Your alarm goes off and you fall asleep again.before you realize you're late!

You take the first item of clothing that comes to hand before you rush to the bathroom, and you skip the skincare step because it's way too long .

Of course, your skin will make you regret this choice: dilated pores, tight skin and irritated, oily or small pimples that appear, it makes you see all the colors.

But don't panic! Here you will find:

The Latecomer's Perfect Skincare Guide, to Start the Day

on the right foot (well, almost).

- First of all, why is it so important to perform this "ritual" morning and evening?

In the morning: because your skin continues to produce sebum while you sleep, and your pillow is conducive to the deposit of dust and various particles. It is therefore necessary to clean all this when you wake up to allow optimal penetration of the products.

In the evening: because throughout the day, your skin is confronted with certain aggressions: sun , pollution, fine particles, make-up, dehydration. and even if your skincare of the day nourishes and protects it, it is important to remove these impurities and give your skin a boost .

Warning, saying it like that seems obvious, but it's important to remember that you should never sleep with your makeup on! Your skin needs to breathe and this film risks suffocating it, dehydrating it and causing a whole series of problems that no one wants (acne, excessive sebum production, dry patches,.). So even if you come back from a long day (or evening!) you must apply this guide to never have any unpleasant surprises.

- Let's get to the heart of the matter:

The basics of successful skincare!

A classic and complete ritual generally ranges from 7 to 12 products (and even more). However, you don't really have time to apply all those products if you're late, right? In this case, you need to rely on the essentials, the bases that are very important for thegood health of the skin.

Mandatory first step:

(skincare or not), it's facial cleansing. Here there is no need to perform a double cleaning (do you have the time!?), a simple cleaning will suffice. However, be sure to choose one suitable for your skin type, because an inconsistent product can have the opposite effect to that intended. For example, avoid anti-sebum and purifying products if you have dry and sensitive skin (unless you like tight and dehydrated skin). Depending on the product, there are several application methods, be sure to respect them.

Once your face is clean:

(but wet) you have to dry it, even this step which seems simple as pie is not to be taken lightly. Your skin needs to be treated well, it's an organ in its own right, so gently pat a clean towel until the water is absorbed. A dirty and damp towel risks depositing germs and bacteria on the skin, a too old and rough one risks weakening it.

The best solution is still single-use towels specially designed for the face.

In two minutes flat, your skin is ready to receive the products it so badly needs. But where to start?

The toner of course!

This step is crucial because it will make it possible to remove the last residues and impurities (yes, there is always a little left), soothe the skin and restore its PH. As a reminder, a PH that is too high makes the skin oily and a PH that is too low makes it on the contrary too dry, which is why it is important to restore this balance.

Here again, the toners differ in effect and you will have to choose a suitable one. In general, they can be applied using a cotton ball or with the fingers. The cotton allows you to exfoliate well, while the fingers do not put too much strain on sensitive skin. There are different techniques to maximize the effects of a toner but hey, you're late so we'll talk about that in our next post because it's quite a long process.

For each product, it is advisable to pat with the fingertips after application to make them penetrate well.

So once you've applied the toner (which will have taken you about 1 minute) comes the big star: the serum.

The serum is essential because it is this product filled with active ingredients that will give you the desired effects: repair, radiance , hydration, anti acne, anti wrinkles,. You need to choose your serum carefully according to the needs of your skin. Generally it's better to apply several or combine them with an essence but one will do the trick! Some serums take longer to penetrate than others, choosing a fast-penetrating product will save you time!

Next is the eye contour cream,

it is considered optional by many people but, on our side, we advise you to apply it systematically because it is a very fragile area that requires special attention. These products generally have similar effects: decongestion, lightening of dark circles, hydration and anti-wrinkle action. An application with the ring finger is optimal because this finger puts less pressure on the area than the others. Once again take the time (but not too much) to tap to penetrate.