Remedy Moisturizer: This facial moisturizer hydrates, controls surface oil, reduces the appearance of pores and mattifies.

STEP 4: FIND A SERUM This could be considered extra credit for skincare newbies, but if you really want to give your skin a boost, try a facial serum. Facial serums work with your cleanser and moisturizer to deliver additional skincare benefits. The best face serum strategy is to use one in the morning and one at night, so you’re tackling your skin concerns around the clock.

DAYTIME

Truth Serum: Our #1 bestselling and most-loved serum, this vitamin C serum for face brightens, firms and hydrates all day.

Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum: This powerful serum helps instantly brighten, firm, reduce the look of dark spots, pores and wrinkles and defend skin against pollution.

Glow Cycle Retin-ALT Power Serum: This groundbreaking age-defying serum, powered with AHAs and bakuchiol—a plant-based alternative to retinol—fights all major signs of aging.

NIGHTTIME

Double Rewind 0.3% Pro-Grade Retinol Serum: An innovative retinol serum that renews and replenishes skin to visibly improve fine lines and wrinkles in just two weeks*.

Dewtopia20% Acid Night Treatment: Redefine your beauty sleep: This night treament brightens, smoothes skin texture, evens tone and improves the look of dark spots.

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STEP 5: DON'T FORGET EYE CREAM

Topping off your routine with eye cream is essential! We make the choices easy with our must-have, much-loved eye care options. They are formulated to simplify your skincare routineand to deliver transformative results both instantly and over time.

Banana Bright+ Eye Crème

Our #1 eye cream has recently beenupgraded to a fragrance-free formula and now features a Triple Vitamin C Complex including real gold. It brightens, visibly diminishes dark circles, visibly diminishes crow’s feet and also improves concealer application and wear.

Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Gel Crème

This bestselling eye gel is infused with peptides andinstantly blurs the look of lines around the eyes, firms, improves elasticity and reduces the look of dark circles.It’s powered by vitamin C, PHAs, AHAs and antioxidants to target visible signs of aging and transforms your complexion.

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STEP 6: MAKE IT EASY FOR YOURSELF

Remember, starting a skincare routine isn’t just a change in your hygienic care, it’s building a new healthy habit. The Glow Cycle is designed to not only be effective but sustainable, in that you’ll be able to stay consistent with it. If you want to make it even easier for yourself, you can pick up the Glow Accelerators Mini Daily Routine Skincare Starter Set. This skincare kit includes everything you need to create a brand-new Glow Cycle. Perhaps you’ve already perfected your skincare routine, these glow skincare products are absolute essentials for travel.

Now you have the tools to create your personalized daytime skincare routine! Ready for your night time routine next? Go here to learn all about the best skincare routine before bed

Not sure which products to choose? Try our Glow Cycle Finder

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