The fundamental first step of any skincare routine will always be cleansing. A good goal is to spend at least two minutes gently massaging your skin as you cleanse, in order to thoroughly remove dirt, sweat, bacteria, pollution, excess oil, traces of makeup, and any other impurities that can cling to the skin. For oily or combination skin, a gel cleanser such as Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser by Image Skincare is a good choice. Or for drier skin types, look for a creamy cleanser such as Vital C Hydrating Cleanser by Image.

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For a deeper cleanse and to encourage cellular turnover, you will want to include exfoliation about 1-3x per week. Ormedic Balancing Gel Polish or Iluma Intense Brightening Exfoliating Cleanser by Image Skincare are great choices. Additionally, if you have time, it can also be very helpful to include a nourishing mask following exfoliation to lock in moisture and promote repair following exfoliation. For this, the Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque by Image Skincare would be a perfect pairing.

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To target specific concerns such as aging, dehydration, discoloration, or sensitive skin, serums are an ideal go-to for infusing your skin with concentrated active ingredients. For best results, serums should always be applied to clean skin. For addressing signs of aging and dehydration, Ageless Total Pure Hyaluronic 6 Filler by Image Skincare is a true game-changer. Or if you are looking for overall radiance and brightening, you could incorporate a vitamin C serum like Image’s Vital C Hydrating Antioxidant A C E Serum.

All skin types need moisturizer – at least once, if not twice per day – to maintain proper hydration levels. Dry skin types should opt for more intense moisture in the form of a cream like Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème by Image Skincare. However, if you have combination or oily skin, you will benefit more from a lightweight balancing or gel-based moisturizer, such as Clear Cell Mattifying Moisturizer by Image.

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Of course, no skincare regimen is complete without sun care. If you are making the investment in your skin with a daily routine, SPF is needed to ensure that you are protected against the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. For this, look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, and be sure to re-apply every few hours. For complete sun protection, Image Skincare has multiple bestselling options in tinted, mattifying and hydrating blends.

Looking for an option to supercharge your daily skincare rituals? If so, a nutritional supplement can really help to reinforce all the benefits of topical skincare. An amazing AM option would be Hush & Hush’s TimeCapsule, which is a daily multivitamin designed to prevent environmental damage and other aging concerns.

Then, for the evening, you could consider customizing your protocol with a supplement from Hush & Hush’s SkinCapsule Collection. With options such as CLEAR+ for acne management, BRIGHTEN+ for promoting a radiant complexion, and HYDRATE+ for boosting optimal moisture levels, there is something in the collection for everyone.