TWICE a day: Gentle cleanser (preferably fragrance free with no coloring agents added) Recommended cleansers: Clinique Liquid Facial Soap, Mild Formula; Paula’s Choice One Step Face Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin; Paula’s Choice One Step Cleanser for Normal to Oily/Combination Skin; Kiehl’s Ultra-Moisturizing Cleansing Cream; Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser.
NIGHTTIME: Makeup remover (preferably fragrance free with no coloring agents added) Recommended makeup removers: Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover; Nivea Visage Eye Makeup Remover; Paula’s Choice Gentle Touch Makeup Remover; DHC Eye Makeup Remover; Sephora FACE Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover.
TWICE A DAY: Toner formulated with antioxidants, skin-identical ingredients, and cell-communicating ingredients
Recommended toners: MD Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Spray; Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Toner; Paula’s Choice Healthy Skin Refreshing Toner; M. A.C. Lightful Softening Lotion.
ONCE OR TWICE A DAY: Exfoliate with an AHA or BHA product
Recommended AHA exfoliants: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion Night; Paula’s Choice 8% Alpha Hydroxy Acid Gel; Murad Night Reform Treatment. Recommended BHA exfoliants: Paula’s Choice 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion; Paula’s Choice 2% Beta Hydroxy Acid Lotion; Estee Lauder Fruition Multi-Action Complex. ONCE OR TWICE A DAY: Skin-lightening product containing a melanin-inhibiting ingredient such as hydroquinone, vitamin C, arbutin, or azelaic acid
Recommended skin lightening products: Alpha Hydrox Spot Light Targeted Skin Lightener; Mary Kay TimeWise Even Complexion Essence; Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Extreme C; Paula’s Choice Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion; Paula’s Choice Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Gel.
DAYTIME: Sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater that preferably also contains antioxidants, skin-identical ingredients, and cell-communicating ingredients
Recommended daytime moisturizer with sunscreen: Clinique City Block Sheer Oil – Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25; MD Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Moisturizer SPF 20; Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Antioxidants & SPF 15; Paula’s Choice Pure Mineral Sunscreen SPF 15; DDF Moisturizing Photo-Age Protection SPF 30.
NIGHTTIME: Moisturizer or product in a texture suitable for your skin type with antioxidants, cell-communicating ingredients, and skin-identical ingredients
Recommended moisturizers: Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer, Mature Skin Therapy; Paula’s Choice Hydrating Treatment Cream; Paula’s Choice Skin Hy – draLight Moisture-Infusing Lotion; Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Moisturizer (three versions available); BeautiControl Cell Block-C Intensive Brightening Elixir. DAYTIME OR NIGHTTIME OPTIONAL CHOICE: Specialty treatment such as tretinoin, retinol, or a serum/gel with extra antioxidants, skin-identical ingredients, and cellcommunicating ingredients
Note: For specific product choices for your skin type from my product line please visit www. paulaschoice. com; for products for your skin type from other product lines please visit www. beautypedia. com.