Skincare

[bhcm27]

Hey! 
My skin type is a combo of dry patches/normal also breakouts! I am searching for a skincare routine with a more dewy texture. I use a cleanser, toner, moisturizer + sunscreen in the morning. Cleansing, toner, overnight moisturizer for nighttime. 

Let me know your highest recommendations! Pricing is no issue! 

[katyruddrn]

I live for dewy skin and have a similar skin type! I swear by double cleansing with an oil cleanser first and really smooth, non-stripping cleanser second. I like a hydrating toner next (sk-II) and then any serums I am using. A good salicylic acid serum can be great for breakout prevention. I try a lot of different moisturizers but love skin fix barrier cream (if you like a richer moisturizer) or the cloud gel moisturizer from summer fridays for a lighter one. I don’t love oils personally, but they can definitely give a super dewy look to seal everything in. Finally, the IT cosmetics illumination cc cream is the BEST for a smooth, moisturized, dewy face!!!! Hope this helps!

[WinglessOne]

Hi @bhcm27 ! What specific products (brands + product names) do you use in your current skincare routine? There's a chance one of your current products is causing, or not addressing, your dry patches. You could also be overwashing your face; have you tried skipping the morning cleanser? 

Before I can recommend products, I need more info on what you currently use so I won't end up suggesting things that'll overload your skin or counteract your existing products. 

[bhcm27]

I have been using Dime beauty. Honestly these dry spots have been an issue my whole life. I’ve tried so many different ones. I can take my night routine away but I don’t know if that will even help? How am I over washing my face though? I was always taught to wash twice a day. 

[WinglessOne]

@bhcm27  Quick BIC tip: be sure to @ the person you reply to so they'll get a notification. Otherwise they might never see your reply. 

Some folks with dry skin don't need to wash their face twice a day. Washing too frequently can remove too much sebum (oil) from the skin surface; that's bad for skin that underproduces sebum in the first place. This obviously isn't true for everyone. It depends on your particular skin behavior. 

I have mostly-dry combo skin (my oily zone is just on and around my nose). The more frequently I wash my facial skin, the worse it behaves. So I always use a cleanser (plus makeup remover if needed) at night—gotta remove the day's crud and cooties—but in the morning, I often just gently wipe my face with a web plush microfiber cloth (like a Makeup Eraser) before continuing with my AM skincare routine. If I do need an AM wash, I use a very gentle cream cleanser (my fave is Paula's Choice RESIST Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser) or a cleansing balm (either The INKEY List Oat Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 5 oz/ 150 mL or Paula's Choice Omega + Complex Cleansing Balm 3.5 oz/ 104 mL ), and sometimes I use it only where needed, usually around my eyes. 

I went to Dime Beauty's site and saw they have a few different cleansers and moisturizers. Without knowing exactly which ones you use, I'll just offer some general advice 🙂 : 

Spoiler

• Always apply moisturizer to damp (but not soaking/dripping wet) skin. This will help seal in hydration instead of dryness. 
  
  
• Get to your moisturizer step ASAP. I know some people like to give products 5-10+ minutes to soak into skin before moving on to their next skincare routine step. But for dry skin, the sooner you can lock in hydration, the better. 
  
  
• If you use a hyaluronic acid serum/toner/essence/whatever, apply it to damp skin and don't wait too long to apply moisturizer. Calling this out separately from the above bullet because hyaluronic acid (and some other humectants) works best when it's got moisture to draw into skin, and it can allow moisture to escape skin if not topped soon with a moisturizer. 
  
  
• For dewy skin, try hydrating the heck out of it. For some folks, that means applying several layers of a hydrating toner or essence. Not an astringent or "skin balancing" toner; I mean a toner formulated to boost hydration, with no witch hazel or other astringents. My favorite of those was discontinued, unfortunately, but a pretty good substitute is Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Essence. (As far as I'm concerned, "essence" and "toner" are interchangeable labels when it comes to hydrating products.) Some people love LANEIGE Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer 5.0 oz/ 150 mL and COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner. There are plenty of other options out there. 
  
  
• If you've never seen a board certified dermatologist about your dry patches, consider getting your skin diagnosed. Your primary care doctor can also help, but dermatologists are skin specialists. A doc can figure out what's causing your dry spots and recommend personalized treatment options.