Need A New Routine to Get The Skin You Want? We Have the Products (and a Brilliant Quiz) For That.
Ever look in the mirror and notice that your skin looks a bit dry, dull, or tired? Weāve all been there. A daily routine that zeroes in on your concernsāand works to solve themāis the fastest path to loving the skin youāre in. Here at Chantecaille, we make products that yield fantastic visible results thanks to the high concentrations of potent ingredients and brilliant botanicals weāre known for. But guess what? They work best only when used regularly.
Thatās right: For results that you can see, you have to use skincare products frequently so that your skin can drink in all their benefits. Our intuitive skincare quiz can help you uncover all the concerns you want to address and match you with the perfect products to help reveal your best skin ever. We also have some brilliant in-house intelligence on the subject of routines, naturallyāwe asked Chantecailleās product development and training gurus to weigh in on why routines are so important.
How to Get Started
If youāre keen to develop a routine but not sure where to begin, Molly Dalton-Jones, Chantecailleās Director of Training Development,Ā recommends first being honest about whatās really possible for your day-to-day life. Keeping it simple is key to sticking with it, she says. āSelect either a serum and moisturizer to amplify each other or an eye cream and moisturizer to startā, noting āthe eye area is so delicate and shows the first signs of agingāitās so important to keep it hydratedā.Ā
Once youāve lined up your skincare MVPs (our skincare quiz is an excellent way to do this!), itās important to know the best order to apply them to maximize results. Marta Cammarano, our Vice President of Research and Product Development, explains that āapplying products in order from lightest texture to most emollient ensures that your skin is going to absorb the maximum benefits from each productā, Cammarano explains.
āOnce youāre comfortable with the routine youāve created, consider adding in targeted treatments, like a mask with specific benefits.ā
Order of application
1. Serum first, if you use more than one, apply the lightest texture first.
2. Moisturizer nextāa face oil before cream if you use both.Ā
3. SPF last, so you donāt interfere with the sun protection barrier.Ā
Once youāre comfortable with the routine youāve created, consider adding in targeted treatments, like a mask with specific benefits. āYou can add in a mask that you sleep in overnight in place of your moisturizer. Leave it near your bedside and just press it into your skin. Itās the simplest, time-saving way to add another product to your routineā, says Dalton-Jones.Ā
āWhile we do have ingredients that can fast-track some visible improvements, for real results you have to use a product regularly.ā
Beauty Benefits: Fast Results & Long-Term Benefits
When asked about the importance of routine in regards to product efficacy, Cammarano explains that products, and the ingredients they contain, usually need at least a few weeks to show results. āWhile we do have ingredients that can fast-track some visible improvements, for real results you have to use a product regularlyā, she says. We often craft formulas that offer both immediate and long-term benefits, like instant tensing blends of alga which immediately create a smooth, lifted look,Ā for instant gratification as well as visible improvement down the line.Ā
When starting a new skincare routine, Dalton-Jones points out that ācustomers will report that within the first few days theyāll notice how soft and comfortable their skin feels. After a month, they notice that their skin has a natural glow, fine lines are less obvious- there is an overall healthier look to their skinā. If that doesnāt convince you, weāre not sure what will!Ā
Adjust Accordingly
Once you find your routine, stick with it! But donāt be afraid to make adjustments where they may be needed, especially as the seasons shift. āThe change of seasons is a perfect time to switch up a few products and provide a boost to your skinā, Dalton-Jones says. āChange of climate affects the skin as does our own stress. Adding in masks to target specific concerns, or choosing a serum that has a specific function (lifting, brightening, boosting hydration) are an incredible way to address concerns within your existing routineā.Ā
Want to find a routine that works for you?
