Want To Update Your Skin-Care Routine? Here’s Where To Start
May 01, 2020DMT Beauty#DMTBeautySpot #beauty
Be honest: When was the last time you took a good, hard look at your skin-care routine and considered how well it's actually working for you? Our skin concerns change as we age, so the products you've been using on autopilot for the past few years, or even months, might not be serving your skin concerns of today — and it's probably time for an update.
Take a minute to reevaluate what it really is you want to address with your skin-care routine: Dullness? Clogged pores? Dark circles? Dryness? Then, let us help with the rest.
In partnership with Sephora, we put together a skin-concern cheat sheet that breaks down exactly what types of products and ingredients you should look out for to help address eight of the most common skin-care concerns for any age. From a salicylic-acid-spiked spot treatment to help target the occasional breakout to a gentle yet effective retinol that'll soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, find your best skin-care solve, ahead.
Age: Teens+
What to look for: A salicylic-acid-spiked spot treatment that will target congested pores and help fight against acne-causing bacteria — without affecting the rest of your skin. This powerful duo from Peace Out Skincare includes protective blemish stickers to help keep acne at bay (and prevent you from picking), along with tiny microneedling patches to help lighten the appearance of dark spots for a more even skin tone.
Peace Out Acne Healing Dots + Dark Spot Dots Duo, $, available at Sephora
Age: Teens+
What to look for: A lightweight clarifying serum that will help decongest clogged pores. This non-greasy option from Sephora Collection features salicylic acid to reduce the look of blemishes and hyaluronic acid to provide a boost of moisture in the process. What's more, it is part of the "Clean" category at Sephora (which means it's formulated without ingredients like parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and more) and comes in eco-minded packaging.
Sephora Collection Clarifying Serum, $, available at Sephora
Age: 20s+
What to look for: An exfoliant that features an effective mix of acids to promote cellular turnover for glowier skin. Try these daily two-step peel pads from Dr. Dennis Gross: The "Step 1" pads are pre-soaked with AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate while the "Step 2" pads are fueled with powerful ingredients like retinol to neutralize the acids, smooth skin, and promote a plump, glowy complexion.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel, $, available at Sephora
Age: 20s+
What to look for: An eye serum packed with pure vitamin C to visibly brighten dark circles and help soften the look of fine lines. This serum from Kiehl's, which visibly brightens blue and brown dark circles, also features peptides and hyaluronic acid to help smooth, hydrate, and reinforce this extra-sensitive area.
Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Dark Circle Reducing Vitamin C Eye Serum, $, available at Sephora
Age: 30s+
What to look for: Retinol, retinol, retinol. The storied skin-firming ingredient is known for visibly improving uneven tone and texture, restoring bounce and resilience, and softening the appearance of fine lines by promoting skin cell turnover. Try using this cream from Drunk Elephant — which features 1% clean, vegan retinol and superfood-rich ingredients — once or twice a week (to start) for smoother, more supple skin.
Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream, $, available at Sephora
Age: 40s+
What to look for: A daily-use product that features brightening ingredients to address dark spots, visibly even tone, and give skin that lit-from-within glow. This oil-free gel moisturizer from Caudalie features a trio of superstars: viniferine to brighten dark spots, niacinamide to even complexion, and natural pearlizers to add a subtle glow.
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide, $, available at Sephora
Age: 50s+
What to look for: A hyaluronic-acid-powered moisturizer, like this lightweight, super-hydrating gel-cream from Fresh. Time-release hydro-patches deliver up to 24 hours' worth of hydration, so this restorative cream made with soothing rose water keeps working long after you've slathered it on. The angelica leaf extract helps retain moisture, too.
Fresh Jumbo Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer, $, available at Sephora
Age: 50s+
What to look for: A potent treatment with a high concentration of collagen to help restore suppleness and bounce back to the skin. This serum from Algenist utilizes active vegan collagen to plump and condition skin, along with hydrating alguronic acid (naturally and sustainably sourced from algae) to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Algenist GENIUS Liquid Collagen, $, available at Sephora
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Jennifer Mulrow, Khareem Sudlow
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