In short: Shiny skin is not the same as hydrated skin; oily skin still needs a moisturising step. The goal is not to suppress shine with harsh cleansing but to manage sebum and visible pores with a balanced routine. The basic plan: in the morning, a niacinamide serum, a water-based moisturiser and a matte-finish SPF 50+; in the evening, a BHA or AHA toner.
Which product for which need?
- Morning: cleanse with Magic Foam Party, then the 10% niacinamide serum Hi Girls Bye Pores, the water-based Any Time Of Day and, as the last step, Matte's Up? SPF 50+.
- Evening: for the look of blackheads, the 2% salicylic acid toner Slyc-Alright, or for rough-looking texture, the 7% glycolic acid toner Glyc-Alright; on evenings without an acid toner, the night serum Smooth Me All Night.
- The look of dark spots or marks: in the evening, Hit The Spot or Shine On You.
- Weekly: the peel-off mask Rice Vibes Only or, depending on your level, Red Of Love (beginner and intermediate) or Red Velvet Face (advanced level, on no more than one evening a week; for professional use only).
Combining products
Do not use Slyc-Alright and Glyc-Alright on the same evening, and do not add other acid products on a peel evening. Do not use Red Of Love and Red Velvet Face together. AHAs can increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun: apply sunscreen every morning while using this product and for one week after you stop.
What not to expect
No product stops sebum production or physically makes pores smaller; the aim is to balance the look of shine and pores. If blemishes are painful or widespread, see your doctor. Products focused on pores are in the Visible Pores collection.
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