TWEAKMENT
Normal’ Skin Care Routine vs ‘Easy’ Skin Care Routine
In this video, Alice Hart-Davis provides an in-depth overview of her daily skincare routine, discussing both her usual extensive regimen and a simplified version she followed during a vitamin C supplement trial.
Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Usual Daily Skincare Routine
Morning Routine:
Cleansing
Deep Cleanse with Glycolic Acid: Dr. Louise’s 3-Deep Cleanser and Mask, NeoStrata Glycolic Cleanser.
Serums
Vitamin C Serum: Medicate’s C-Tetra, The Hero Project’s Vit C 3000, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF.
Nighttime Vitamin C: DCL and The Ordinary (used in the evening).
Hydration
Hyaluronic Acid: La Roche-Posay’s Hyalu B5, The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, Avène Hydrance Intense Rehydrating Serum, Skin Design London H2O Intense.
Sunscreen
SPF Products: SkinCeuticals Brightening UV Defense SPF 30, Alpha-H Protection Plus SPF 50, PCA Skin Weightless Protection SPF 45, La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+.
Evening Routine:
Cleansing
Glycolic Acid Wipe: Alpha-H Liquid Gold, Ren Ready Steady Glow, B Skincare Glyco Cure.
Retinoids
Vitamin A Derivatives: Beauty Pie Super Retinol, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2%, Lixir Night Switch Retinol 1%, DCL Profoundly Effective A Cream (used in the morning with SPF).
Moisturizers
Night Cream: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2.
Simplified Skincare Routine (During Vitamin C Trial)
Morning Routine:
Cleansing
Creamy Cleanser: SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser, Good Things Manuka Honey Creamy Cleanser.
Hydration and Protection
Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+.
Optional Hydration: A drop of hyaluronic acid under sunscreen
Evening Routine:
Cleansing
Creamy Cleanser: As mentioned above.
Moisturizers
Night Cream: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2.
Key Takeaways
Glycolic Acid: Used for deep cleansing and exfoliation, essential for brightening and hydrating.
Vitamin C: Vital for brightening, managing pigmentation, and overall skin health.
Hyaluronic Acid: Important for hydration, using multi-molecular forms for deeper skin penetration.
Retinoids: Used at night to rejuvenate skin, encourage cell turnover, and reduce wrinkles.
Sunscreen: Non-negotiable in the morning routine for protection against UV rays.
Simplified Routine: During the trial, Alice simplified her routine to just cleansing, sunscreen, and basic night cream to accurately assess the effects of the vitamin C supplement.
Alice Hart-Davis shares her comprehensive skincare routine, highlighting the importance of various active ingredients and the benefits of both extensive and simplified skincare regimens.
