{"id":40,"date":"2013-05-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-05-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/rpenf\/beauty-ideal-skin-care-routine\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T19:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T19:00:29","slug":"beauty-ideal-skin-care-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/rpenf\/beauty-ideal-skin-care-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty | Ideal Skin Care Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I\u2019ve been doing quite a bit of research into my skincare needs.<\/p>\n

AKA stalking Caroline Hirons\u2019 blog\u00a0on a level that many would describe as creepy\/freakish\/psychotic (pick your preferred adjective or add a better one in the comments).<\/p>\n

After she featured on a Body Talk video with Pixiwoo it seems that a lot of the beauty blogging<\/a> world have been singing their praise about her and her no bullshit approach and spot on advise towards skincare.<\/p>\n

With this \u201cHirons mania\u201d I have decided to reassess and reorganise my skin care routines (and many, many wishlists).<\/p>\n

I also assumed that some of you would like to see it and see some of Caroline\u2019s approved and raved about products all in one post. So here it is!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Keep in mind that this is first and foremost suited and fitted around my skin<\/i>. (What can I say? I\u2019m a self obsessed creep)<\/div>\n
My skin is Combination\/oily\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\nBut there is<\/i> a framework here and products that should work for every skin type.If you are looking for professional, brilliant and funny posts directed at more specific skincare topics, products and issues please make your way over to Caroline Hirons\u2019 Blog.<\/p>\n

If you like, she is the skincare philosopher and I am merely the student, summarising her beauty bible.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a skincare grasshopper and she is the master.<\/p>\n

I will put a \u201c*\u201d next to all Hirons approved products.<\/p>\n

Also, I may have used (and by \u201cmay have\u201d I mean, \u201cdefinitely have\u201d) used one of Caroline\u2019s images of the pixi toner as it is an absolute pig to find a decent large image of.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
Sunday Riley \u2013 Ceramic Slip Cleanser*<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Ren \u2013 Clearcalm3 Anti-Blemish\u00a0Clay Cleanser*<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b>\u00a0Some people think it\u2019s only important to cleanse in the evenings. However cleansing in the morning is just as important! Us humans sweat and shed throughout the night so it\u2019s important to wash that off your face in the morning!<\/div>\n
It\u2019s also important in terms of make up to cleanse to ensure your makeup has the best surface to sit on.<\/div>\n
For the mornings it\u2019s probably best to pick a less rich cleanser than what you would use in the evening as you generally don\u2019t want anything too heavy for day time skin. (Though it\u2019s not essential)<\/div>\n
The Products:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Biologique Recherche \u2013 P50 Balancing Exfoliating Lotion<\/div>\n
(Available in different strength formulas. Not available online UK. Available in Liberty)*<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Pixi \u2013 Glow Tonic\u00a0(Not available online but can be ordered through email\/phone)*<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Clarins \u2013 Gentle Exfoliating Toner*<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> This step in the morning is optional in the morning depending on how sensitive your skin is. Some people will be able to hack this morning and night where as others will leave this step just to the night. Especially depending on which of these products you buy as the Clarins is said to be stronger (in fact, some people say they would only want to use this toner a couple of times a week) than the P50 and Pixi Glow Tonic.<\/div>\n
Toner is a two step job (something that Caroline preaches throughout her blog) and you need \u201cone to take away\u201d and then \u201cone to add\u201d<\/div>\n
This is the \u201ctaking away\u201d step. Exfoliating and smoothing the bumps and flakes away whilst neutralising the Ph balance of your skin to prep the skin for the next steps.<\/div>\n
The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
Liz Earle \u2013 Instant Boost Skin Tonic*<\/div>\n
and for an extra boost Caudalie \u2013 Beauty Elixir*<\/div>\n
Why? <\/b>\u201cOne to add\u201d is the next and last toning step. Now that the surface of the skin\u2019s Ph balance has been reset it\u2019s important to add something moisturising to really prep the skin for the next few steps. I personally like to use these two products together. First the Liz Earle and then the Caudalie. It leaves my skin feeling completely refreshed and calm.<\/div>\n
The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
Indeed Labs \u2013 Hydraluron*<\/div>\n
Indeed Labs \u2013 Pepta-bright*<\/div>\n
Emma Hardie \u2013 Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Skin Plumping Serum\u00a0<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b>\u00a0Hydraluron and Pepta-bright are also products that Caroline raves about. Hydraluron is a serum that helps attract moisture to the skin as most of us are dehydrated and need an extra bit of help to keep our skin happy and hydrated. Pepta-bright is a serum that\u2019s main focus is to help reduce scarring as well as other basic skin troubles.<\/div>\n
I\u2019ve added this Emma Hardie Serum into the mix as it\u2019s a bit more of your typical serum. You could choose to use this with Hydraluron and Pepta-bright if you\u2019re a fan of layering products on non-make up days (or any days) or you could use this instead of.<\/div>\n
It\u2019s important to have some form of serum in your routine as it is there to help repair skin and it also helps other products in your routine work their magic to their best effects!<\/div>\n
The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
La Roche-Posay \u2013 Effaclar Mat<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Clarins \u2013 HydraQuench\u00a0Cream SPF15<\/div>\n
(SPF version not pictured because I\u2019m a fool but it\u2019s the one I own)<\/div>\n
Why? <\/b>Your skin always needs moisture! Whether it\u2019s a little bit or a lot.<\/div>\n
Now here is where you may have to really differ from me product wise. As I have combination\/oily skin I don\u2019t look for heavy day\/morning moisturisers unless it\u2019s for a no make up day. That\u2019s why I have two different morning moisturisers to suit my different daily needs!<\/div>\n
If I\u2019m planning on wearing make up I\u2019ll go for Effalcar MAT every time. It gives me moisture without make me mega oily and is a nice base for makeup. If you\u2019re expecting this to keep you matte for the entire day then you\u2019re expecting a bit too much from this product. If you\u2019re oily it\u2019s inevitable that you\u2019re going to get oily at some point in the day no matter what products you use. This product is good for keeping it at bay for a fair amount of time.<\/div>\n
In terms of Clarins HydraQuench I wouldn\u2019t push this towards anyone with oily skin as it does say on the bottle \u201cNormal to dry skin\u201d. I bet you\u2019re thinking \u201cwhy, oh, why did you buy this if you have oily skin, Rebecca?\u201d well, I didn\u2019t buy it when I had oily skin. I bought it when my skin was a lot dryer. For some reason my skin has turned around so I\u2019m simply using this up on no-make up days as I do like this cream.<\/div>\n
If you don\u2019t want to buy another heavier product for no-make up day moisturising I would recommend using an oil layered up with your day cream.<\/div>\n
The Product:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Liz Earle \u2013 Daily Eye Repair<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> I know eye cream is a bit of a love it, hate it or don\u2019t really give a shit about it kind of deal. I\u2019m kind of the latter \u2013 I do<\/i> give a slight<\/i> shit about it but for the most part I\u2019m indifferent and just do it with the intentions of trying to keep future problems at bay.<\/div>\n
I find this doesn\u2019t really affect my concealer or smudge my mascara down my face (though I\u2019ve never had mascara smudging issues) and it\u2019s meant to have light reflective properties as well as having a Spf10- which is always good for day wear.<\/div>\n
I can\u2019t really say that I\u2019m noticed a difference but I like doing this step and I\u2019m very unobservant when it comes to anyones under-eyes \u2013 including my own.<\/div>\n
The Product:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Nuxe \u2013 Reve de Miel Lip Balm<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> A lip balm is essential. Chapped lips are painful and if you\u2019re an avid lipstick wearer like I am you want to keep your lips looking as healthy as possible.<\/div>\n
The Products:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Super Facialist –\u00a0Miracle Makeover Facial Oil*<\/div>\n
Emma Hardie \u2013 Cleansing Balm*<\/div>\n
Ren \u2013 Clearcalm3 Anti-Blemish\u00a0Clay Cleanser*<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> It is VITAL that everyone cleanses their face every evening. You need to wash your day off of your face. Especially if you\u2019re wearing make up or sun screen \u2013 in fact you should double cleanse on those days.<\/div>\n
Miracle Makeover Facial Oil is perfect for pre-cleansing. It will help break down your make up. The Emma Hardie is perfect for a bit of an evening pamper as well as for taking off your make up and the grime that has collected throughout the day!<\/div>\n
The Ren Clay Cleanser is a lot more clarifying and perfect to use alongside the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm on days where you need to double cleanse.<\/div>\n
The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
Biologique Recherche \u2013 P50 Balancing Exfoliating Lotion<\/div>\n
(Available in different strength formulas. Not available online UK. Available in Liberty)*<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Pixi \u2013 Glow Tonic\u00a0(Not available online but can be ordered through email\/phone)*<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Clarins \u2013 Gentle Exfoliating Toner*<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b>\u00a0This step in the evening is a must. And now I am going to repeat what I said before.<\/div>\n
\u00a0Literally. Copying and pasting that mofo as well as the next two steps because they\u2019re the same.<\/div>\n
Toner is a two step job (something that Caroline preaches throughout her blog) and you need \u201cone to take away\u201d and then \u201cone to add\u201d<\/div>\n
This is the \u201ctaking away\u201d step. Exfoliating and smoothing the bumps and flakes away whilst neutralising the Ph balance of your skin to prep the skin for the next steps.<\/div>\n
NOTE:<\/b> Clarins is said to be stronger (in fact, some people would only want to use this toner a couple of times a week) than the P50 and Pixi Glow Tonic.<\/div>\n
Copying and pasting this bad boy too. It\u2019s the same as the mornings!<\/i><\/div>\n
The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
Liz Earle \u2013 Instant Boost Skin Tonic*<\/div>\n
and for an extra boost\u00a0Caudalie \u2013 Beauty Elixir*<\/div>\n
Why?\u00a0<\/b>\u201cOne to add\u201d is the next and last toning step. Now that the surface of the skin\u2019s Ph balance has been reset it\u2019s important to add something moisturising to really prep the skin for the next few steps. I personally like to use these two products together. First the Liz Earle and then the Caudalie. It leaves my skin feeling completely refreshed and calm.<\/div>\n
The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
The same as the mornings\u2026 but layering products tends to be more welcomed in the mornings<\/i><\/div>\n
Indeed Labs \u2013 Hydraluron*<\/div>\n
Indeed Labs \u2013 Pepta-bright*<\/div>\n
Emma Hardie \u2013 Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Skin Plumping Serum\u00a0<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b>\u00a0Hydraluron and Pepta-bright are also products that Caroline raves about. Hydraluron is a serum that helps attract moisture to the skin as most of us are dehydrated and need an extra bit of help to keep our skin happy and hydrated. Pepta-bright is a serum that\u2019s main focus is to help reduce scarring as well as other basic skin troubles.<\/div>\n
I\u2019ve added this Emma Hardie Serum into the mix as it\u2019s a bit more of your typical repair serum. You could choose to use this with Hydraluron and Pepta-bright if you\u2019re a fan of layering products on non-make up days or you could use this instead of.<\/div>\n
It\u2019s important to have some form of serum in your routine as it is there to help repair skin and help other products in your routine work their magic.<\/div>\n
The Products:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Caudalie \u2013 The Divine Oil<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Kiehl\u2019s \u2013 Midnight Recovery Concentrare<\/div>\n
or<\/div>\n
Nude \u2013 Treatment Oil<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> Layering products up (especially in the evenings) is a great way to get the best out of your skin and using oils on your skin is also super effective in boosting some mojo into the skin. Even if you\u2019re oily don\u2019t give oils a miss in the evening. Using Oils on the skin is actually beneficial to oily skin types as it tricks the skin into producing less of its natural oils.<\/div>\n
I\u2019m currently using the Divine Oil and I really like it. However, I\u2019m very interested in trying a few others. If you\u2019re trying to keep your beauty stash down no need to worry, you only need one oil for this step (though I want all of them).<\/div>\n
The Product:<\/b><\/div>\n
Perricone MD \u2013 Face Finishing Moisturiser*<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> *Insert moisturiser best for your skin here* for me I think this pricey fellow will suit me down to the ground. Right now I\u2019m finishing up an Avene moisturiser back from the dry skin days \u2013 not ideal for ME but it will do for now!<\/div>\n
The Product:<\/b><\/div>\n
Indeed Labs \u2013 \u00a0Eysilix*<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> As I mentioned before eye cream is a stage that a lot of people skip or obsess over. I\u2019m not too crazy about eye creams but I still want one in my routine to prevent ageing and to attempt to help their general appearance so I\u2019m personally not too fussed on a fancy cream and this one seems to be quite non-fuss.<\/div>\n
Another repeat!<\/i><\/div>\n
The Product:<\/b><\/div>\n
Nuxe \u2013 Reve de Miel Lip Balm<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> A lip balm is essential. Chapped lips are painful and if you\u2019re an avid lipstick wearer like I am you want to keep your lips looking as healthy as possible.<\/div>\n
OTHER PRODUCTS<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
The Products:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Alpha H \u2013 \u00a0Liquid Gold*<\/div>\n
Sarah Chapman \u2013 Overnight Facial<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> These are products you might want to mix in every other day or a couple of times a week to \u201cboost\u201d the appearance of your skin. Not a must have and very much in the \u201ccult product\u201d camp but if skin care is meant to be a wardrobe system then having a few extra helpers is surely a welcome notion.<\/div>\n
The Products:<\/b><\/div>\n
Aveda \u2013 Intensive Hydrating Masque*<\/div>\n
Nude \u2013 Miracle Mask<\/div>\n
Borghese \u2013 Crema Saponetta Cleansing Cream<\/div>\n
Why?<\/b> Masks are a great way to relax and pamper your skin with, whilst also being very helpful in settling flare ups of specific skin troubles. So it\u2019s important to have at least three types.<\/div>\n
Hydrating \u2013 For when your skin is extra thirsty (Aveda)<\/div>\n
Exfoliating \u2013 For when your skin is feeling a little rougher than you\u2019d ideally like (Nude)<\/div>\n
Clarifying (mainly clay masks) \u2013 For when your skin is feeling clogged and congested (Borghese)<\/div>\n
Hope this has been helpful!<\/div>\n
It was the most time consuming post I\u2019ve ever done \u2013 and that really is saying a lot.<\/div>\n
What is your skincare\u00a0*~+*~*+~*HOLY GRAIL*~+*~*+~*?<\/div>\n
Until next time,<\/div>\n

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