If you’re paying attention to the latest beauty blogs, you may have noticed that the terms, “situational cleansing,” and “situational skincare,” are coming up a lot lately. And with good reason. The whole idea here is tailoring your skincare based on what your skin is telling you it needs, and we think it’s brilliant.
The Old Way: A Set Skincare Routine
Even a few years ago, your skincare directions were simple: find products that you like, put together a comprehensive routine, and stick to it. It was all about consistency and using products that you really feel make a difference for your skin.
And this still makes sense: the whole idea is to avoid those slept-in-your-makeup nights or to use your anti-aging serums regularly - and you do still have to be consistent if you want to see real results.
But a one-size-fits-all regimen doesn’t always work.
Consider Situational Skincare
Think about it: your skin doesn’t always feel the same, and it doesn’t always need the same products to feel its best. After all, your skin is your biggest organ, and it can be finicky: it gets dry, it gets irritated, it gets broken out, it gets shiny….the list goes on, and each of these conditions needs a different solution if you really want to treat it correctly.
What’s more, things can go really wrong if you apply the wrong one-size-fits-all solution to a problem that needs a very specific need. Say, for example, that your skin is feeling tight and dry after a day at the beach and you apply your go-to serum that’s aimed to resolve acne and oiliness. Well, it’ll just make your tightness worse - especially if you don’t have an active breakout at that moment.
That’s why you should consistently pay attention to your skin and use the products that make sense for it at that moment. Here’s how to do it.
Get It Right In Any Situation
A good rule of thumb? Stick to two or three main things that your skin needs that day. Want to treat fine lines and acne? Great! Grab your favorite peptide-rich moisturizer and a clay cleanser. Looking to blast some sunspots? Load up on vitamin C and AHAs.
Here are some other common situations that call for some well-tailored solutions:
- If you’ve spent all day in heavy makeup: You’ll need to remove all your makeup, along with any grime or excess oil that’s built up throughout the day. That’ll probably require a double cleanse with a clay cleanser to attract and get rid of any built-up mess followed by a brightening, vitamin E-infused cream cleanser to nourish and deliver some next-level glow.
- If you’ve just finished a killer workout: You’ll want to clear off any sweat and maximize that post-workout glow. That calls for a brightening cleanser followed by a restorative moisturizer.
- If you have a major sunburn: TLC all the way! You’ll want to cleanse and moisturize your skin without causing any more irritation or dryness. That means a gentle clay cleanser, a hyaluronic acid moisturizer, and some vitamin C to fight that sun damage.
- If you’re fighting a teenage-level breakout: If you’re dealing with some angry acne, you need to both treat the breakout and soothe your red and irritated skin. This calls for the double whammy of antibacterial ingredients plus barrier-repairing oil to soothe the skin.
- If you missed out on some much-needed zzz’s: Wake up tired, dull skin with a great AHA serum and some replenishing, nutrient-rich face oil.
- If those crow’s feet are creeping in on you: Get your anti-aging game on point with a combination of skin-reviving night cream, peptide-rich eye cream, and ultra-hydrating face oil.
- If the summer heat and humidity is driving you crazy: Provide light moisture and nutrition with a whipped vitamin C cream like Cloud Whip.
Be ready for any situation with our Discovery Kit.