Discover the key steps of a skincare routine with a complete list of facial care products and the most effective active ingredients for every need.

1. Facial Cleansers

Cleansers remove impurities, makeup, and excess sebum for clean, fresh skin.

• Types: gel, foam, milk, oil, micellar water
• Common actives: salicylic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, aloe vera

2. Facial Exfoliants

Exfoliants unclog pores and restore radiance by removing dead skin cells.

• Types: physical, chemical, or enzymatic exfoliants
• Common actives: AHAs (glycolic acid, lactic acid), BHAs (salicylic acid), fruit enzymes

3. Toners

Toners balance the skin’s pH and prepare it for subsequent skincare steps.

• Common actives: floral water (rose, witch hazel), hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, lactic acid

4. Serums

Serums are highly concentrated treatments designed to target specific concerns such as wrinkles, dark spots, or dehydration.

• Common actives: vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide

5. Moisturizers

Moisturizers nourish the skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

• Common actives: ceramides, squalane, shea butter, hyaluronic acid

6. Sun Protection (SPF)

Sunscreens protect the skin from UV rays, which cause premature aging and dark spots.

• Types: mineral and chemical filters
• Common actives: zinc oxide, avobenzone, octocrylene, vitamin E

7. Face Masks

Masks provide targeted care according to skin needs: hydration, purification, radiance, or soothing.

• Types: sheet, cream, gel, clay
• Common actives: green clay, activated charcoal, hyaluronic acid, vitamins

8. Night Treatments

Night treatments regenerate the skin during sleep, a key time for cellular renewal.

• Common actives: retinol, lactic acid, niacinamide, plant oils (jojoba, rosehip)

9. Eye Care

Specially formulated for the delicate and sensitive eye area, these products target dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines.

• Common actives: caffeine, peptides, vitamin K, gentle retinol