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SKINCARE DECODED • 64 MOISTURIZERS • 65

Troubleshooting Your Routine

B

ased on the charts of all the crazy product types, moisturizers are a

massive category. Not to mention that many of these product types have

overlapping functions. So, when you’re developing a good moisturizing routine,

try following these simple guidelines according to your skin type.

Oily Skin

For those of you with oily skin, lucky you! That usually means your skin is already

better at sealing moisture in. Your moisturizing routine can be a lot simpler than it

is for those with dry skin. The key is to focus on a humectant-centric routine with a

dash of lightweight, oily-skin-friendly oils. See pages 55-56 for a quick recap on how

to choose a face oil! Another great one-and-done product choice is silicone creams.

Look for products with dimethicone or dimethicone crosspolymer high on the

ingredient list for weightless moisture.

Dry Skin

Layering is your friend! We recommend having an arsenal of products to take

you through various skin changes.

1. Humectants: Start with a loaded hydrating serum. Though ingredients

such as hyaluronic acid are super popular, we recommend serums that

feature a blend of humectants over a serum that only uses one star

ingredient.

2. Moisturizer: Look for lotions or creams that have an occlusive such as

mineral oil, petrolatum, or shea butter relatively high up the list (think third

to fifth position).

3. Balm/petroleum jelly: Keep one handy for those pesky little dry spots that

may pop up here or there.