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Troubleshooting Your Routine

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re you still feeling lost? Listed below are some suggested routines for your

consideration based on your lifestyle.

Makeup junkie? If you use long-wear makeup, we recommend double

cleansing. Start your cleansing routine with a makeup-removing

cleanser (which can be anything from a bi-phase cleanser to an oil

cleanser or cleansing balm) and then finish off with a second, gentle

cleanser to ensure that your skin is a solid, clean slate!

Always on the go? If you’re constantly on the go or traveling, consider

makeup wipes as a quick skin refresher. You can also toss a micellar

water in your gym bag for a quick, post-workout cleanse.

A sensitive skin type? If you have sensitive skin, search for a pH-

friendly cleanser, and then try to narrow it down to the cleanser

surfactants your skin can tolerate. For dry skin, an oil or balm cleanser

may be all you need.

An oily skin type? Oily skin types have a frequent tendency to overwash

because they feel too shiny by midafternoon. Try to refrain from doing

this. Washing your skin completely dry doesn’t help your oily-skin

scenario or your skin-barrier health. Find a cleanser that cleanses well

but doesn’t leave you stripped of all oil. It takes some getting used to, but

your skin will thank you.

To sum up, find your anchor cleanser first. This is a cleanser that covers most

of your cleansing needs without stripping. In general, cleansers are pretty

personal, so expect some trial and error. But the up-front work will be worth it,

because once you find your cleanser, you’ll have a fuss-free, reliable staple that’s

about as second nature as brushing your teeth.