Evening Skincare Routine: A Targeted Active Ingredient

In the evenings, I can devote more time to my routine, so this is when I like to create a varied, flexible routine that reflects my skin's needs.

The products I use in my routine:

• Benton Guava 70 Skin Toner Face Mask Pad
• Mary Kay TimeWise Eye Cream
• Revox Just Salicylic Acid 2%
• XYCOS Cica Green Serum
• Primark Prep + Perfect Vitamin Enriched Moisturising Primer

How do I build my routine?

1. Toner pads – I wipe my cleansed face with the toner-soaked pads and let the guava extract absorb for about 1–2 minutes.
2. Eye area – Using my ring finger, I gently work in the TimeWise Eye Cream with light patting and circular motions.
3. Salicylic acid – I spread 2–3 drops over my entire face, applying it especially to my nose and T-zone.
4. Cica serum – After the salicylic acid, I soothe my skin with the Cica serum to minimize possible irritation.
5. Moisturizer – Finally, I apply the moisturizing primer to my face. It prepares my skin for makeup the following morning and provides hydration throughout the night.

Personal experience and tips

• Listen to your skin! If salicylic acid causes irritation, reduce its use to once a week.
• Don't forget hydration! The Cica serum and moisturizer make a perfect hydrating pair.
• Consistency vs. flexibility – It is helpful to keep a consistent framework of toner and hydration, while adapting targeted active-ingredient steps, such as salicylic acid, to your skin's current condition.

This makes my routine not only effective but enjoyable too—every evening becomes a small ritual that helps me care for myself.