A well-layered regimen keeps your skin cycle steady, protects against free radicals, and helps control inflammation before it shows up on your face. From gentle cleansing to antioxidant serums and barrier-repairing moisturizers, these eight steps aren’t fluff—they’re function. You’ll see why each one matters, especially if you’ve ever wondered what actually works for all skin types. Now, let’s break down the routine—step by step. Cleanse your face Here’s the thing—if cleansing isn’t right, nothing else stands a chance. Your skin can’t absorb serums or moisturizers when it’s still holding onto sunscreen, sweat, or leftover makeup. And no, micellar water alone doesn’t cut it (especially after a long NYC summer day or a windy Chicago winter—your skin feels it). Morning cleansing resets oil and sebum buildup from sleep; evening cleansing tackles pollution, product residue, and whatever your T-zone collected throughout the day. Now, the best face wash for all skin types? That depends. Gel cleansers work great in humid climates when sweat and oil spike. Cream or oil-based cleansers feel like a hug for dry, tight skin—think Midwest winters. Double cleansing? Total game-changer if you're wearing makeup or SPF. What’s worked best long-term is sticking with gentle cleansers from American brands like CeraVe or Cetaphil—they balance the skin barrier without stripping it dry. Honestly, if you're going to get one step right—make it this one. Apply a toner Gone were the days when facial toners were these alcohol-based, terrible liquids that irritate your face and even make it sting. Today’s toners are filled with exfoliants to treat bumps and acne or hydrating, gentle ingredients that coddle dry skin. Either way, toners are highly useful and should be applied right after cleansing to soothe the skin and refine pores. Just pour a few drops of toner into a cotton pad or your palms and pat them onto your face. Instead of sitting on your face, toners are essentially priming your skin to better absorb other products later on. It’s serum time! A good serum may be what’s standing in the way of you and flawless skin. Serums are generally packed with nourishing ingredients that protect your skin against early signs of aging, free radical damage, and other skin issues. For uneven skin complexion, you might opt for a vitamin C serum with brightening properties. Or if you have dry skin, look for a moisturizing serum with hyaluronic acid to retain moisture and quench thirsty skin. Serums are great in leveling up the skincare routine and amping up your skin health. But don’t beat yourself up if you forget to apply serums once in a while as they are totally optional in this 8-step skincare guide. Use eye creams You can apply your regular moisturizer to the under-eye area. However, this area is delicate, and not all skincare products are suitably formulated, a specialized eye cream or eye gel is recommended. The rule of thumb is to apply skincare products in order of texture, from thinner products to thicker ones. Thus, make sure you apply eye creams before putting on a face moisturizer as the former tends to be lighter. Use your ring finger which has the gentlest touch to massage and tap the eye cream or gel into place for better absorption. Treat your spots Whether they’re dark spots, scars, or zits, ideally at this stage in the skincare routine you should apply spot treatments. You can perform this step either at night or in the morning, but nighttime is more preferable considering that your body is in its repair mode. For breakouts and pimples, you may desire acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid. It dissolves skin cells and oil and is therefore suitable with inflamed bumps or clogged pores. Benzoyl peroxide, with its bacteria-killing properties, is another great option for your acne, though you should not use these two ingredients at the same time to avoid skin irritation. What about dark spots and scars? You can try a spot treatment with niacinamide (also known as vitamin B3) that gradually brightens scars and marks, or hydroquinone - a powerful skin-bleaching ingredient. Hydroquinone can irritate those with sensitive skin due to its strong properties and is not to be used regularly until you are sure your skin is okay with it. On the contrary, niacinamide can be used daily for its gentle effects. Whichever you choose, remember to dab a thin layer of spot treatments over your spots or zits and wait until it dries before continuing with the application of other skincare products. Take the first step now — order NuBest Glutathione today and glow like never before. Moisturize the skin Here’s the thing—you need moisturizer, even if you’re convinced your oily T‑zone “doesn’t need anything.” What I’ve found is that your skin loses water all day through transepidermal water loss, and without humectants like glycerin and barrier-building ceramides, your lipid barrier just can’t keep up. Now, lightweight formulas work beautifully in humid states, while deeper creams from American face cream staples like Neutrogena or Vanicream feel amazing in colder months. In my experience, the best moisturizer for all skin types is the one you’ll actually use daily—because that consistency is what keeps real hydration locked in. Add in retinoids Retinoids include all vitamin A derivatives among which retinol is the most common. They sink into your skin to boost cell turnover and trigger collagen production. This allows them to reduce breakouts, dark spots, and fine lines, thereby causing your body to nourish smoother and fresher skin. You are not likely to achieve any significant changes until four to six months of consistent use. As good things take time, be patient to reap the benefits of this so-called “miracle product”. Also, sunscreen is a must if you use retinoids since they make your face extra sensitive to the sun. Seal in all the goodness with face oils No products can penetrate face oils but they can easily penetrate serums, treatments, and moisturizers, meaning they need to be applied last. At the same time, they seal in all the layers of skincare products you have just applied and prevent them from evaporating. Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, face oils are not reserved for dry skin only. Certain oils like aloe and marula oils can soothe sensitive skin whereas jojoba and rosehip can reduce excess oil in acne-prone skin. Just make sure you always apply face oils last. We know we already described the last step in the perfect skincare routine, but if you follow this 8-step procedure in the morning, add in the 9th step by wearing sunscreen and the 10th one by using our supplement for skin beauty for it to be effective. That way you can keep early aging signs and skin cancer at bay! NuBest
