Beautiful skin does not require ten products, but the right steps in the right order.
An effective skincare routine follows a simple logic: prepare the skin, provide the care it needs, and then enhance it. This is the 3-step method we offer in our facial routines: Prepare, Repair, Apply Makeup. Here's how to build yours, step by step.
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Why adopt a skincare routine?
The skin renews itself continuously and faces pollution, temperature changes, makeup, and fatigue every day. A regular routine helps keep it clean, hydrated, and balanced, while addressing its current needs: dryness, blemishes, redness, or dark spots.
The science
The skin's outermost layer, the skin barrier, is made up of cells and lipids that retain water and protect against external aggressors.
When the skin is weakened, it loses water, feels tight, becomes red, or reacts more easily. Epidermal cells renew themselves in approximately 28 days: that is why a skincare product should be evaluated after at least 4 weeks of regular use.
Step 1: Prepare the skin
Before any skincare, the skin must be clean. After gentle cleansing, this step focuses on the details: well-shaped eyebrows and unclogged pores. Find all the accessories in our Prep selection.
Shaping eyebrows
Well-defined eyebrows open up the eyes and frame the face. The slanted-edge tweezers are the most versatile: they precisely grip both short and long hairs. Preferably tweeze after showering, when the pores are dilated.
Eyebrow precision
The universal tweezers for shaping and maintaining the brow line: their slanted tip grips both short and long hairs.
View productUnclog pores
To remove blackheads without damaging the skin, forget your fingers: the comedone extractor applies even pressure around the pore. Use it on clean skin after a steam bath, then disinfect the tool.
Blackheads
Stainless Steel Comedone Extractor
A stainless steel tool for cleanly extracting comedones without marking the skin.
View productThe right technique
Never use the comedone extractor on an inflamed blemish or irritated skin: reserve it for blackheads, then apply a soothing or purifying treatment.
Step 2: Repair and treat
This is the heart of a skincare routine: giving the skin what it needs. Our face care products consist of targeted serums, applied first to clean skin, and a cream that nourishes and protects.
Choose your SOS serum
The serum concentrates active ingredients in a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly. Choose it according to your main concern:
| Your concern | The right serum | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Tight-feeling skin | SOS Dryness Serum | Hydrates and nourishes with hyaluronic acid, sage, licorice, and omega 3-6-9 |
| Redness | SOS Redness Serum | Soothes and calms redness in sensitive skin |
| Pigmentation spots | SOS Dark Spot Serum | Evens out the complexion and reduces the appearance of dark spots |
| Blemishes | SOS Blemish Serum | Purifies and mattifies acne-prone skin |
Nourish with Crème Magistrale
After serum, the cream locks in hydration and protects the skin barrier. Crème Magistrale hydrates, regenerates, and nourishes the skin, morning and evening.
Hydrate · regenerate · nourish
A rich, comfortable face cream that intensely hydrates, regenerates the skin, and restores suppleness and comfort every day.
View productProven results
100 %
hydrated skin*
100 %
regenerated skin*
97 %
comfortable, nourished skin*
*Usage test conducted under dermatological supervision on 33 volunteers for 28 days, applied twice daily.
Step 3: Apply makeup and enhance
Prepared and cared-for skin is the best base for makeup: it lasts better and feels lighter. Our Makeup selection focuses on products that enhance without masking.
Illuminate the complexion
Mixed with your cream or applied to the cheekbones, the Booster d'Éclat provides a natural glow and light coverage.
Concentration of light
An illuminating fluid to mix with your skincare product or apply alone, for a fresh, luminous and naturally enhanced complexion.
View productProven results
100 %
true concentration of light*
100 %
instantly enhanced complexion*
100 %
light coverage*
*Usage test conducted under dermatological supervision on 20 volunteers for 28 days, with 1 application per day.
Finish gently
For a healthy glow, sweep Bain de Soleil Powder over the areas naturally exposed to the sun (forehead, cheekbones, bridge of the nose). For the eyes, those with sensitive eyes can choose Mascara Sensitive. To find yours, consult our guide on which mascara to choose.
Morning and evening routine
| In the morning | In the evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare | Gentle cleansing | Makeup removal and cleansing; eyebrows and blackheads if needed |
| Repair | SOS Serum then Magistrale Cream | SOS Serum then Magistrale Cream |
| Apply makeup | Booster d'Éclat, powder, mascara | None: the skin regenerates at night |
Our advice
Always apply your skincare products from lightest to richest: serum first, then cream. And be consistent: a simple routine followed every day is more effective than a complex routine abandoned after a week.
A healthcare professional's advice
If redness, dryness, or blemishes persist despite a suitable routine, or if your skin reacts strongly to a product, ask your pharmacist for advice or consult a dermatologist.
FAQ: skincare routine
What are the steps in a skincare routine?
Three steps are all you need: prepare your skin (cleansing, eyebrows, blackheads), repair it with a suitable serum and cream, then apply makeup to enhance your complexion.
In what order should I apply my skincare products?
From lightest to richest: apply the serum first to clean skin, followed by the cream, and finally makeup.
Which serum should I choose for my skin type?
The SOS Dryness Serum for tight-feeling skin, the SOS Redness Serum for sensitive skin, the SOS Dark Spot Serum to even out the complexion, and the SOS Blemish Serum for imperfections.
Do I need a different routine in the morning and evening?
Yes: in the morning, protect and enhance your skin; in the evening, remove your makeup carefully and let your skin regenerate without makeup.
How long does it take to see results from a skincare routine?
Allow at least 4 weeks, the time it takes for one skin renewal cycle.
How can I remove blackheads without damaging my skin?
On clean skin and after a steam bath, use a comedone extractor rather than your fingers, then disinfect the tool.
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