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Finding the perfect skincare routine can be overwhelming, especially with so many products to choose from. Whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, Sephora offers a wide range of high-quality skincare solutions to meet your needs. Here, we break down the ultimate skincare routine and recommend some of Sephora’s top products for every skin type
Step 1: Gentle Cleansing
Cleansing is the foundation of any good skincare routine. It removes dirt, oil, and impurities, ensuring your skin is fresh and ready for the next steps.
- For Dry Skin: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser – A gentle, nourishing cleanser that hydrates while removing makeup and impurities without stripping the skin.
- For Oily Skin: Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser – A lightweight gel cleanser with natural exfoliants to unclog pores and control oil.
- For Sensitive Skin: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser – A fragrance-free, creamy formula perfect for calming sensitive skin.
Step 2: Toning to Balance the Skin
Toners help rebalance the skin’s pH levels and prepare it for serums and moisturizers.
- For Dry Skin: Pixi Rose Tonic – A soothing, hydrating toner infused with rose water to calm and nourish.
- For Oily/Combination Skin: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner – Minimizes pores and keeps oil under control without drying the skin.
- For Sensitive Skin: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Mist – A refreshing mist that soothes irritation and redness.
Step 3: Serum for Targeted Treatment
Serums deliver active ingredients directly to the skin, addressing specific concerns like hydration, breakouts, or dullness.
- For Dry Skin: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 – A hydration powerhouse that plumps and restores moisture.
- For Oily Skin: Caudalie Vinopure Blemish Control Infusion Serum – Controls excess oil and minimizes breakouts.
- For Sensitive Skin: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil – Brightens and soothes with gentle, nourishing ingredients.
Step 4: Hydrate with the Right Moisturizer
Moisturizing is essential to lock in hydration and maintain a healthy skin barrier.
- For Dry Skin: Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream – A rich, nourishing cream that deeply hydrates.
- For Oily Skin: Tatcha The Water Cream – A lightweight, oil-free cream that delivers hydration without clogging pores.
- For Sensitive Skin: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream – A soothing, fragrance-free formula that calms irritated skin.
Step 5: Sun Protection
SPF is a non-negotiable step in any skincare routine to protect against UV damage and premature aging.
- For All Skin Types: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 – A lightweight, invisible sunscreen perfect for daily use.
- For Oily Skin: Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ – Easy to reapply, mattifies, and protects without a greasy finish.
- For Sensitive Skin: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 – A gentle, mineral-based sunscreen perfect for reactive skin.
Optional: Weekly Treatments for Extra Care
Give your skin an extra boost with masks and exfoliators tailored to your skin type.
- For Dry Skin: Laneige Water Sleeping Mask – An overnight mask that intensely hydrates and revitalizes.
- For Oily/Combination Skin: Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask – Clears pores and reduces oil with activated charcoal.
- For Sensitive Skin: Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask – A calming, deeply hydrating mask that restores stressed skin.
