Face care

Face care products: from cleansing to creams

Face care covers everything you use to cleanse, hydrate and look after your skin day to day. This category brings together cleansers, toners, serums, face masks, day and night creams and eye care from well-known beauty brands, so you can choose by skin type and need.

How to choose face care products

Start with your skin type and what you want from your routine. Oily and combination skin tend to like light gels and foaming cleansers, dry skin does well with richer creams and oils, and sensitive skin with gentle, fragrance-free formulas. A basic routine is a cleanser plus a face cream, which you can build on with a targeted face serum and a face mask once or twice a week.

• Cleansing: micellar water, cleansing milk, gel or foam remove make-up and the dirt collected during the day.
• Hydration and nourishment: a day cream hydrates and protects, a night cream supports the skin while you rest.
• Targeted care: serums, eye care and masks chosen for what your skin needs: hydration, an even tone or anti-ageing care.
• Sun protection: a day cream with SPF is a natural last step of the morning routine.

Popular brands

The range includes Clinique, Shiseido, Estée Lauder, Clarins, Filorga, Vichy and Biotherm. You will find products for everyday use as well as more luxurious care sets that also make good gifts.

In what order should I use face care products?

Cleanse first, then apply a toner or serum, and finish with a cream. In the morning add sun protection as the last step; in the evening a night cream is a good choice.

How often should I use a face mask?

Usually once or twice a week, or as the instructions on the pack say. Hydrating and purifying masks complement the daily routine and give your skin some extra attention.

Do I need a separate cream for the eye area?

The skin around the eyes is thinner than the rest of the face, which is why brands make dedicated textures for it. An eye cream is a convenient addition when you want to care for that area specifically.