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“My skin feels dry…” 5 NG habits adults often fall into 🫧｜のりたま │ 大人美容手帖

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“I feel like my skin is drier than before.”

“My foundation doesn’t go on smoothly. 🥲”

“I’m doing my skincare properly, but it still feels flaky…”

When that happens, wait a second before buying a new serum!

One way to start is by reviewing your daily skincare habits. ☺️

This time, I’ve summarized 5 habits you should review when you’re concerned about adult dryness. ♡

1. Not sealing it in.

“I applied toner after my bath, so my beauty routine for today is done!”

……Are you doing this?

Applying toner is important, but if you’re worried about dryness, combining it with milky lotion or cream is also an option.

The level of moisture you need changes depending on your skin condition and the season.

🌷 What you can do first

✔ If toner alone leaves you dry, try milky lotion or cream
✔ Adjust the amount between morning and night
✔ If you don’t like stickiness, start with something light

The point is not to “apply as much as possible,” but to find the amount that is just right for your skin.

⸻

2. Washing your face with hot water

Hot water on a cold day feels like,

“Ahhh, I’m coming back to life! ♨️”

However, when washing your face, it’s recommended to avoid water that is too hot and use lukewarm water instead.

🌷 The motto for adult beauty

“A comfortable temperature” and “a skin-friendly temperature” are different things

⸻

3. Scrubbing while cleansing or washing your face

When removing makeup, are you putting too much force into it, thinking, “I have to get it all off!”?

However, you want to avoid rubbing more than necessary when cleansing or washing your face.

🌷 Things to be conscious of

✔ Do not rub your skin hard
✔ Lather your face wash thoroughly
✔ Do not scrub when wiping with a towel

Don’t scrape your skin before you remove the dirt.

⸻

4. Leaving it alone after a bath

Some people feel their skin dries out easily after a bath, so you want to get into the habit of moisturizing as soon as possible.
However, it’s a no-go when you’re still sweating!
Your precious beauty ingredients will just come off with the sweat.

Wait until your body heat has cooled down before moisturizing.

If you can’t stand not moisturizing right away, it’s a good idea to quickly spray on a mist-type moisturizer.

After that,
the order is toner → serum → milky lotion → cream.

⸻

5. Changing your skincare every time you see it on social media

This is also a common occurrence in adult beauty.
You can’t judge for yourself which one is good, and while you’re searching on social media, a mountain of products appears 💦

“This serum seems good ♡” → Purchase 💸

“This one is popular too!” → Purchase 💸

“Wait, this cream too…” → Purchase again 💸

Before you know it, your bathroom sink is a disaster 😇

Of course, trying new products isn’t bad in itself.

But if you keep changing them before you see any results, it becomes hard to judge what actually suits you.

First,

starting by “using what you currently have with care” is enough.

⸻

🌸 Summary

You don’t have to change everything at once ♡

Start with just one of these five.

🫧 Things you can do starting today

□ Use lukewarm water for face washing
□ Don’t scrub
□ Moisturize quickly after a bath
□ Consider milky lotion or cream if toner alone leaves you dry
□ Don’t change your skincare too often

It’s okay if you can’t do everything.

Beauty isn’t a test,
so you don’t have to get a perfect score ☺️

⸻

💕 If you’re worried about dryness, “review” before you “add”

When it comes to beauty,

“I’ll buy a new serum!”

“I’ll use a more expensive cream!”

is how we tend to think.

But actually, before that,

review whether you’ve been careless with your current care.

Just doing that might change your daily beauty routine a little.

And when you do incorporate something new,

don’t choose it because “everyone else is using it,”
but choose it by asking, “Do I need this right now?”

This is what Noritama considers
adult beauty without trying too hard 🌷

⸻

🌷 Noritama | Adult Beauty Notebook

You don’t have to try too hard with beauty.

Treat yourself a little better than yesterday.

I share this kind of “adult beauty that you can continue without strain” ♡

On Instagram, I summarize beauty information in a shorter, more fun way 📱

If you’re interested, take a peek at my Instagram!

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“My skin feels dry…” 5 NG habits adults often fall into 🫧｜のりたま │ 大人美容手帖

admin 0 Comments

“I feel like my skin is drier than before.”

“My foundation doesn’t go on smoothly. 🥲”

“I’m doing my skincare properly, but it still feels flaky…”

When that happens, wait a second before buying a new serum!

One way to start is by reviewing your daily skincare habits. ☺️

This time, I’ve summarized 5 habits you should review when you’re concerned about adult dryness. ♡

1. Not sealing it in.

“I applied toner after my bath, so my beauty routine for today is done!”

……Are you doing this?

Applying toner is important, but if you’re worried about dryness, combining it with milky lotion or cream is also an option.

The level of moisture you need changes depending on your skin condition and the season.

🌷 What you can do first

✔ If toner alone leaves you dry, try milky lotion or cream
✔ Adjust the amount between morning and night
✔ If you don’t like stickiness, start with something light

The point is not to “apply as much as possible,” but to find the amount that is just right for your skin.

⸻

2. Washing your face with hot water

Hot water on a cold day feels like,

“Ahhh, I’m coming back to life! ♨️”

However, when washing your face, it’s recommended to avoid water that is too hot and use lukewarm water instead.

🌷 The motto for adult beauty

“A comfortable temperature” and “a skin-friendly temperature” are different things

⸻

3. Scrubbing while cleansing or washing your face

When removing makeup, are you putting too much force into it, thinking, “I have to get it all off!”?

However, you want to avoid rubbing more than necessary when cleansing or washing your face.

🌷 Things to be conscious of

✔ Do not rub your skin hard
✔ Lather your face wash thoroughly
✔ Do not scrub when wiping with a towel

Don’t scrape your skin before you remove the dirt.

⸻

4. Leaving it alone after a bath

Some people feel their skin dries out easily after a bath, so you want to get into the habit of moisturizing as soon as possible.
However, it’s a no-go when you’re still sweating!
Your precious beauty ingredients will just come off with the sweat.

Wait until your body heat has cooled down before moisturizing.

If you can’t stand not moisturizing right away, it’s a good idea to quickly spray on a mist-type moisturizer.

After that,
the order is toner → serum → milky lotion → cream.

⸻

5. Changing your skincare every time you see it on social media

This is also a common occurrence in adult beauty.
You can’t judge for yourself which one is good, and while you’re searching on social media, a mountain of products appears 💦

“This serum seems good ♡” → Purchase 💸

“This one is popular too!” → Purchase 💸

“Wait, this cream too…” → Purchase again 💸

Before you know it, your bathroom sink is a disaster 😇

Of course, trying new products isn’t bad in itself.

But if you keep changing them before you see any results, it becomes hard to judge what actually suits you.

First,

starting by “using what you currently have with care” is enough.

⸻

🌸 Summary

You don’t have to change everything at once ♡

Start with just one of these five.

🫧 Things you can do starting today

□ Use lukewarm water for face washing
□ Don’t scrub
□ Moisturize quickly after a bath
□ Consider milky lotion or cream if toner alone leaves you dry
□ Don’t change your skincare too often

It’s okay if you can’t do everything.

Beauty isn’t a test,
so you don’t have to get a perfect score ☺️

⸻

💕 If you’re worried about dryness, “review” before you “add”

When it comes to beauty,

“I’ll buy a new serum!”

“I’ll use a more expensive cream!”

is how we tend to think.

But actually, before that,

review whether you’ve been careless with your current care.

Just doing that might change your daily beauty routine a little.

And when you do incorporate something new,

don’t choose it because “everyone else is using it,”
but choose it by asking, “Do I need this right now?”

This is what Noritama considers
adult beauty without trying too hard 🌷

⸻

🌷 Noritama | Adult Beauty Notebook

You don’t have to try too hard with beauty.

Treat yourself a little better than yesterday.

I share this kind of “adult beauty that you can continue without strain” ♡

On Instagram, I summarize beauty information in a shorter, more fun way 📱

If you’re interested, take a peek at my Instagram!

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“My skin feels dry…” 5 NG habits adults often fall into 🫧｜のりたま │ 大人美容手帖

admin 0 Comments

“I feel like my skin is drier than before.”

“My foundation doesn’t go on smoothly. 🥲”

“I’m doing my skincare properly, but it still feels flaky…”

When that happens, wait a second before buying a new serum!

One way to start is by reviewing your daily skincare habits. ☺️

This time, I’ve summarized 5 habits you should review when you’re concerned about adult dryness. ♡

1. Not sealing it in.

“I applied toner after my bath, so my beauty routine for today is done!”

……Are you doing this?

Applying toner is important, but if you’re worried about dryness, combining it with milky lotion or cream is also an option.

The level of moisture you need changes depending on your skin condition and the season.

🌷 What you can do first

✔ If toner alone leaves you dry, try milky lotion or cream
✔ Adjust the amount between morning and night
✔ If you don’t like stickiness, start with something light

The point is not to “apply as much as possible,” but to find the amount that is just right for your skin.

⸻

2. Washing your face with hot water

Hot water on a cold day feels like,

“Ahhh, I’m coming back to life! ♨️”

However, when washing your face, it’s recommended to avoid water that is too hot and use lukewarm water instead.

🌷 The motto for adult beauty

“A comfortable temperature” and “a skin-friendly temperature” are different things

⸻

3. Scrubbing while cleansing or washing your face

When removing makeup, are you putting too much force into it, thinking, “I have to get it all off!”?

However, you want to avoid rubbing more than necessary when cleansing or washing your face.

🌷 Things to be conscious of

✔ Do not rub your skin hard
✔ Lather your face wash thoroughly
✔ Do not scrub when wiping with a towel

Don’t scrape your skin before you remove the dirt.

⸻

4. Leaving it alone after a bath

Some people feel their skin dries out easily after a bath, so you want to get into the habit of moisturizing as soon as possible.
However, it’s a no-go when you’re still sweating!
Your precious beauty ingredients will just come off with the sweat.

Wait until your body heat has cooled down before moisturizing.

If you can’t stand not moisturizing right away, it’s a good idea to quickly spray on a mist-type moisturizer.

After that,
the order is toner → serum → milky lotion → cream.

⸻

5. Changing your skincare every time you see it on social media

This is also a common occurrence in adult beauty.
You can’t judge for yourself which one is good, and while you’re searching on social media, a mountain of products appears 💦

“This serum seems good ♡” → Purchase 💸

“This one is popular too!” → Purchase 💸

“Wait, this cream too…” → Purchase again 💸

Before you know it, your bathroom sink is a disaster 😇

Of course, trying new products isn’t bad in itself.

But if you keep changing them before you see any results, it becomes hard to judge what actually suits you.

First,

starting by “using what you currently have with care” is enough.

⸻

🌸 Summary

You don’t have to change everything at once ♡

Start with just one of these five.

🫧 Things you can do starting today

□ Use lukewarm water for face washing
□ Don’t scrub
□ Moisturize quickly after a bath
□ Consider milky lotion or cream if toner alone leaves you dry
□ Don’t change your skincare too often

It’s okay if you can’t do everything.

Beauty isn’t a test,
so you don’t have to get a perfect score ☺️

⸻

💕 If you’re worried about dryness, “review” before you “add”

When it comes to beauty,

“I’ll buy a new serum!”

“I’ll use a more expensive cream!”

is how we tend to think.

But actually, before that,

review whether you’ve been careless with your current care.

Just doing that might change your daily beauty routine a little.

And when you do incorporate something new,

don’t choose it because “everyone else is using it,”
but choose it by asking, “Do I need this right now?”

This is what Noritama considers
adult beauty without trying too hard 🌷

⸻

🌷 Noritama | Adult Beauty Notebook

You don’t have to try too hard with beauty.

Treat yourself a little better than yesterday.

I share this kind of “adult beauty that you can continue without strain” ♡

On Instagram, I summarize beauty information in a shorter, more fun way 📱

If you’re interested, take a peek at my Instagram!

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“My skin feels dry…” 5 NG habits adults often fall into 🫧｜のりたま │ 大人美容手帖

admin 0 Comments

“I feel like my skin is drier than before.”

“My foundation doesn’t go on smoothly. 🥲”

“I’m doing my skincare properly, but it still feels flaky…”

When that happens, wait a second before buying a new serum!

One way to start is by reviewing your daily skincare habits. ☺️

This time, I’ve summarized 5 habits you should review when you’re concerned about adult dryness. ♡

1. Not sealing it in.

“I applied toner after my bath, so my beauty routine for today is done!”

……Are you doing this?

Applying toner is important, but if you’re worried about dryness, combining it with milky lotion or cream is also an option.

The level of moisture you need changes depending on your skin condition and the season.

🌷 What you can do first

✔ If toner alone leaves you dry, try milky lotion or cream
✔ Adjust the amount between morning and night
✔ If you don’t like stickiness, start with something light

The point is not to “apply as much as possible,” but to find the amount that is just right for your skin.

⸻

2. Washing your face with hot water

Hot water on a cold day feels like,

“Ahhh, I’m coming back to life! ♨️”

However, when washing your face, it’s recommended to avoid water that is too hot and use lukewarm water instead.

🌷 The motto for adult beauty

“A comfortable temperature” and “a skin-friendly temperature” are different things

⸻

3. Scrubbing while cleansing or washing your face

When removing makeup, are you putting too much force into it, thinking, “I have to get it all off!”?

However, you want to avoid rubbing more than necessary when cleansing or washing your face.

🌷 Things to be conscious of

✔ Do not rub your skin hard
✔ Lather your face wash thoroughly
✔ Do not scrub when wiping with a towel

Don’t scrape your skin before you remove the dirt.

⸻

4. Leaving it alone after a bath

Some people feel their skin dries out easily after a bath, so you want to get into the habit of moisturizing as soon as possible.
However, it’s a no-go when you’re still sweating!
Your precious beauty ingredients will just come off with the sweat.

Wait until your body heat has cooled down before moisturizing.

If you can’t stand not moisturizing right away, it’s a good idea to quickly spray on a mist-type moisturizer.

After that,
the order is toner → serum → milky lotion → cream.

⸻

5. Changing your skincare every time you see it on social media

This is also a common occurrence in adult beauty.
You can’t judge for yourself which one is good, and while you’re searching on social media, a mountain of products appears 💦

“This serum seems good ♡” → Purchase 💸

“This one is popular too!” → Purchase 💸

“Wait, this cream too…” → Purchase again 💸

Before you know it, your bathroom sink is a disaster 😇

Of course, trying new products isn’t bad in itself.

But if you keep changing them before you see any results, it becomes hard to judge what actually suits you.

First,

starting by “using what you currently have with care” is enough.

⸻

🌸 Summary

You don’t have to change everything at once ♡

Start with just one of these five.

🫧 Things you can do starting today

□ Use lukewarm water for face washing
□ Don’t scrub
□ Moisturize quickly after a bath
□ Consider milky lotion or cream if toner alone leaves you dry
□ Don’t change your skincare too often

It’s okay if you can’t do everything.

Beauty isn’t a test,
so you don’t have to get a perfect score ☺️

⸻

💕 If you’re worried about dryness, “review” before you “add”

When it comes to beauty,

“I’ll buy a new serum!”

“I’ll use a more expensive cream!”

is how we tend to think.

But actually, before that,

review whether you’ve been careless with your current care.

Just doing that might change your daily beauty routine a little.

And when you do incorporate something new,

don’t choose it because “everyone else is using it,”
but choose it by asking, “Do I need this right now?”

This is what Noritama considers
adult beauty without trying too hard 🌷

⸻

🌷 Noritama | Adult Beauty Notebook

You don’t have to try too hard with beauty.

Treat yourself a little better than yesterday.

I share this kind of “adult beauty that you can continue without strain” ♡

On Instagram, I summarize beauty information in a shorter, more fun way 📱

If you’re interested, take a peek at my Instagram!

Category:
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“My skin feels dry…” 5 NG habits adults often fall into 🫧｜のりたま │ 大人美容手帖

admin 0 Comments

“I feel like my skin is drier than before.”

“My foundation doesn’t go on smoothly. 🥲”

“I’m doing my skincare properly, but it still feels flaky…”

When that happens, wait a second before buying a new serum!

One way to start is by reviewing your daily skincare habits. ☺️

This time, I’ve summarized 5 habits you should review when you’re concerned about adult dryness. ♡

1. Not sealing it in.

“I applied toner after my bath, so my beauty routine for today is done!”

……Are you doing this?

Applying toner is important, but if you’re worried about dryness, combining it with milky lotion or cream is also an option.

The level of moisture you need changes depending on your skin condition and the season.

🌷 What you can do first

✔ If toner alone leaves you dry, try milky lotion or cream
✔ Adjust the amount between morning and night
✔ If you don’t like stickiness, start with something light

The point is not to “apply as much as possible,” but to find the amount that is just right for your skin.

⸻

2. Washing your face with hot water

Hot water on a cold day feels like,

“Ahhh, I’m coming back to life! ♨️”

However, when washing your face, it’s recommended to avoid water that is too hot and use lukewarm water instead.

🌷 The motto for adult beauty

“A comfortable temperature” and “a skin-friendly temperature” are different things

⸻

3. Scrubbing while cleansing or washing your face

When removing makeup, are you putting too much force into it, thinking, “I have to get it all off!”?

However, you want to avoid rubbing more than necessary when cleansing or washing your face.

🌷 Things to be conscious of

✔ Do not rub your skin hard
✔ Lather your face wash thoroughly
✔ Do not scrub when wiping with a towel

Don’t scrape your skin before you remove the dirt.

⸻

4. Leaving it alone after a bath

Some people feel their skin dries out easily after a bath, so you want to get into the habit of moisturizing as soon as possible.
However, it’s a no-go when you’re still sweating!
Your precious beauty ingredients will just come off with the sweat.

Wait until your body heat has cooled down before moisturizing.

If you can’t stand not moisturizing right away, it’s a good idea to quickly spray on a mist-type moisturizer.

After that,
the order is toner → serum → milky lotion → cream.

⸻

5. Changing your skincare every time you see it on social media

This is also a common occurrence in adult beauty.
You can’t judge for yourself which one is good, and while you’re searching on social media, a mountain of products appears 💦

“This serum seems good ♡” → Purchase 💸

“This one is popular too!” → Purchase 💸

“Wait, this cream too…” → Purchase again 💸

Before you know it, your bathroom sink is a disaster 😇

Of course, trying new products isn’t bad in itself.

But if you keep changing them before you see any results, it becomes hard to judge what actually suits you.

First,

starting by “using what you currently have with care” is enough.

⸻

🌸 Summary

You don’t have to change everything at once ♡

Start with just one of these five.

🫧 Things you can do starting today

□ Use lukewarm water for face washing
□ Don’t scrub
□ Moisturize quickly after a bath
□ Consider milky lotion or cream if toner alone leaves you dry
□ Don’t change your skincare too often

It’s okay if you can’t do everything.

Beauty isn’t a test,
so you don’t have to get a perfect score ☺️

⸻

💕 If you’re worried about dryness, “review” before you “add”

When it comes to beauty,

“I’ll buy a new serum!”

“I’ll use a more expensive cream!”

is how we tend to think.

But actually, before that,

review whether you’ve been careless with your current care.

Just doing that might change your daily beauty routine a little.

And when you do incorporate something new,

don’t choose it because “everyone else is using it,”
but choose it by asking, “Do I need this right now?”

This is what Noritama considers
adult beauty without trying too hard 🌷

⸻

🌷 Noritama | Adult Beauty Notebook

You don’t have to try too hard with beauty.

Treat yourself a little better than yesterday.

I share this kind of “adult beauty that you can continue without strain” ♡

On Instagram, I summarize beauty information in a shorter, more fun way 📱

If you’re interested, take a peek at my Instagram!

Category:
Tags: , , , , , , ,

“My skin feels dry…” 5 NG habits adults often fall into 🫧｜のりたま │ 大人美容手帖

admin 0 Comments

“I feel like my skin is drier than before.”

“My foundation doesn’t go on smoothly. 🥲”

“I’m doing my skincare properly, but it still feels flaky…”

When that happens, wait a second before buying a new serum!

One way to start is by reviewing your daily skincare habits. ☺️

This time, I’ve summarized 5 habits you should review when you’re concerned about adult dryness. ♡

1. Not sealing it in.

“I applied toner after my bath, so my beauty routine for today is done!”

……Are you doing this?

Applying toner is important, but if you’re worried about dryness, combining it with milky lotion or cream is also an option.

The level of moisture you need changes depending on your skin condition and the season.

🌷 What you can do first

✔ If toner alone leaves you dry, try milky lotion or cream
✔ Adjust the amount between morning and night
✔ If you don’t like stickiness, start with something light

The point is not to “apply as much as possible,” but to find the amount that is just right for your skin.

⸻

2. Washing your face with hot water

Hot water on a cold day feels like,

“Ahhh, I’m coming back to life! ♨️”

However, when washing your face, it’s recommended to avoid water that is too hot and use lukewarm water instead.

🌷 The motto for adult beauty

“A comfortable temperature” and “a skin-friendly temperature” are different things

⸻

3. Scrubbing while cleansing or washing your face

When removing makeup, are you putting too much force into it, thinking, “I have to get it all off!”?

However, you want to avoid rubbing more than necessary when cleansing or washing your face.

🌷 Things to be conscious of

✔ Do not rub your skin hard
✔ Lather your face wash thoroughly
✔ Do not scrub when wiping with a towel

Don’t scrape your skin before you remove the dirt.

⸻

4. Leaving it alone after a bath

Some people feel their skin dries out easily after a bath, so you want to get into the habit of moisturizing as soon as possible.
However, it’s a no-go when you’re still sweating!
Your precious beauty ingredients will just come off with the sweat.

Wait until your body heat has cooled down before moisturizing.

If you can’t stand not moisturizing right away, it’s a good idea to quickly spray on a mist-type moisturizer.

After that,
the order is toner → serum → milky lotion → cream.

⸻

5. Changing your skincare every time you see it on social media

This is also a common occurrence in adult beauty.
You can’t judge for yourself which one is good, and while you’re searching on social media, a mountain of products appears 💦

“This serum seems good ♡” → Purchase 💸

“This one is popular too!” → Purchase 💸

“Wait, this cream too…” → Purchase again 💸

Before you know it, your bathroom sink is a disaster 😇

Of course, trying new products isn’t bad in itself.

But if you keep changing them before you see any results, it becomes hard to judge what actually suits you.

First,

starting by “using what you currently have with care” is enough.

⸻

🌸 Summary

You don’t have to change everything at once ♡

Start with just one of these five.

🫧 Things you can do starting today

□ Use lukewarm water for face washing
□ Don’t scrub
□ Moisturize quickly after a bath
□ Consider milky lotion or cream if toner alone leaves you dry
□ Don’t change your skincare too often

It’s okay if you can’t do everything.

Beauty isn’t a test,
so you don’t have to get a perfect score ☺️

⸻

💕 If you’re worried about dryness, “review” before you “add”

When it comes to beauty,

“I’ll buy a new serum!”

“I’ll use a more expensive cream!”

is how we tend to think.

But actually, before that,

review whether you’ve been careless with your current care.

Just doing that might change your daily beauty routine a little.

And when you do incorporate something new,

don’t choose it because “everyone else is using it,”
but choose it by asking, “Do I need this right now?”

This is what Noritama considers
adult beauty without trying too hard 🌷

⸻

🌷 Noritama | Adult Beauty Notebook

You don’t have to try too hard with beauty.

Treat yourself a little better than yesterday.

I share this kind of “adult beauty that you can continue without strain” ♡

On Instagram, I summarize beauty information in a shorter, more fun way 📱

If you’re interested, take a peek at my Instagram!

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Tags: , , , , , , ,
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Street Talk 2026: Skin Care – Episode Ten: Skin Type – Dry Combination

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Featuring: Karena

Summary

Karena shares how she manages dry combination skin with a gentle, hydration-focused routine inspired by Korean skincare. Having spent more than 16 years working in the beauty industry, she has simplified her regimen to focus on barrier health, while regular microneedling helps maintain radiance in the face of everyday environmental stressors.

Meet Karena: Balancing Dryness and Oiliness

Karena describes her skin as dry combination, with an oily T-zone and drier cheeks that need consistent hydration.

Rather than trying to treat individual concerns separately, she focuses on keeping her skin balanced with gentle cleansing and regular moisturising.

Pull quote: “I’ve got an oily T-zone, and then I get drier around my cheek area, so I have to make sure I moisturise.”

Back to Basics After Years in Beauty

Having worked in the beauty industry for around 16 years, Karena has tested products from countless brands. That experience has ultimately led her to simplify her skincare routine.

Each evening she follows a structured regimen consisting of:

  • Micellar water or cleansing oil, depending on how her skin feels
  • A second cleanse
  • Toner with a chemical exfoliator
  • Serum
  • Moisturiser
  • Hydrating facial mist
  • Eye cream

She says she increasingly favours Korean skincare, finding the formulations gentler than many conventional products.

Pull quote: “I always take it back to basics. You can’t overwhelm your skin too much.”

Gentle Formulations Take Priority

For Karena, effective skincare isn’t about using more products—it’s about using the right ones.

After years of trying different brands, she believes gentle formulations help maintain the skin barrier while delivering hydration without irritation.

Her routine reflects a wider movement towards minimalist skincare that prioritises long-term skin health over complicated, multi-step routines.

Why In-Store Shopping Still Matters

Although online shopping is convenient, Karena still prefers to buy skincare products in-store.

Being able to feel textures, test formulations and experience products before purchasing gives her greater confidence in her choices.

Pull quote: “I like to touch and feel the product so I know what I’m buying.”

Microneedling for Healthy-Looking Skin

Karena has undergone microneedling around four times and describes it as the only professional treatment she would recommend for herself.

She believes the procedure helps skincare products penetrate more effectively and leaves her skin looking noticeably brighter and healthier.

The glow, she says, typically lasts for several days.

Living in London has also reinforced the importance of maintaining her skin, with pollution becoming another factor influencing her routine.

Pull quote: “The serums penetrate straight into the skin and you get the glow afterwards.”

Although she’s happy with the results, Karena says microneedling is as far as she would go, admitting she’s not comfortable with more invasive cosmetic procedures.

Designing a Skincare Product for Everyone

If Karena could develop her own skincare product, inclusivity would be its defining feature.

Her ideal formula would be:

  • Fragrance-free
  • Soft and nourishing
  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Gentle enough for everyday use

More importantly, she believes skincare should be designed without unnecessary labels or limitations.

Pull quote: “Genderless, ageless, raceless.”

For Karena, the future of skincare lies in products that are accessible, effective and suitable for everyone, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.

Key Takeaways for Brands

  • Consumers are increasingly returning to simple, barrier-friendly skincare routines.
  • Korean skincare continues to influence preferences for gentle formulations.
  • Double cleansing remains popular among consumers exposed to urban pollution and daily makeup.
  • Microneedling is gaining traction as a treatment focused on skin quality rather than dramatic cosmetic change.
  • Inclusive skincare that is fragrance-free and suitable for all skin types continues to resonate across consumer groups.

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Derm-Approved Prime Day Skincare Deals That Save Post-Travel Dry Skin

Derm-Approved Prime Day Skincare Deals That Save Post-Travel Dry Skin

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Why does my skin break out after flying on an airplane?

“Airplane cabins have very low humidity levels, which can increase transepidermal water loss and leave skin feeling dehydrated, tight, and dull,” says Dr. King.

Additionally, “Changes in climate, water quality, sleep schedules, diet, and stress can also disrupt the skin barrier and trigger breakouts, sensitivity, redness, or flare-ups of conditions like eczema and rosacea.”

Due to these factors, Dr. King suggests post-travel skincare should focus on hydration and barrier repair.

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Puffy eyes, dry skin on long flights? 7 skincare essentials for UAE travellers in 2026

Puffy eyes, dry skin on long flights? 7 skincare essentials for UAE travellers in 2026

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1) Best Hydrating Facial Cleanser

2) Best Serum: Vichy Mineral

3) Best Moisturiser: Dr.Jart+ Cicapair™ Sensitive Skin Face Moisturizer

4) Best Sunscreen: Eucerin Face Sunscreen Oil

5) Best Hydrating Face Mist

6) Best Lip Balm: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Levres Moisturiser

7) Best Eye Cream: TOSOWOONG PDRN Pink Peptide Eye

Lakshana is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over a decade of experience. She covers a wide range of stories—from community and health to mental health and inspiring people features.

A passionate K-pop enthusiast, she also enjoys exploring the cultural impact of music and fandoms through her writing.

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Fine Lines And Dry Skin? These Peptide Moisturisers Promise A Smoother, Plumper Complexion

Fine Lines And Dry Skin? These Peptide Moisturisers Promise A Smoother, Plumper Complexion

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Best for everyday

Naturium Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturizer

Velvety enough to replenish lost moisture without feeling greasy on oily skin, this face cream is ideal for everyday use. Alongside plumping peptides, it contains vitamin C to brighten and panthenol to ease any irritation.

Best for evening

Sarah Chapman Icon Night Smartsome A3 X503 Moisturiser

This hard-hitting cream uses six forms of peptides to improve skin’s resilience, repair compromised cells, protect from further damage and increase cell products for better elasticity. It also contains retinol to tackle fine lines and pigmentation. Sarah Chapman is known for her cutting-edge ingredient delivery system, which promises to bring the ingredients deeper into the skin. It smells like a spa, too, which is an added bonus to our bedtime skincare routine.

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Best for active ingredients

Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Advanced Firming Daily Treatment

This Singaporean brand is a hidden gem in the skincare world. Each cutting-edge formula is brimming with scientifically-driven active ingredients. This moisturiser goes above and beyond hydration, delivering radiance, plumpness, antioxidant benefits and pore-refinining effects in one fell swoop. It contains a combination of seven peptides alongside skin brighteners and biotech algae for an overall healthier, happier complexion.

Best for dry skin

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

A cocktail of probiotics and peptides not only bolsters the skin’s natural barrier, it also helps to calm any irritation. The silky, creamy texture feels nourishing on dry skin but is lightweight enough to play well under SPF and make-up. Essentially, it floods the skin with hydration without leaving it feeling heavy or sticky.

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Best for reactive skin

Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream

Whether you’re on medication that heightens skin sensitivity or have a naturally fragile complexion, Medik8’s fragrance and essential oil-free formula comes with prebiotic peptides to help minimise inflammation and support the skin’s needs. A blend of ceramides, lipids and three forms of hyaluronic acid helps to replenish lost moisture and fortify the barrier.

Best for redness

Ole Henriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer

After an overzealous use of exfoliants, one ELLE editor found this face cream to be incredibly effective for re-strengthening the skin and taking down sensitivity. Any flaky patches were instantly remedied thanks to nourishing plant butters and barrier-building ceramides.

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Best for mature and combination skin

Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream

Most moisturisers targeting fine lines and dark spots veer on the heavier end of the texture spectrum, but this tackles those concerns while pleasing more combination skin types. Lancôme Rénergie range is best known for its science-backed formulas, so expect to see an improvement in radiance and smoothness.

Best under £20

The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer

Whenever we get asked for skincare recommendations, The Inkey List is always on the…well, list. The formulas are straightforward yet effective, and the price point is relatively accessible. This moisturiser delivers plenty of hydration to plump up dry skin and leave it feeling, soft, soothed and ready for make-up. It works for morning, evening and plays well with other ingredients, so you really get the most bang for your buck.

Medina Azaldin is the beauty editor of ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar UK, working across print and digital features. She has more than seven years journalism experience and has previously written for Red and Good Hoousekeeping. When she’s not demystifying the latest skincare ingredient, sniffing out the next big perfume trend or uncovering the science behind wellness practices, you’ll most likely find her in Hatchards Piccadilly or watching a crime series with her cats. Oh, and she’s a competitive cheerleader, too. 

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