The importance of skincare should never be underestimated, but how do you know if your routine is effective once you have perfected it?
We know how difficult this may be, especially when you are on an advanced skin care routine with several products. It is natural for everyone to hope reap the benefits of the investment made on the products they are using.
Through this article, we want to help you understand and have more accurate expectations of a consistent skincare routine.
So how do we get the best results possible from our skincare products? Well, the golden rule is a consistent skincare routine.
A good skincare regimen is to be followed daily. Depending on the type of products, it could take at least 28 days for you to see the results after following your routine. Reason being this is how generally how long it takes for new skin cells to form.
Around 4 months after diligently following your routine, you should notice a change in your skin. Your skin will feel softer, look, and feel more moisturized, and you should have a radiant, healthy complexion. This is a chance to re-evaluate the products you use.
Whether you don't think one is working, change it out and see if the outcomes are any better. All in all, a skincare program can slow down the aging process. Wrinkles and lines will show up later in life, and you will feel more confident.
We hope the following table can help you better understand the common skincare products and their possible results.
Always remember to stop using any product if you notice redness, persistent flaking, increased dryness, stinging, or discomfort.
| Product Type | Possible Results You Can Expect | Time to See Results | Not Working – What’s Next? |
| Cleanser |
✔ Skin feels soft and smooth after rinsing, not tight, oily, or dry. ✔ Clean and More Even Skin Tone. ✔ Dirt and Makeup can be removed easily. |
Skin can immediately look healthier, refreshed, and renewed. | Depending on your skin type, try a different cleanser with a different texture. Dry Skin- Avoid cleansers with high alcohol content. Combination or Oily Skin- Choose a cleanser with a lower PH level. Sensitive Skin- Stick to a basic cleanser free from heavy fragrance and additives. |
| Toner |
✔ Skin feels softer and smoother, looks radiant. ✔ Traces of makeup disappear. ✔ Redness subsides. ✔ For oily skin, pore size appears smaller. |
You might start noticing results almost immediately, however it usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks for redness and pore size improvements. | You may not be aware that not all toners in the market are well-formulated and some even contain skin-sensitizing fragrance (synthetic or natural). Depending on your skin type, try a different toner. Dry Skin- opt for toners with Glycerin or Hyaluronic Acid, since they can provide hydration. Combination or Oily Skin- The best toner ingredients are Salicylic Acid, Witch Hazel, and Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs). Sensitive Skin- Use a toner with Aloe Vera or Chamomile that can offer some soothing relief. |
| Moisturizer (Normal-Dry Skin) |
✔ Skin feels hydrated but not oily. ✔ Skin has a smooth, bright texture and appears healthy and hydrated. ✔ Dryness-related lines disappear, while age-related fine lines and wrinkles look smoother and more "plumped." ✔ Skin Hydration lasts throughout the day. |
Depending on the previous products you were using, an improvement can appear right away. Within 2 to 8 weeks, improved results start to show up. They then get better and stay better over time. The best results will not be achieved if your moisturizer or foundation does not have an SPF 30 or higher. The effects of aging will worsen rather than improve if you don’t use a sunscreen daily. |
If by noon time your skin appears too dry or oily, you may need to switch formulas or textures. A more emollient and richer formulation might significantly improve the condition of dry skin. Or you can add face oil to your lightweight moisturizer. |
| Moisturizer (Combination-Oily Skin) |
✔ Skin feels hydrated but not oily. ✔ A soft matt finish; preventing shine ✔ Quick product absorption and weightless feel ✔ Even and smooth skin texture with almost no feeling ✔ Skin should not feel oilier and clogged pores shouldn't become worse. |
Likewise, you may see overnight improvement. Within 2 to 8 weeks, improved results start to show up. They then get better and stay better over time. The best results will not be achieved if your moisturizer or foundation does not have an SPF 30 or higher. The effects of aging will worsen rather than improve if you don’t use a sunscreen daily. |
If by noon time your skin appears too dry or oily, you may need to switch formulas or textures. For oily/combination skin types, gel, weightless serums, or liquids work best. Or you can try apply 2 light moisturizers on top of slightly dry skin that is otherwise oily. |
| Anti-Aging Serums or Boosters |
✔ Visible signs of aging are less obvious, and skin feels smoother and seems radiant. ✔ Skin begins to appear firmer and feel younger over a short period of time, and wrinkles start to become less prominent. ✔ More even skin tone. |
About 4 – 6 weeks of twice daily use. Continuous use is required for continued improvement. Although the results may continue to get better over time, please do not expect to look 20 years younger or have the same results as a cosmetic surgery or aesthetic procedure. You need to be realistic about this. |
With so many ingredient and formulary options, we do not really have a straight answer for this. Nevertheless, sunscreens (SPF 30 an above), Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, Retinol, Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid are some of the powerful anti-aging ingredients. |
| Acne Treatments |
✔ Blemishes are greatly reduced. ✔ Less severe and lesser breakouts. ✔ Clearer skin with white bumps and clogged pores faded. ✔ If occur, dryness (flaking) or other signs of discomfort or redness should be minor. |
You may notice some immediate effects when using products that contain salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide (key ingredient for acne treatment), but an overall improvement should be noticeable after 6 to 12 weeks of consistent use. | Consider different acne treatments or see a skin doctor if your skin does not noticeably improved after 12 weeks of daily use. |
Change takes time and does not happen overnight, and this is particularly true when it comes to skincare. With a consistent skin routine, a good product should be able to deliver some improvements to your skin after a period of continual use. Of course, knowing what order to apply skincare products is just as important as what you use. Check out our earlier article on How to Apply Skincare Products the Right Way and in the Right Order
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