5 ways to tailor your skin care routine to your *exact* needs
This could be the reason your products have failed to deliver results in the past
This could be the reason your products have failed to deliver results in the past
You can select the shade of your clutch and have your initials monogrammed on your iPhone case, so why not customise your skin care regimen? Your skin is one-of-a-kind so it makes sense to have a tailored routine to match.
Cosmetic chemist Ee Ting Ng agrees. She suffered from problem skin for years, but it wasn’t until trying multiple products that she decided to create her own customisable skin care line, hop & cotton. “My journey helped me to understand that everyone’s skin is different, as are their lifestyles and preferences,” she says. “Custom formulating saves you from having to go through a trial-and-error process to find a routine, which can be challenging if you have difficult skin.”
These beauty brands have come up with clever ways to make your new routine feel like it’s just for you. Give your skin the VIP treatment and be your own mix-master with these customisable buys:
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Mix and match your entire routine
Each hop & cotton Complete Regime is comprised of a cleanser, exfoliant and a moisturiser with a treatment, a streamlined routine that Ng says is perfect for women who feel they never have enough time. Using a unique online test where you enter your skin type, conditions and concerns, Ng constructs the formulas. “I take everything into account, including the type of ingredients. It gives us the ability to create what a client wants and needs from their skin care,” she says.
2
Treat a specific skin issue
Dior’s new serums are designed to work on your individual skin concerns, from lines to oil control. Feeling flushed? Try the Dior Capture Youth Redness Soother Age-Delay Anti-Redness Soothing Serum .
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Monogram your line-up
We love The Buff’s range of customisable oils, and now the new Jojoba Blemish Elixir banishes spots, too. For a cute touch, you can also have your initials stamped on the bottle.
4
Blend your own formula
Concoct your perfect serum with Skin Inc’s My Daily Dose Custom-Blended Serum Cocktail. After taking a quick skin identity quiz, three serums will be recommended for you based on exactly what your skin needs.
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Get your skin analysed
Have your skin evaluated by a specialist and come away with a regimen tailored to your needs:
Dermalogica
Visit Dermalogica for a Face Mapping Skin Analysis. The process gives your therapist a chance to form an understanding of your complexion, then fit you with the right products.
Rationale
Make an appointment for a 60-minute Rationale consultation, which includes a deep cleanse, treatment and also a Skin Scanning analysis, to have your skin examined at its deepest layers.
Ella Baché
Before you book in for a facial, have a one-on-one online chat with an Ella Baché skin expert. When they know all about your skin, they can recommend products and the right treatments for you.
For more skin care advice from the InStyle beauty team, visit instylemag.com.au
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Do you have a customised skin care routine? What products have you mixed and matched?
Main image credit: Philip Le Masturier
Inset image credits: supplied, @rationale
