Glamsquad Magazine March 2023

BEAUTY
Apply serum
Morning is a great time to use a serum
with antioxidants—like a brightening vitamin
C serum—because they protect your
skin from free radicals you’ll encounter
throughout the day. Nighttime is a good time
to use a moisturizing serum with hyaluronic
acid, which keeps your skin from drying out
at night, especially if you’re using anti-aging
or acne treatments that can irritate and
dry out the skin. Serums can also contain
exfoliants such as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA)
or lactic acid. Whatever you’re using, always
remember: Water-based serums should go
underneath moisturizer; oil-based serums
should be applied after moisturizer.
Use spot treatment
It’s a good idea to use acne spot treatments at night, when
your body is in repair mode. Be wary of layering acne-fighting
ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acids with retinol,
which can cause irritation. Instead, make sure you’re doing the
most to keep skin calm and hydrated.
Apply eye cream
You can apply regular moisturizer
to your under-eye area, but if you
decide to use a specialized eye
cream, you’ll typically want to layer
it underneath moisturizer, since eye
creams tend to be thinner than face
moisturizers. Try using an eye cream
with a metal roller-ball applicator
and storing it in the fridge to
counteract puffiness in the morning.
Using a hydrating eye cream at
night can cause fluid retention
that makes eyes look puffy in the
morning
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