A well-thought-out skincare routine is essential for radiant skin, but common mistakes can undermine your efforts. At HYLÉRIA , we believe in simple, natural, and sustainable beauty. Our Radiance Duo , composed of The Art of Portraiture and The Gentle Way , offers a minimalist, Cosmos Organic certified solution for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Discover the mistakes to avoid in your daily routine and how to correct them to reveal your skin's natural radiance.
Common mistakes in your skincare routine
1. Over-exfoliate your skin
Mistake : Exfoliating more than 2-3 times a week or using abrasive scrubs irritates the skin, altering the skin barrier and causing redness, dryness, or increased sensitivity.
Solution : Limit exfoliation to 1-2 times per week with a gentle scrub like La Manière Douce , enriched with eco-friendly perlite and organic thyme extract (antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, E, and K). Its soft texture purifies without irritating, even sensitive skin, and the smooth surface of the perlite removes dead skin cells without causing micro-abrasions. One customer testifies: “Since I started using La Manière Douce once a week, my skin is clear and doesn't feel tight.”
2. Improperly cleansing your face
Mistake : Skipping cleansing or using harsh cleansers (e.g., containing sulfates) disrupts the skin microbiome, leading to blemishes or dehydration.
Solution : Clean morning and evening with a gentle product. Proper cleaning removes impurities and pollution without stripping the surface.
3. Choosing unsuitable products
Mistake : Using products not suited to your skin type (e.g., creams not intended for the face or containing occlusive and comedogenic ingredients) or containing irritants (alcohol, synthetic perfumes) causes redness or blackheads.
Solution : Opt for suitable, natural formulas. L'Art du Portrait , with prickly pear pulp (antioxidants) and organic camelina oil (vitamins A and E), hydrates and regenerates all skin types without clogging pores. 95% of users noticed brighter skin after 28 days.
4. Layering too many products
Mistake : Applying multiple serums, oils, and creams overloads the skin, clogs pores, and dilutes the effectiveness of the active ingredients. Worse, you may risk adverse effects due to the "cocktail effect" (we discuss this in our article on skinimalism).
Solution : Adopt a minimalist routine with skincare products concentrated in active ingredients that work synergistically to multiply their effects in just a few steps. The added bonus: a real time-saver!
5. Neglecting hydration
Mistake : Omitting a moisturizer or not moisturizing after exfoliation weakens the skin barrier, causing dehydration and premature wrinkles.
Solution : Moisturize morning and evening with L'Art du Portrait , whose Xylitol Complex (rich in ceramides) and prickly pear pulp retain moisture for plumped skin. Apply after La Manière Douce to seal in the hydration.
6. Ignoring sun protection
Mistake : Not applying SPF daily exposes the skin to UV rays, accelerating aging and pigmentation spots.
Solution : Incorporate a light SPF after L'Art du Portrait in the morning. The cream's antioxidants (camelin oil, prickly pear pulp) offer additional protection against oxidative stress.
7. Applying the products incorrectly
Error : Applying products in the wrong order (e.g., cream before serum) or without proper technique reduces their effectiveness.
Solution : Apply La Manière Douce first to exfoliate, then L'Art du Portrait to hydrate. You can apply your serum after exfoliation and before your moisturizer to optimize absorption. Incorporate a face and neck massage (2 to 3 times a week, for 5 to 10 minutes) to maximize the absorption of active ingredients. Use your fingers, a gua sha tool, or light tapping motions, as explained in How to Incorporate Facial Massage into Your Beauty Routine.
How to adopt a minimalist routine with HYLÉRIA
To avoid these mistakes, adopt a simple and effective routine with the Radiance Duo :
- Exfoliate (1-2 times per week) : Apply La Manière Douce to damp skin, massage gently, then rinse. Its ceramides and antioxidants purify without irritating.
- Booster (morning and evening): apply a hydration and radiance booster serum in the morning, and a nourishing and lifting serum in the evening.
- Moisturize (morning and evening) : Apply L'Art du Portrait to clean skin to moisturize, protect, and illuminate thanks to its polyphenols and vitamins .
- Massage (2-3 times a week) : After using L'Art du Portrait , perform a facial massage (with your fingers or a gua sha tool) to tone, firm, and boost the absorption of active ingredients. For example, glide your fingers from your chin towards your ears (10 times) to redefine your facial contours.
- Protect (morning) : Finish with a light SPF to prevent aging. Try to reapply regularly throughout the day, especially if you are outdoors, to prolong protection.
Tip : Leave La Manière Douce on like a mask before rinsing for a spa effect. Even without movement, its active base will hydrate, soften, and restore elasticity and radiance to your skin, effortlessly!
Minimalism and sustainability: optimizing without multiplying
Skinimalism advocates a short and effective routine, avoiding product overload. The Radiance Duo embodies this philosophy: two products are all you need to exfoliate, hydrate, and illuminate. Facial massage prolongs the effectiveness of the active ingredients ( polyphenols , ceramides , antioxidants , vitamins ) without adding more cosmetics, reducing environmental impact. To recycle your HYLÉRIA bottles, see How to Recycle Your Cosmetic Packaging: An Eco-Friendly Guide.
Conclusion: Simplify your routine with HYLÉRIA
Avoiding mistakes like over-exfoliation, unsuitable products, or incorrect application transforms your skincare routine. With the Radiance Duo ( The Art of Portrait , The Gentle Way ), adopt a minimalist approach certified Cosmos Organic, enhanced by massage for maximum radiance. Discover our ingredients in The 5 Essential Natural Ingredients for Radiant Skin and reveal healthy, luminous skin, all while respecting the planet.