Moisturisers work to make your skin more supple and plump, which in turns gives you a radiant glow you can’t replicate any other way! Just imagine it this way – when your skin is dry, it tends to look tired and dull. But when you’ve had enough water to drink and you’ve been looking after your skin, it looks softer and smoother. To find out why your moisturiser isn’t working for you, you’ll first need to determine the type of skin you have. Whether you use a gel, a cream or a lotion, you’ll need to find a moisturiser that will suit your skin type.
Oilier skins, for example, still need to be moisturised but will need something lighter – skipping moisturiser all together will create dehydrated skin. Thirsty skins on the other hand, will need a heavier formulation of product to help keep the moisture locked in. You might even need different moisturisers for day (one with an SPF protection, preferably) and a restorative one for night.
When you say you’re using a hydrating essence, do you mean a serum or one that’s like a toner? Either one on its own is probably not going to be enough. Toners are not meant to be used like moisturisers and they help to prep the skin for the products that come after and may provide some hydrating benefits but it won’t be enough to last through the day. Likewise a serum can give your skin an extra boost of nourishing benefits, but is meant to supplement your daily routine.
Try the Clarins Hydraquench Cooling Cream-Gel Hydraquench Lotion SPF 15 to give you long lasting hydration and protection, and even helps to limit sebum secretions so you won’t look shiny. For night time, try the Shiseido Benefiance NutriPerfect Night Cream to help revitalise and reinforce your skin’s functions while you sleep.
