Everyone Praises My Perfect Skin—Here’s My 6-Step Routine

This article from Marie Claire’s Beauty Director, Hannah Baxter, serves as an introduction to the new biweekly beauty newsletter "Face Forward," which aims to demystify the beauty industry for readers. Hannah brings her extensive experience from previous roles at The Zoe Report, Coveteur, and Bust Magazine, and emphasizes her commitment to transparency in beauty. The article goes on to share insights into her skincare routine, stressing the importance of consistency and understanding one’s skin needs. Hannah outlines her six-step skincare routine, promoting products that she regularly relies on for a radiant and dewy complexion. Here is a summary of Hannah’s six key skincare steps with product suggestions:

1. Cleanse: Start with a crucial cleanser to remove impurities. Recommendations include Dr. Loretta’s Gentle Hydrating Cleanser and VANICREAM’s Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin.
2. Essence: Use a hydrating essence to set the base for subsequent products. Suggestions include SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence and COSRX’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence.
3. Hydrating Serum: Keep skin hydrated with a humectant serum. Alastin’s Ha (hyaluronic Acid) Immerse Serum™ and Versed’s Moisture Maker Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum are recommended.
4. Antioxidant Serum: Protect skin from free radicals with antioxidants. Options include Protocol Skincare’s Vitamin C Superserum and Dieux’s Deliverance Antioxidant & Niacinamide Serum.
5. Moisturizer: Seal in the serums with an emollient moisturizer. Sofie Pavitt Face’s Omega Rich Moisturizer and CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream are highlighted.
6. Sunscreen: Always use SPF to protect against sun damage. Recommended sunscreens include Ultra Violette’s Velvet Screen SPF 50 and Beauty of Joseon’s Daily Relief Sunscreen.

Throughout the routine, Hannah emphasizes understanding personal skin reactions and not overloading the skin with too many products at once. The article concludes with an invitation to subscribe to the "Face Forward" newsletter for more beauty insights.