Cleansers are a skincare essential for any skin type, particularly when combination skin is concerned. The task of selecting a suitable cleanser for combination skin should be regarded carefully because the texture and ingredients play a big role in maintaining the health of your skin.
The best cleansers for combination skin should cater to both the oily and dry regions of the face. Foaming cleansers like the Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser and cleansing gels such as the My Clarins RE-MOVE Purifying Cleansing Gel are highly recommended because they are gentle and effective in removing dirt and sebum without stripping the skin’s natural oils.
Avoid any face wash containing alcohol or harsh ingredients, as they can easily dehydrate your skin and cause it to produce more sebum.
Most women with combination skin struggle with an oily T-zone and congested pores. Mattifying toners can go a long way in reducing excess shine, minimising the appearance of enlarged pores and hydrating your skin. It’s important to use an alcohol-free toner for combination skin twice a day to achieve your ideal skincare goals.
The Purifying Toning Lotion is a Clarins classic for combination skin because its refreshing medley of Witch Hazel and Organic Meadowsweet extracts gently tone and hydrate both oily and dry parts of the face without leaving a greasy residue behind. This water-based toner also effectively removes stubborn impurities, make-up and sebum from combination skin, so your skin feels soft, shine-free and purified.
Searching for an anti-ageing toner for combination skin? Choose from our Multi-Active Treatment Essence, Extra-Firming Treatment Essence, Bright Plus Dark Spot-Targeting Treatment Essence, Super Restorative Treatment Essence and the Precious La Lotion Anti-Ageing Treatment Essence. Each of these toners are formulated with a high concentration of plant extracts to naturally refine your skin and restore youth to your complexion.
If you’re in your early 20s, we’d recommend the My Clarins Purifying Mattifying Lotion, which is packed with botanical ingredients to help rebalance the skin, minimise shine and enhance your skin texture in a single step.
Start your daily skincare routine with a gentle cleanser formulated for combination skin, such as the Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser or the My Clarins RE-MOVE Purifying Cleansing Gel. The One-Step Exfoliating Cleanser also works as a gentle exfoliator to polish away dead skin cells and lingering traces of dirt.
After cleansing, apply a toning lotion or treatment essence that’s formulated for combination skin. This step helps maintain your skin’s pH balance while infusing it with hydrating benefits. The Purifying Toning Lotion can be applied with a cotton pad, while the Extra-Firming Treatment Essence and other Clarins treatment essences can be applied directly to the palm of your hands.
Next, use a serum with nourishing and hydrating properties. Watery, lightweight serums are the best for combination skin since they can absorb quickly without activating the oil glands in the T-zone.
You should always use non-comedogenic moisturisers that won’t clog the pores. Look for gels or lightweight creams that will keep your skin moisturised without triggering breakouts or blemishes.
Lastly, seal your skincare routine with an anti-ageing eye cream to protect the delicate skin around your eyes.
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