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adaptable with your Sunday routine, you can fix
these issues while also getting the endorphin
boost you need before Monday comes calling.
Start by cleansing your skin. Whether you opt
for your usual face wash or choose one more
targeted to your skin’s current state, take your
time massaging it into the skin using your
fingers or a cleansing device to really loosen
dirt, impurities and oil trapped within the pores.
Rinse and repeat. If you never tone your skin
during the week, now is the perfect time. Douse
your face in a refreshing facial mist and wait
for as long as it takes for your skin to drink it
up. Now you can move on to the fun stuff.
LITTLE EXTRAS
Exfoliators are a must at the weekend. A scrub
coupled with gentle facial massage restores a
well-rested glow in minutes, while acid-based
lotions and facial pads quickly dissolve the dead
layer of skin as you experience a satisfying
tingle. Follow with more of your facial mist
once your exfoliator has worked its magic.
Next, it’s all about masking and you have endless
options to choose from. Cover your face or
specific areas with your favourite cream, gel,
clay or sheet mask and lie down somewhere
quiet and comfortable for up to 30 minutes.
We like to use this time to read a book, listen
to some music or watch our latest Netflix ad-
diction that we haven’t had the time to consume
as greedily as we’d like. Once your mask has
set, head back to the bathroom and carefully
rinse it away. Follow with more facial mist. Yes,
we’re obsessed.
The final steps of your Sunday night mini-facial
are pretty much the same as your usual evening
routine, just with a few extra steps and added
application minutes. Use a corrective serum to
address the week’s issues and follow with a
hydrating serum, as all skin types can do with
a hydration boost. Pat in an eye cream, massage
in a good moisturiser and slather on a thick lip
balm before climbing into bed and getting a
good night’s rest before the dreaded Sunday
night blues kick in. Oh go on, one more facial
spritz can’t hurt.
RITUAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Cleanse
The Osmosis Skincare Lift Away Cleansing
Balm is quite divine and removes
everything you don’t want on your face.
Mist
Get trigger happy with Intraceuticals’ Rose
Revival Mist before, during and after your
Sunday night pamper session.
Exfoliate
Blemish-prone skins will love the Murad
Pore Reform Skin Smoothing Polish while
those on the dry side should try the
BABOR Sugar Oil Peeling.
Mask
The Cliniccare EGF Refresh/Tight Mask
is a potent hydrator or you could try the
Exuviance Detox Mud Treatment for deep-
down decongestion.
Treat
Choose your serum depending on your
skin’s state, but always follow it with a
Hyaluronic Acid serum like the Jan Marini
Hyla3D HA Activating Complex.
Eyes
Pat the OSKIA Eye Wonder gel into the
eye contour to disperse puffiness and
tighten slack skin.
Moisture
Complete your routine with the Allies of
Skin 1A Overnight Mask.
Body
Use the Ameliorate Smoothing Body Exfoliant
to remove rough skin followed by the
Epionce Renewal Enriched Body Lotion to
hydrate and comfort.
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