Are you wondering why, despite your best efforts, your pores still always seem to look large and very visible? It could be that rather than helping your pores, your skincare routine is actually making things worse. Keep reading as Vine Vera explains exactly what you need to do if you want your skin to look poreless and flawless!

Start By Rethinking Your Cleanser

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It goes without saying that pore blockages are the last thing that you want to be dealing with. This is why a good cleansing regimen is key. By cleansing your skin’s surface twice a day, you’ll be preventing impurities from building up, both on that surface layer as well as in your pores. 

If, however, your pores don’t look any different after you’ve cleansed your skin, then this is a sign that you should rethink the cleanser you’re using. Likewise, if your skin feels even more congested after you’ve cleansed, then, again, a new cleanser should be on the cards.

While there are plenty of cleansers out there to choose from, stay away from any that contain rich, heavy ingredients. Instead, a lightweight formula, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser, would be a much better fit. It’s a superstar formula that not only boasts vitamins and antioxidants, but also contains lactic acid. This exfoliating acid enables this cleanser to dive a little deeper than most, clearing out any impurities from the openings of your pores. 

Exfoliation is Key…But Get it Right 

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Speaking of exfoliating ingredients…

This is another key aspect of skincare if you’re trying to improve the look of your pores. If you don’t exfoliate or don’t exfoliate properly, impurities will soon build up in your pores. They’ll make your pores look darker, stretching them out to make them appear larger, too. Even worse, once bacteria join those other impurities, acne breakouts won’t be far behind.

Regularly exfoliating keeps your pores clear. However, it’s important that you do things correctly. Use an exfoliator that’s too harsh for your skin or exfoliate too often, and you’ll only end up irritating your skin barrier to the point where your pores start to look inflamed and even more prominent.

Start by making sure your exfoliator is up to scratch. Avoid aggressive face scrubs, favoring solutions containing alpha-hydroxy acids instead. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling, which has been formulated with mandelic acid, is always a popular choice. 

Then, make sure you aren’t exfoliating too often. Three times a week is the maximum that you should be exfoliating. Any more than this and you run the risk of causing long-term damage to your skin’s natural protective barrier.

Mask Strategically 

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Many people assume that exfoliation is the only at-home method for quickly clearing gunk out of the pores. Sure, you could have an extraction, a chemical peel, or another treatment carried out professionally, but what else can you do to clear out your pores at home? 

A clay mask is the answer. Clay binds itself to sebum, which forms a large portion of pore blockages. Get rid of that excess sebum, and your pores will suddenly look much smaller. 

If you don’t already have a clay mask in your skincare routine, you’re missing out. Our top choice would be the Resveratrol Chianti Thermic Mask, which has a self-heating element. It gently warms on the skin, which leaves the pores feeling super-relaxed and more flexible, enabling sebum and other impurities to be removed more efficiently. 

One strategic way to maximize the effects of a clay mask is to first use a pre-mask, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Dissolving Pre Mask. It’s a gentle, antioxidant-rich exfoliator that preps the skin for the mask that’s about to follow. This makes it even easier for the mask’s ingredients to penetrate the skin.

Don’t Overload Your Pores With Too Many Products

How many products does your daily skincare routine currently consist of? If you’re having to use two hands to count, then this is another way in which your skincare routine could be making your pore issues worse.

Believe it or not, your skin doesn’t enjoy being overwhelmed with too many products. Yes, long and complex routines may have been popularized for a while, but as dermatologists have always warned, piling all of those products onto your skin each day can have consequences, one of which is enlarged pores. 

If your daily routine is pretty intricate, think about how you can scale things back. Cut out any unnecessary products, and try to swap any single-purpose products for multi-tasking formulas. Stripping your routine right back will give your skin and your pores a break, allowing your skin to thrive once again.

Make Sure Your SPF is Up to Scratch

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It’s no secret that sun exposure harms the skin. However, while its ability to cause wrinkles and dark spots is well known, few people realize that UV rays can affect the pores, too. The damage that they cause to the skin’s protein fibers means that the pores no longer look so taut and tight. Instead, pore openings start to sag and droop, making the pores look larger and more shadowy.

Sun exposure can also increase oil production. The more oil your skin produces, the more your pore openings will need to dilate. Again, even though this is only temporary, it will leave your pores looking bigger.

If SPF doesn’t have pride of place in your skincare routine, you’re definitely doing your skin a disservice. Yes, many people find that heavy sunscreen formulas can lead to clogged pores, but there are plenty of lighter alternatives out there. You’ll find one here at Vine Vera: the Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. Being an SPF moisturizer, it’s lighter than traditional sunscreens, yet it does a great job of shielding the skin from UV damage.

Read Up on Comedogenic Ingredients

Think that you’ve perfected your skincare routine because all of the products that you use promise to keep your pores looking small? Think again. It’s so easy to fall for marketing claims, but many skincare brands make false promises that could leave you thinking you’re doing the best for your skin…when you actually aren’t.

The only way to know whether or not a product is going to clog your pores is by looking at its ingredient list. All ingredients have a rating on the comedogenic scale. This scale tells you how likely an ingredient is to clog your pores. It’s very difficult to put together a full skincare routine that’s completely non-comedogenic, but ensuring that each ingredient you’re using rates low on that scale will go a long way in keeping your pores looking invisible.

Unfortunately, this is going to require some work on your part. The good news is that rather than having to look up every single ingredient, a clever online search for each of your products should help you to learn how comedogenic they really are.

Don’t Forget to Consider the Aging Process

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Does your skincare routine address the visible signs of skin aging? If not, this is something else that could be preventing you from achieving a poreless complexion. In the same way that the sun’s UV rays damage the skin’s protein fibers and lead to droopy pores, the aging process also causes those fibers to weaken and sag. 

If your pores have been looking large and long, skincare products designed to tighten up the look of the skin could make a big difference. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum, for example, contains several ingredients that work to firm and tighten the complexion. Between green tea leaf extract, resveratrol, sodium hyaluronate, and peptides, it will work its magic in no time. The best part? It also contains witch hazel extract. This astringent ingredient is revered for how it leaves the pores less visible.

The Facial Anti-Aging Firming System is another product that, as you can tell from its name, is designed to give the skin a firmer and tighter finish. This duo consists of a mask powder and an essence, which are mixed together before being applied to the skin. With resveratrol ferment extract, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed collagen, niacinamide, polypeptides, and more, regular use will leave your skin looking younger and your pores looking smaller. 

Be Physically Gentle With Your Skin

Do you ever rub or tug at your skin? Whether it’s while you’re removing your eye makeup or when you’re drying your wet face, it’s easy to forget that the skin on the face is extremely delicate. It may not seem as though rubbing has any impact, but the more you tug your skin and stretch out your pores, the harder your skin will find it to bounce back over time. You’ll only be accelerating the onset of the loose skin that comes with age, along with the accompanying enlarged pores.

To prevent this, make an effort to be gentle with your skin at all times. There’s no reason at all to treat it roughly. If your eye makeup isn’t coming off, use a better cleanser. If you’re in a hurry to dry your face after cleansing, use a more absorbent towel (plus, skincare is best applied to damp skin anyway). Not only will your efforts help to keep your pores looking tiny, but they’ll also prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, both of which will also be exacerbated if you’re rough with your skin. 

Enjoy Invisible-Looking Pores With Vine Vera

If your pores are causing problems, there’s a good chance that your skincare routine is somewhat to blame. The good news is that it’s usually easy to put things right. Whether this means switching to a different cleanser, upgrading your SPF, or simplifying your skincare routine, put our tips into action, and you’ll soon be impressed with how ‘barely there’ your pores look.

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Is it possible to have a lazy day without neglecting your skin? Absolutely! Skincare doesn’t have to be a drawn-out, time-consuming process. Instead, keep these lazy skincare tips from Vine Vera in mind, and you’ll be able to indulge in some guilt-free me-time, knowing that your skin has been taken care of.

Make the Most of Multitaskers

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If you don’t want to spend lots of time on your skin but want to ensure that all of your skin’s needs are taken care of, multitasking products are the way to go. Be strategic with your choices, and you’ll be able to keep your skin looking bright and youthful without feeling bogged down by an over-complicated skincare routine. 

Multitasking products can be incorporated into just about every stage of your regimen, enabling you to create the ultimate lazy skincare routine! Start with a multitasking cleanser, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser. In addition to thoroughly cleansing your skin, it will also brighten your complexion with vitamin C and licorice root extract, while providing an array of other antioxidants. 

Then, move on to a multitasking serum, such as the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. With peptides, ceramides, seaweed extract, and sodium hyaluronate, it hydrates the skin and keeps the skin barrier feeling supported. At the same time, kojic acid tackles the visibility of discoloration while vitamins and other antioxidants repair the appearance of environmental damage and give the skin a more youthful finish.

Finally, finish with a multitasking moisturizer, like the Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30. This day cream also provides sun protection, which will save you from having to apply a separate sunscreen after moisturizing. 

As you can see, with just three multitasking products, you can build a lazy skincare routine that still goes above and beyond for your complexion.

Do Some Multitasking of Your Own

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It’s not just your skincare products that should be multitasking – this is something that you can be doing too! Carrying out certain elements of your skincare routine while you’re doing other things enables you to give your skin some extra care without having to dedicate even more time to your routine. 

Take masking, for example. Face masks aren’t considered to be an essential product, meaning that most lazy skincare aficionados skip them altogether. However, mask while you’re doing the laundry, vacuuming your house, washing dishes, or carrying out other similar tasks, and you’ll be giving your complexion a boost without having to really do much extra. Sheet masks, like Vine Vera’s Pinot Noir Anti-Aging Luminating Face & Eye Mask, lend themselves well to this. However, if you find wearing a sheet mask uncomfortable while you’re moving around, clay masks, such as the Resveratrol Chianti Thermic Mask, work well too!

Another way to multitask while caring for your skin is when you’re spending some time sitting around and scrolling through your phone. You only need one hand for this, so put the other to good use by using this time to pamper your skin with some LED light therapy. With a tool like the Photonix-2 Jade Eye Wand, you don’t need to do anything other than hold the device over your skin and move it around. Before you know it, you’ll have given your skin a full LED light therapy session – lazy skincare at its finest!

Mask While You Sleep

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We’ve already talked about how face masks are great products for multitasking. However, if that doesn’t appeal to you, another way for your skin to benefit from the properties of a face mask without the need for any extra work on your part is to slather it with a leave-on mask before you go to bed. This way, the mask will work its magic while you sleep. You’ll then rinse it off the next morning when you cleanse your skin, meaning no additional effort is required. 

Of course, this is another opportunity to keep our earlier tip in mind – seek out multitasking skincare products. You could do this with your face mask too, opting for a formula that tackles a few of your visible skin concerns. Alternatively, if there’s one issue that you want to hone in on, a mask can help with this as well. 

One leave-on face mask that’s a great all-rounder is the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk Mask. It’s brimming with hydrating ingredients, including squalane, aloe vera, sodium hyaluronate, and peptides. Extra hydration is exactly what your skin needs overnight. It’s also loaded with potent antioxidants, not only from the power of vitamins A and E, but also from the long list of superfruit extracts infused into this mask. 

Focus on Hydration

Often, all that your skin really needs in order to look smoother, brighter, and more radiant is moisture. Moisture loss is an issue that’s now more prevalent than ever, with modern-day lifestyles exacerbating this in a big way. From pollution to harsh skincare products to caffeine and alcohol, there’s so much about daily life that contributes to moisture loss. 

Once your skin begins to feel even slightly dehydrated, it will start to look duller. As this continues, fine lines and wrinkles will become more noticeable. Your skin will also take on a rougher texture and, due to the damage that dehydration causes to the skin’s natural protective barrier, sensitivities will also become more common. 

As you can see, the simple act of giving your skin some extra hydration can go a long way! How can you do this? There are plenty of hydrating products out there that you could layer onto your skin. However, in the vein of simple and lazy skincare, the key is to ensure that all of the skincare products you use contain humectants. These are ingredients that bind moisture to the skin, meaning they provide quick and effective hydration. Sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, squalane, and a few of the other ingredients we’ve already talked about all function as humectants. Prioritize these in your routine, and you’ll be able to keep your skin looking luminescent. 

Invest in a Full Skincare Collection

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While some people feel lazy when it comes to applying skincare, others feel that way about shopping for skincare products in the first place! In many ways, this is understandable. With so many different products out there clamoring for your attention, knowing which formulas would best suit your skin usually requires scrutinizing ingredient lists, followed by plenty of research. 

One way to get around that is to stop shopping for individual skincare products and invest in a skincare collection or set instead. Vine Vera’s Bird Nest Collection is a great example. This set contains four products: a cleanser, a face mask, an eye cream, and an SPF moisturizer. They come together to provide an easy, lazy skincare routine that minimizes the appearance of UV damage and tired skin, bringing out the skin’s natural radiance. 

The Vine Vera Vitamin C Power Set would also be a clever purchase. It consists of an exfoliator, a serum, and a moisturizer, each one infused with vitamin C. Add in the vitamin C cleanser we featured earlier, and you’ll suddenly have a powerful antioxidant-rich evening routine all laid out for you.

Create a Bedside Routine

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If you often find that you forget about skincare until you’ve crawled into bed for the night, one simple way to ensure that your skin is still cared for is to keep a few easy-to-use skincare products on your bedside table. This way, all you’ll need to do is lean over to access your skincare. You’ll be able to apply your products while you’re sitting in bed – lazy skincare personified! 

With that said, a bedside routine shouldn’t become a regular habit. As you probably know, the first step in every skincare routine is to cleanse the skin. It’s difficult to do this properly without water. Although facial wipes may seem to work, they aren’t very effective at actually removing dirt and oil, tending to smear it around instead. They’re better than not cleansing your skin at all, but shouldn’t be relied on daily.

Other than a water-free way to cleanse your skin, what else should your bedside routine consist of? You don’t need to go overboard, especially since you haven’t properly cleansed. Keep it simple with a hydrating, antioxidant-rich night cream, such as the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream. It will ensure that you wake up to skin that feels soft, smooth, and supple.

Seek Out High-Performance Products

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We’ve shared some good lazy skincare tips above, but how about a tip to make you a little less lazy about skincare? 

For many people, that laziness arises due to how long it can take to see results from topical products. You usually need to wait several weeks, if not months, before a product starts to take a noticeable effect on the skin. 

One way to give yourself some extra motivation is by seeking out high-performance products that produce instant visible results. Case in point: the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution. Dab this product under your eyes and, after just one minute, your under-eye area will look smoother and significantly less puffy. 

The Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution is another one that contains fast-acting ingredients. This product quickly smooths away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you’re looking for a way to instantly achieve younger-looking skin, this product is exactly what you need. 

Lazy Skincare Doesn’t Mean Neglecting Your Skin

As you can see, there’s nothing wrong with being lazy about skincare, so long as you’re strategic with the small amount of effort that you do end up putting in. Keep our tips in mind, and you’ll be able to give your skin all that it needs and more, with minimal effort! 

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It’s no secret that hot weather and heavy skin creams don’t mix. The last thing that you want when your skin is feeling greasy and sweaty is a thick moisturizer weighing your skin down. For this reason, many swap to lighter lotions or gel moisturizers once the heat of the summer really kicks in. 

While there’s nothing wrong with this, it’s important to keep in mind that not all skin creams are unsuitable for hot weather. There are always exceptions, one of which you’ll find at Vine Vera. Get ready – you’re about to meet your new favorite summer moisturizer! 

Introducing the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer

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You’re probably aware of how beneficial it can be to incorporate a vitamin C serum into your summer skincare routine. Well, with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer, you’ll be able to moisturize your skin with the ingredient too! 

A Summer-Friendly Formula

Take a look at the ingredient list of any of the skin creams out there, and this will immediately tell you whether or not that formula is summer-friendly. Certain ingredients are essential in the summer, and this moisturizer contains several of them. 

Vitamin C is, quite clearly, the star of the show. With this antioxidant capable of brightening the complexion, firming up the look of wrinkled skin, lightening the appearance of discoloration, and leaving your skin feeling better protected against the sun, it’s one that deserves to feature in multiple stages of your skincare routine.

Like all antioxidants, vitamin C works best when it’s combined with other antioxidants. We’ve included plenty in this moisturizer, from vitamins A and E to resveratrol and a variety of plant extracts. They’ll all help to keep the appearance of sun damage, as well as other forms of environmental damage, at bay.

A Rich But Non-Greasy Texture

One ingredient in this cream that we haven’t yet discussed is shea butter. It gives the moisturizer a rich and notably creamy consistency – one that feels decadent on the skin. 

With that said, people sometimes shy away from shea butter in the summer months, especially if they have oily skin. Due to the word ‘butter’ in its name, it brings about connotations of an overly thick, pore-clogging ingredient. This, however, is not the case at all. Shea butter is actually considered to be a non-comedogenic ingredient, meaning that it won’t clog your pores. Instead, it absorbs into the skin quickly, with no greasy residue left behind.

Can Be Used Morning and Night

Experts often recommend having separate skin creams for day and night. Why? Because the skin’s needs vary depending on the time of day. Daytimes, which is when your skin faces a large amount of environmental stress, call for plenty of antioxidants. Meanwhile, nighttime, which is when moisture loss peaks, requires extra hydration. 

Unlike many skin creams, the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer is able to cater to all of those needs. Its many antioxidants are great for daytime use, while its blend of super-hydrating ingredients will keep your skin quenched all night long.

Adding the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer to Your Skincare Routine

Let’s start by talking about where to get the Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer from. The official Vine Vera online shop is the best place, or shop directly from one of our physical retail locations. However, steer clear of any third-party sellers you spot online – there are so many fakes out there! 

Once you have your moisturizer, give this vitamin C-infused routine a try:

Cleanse

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Your skin should always be clean before you apply any skincare products to it. However, if the weather has been particularly hot, make sure that your cleanser is up to the task of dealing with the extra sebum that will be coating your skin. 

This is where the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser really shines. With this formula also containing vitamin C, it’s a great way to give your skin a layer of the ingredient before you use your vitamin C moisturizer. 

Apply a Serum

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While you can go ahead and moisturize immediately after cleansing, we’d recommend applying a serum in between. Serums are great for targeting specific visible skin concerns, so pick one that’s capable of dealing with yours. 

If you’d like to add even more vitamin C to your skincare routine, the Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum is one of our bestsellers. The Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum also contains vitamin C. However, with this one also infused with kojic acid, licorice root extract, and peptides, it’s an even better serum for those who are trying to lighten the look of dark spots. 

Moisturize

Once you’ve applied your serum, wait for 30 seconds or so until it absorbs. However, don’t allow your skin to fully dry out. Ideally, you should moisturize while your skin is still partially damp.

Scoop a small amount of the vitamin C moisturizer out of the jar and spread it evenly over your skin. Then, gently massage it in. 

SPF

If you’re following this routine in the morning, you’ll need to round things off with some SPF. The great thing about applying SPF after vitamin C is that the two will work synergistically together. Research shows that the antioxidant leaves the skin feeling even better protected against the sun when it is applied under SPF. This is enhanced even further when vitamin E is added to the mix, which our Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer also contains. 

Other Summer-Friendly Skincare Products From Vine Vera

Want to boost your summer skincare routine even more? Here are a few other Vine Vera products that are perfect for the summer months:

The Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling

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If you think that your skin would benefit from even more vitamin C, the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling enables you to exfoliate with the ingredient too. This peel brings together a few different exfoliants, including mandelic acid and bamboo powder. It’s an excellent exfoliator for the summer months because it doesn’t contain any aggressive exfoliants, yet it does a great job of thoroughly exfoliating the skin. 

Of course, in true Vine Vera fashion, this formula is filled with an array of antioxidants as well. In addition to vitamin C, your skin will benefit from resveratrol, vitamin A, vitamin E, and green tea extract. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Eye Serum

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With the skin around the eyes being thinner and more delicate than the skin elsewhere on the face, it’s even more prone to sun damage. People tend to squint more in the summer too, which only exacerbates the fine lines that develop around the eyes with age. 

With the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Eye Serum, you won’t have to worry about the appearance of crow’s feet or any of the other visible skin concerns that the summer brings. This silky formula, which contains the likes of peptides, sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera, resveratrol, and vitamin C, will keep the skin around your eyes looking smooth, firm, and bright. 

The String Lift Sculpting System

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Dehydration is a very common problem in the summer. With the sun rapidly pulling moisture out of the skin, it doesn’t take long for skin cells to end up parched. If you want your skin to look plump, bright, and radiant for the rest of the season, giving your skin cells some extra hydration will go a long way.

This is where our String Lift Sculpting System comes in. It contains two products: the Golden Sculpting Serum and the Elastic Collagen Threads. When applied, the threads are sandwiched between two layers of the serum, where they dissolve and lavish the skin with their hydrating ingredients. With this duo, your skin will be able to soak up six different forms of hyaluronic acid, along with peptides, resveratrol, collagen, and oat extract. 

The Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition

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Looking for a way to instantly cool and calm the feel of the skin under your eyes? Jelly eye patches are what you need. You’ve likely seen various versions of these all over social media, with these eye masks becoming particularly useful during a hot summer. 

The Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition is Vine Vera’s version. These masks feel instantly soothing when applied to the skin, although you could enhance this by storing them in the fridge for a couple of hours before using them. They’re infused with a hydrating, antioxidant-rich blend that will quickly diminish the look of puffiness, dark circles, and sallowness. Use these masks morning or evening – whenever your skin could do with a pick-me-up. There are 30 pairs of masks in each jar, so it will be a while before you run out!

The Resveratrol Tightening Neck & Chest Mask

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While we have plenty of face masks available at Vine Vera, we wanted to bring your attention to something a little different: neck and chest masks. Just like the eye area, the skin on your decolletage is surprisingly thin. This is why it often turns creased and crepey before the skin on the face does. If your decolletage has received a lot of sun exposure this summer, it would likely benefit from some TLC, which is exactly what our Resveratrol Tightening Neck & Chest Mask provides. 

These hydrogel masks are primarily designed to plump and smooth the look of the skin. They feel soothing and refreshing when applied, making them the perfect tonic at the end of a long, hot day. With a blend of hydrating ingredients and antioxidants, regular use will give your skin a firmer and tighter finish in the long run. 

Summer Skincare From Vine Vera

It’s always a good idea to tailor your skincare routine once the weather turns really hot, but this doesn’t mean that you need to ditch all of your skin creams. Sure, the products that you currently have may be too heavy, but the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer? The perfect cream for a hot day (or night!). Give it a try and you’ll soon agree!

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Have you been struggling to keep your skin looking fresh this summer? With all of that extra heat and humidity, not to mention the increased exposure to UV rays, the warmer months can really take a toll on the complexion. 

The good news? With the right products, you can quickly turn things around. Here’s Vine Vera’s summer skincare survival kit – products that you’ll be able to rely on even when temperatures are sweltering. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30

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Let’s start by talking about sun protection – one of the most important aspects of summer skincare. If you want your skin to get through the summer months without coming out of the season with too much damage, SPF needs to be taken very seriously.

However, many people struggle with how thick and heavy many sunscreen formulas can feel. No one likes seeing a ghostly white cast left behind on their skin after applying SPF! Plus, those with oily skin commonly complain about congestion and clogged pores after using sunscreen, especially since all SPF products need to be reapplied every couple of hours.

The solution? Add the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30 to your summer skincare kit. It’s a lightweight cream that does the job of both a moisturizer and a sunscreen, enabling you to conveniently combine two steps of your skincare routine into one. It feels weightless on the skin, melts in to leave a sheer finish, and is packed with antioxidants that will help your skin to fight against the appearance of environmental damage.

The Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum

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There are certain visible skin concerns that become particularly prevalent in the summer months. Dehydration, discoloration, dullness, and wrinkles are just a few of the issues that rear up at this time of year. It’s not easy to find a single skincare product that’s capable of tackling all of those problems in one go, which is why we created the Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. 

Take a look at this serum’s ingredient list and you’ll notice several hard hitters. Vitamin C, in the potent form of ascorbic acid, is on the list, with this antioxidant highly recommended by dermatologists for every summer skincare routine. It’s a great ingredient for lightening the look of dark spots, especially when combined with the kojic acid, licorice root extract, and peptides that are also in this serum. 

This formula is also extremely effective at hydrating the skin on a roasting hot day. Seaweed extract, sodium hyaluronate, and collagen all provide a burst of moisture. Meanwhile, resveratrol rounds things off with its game-changing antioxidant properties. 

The Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum

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Looking for a simpler summer serum that focuses solely on providing hydration and a luminous glow? Check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum, another lightweight formula, but one that consists of numerous hydrating compounds. 

There are a few ingredients that contribute to this serum’s hydrating effects. Sodium hyaluronate is one, with this humectant famous for how it binds moisture to the skin. Glycerin acts in the same way, while lactic acid boasts humectant properties as well. The latter is also known for having a mild exfoliating effect on the skin. Although it’s not used in a large enough concentration in this serum to properly exfoliate the skin, it will ensure that you won’t end up dealing with clogged pores while keeping your skin looking bright and fresh. 

Just like with all Vine Vera products, resveratrol makes an appearance in this formula too. It’s an incredibly powerful antioxidant that has been shown to prevent and reduce the visibility of UV damage on the skin. It’s even more effective when it’s combined with vitamin C, which is exactly what we’ve done with this serum. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet Toner 

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Keeping your skin hydrated is so important in the summer. With UV rays regularly causing damage to the skin’s natural protective barrier, moisture retention often declines, especially during the hottest parts of the season. 

One way to hydrate your skin while cooling it down is by adding the Resveratrol Cabernet Toner from Vine Vera to your summer skincare routine. Aloe vera is one of the stars of this formula, but in the form of aloe vera leaf juice rather than leaf extract. This really harnesses the ingredient’s hydrating capabilities, while saturating your skin with all of the complexion-soothing enzymes that aloe is famous for.

Cucumber fruit extract and chamomile flower extract can be found in this toner as well. Again, both work to calm the feeling of inflammation and irritation. It’s a great formula for leaving the skin barrier feeling soothed yet strong, and capable of protecting the skin from all of the environmental aggressors that are thrown its way during the summer months. 

The String Lift Sculpting System

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Since you don’t want to overload your skin with too many products in the warmer months, keeping your daily summer skincare minimal but adding in a few extra products on a weekly basis can help to give your skin the boost that it needs without overwhelming it. When it comes to weekly skincare, most people turn to masks. However, the String Lift Sculpting System is very much worthy of your attention too…

This skincare system consists of two products. You start by spritzing your skin with the Golden Sculpting System. It has a very watery texture but actually contains six different forms of hyaluronic acid, along with various peptides. It’s exquisitely hydrating, to the point where your skin will immediately look plumper and fuller once you’ve applied it. 

You then follow on with the Elastic Collagen Threads. There are more hydrating ingredients in these threads too, along with compounds that firm and tighten the complexion. Finish off with another spritz of the serum, and then massage your face until the threads dissolve into your skin. The resulting glow will undoubtedly impress you! 

The Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk

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People often struggle with finding the right moisturizer for their summer skincare routines. While your skin still needs the hydration and seal provided by a moisturizer, a formula that’s even slightly too thick for your skin will lead to clogged pores and a whole host of other issues. 

If you can relate, check out Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk. It has a very silky texture that doesn’t feel sticky or greasy whatsoever. Instead, it softly hydrates the skin, locks in moisture, and provides a long list of antioxidant-rich botanical extracts. 

There are several noteworthy ingredients in this cream, one being caffeine. It helps to keep the skin feeling safe when faced with UV rays. Green tea extract is another ingredient that’s often recommended for use in the summer. Studies show that it contains certain polyphenols that prevent the appearance of UV-induced skin damage. It’s great at countering the appearance of skin aging while also reducing the feeling of inflammation. 

The Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum

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If you’ve noticed crow’s feet developing around your eyes, you’ll likely find that these worsen in the summer months. After all, not only does the extra UV exposure accelerate the onset of wrinkles, but subconsciously squinting when in bright sunlight will also cause those creases to deepen. 

This is why a good eye serum should be an essential part of your summer skincare stash. Our recommendation? The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum. It’s designed specifically to smooth and firm the look of the skin around the eyes, while also providing a boatload of hydrating ingredients.

What’s in it? Vitamin C sits near the top of the ingredient list. This antioxidant pretty much does it all, and works well when used around the eyes. It’s joined by resveratrol, creating a formidable duo in terms of softening the visibility of fine lines. Peptides are a big part of this eye serum as well. They give the skin a stronger and thicker finish, which is exactly what the thin skin around the eyes needs. Meanwhile, licorice root extract lightens the look of discoloration, aloe vera soothes the complexion, and sodium hyaluronate intensely hydrates.

The Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition

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If puffy eyes always seem to plague you every summer, you’ll love our Pure Soothing Eye Jelly Masks Limited Edition. Whether your puffiness is caused by the heat, the humidity, higher pollution levels, a lack of sleep, or anything else, these eye masks will immediately leave your eye area looking smoother, firmer, and unbelievably brighter.

These masks are infused with a specialized blend of ingredients. There are a few summer skincare classics in this formula, such as sodium hyaluronate and aloe vera. However, there are plenty of lesser-known powerhouses in these masks too, from ivy extract to horsetail extract to geranium extract. Each contains unique antioxidants while also working in their own way to tighten and revive the look of the skin. 

If you’ve never used jelly eye patches before, you’re in for a treat! There are 60 masks in total (30 pairs) in each jar, so you’ll need to use the provided spatula to peel two of those masks away. Then, lay them over your under-eye area. You’ll immediately notice a cooling sensation, which continues for the 10-15 minutes you’ll need to keep the masks on. Once this time is up, remove the masks. You’ll be left with a light layer of serum on your skin. This contains all of the beneficial ingredients we just discussed, so gently massage the serum into your skin instead of wiping it off! 

Summer Skincare Essentials From Vine Vera

The summer months can be difficult for your skin, which is why it’s important to ensure that you’re using the right skincare products. Add some of the products that we’ve shared above to your summer skincare kit, and you’ll be able to make it through the season with a fresh-looking face and a radiant glow.

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Tired of wasting time and money on products that promise to bring you the dewy luminescence that glass skin is famous for, only to leave you feeling disappointed? 

While it’s true that some products can help to bring you that glossy sheen, this is usually only the case when they’re integrated into a routine where every step is focused on achieving a glass skin finish. Most importantly, that routine also needs to be tailored to your skin type in order for it to work as intended. 

Where do you begin when it comes to creating a glass skin routine that actually works? Read on as Vine Vera breaks things down. 

Begin With a Blank Canvas

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Glass skin looks beautifully clean, which is why the very first step of your routine should be to cleanse your skin. This will not only remove dirt and sebum, but will also ensure that the rest of the products you apply can properly penetrate your skin and work to their full potential. 

In order to ensure a thorough cleanse, a glass skin routine usually consists of a double cleanse. Just like the glass skin trend, the double cleansing technique also comes from South Korea. It involves first cleansing your face with an oil-based cleanser. This will remove the oil-based impurities from your skin. Then, follow up with a water-based cleanser to tackle water-based impurities. 

Since you’re cleansing twice, neither of your cleansers should be too aggressive in nature. Stick to gentle formulas that also suit your skin type. The Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser from Vine Vera is a popular water-based cleanser among those with dry or sensitive skin, while the  Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser is a water-based product that’s loved by those with combination and oily skin. 

Exfoliate for a Brighter Glow

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Part of the appeal of glass skin is how it gives the face a crystal clear, almost pore-less finish. However, in order for your pores to look as invisible as possible, you need to make sure that they don’t contain any blockages. Dead skin cells, excess sebum, and more gather together to form plugs in the pores. Leave those to fester, and once bacteria enters into the mix, a breakout will emerge – definitely not what you want if you’re hoping for glass skin! 

This is where exfoliation comes in. It’s a vital part of achieving that pore-less look, and it also offers up other benefits too. Just like cleansing, exfoliating will enhance the absorption of your other skincare products. It will also leave the skin looking brighter, smoother, and fresher. 

Again, the key to making sure that this glass skin routine actually works for you is to ensure that the exfoliator you use is compatible with your skin type. If you have dry or sensitive skin, a formula like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling would work well for you. It exfoliates with a gentle blend of mandelic acid and various natural powders. It also hydrates the skin, provides antioxidants, and contains an infusion of jojoba esters to leave the skin feeling conditioned. 

If your skin type is combination or oily, check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Cellular Peel. Again, it uses both chemical and physical exfoliants. This time, however, bitter orange oil and vitamin C help to balance how greasy the skin feels, ensuring that your glass skin looks softly dewy rather than overly shiny. 

Apply Your First Layer of Hydration

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Ever wondered why glass skin always looks so intensely hydrated? That’s because it is! Hydration is a key part of achieving that glassy sheen. The more hydrated your skin is, the dewier, bouncier, and more radiant it will look. 

While your usual skincare routine may only contain one hydrating product, a glass skin routine sandwiches together multiple layers of moisture. Each new layer helps to push the previous one in, resulting in that deeply hydrated finish that glass skin is associated with. 

So, back to your routine. We’re now at the first layer of hydration, which is best done with a hydrating toner or essence. These may seem like extremely light and watery products, but they’re great for saturating freshly exfoliated skin with moisture. Toners have the added benefit of rebalancing the pH on the skin’s surface. This then leaves the skin feeling more receptive to the other products that you apply. 

For the best results, pick a toner that contains a few different hydrating ingredients, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Toner. Try to apply it while your skin is still damp from cleansing, so that all of those extra water molecules are pushed into your skin too. 

Target Your Visible Skin Concerns

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If your skin is pretty much problem-free and you don’t have any visible skin concerns to deal with, you’ll be able to skip this step. However, for everyone else, that flawless finish that’s associated with glass skin can quickly be disrupted by the likes of breakouts, dark spots, wrinkles, and more. 

When it comes to addressing visible skin concerns such as those, patience is key. It can take a while to bring about a long-term improvement in the complexion, which isn’t very helpful if you’re hoping for glass skin straight away.

What’s the solution? Look for fast-acting products that work immediately to mask the issues that you have with your appearance. Sure, those results won’t be permanent, but they’ll essentially be a quick fix that you can rely on until you’re able to solve your skin problems for good.

Take the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution, for example. Puffy eyes will quickly detract from the smooth, glassy look you’re seeking, but this solution will work to de-puff your appearance in just 60 seconds. Meanwhile, the Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution is a great go-to if you’re battling with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It will leave your skin looking smoother, plumper, and firmer – everything you need for glass skin! 

Hydrate Some More 

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It’s now time for another layer of hydration. This time, it should be provided in the form of a serum, which will ensure a much more intense burst of moisture. 

Again, try to pick a product that contains a few different hydrating ingredients. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum hydrates with a blend of sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and lactic acid. It also boasts vitamin C and resveratrol – two powerful antioxidants.

The Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum also features a very hydrating blend. This formula hydrates with a selection of plant oils, including jojoba, avocado, olive, and coconut. As you can tell from its name, it’s also loaded with vitamin C, plus vitamins A and E! 

Lock in the Hydration With a Moisturizer

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Now that you’ve given your skin plenty of hydration, it’s time to lock all of that in with a moisturizer. This is a very important step – skip it, and the majority of the hydrating ingredients that you’ve just applied will end up evaporating away in no time. If you want your glass skin to last for hours, sealing your skin with a moisturizer is a must.

Which moisturizer should you use? Hydrating formulas are best, as these will give your skin an extra layer of hydration. However, make sure that you also keep your skin type in mind when choosing a moisturizer. Using a formula that isn’t suitable for your skin type will only leave you with new problems to deal with! 

Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream is one that dry or sensitive skin will love. Thanks to an infusion of shea butter, aloe vera, and vitamin E, it’s a gentle moisturizer that will quickly leave your skin feeling softer and smoother.

On the other hand, if you have oily or combination skin, the Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk doesn’t contain any heavy plant oils or butters. Instead, it hydrates with the likes of sodium hyaluronate, collagen, and peptides, while also being chock-full of antioxidants. For readers interested in understanding peptide potency and dosing in a more scientific context, you can also explore tools like the peptide calculator. This lets you input peptide vial size, bacteriostatic water volume, and desired dose to calculate precise concentrations and syringe amounts. This is a helpful resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

Understanding the quantification and reconstitution of peptides can enhance your understanding of their function in formulation and therapeutic applications, regardless of your field of expertise—skincare science or peptide research.

Find a Glow-Boosting SPF Product

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If you’re following this glass skin routine during the day, there’s one final step that shouldn’t be skipped: SPF. There’s no point putting all of this effort into achieving gorgeous glass skin, only for the sun’s UV rays to then trigger inflammation and redness, quickly ruining all of your hard work. 

With that said, it can sometimes be difficult to find a sunscreen that doesn’t leave the skin looking greasy or overly pale. Many of the heavier SPF products out there will dull the dewiness that your glass skin routine has achieved. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of glow-boosting SPF products out there, too – you just need to find one that works well for your skin! The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30 is one that’s loved by all skin types. Not only does it protect against the sun, but it also contains an infusion of antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, which will work to enhance your glass skin look.

Remember That Your Lifestyle Matters Too

Follow the steps above, and you’ll be well on your way to achieving glass skin. However, it’s important to remember that your lifestyle choices matter too. No matter how good your skincare routine may be, make the wrong lifestyle choices and you’ll struggle to achieve that flawless, dewy sheen. 

If you want glass skin that looks as bright and radiant as possible, make sure that you:

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet
• Exercise regularly
• Keep stress to a minimum
• Get enough beauty sleep each night

All of this will significantly contribute to the healthy-looking complexion you’re hoping for.

Summary

Glass skin isn’t necessarily difficult to achieve, so long as you follow the right steps and use products that are fully compatible with your skin. Keep the tips that we’ve shared above in mind, and you’ll soon be rocking a glassy glow that will be the envy of everyone around you!

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It’s very common for people to spend a large chunk of time each day caring for the skin on their face, yet the skin on the body often doesn’t receive the same attention. While body skin is generally thicker, tougher, and more resilient than facial skin, its slower cell turnover rate can leave it more susceptible to dryness and flaking, making it important to regularly give the skin on your body plenty of TLC.

Need some inspiration? One 3-minute body skincare ritual that many people swear by is dry brushing. With a boatload of purported benefits, this ancient technique could quickly give your body the smooth, soft, and radiant finish you’ve been seeking. How do you get started? Read on as Vine Vera explains! 

Dry Brushing 101

Dry brushing is a body skincare technique that stems from ancient Ayurvedic medicinal practices, which is the traditional Indian way to holistically heal. With that said, other ancient cultures, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, practiced similar methods too. 

So, what exactly does this body skincare ritual involve? 

This technique makes use of a special brush with firm bristles, which is rubbed over the skin in a certain way before showering. It only takes a few minutes to dry brush your body, yet the benefits that you could experience from this ritual are significant…

The Benefits of Dry Brushing

People choose to dry brush for a variety of reasons, with the most common being:

• It’s an effective method of exfoliation, with dry brushing dislodging dead skin cells. These are then washed away in the shower.
• Dry brushing is believed to help boost lymphatic drainage. This leaves the skin feeling better detoxified.
• Dry brushing feels almost like a massage, which boosts circulation and gives the skin a rosy glow.
• Some people find that dry brushing temporarily reduces the visibility of cellulite.
• Many people report feeling more energized after incorporating dry brushing into their routines. This is likely due to how dry brushing can stimulate the nervous system.
• Dry brushing can help to improve the absorption of body skincare products.
• Dry brushing feels relaxing and calming. It’s a great way to relieve stress! 

How to Dry Brush Your Body

Want to give this body skincare ritual a try? Here’s how to correctly dry brush your body:

1. Step into the shower, but don’t turn the water on. As you may have guessed from its name, dry brushing means that your skin needs to be dry! 
2. Start at your feet. Gently move your dry brush upwards, using fluid strokes that are directed toward your heart. Adjust your pressure as you continue – the more sensitive parts of your skin, such as your chest, will require a lighter touch than the thicker areas of your skin, such as your feet.
3. Repeat the same process as you work your way up your legs. 
4. Start dry brushing your stomach. At this point, you may find it helpful to move the brush in larger, circular motions, but always do so in a clockwise direction. This is believed to aid with digestion. The same method should be used for dry brushing your back.
5. Once you get to your arms, go back to using upward strokes so that your brush moves in the direction of your armpit.
6. As you move toward the top of your body, change the direction of your strokes so that you’re brushing downward. Again, this should be aimed toward your heart. 
7. Once you’re done dry brushing, immediately turn on the shower to rinse away those dead cells. You should also give your dry brush a thorough rinse and then leave it in an open, sunny space to dry.

Dry Brushing After Care

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As soon as you’re finished in the shower, it’s important to follow up by slathering your body with a moisturizer. This is an essential step whenever you exfoliate, even with dry brushing being considered one of the more gentle forms of exfoliation. 

What you moisturize with should depend on your skin type. If your skin is quite dry or sensitive, go with a rich moisturizer, like the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter. On the other hand, if your skin type is oily and you regularly experience body acne breakouts, a lighter moisturizer, like the Vine Vera Body Cream, would be a better fit. 

You may also want to give certain areas of your body some TLC if needed. If you’re struggling with dry hands, Vine Vera’s Hand Cream can help. Meanwhile, if your feet are feeling rough, a dedicated foot cream, such as the Vine Vera Foot Cream, can feel like a godsend. 

How Often to Dry Brush Your Body

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While some people rave about the benefits of dry brushing daily, this isn’t usually recommended. Although dry brushing may be gentle, it’s still a form of exfoliation. Do it too often and you run the risk of over-exfoliating your skin, which can then lead to a multitude of problems. 

Instead, start by dry brushing your body just a couple of times a week. If you don’t want to give up your regular exfoliator just yet, alternate which you use for each exfoliation session. The Vine Vera Salt Scrub is an excellent formula to use in between dry brushing. With its sea salt granules being more abrasive than the bristles of a dry brush, it will provide a deeper sense of exfoliation. This is perfect for any areas of your body that feel particularly rough. 

Once your skin has grown accustomed to dry brushing, you could consider increasing how often you carry out this body skincare technique to three times a week. 

Is Dry Brushing Safe for All Skin Types?

There aren’t many exfoliators out there that can safely be used on all skin types, but dry brushing is one. With that said, those who have inflamed or open skin, such as people suffering from psoriasis or eczema, should avoid running a dry brush over those areas of skin. Your dry brush should never touch an open wound, as this could introduce more bacteria to the area and lead to an infection.

Maintaining Your Dry Brush

We’ve already mentioned that you should rinse and dry your dry brush after each use. However, a deeper clean every couple of weeks is essential as well. It can be easy for dead cells to end up trapped in those bristles, some of which might be missed if you don’t rinse your dry brush thoroughly enough. The last thing that you want to do is introduce dead cells back onto your skin every time you use your dry brush! 

There are a couple of ways in which you could do this deeper clean. One method would be to fill a bowl or sink with clean water, add some soap, and then move your brush around in the water with a scrubbing motion. Make sure that you create movement within the bristles so that any trapped cells can be released. Once you’re done, rinse your dry brush in cold water before setting it out to dry.

The downside to that method is that wooden handles will split much sooner. To preserve the handle of your dry brush, deep clean it by applying some gentle soap to the bristles and then running the palm of your hand over them. Once you’ve created a good lather, rinse your brush and then set it aside to dry.

Can Your Face Be Dry Brushed as Well? 

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Dry brushing is most commonly referred to as a body skincare technique. However, dry brushing your face is possible too. You’ll need to purchase a dedicated facial dry brush, as your face will need much softer bristles. 

Unlike when dry brushing your body, you’ll also need to cleanse your face first. Use a gentle facial cleanser, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser, and then dry your face before dry brushing. You’ll need to rinse your skin again once you’re done, after which you can follow up with the rest of your facial skincare routine. 

Keep in mind that you’ll need to use very light pressure when dry brushing your face. It’s very easy to over-exfoliate facial skin with a dry brush, which is why most people prefer to use alternative exfoliators instead. 

Other Ways to Care for the Skin on Your Body

Dry brushing can go a long way in giving the skin on your body a boost. Combine it with these body skincare tips and your skin will soon be glowing like never before:

• Keep your shower water at a lukewarm temperature. Hot water will quickly strip away your skin’s protective barrier, which is the last thing you need after exfoliating your skin.
• Keep your skin protected with sunscreen. Don’t assume that clothing provides enough protection. If you can see light through your clothes when you hold them up to the sun, this means that UV rays will easily penetrate through. 
• Get plenty of sleep. Not only will sleep deprivation speed up the rate at which you develop fine lines and wrinkles on your face, but it will also accelerate the appearance of aging on your body. If you want to keep your skin looking smooth and taut, quality beauty sleep is a must! 
• Minimize stress. Stress can have a huge impact on your skin. It triggers inflammation, increases oil production, exacerbates acne, makes dryness worse, and more. 
• Eat a healthy and balanced diet. The food that you eat feeds your skin from within, so make sure that you’re giving your skin cells access to all of the nutrients they need.

Perfect Your Body Skincare Routine With Vine Vera

Although the skin on your body doesn’t require quite as much care as the skin on your face, it still deserves plenty of attention. The more love that you give it, the healthier and more youthful it will look. Dry brushing is a great way to give the skin on your body some special care, especially when combined with the other body skincare tips we’ve shared above.

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Not only can long and complex skincare routines be overwhelming for your skin, but they can also become surprisingly time-consuming, not to mention expensive! The good news is that skincare doesn’t need to be this way in order to be effective. So long as you pick the right products to use, a short and simple skincare routine can often be even better for your skin than an overcomplicated regimen.

Intrigued? Read on as Vine Vera shares two lazy-girl skincare routines – one for the day and one for the night – that your skin will absolutely love!

Keeping It Simple: An Easy Daytime Skincare Routine

The key to keeping your skincare routine simple yet effective is to turn to multi-tasking products that can cater to all of your skin’s needs with just one formula, which is exactly what this routine entails:

Step 1: Cleanse

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While a short and sweet skincare routine can be undeniably beneficial, it’s important to know which steps are non-negotiable. Cleansing is one. This is something that needs to be done at the start of any skincare routine. It will clear the way for the other products that you apply to quickly and easily sink into your skin. Even if you apply just one product onto dirty skin, not only will you trap those impurities into your skin, which will trigger oxidative stress, but the product that you’ve applied won’t be able to function to its full potential.

When choosing a cleanser to use in the mornings, it’s best to keep things gentle. You want to set your skin up for success for the day, so avoid formulas that contain harsh or irritating ingredients. A cleanser like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser would be ideal, no matter your skin type. It hydrates and conditions your skin while it cleanses and features a line-up of A-list ingredients. From lavender, chamomile, and aloe vera extracts to oils from moringa and argan, it never fails to leave the skin feeling silky-soft.

Step 2: Moisturize and Protect

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The two other non-negotiable steps that need to be carried out in a morning skincare routine are moisturizing and applying sun protection. A moisturizer will encourage your skin to retain moisture. It will form a seal over your skin’s surface, preventing your skin’s moisture reserves from evaporating away.

Meanwhile, the importance of sun protection is pretty well-known! The sun is responsible for up to 80% of the wrinkles and dark spots that develop on your skin over time. It also triggers the development of certain skin cancers, making sun protection a no-brainer.

Moisturizing and sun protection are often treated as two separate steps. However, an SPF moisturizer enables you to combine them into one. With that said, make sure that you pick an SPF moisturizer that encompasses the full breadth of properties offered by a dedicated moisturizer and sunscreen.

This is where the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30 shines. It’s filled with hydrating ingredients and antioxidants, including resveratrol, green tea extract, and aloe vera leaf extract. At the same time, it also offers SPF 30, which is the recommended amount of sun protection for most skin types (severely sensitive skin may need a higher SPF).

Optional Extras

A skincare routine can’t really get much simpler than the two steps featured above. However, if you want to give your complexion an extra boost, here are a couple of optional extra steps you may want to add in:

An Antioxidant Serum

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Antioxidants do so much for the skin. The way in which they neutralize the appearance of free radical damage keeps the skin looking smooth, bright, and youthful.

While the cleanser and SPF moisturizer we shared above are both loaded with antioxidants, it can be beneficial to add an antioxidant serum to your skincare routine too. Serums are extremely effective at carrying active ingredients into the skin, making an antioxidant serum a good way to add an extra layer of these potent compounds to your skin, before locking that in with a moisturizer.

With so many different antioxidants out there, your options are seemingly endless. However, one antioxidant that works beautifully on all skin types and can help to target a variety of visible skin concerns is vitamin C. It’s a true powerhouse in the skincare world, with this antioxidant commonly recommended by dermatologists all over the world.

Want to add a vitamin C serum to your skincare routine? Give the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum a try. With two forms of vitamin C in this blend, it allows you to double up on the ingredient’s antioxidant power. Plus, thanks to a combination of oils from jojoba, olive, and coconut, it’s exceptionally hydrating too. If your skin would benefit from some extra moisture (and most people’s would!), this serum will save you from having to add an additional hydrating serum to your morning skincare routine.

An Eye Serum or Cream

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While the moisturizer that you use in the mornings should be able to keep your eye area moisturized too, an eye serum or cream would be worth considering if you’re dealing with visible skin concerns that are specific to your eye area. The appearance of puffiness or dark circles, for example, are issues that a regular face cream won’t be able to address.

So, which should you choose: an eye serum or an eye cream? Our top pick would be the Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum. It contains a number of superstar ingredients, including resveratrol, a multi-peptide blend, sodium hyaluronate, and licorice root extract. It will hydrate, smooth, brighten, and revive the look of the skin around your eyes. It’s hardly surprising that this serum is one of our best sellers!

A Quick and Relaxing Nighttime Skincare Routine

While some people enjoy spending more time on their skin in the evenings, it’s very possible to keep your nighttime skincare routine to just two steps as well:

Step 1: Cleanse

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Just like in the morning, your evening skincare routine should begin with a cleanse. However, while a gentle cleanser is all that you need in the mornings, your skin may require some extra cleansing power in the evenings. Why? Because it has just spent all day surrounded by pollution, dirt, and other environmental impurities. These will all have settled into your skin’s surface, with many working their way into your pores. Removing as many of them as possible will keep your skin looking and feeling bright and healthy.

To power up your evening cleanse, consider the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser. It provides an exceptionally thorough cleanse, thanks to a combination of effective cleansing agents and lactic acid. It’s also infused with a long list of antioxidants, including vitamin C, resveratrol, and vitamin A. Meanwhile, licorice root extract will work to lighten the look of any discolored parts of your skin.

Step 2: Deep Moisture

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Since you don’t need to worry about sun protection at night, the only other essential step that needs to be followed is moisturizing. While you could go ahead and use your daytime moisturizer in the evenings, this would be a waste if your day cream contains SPF. Plus, daytime moisturizers tend not to be rich enough for evening use. Transepidermal water loss, which is the rate at which your skin loses moisture to evaporation, increases overnight. This means that extra moisture is needed if you want to keep your skin looking soft and fresh.

Most dedicated night creams take this into account. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream, for example, is formulated with shea butter. It’s a great ingredient for hydrating the skin while also locking that moisture in. It contains plenty of natural antioxidants too, with the effects of these enhanced by the other antioxidants in this moisturizer.

Of course, if your skin type is oily, you won’t want to use any rich ingredients. Instead, your night cream of choice should be lightweight but still extremely hydrating. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk is the perfect example. Rather than hydrating and moisturizing with plant oils and butters, this cream makes use of sodium hyaluronate, algae extract, and other super-light humectants.

Optional Extras

Again, just like when it comes to your morning skincare routine, there are a couple of other steps that your skin may benefit from in the evenings:

Exfoliation

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While exfoliation shouldn’t be done every day, it can make a huge difference to your complexion when this step is carried out regularly. Even if you cleanse your skin twice a day, some of those impurities that you’re trying to remove will still end up lodged inside your pores. At this stage, only exfoliation will be able to remove them. Leave them to fester, and they’ll only lead to blockages and breakouts.

While some exfoliators can seem pretty complex, the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling is a lazy girl’s favorite! Apply this gel to your skin and gently massage it in. You’ll quickly be able to feel it picking up your dead skin cells, after which you can rinse it, along with those dead cells, away. The fact that it’s also infused with powerful antioxidants and several hydrating plant oils is an added bonus!

An Overnight Mask

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If you’re trying to keep your skincare routine as simple and effortless as possible, face masks probably aren’t high on your agenda. Overnight face masks, however, are a different story…

Overnight masks are applied to the skin in the same way that a moisturizer is. They’re then left to sink into the skin while you sleep, as opposed to being removed after 15 minutes. These masks are extremely easy to use but can bring big results.

If you’d like to give an overnight mask a try, take a look at Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto Silk Mask. It boasts an impressive list of antioxidant-rich superfruit extracts, including chokeberry, goji berry, pomegranate, acai berry, and many more! It also feels deeply hydrating, ensuring that your skin looks radiant the next morning.

Summary

While there’s nothing wrong with giving your skin several different skincare products if it actually needs it, more often than not, a short and simple skincare routine can be just as effective. So long as you go with multi-tasking products that contain ingredients that are beneficial to your skin’s unique needs, you’ll be able to shorten your skincare routine down to just two or three steps, without worrying about your skin missing out!

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When it comes to reducing the visible signs of aging, there are certain skincare ingredients that are famous for their effects. From retinol and vitamin C to hyaluronic acid and peptides, these tend to be the ingredients that people seek out when they’re attempting to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and more.

When it comes down to it, there’s no denying that those big names have their merits, along with numerous clinical studies to back up their efficacy. However, there are also plenty of other skincare ingredients out there that can be just as powerful…yet they’re often ignored in favor of the more popular alternatives. 

If you want your skincare routine to tackle the look of skin aging as quickly as possible, keep reading as Vine Vera shares some lesser-known skincare ingredients that could have a transformational effect on your complexion. 

Resveratrol

Let’s start with resveratrol – an ingredient that you may be familiar with. Unlike some of the other skincare ingredients on this list, resveratrol has recently gained momentum, to the point where it’s now considered to be quite a mainstream ingredient.

Resveratrol is typically found in red grapes, blueberries, raspberries, peanuts, and some flowers. Although in flowers the amounts of resveratrol are usually low, it can be a nice gift to someone dear to you. You can use this website to send flowers internationally.

With that said, while some brands may have only recently started offering this ingredient, it’s one that Vine Vera has championed from the start. Resveratrol is our signature ingredient and you’ll find it in every single one of our products. 

What’s so special about resveratrol? Like vitamin A, vitamin C, and many of the other famous skincare ingredients, it’s an antioxidant. However, it outshines when it comes to its potency, with studies showing that resveratrol can significantly delay the appearance of the skin aging process. Regular use leaves the skin looking smoother and feeling more elastic, giving it a much more youthful touch.  

Aloe Vera

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People often don’t consider aloe vera when looking for skincare ingredients that reduce the visible signs of aging. It’s usually turned to when the skin is feeling inflamed, irritated, or dehydrated, with aloe vera revered for how it soothes and hydrates the skin.

However, these same properties can help to keep your complexion looking youthful too. Both inflammation and dehydration are precursors of the skin aging process. Keep these at bay and you’ll be able to stave off the look of aging skin. Plus, research also shows that aloe vera can go a long way in smoothing and tightening the feel of the skin, meaning that it’s still worth using even if your fine lines and wrinkles are already looking quite pronounced. 

With aloe vera offering so many benefits while being safe for all skin types, you’ll find it in several Vine Vera products. The Resveratrol Cabernet Toner is one, with aloe vera leaf juice being the second ingredient on this product’s ingredient list. This indicates that aloe is a primary ingredient in this formula, making it a great way to saturate your skin with its incredible qualities. 

Beta-Glucan

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Most skincare enthusiasts have heard of hyaluronic acid. It’s loved for its hydrating capabilities and how it binds moisture to the skin. This can immediately give the skin a plumper and fuller look while leaving the skin’s own aging defense system feeling stronger. For this reason, hyaluronic acid is often referred to as the best hydrating ingredient around…yet this isn’t quite true.

Meet beta-glucan, a natural polysaccharide that, like hyaluronic acid, is a hydrating humectant. However, experts believe it to be much better at hydrating the skin, estimating that it can provide 20% more moisture than hyaluronic acid. Better yet, beta-glucan offers some powerful antioxidant properties, making it a great ingredient for repairing the look of aging and damage too.

If you’d like to add beta-glucan to your skincare routine, give the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer a try. It combines beta-glucan with a blend of other hydrating ingredients, along with several antioxidant-rich plant extracts. It’s a great moisturizer to use both day and night! 

Panthenol 

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Vitamins are known for being some of the best skincare ingredients around. However, it usually tends to be the same vitamins in the spotlight – A, C, and E are ever-popular, while vitamin B3, also called niacinamide, has been having its moment too. 

Panthenol, on the other hand, is largely ignored. Also known as provitamin B5, this ingredient is a humectant, just like beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid. It also soothes the look of inflammation while leaving the skin barrier feeling stronger and better capable of defending against environmental damage. Research confirms that it outshines niacinamide in a few capacities, with its effects being easily comparable to the more popular vitamins too. 

Want to give panthenol a try? Check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Dissolving Pre Mask. This leave-on product is designed to be applied to the skin before a face mask. It provides a burst of nutrients, including panthenol, vitamin C, vitamin A, sodium hyaluronate, peptides, and more. 

DMAE

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With DMAE usually listed as dimethylaminoethanol tartrate on an ingredients list, it’s a name that people often gloss over. However, spot this ingredient in a skincare product and this is a sign that the formula you’re checking out is likely to have an anti-wrinkle effect on the look of your skin.

The best part is that DMAE works almost instantly to provide a smoother and firmer complexion, with this only improving the more the ingredient is used. In addition to giving the skin a tighter and tauter feel, DMAE also calms the feeling of inflammation while evening out skin tone.

It goes without saying that the way in which DMAE is able to immediately tackle the look of wrinkles is one of its biggest draws, which is exactly why it’s a star ingredient in the Vine Vera Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution. In this fast-acting formula, DMAE is joined by a number of other high-performance skincare ingredients, creating a blend that you’ll quickly come to rely on!

Caffeine

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While the jury is still out on whether or not the caffeine in the coffee you drink is harmful for the skin, topical caffeine is a different story. This naturally occurring stimulant can have a big impact on the skin when applied topically…in a good way!

You’re probably aware of how sun exposure contributes to a large part of the skin aging process. Well, add this ingredient to your morning skincare routine, layering it underneath your sunscreen, and it will boost how protected your skin feels from UVB rays. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it helps with the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots too, restoring a more youthful edge to your complexion.

While caffeine is a popular ingredient in eye care products, this is one that your entire face will benefit from, which the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk will help with. This silky face cream is infused with a few different complexion-firming skincare ingredients, such as caffeine, peptides, vitamins, soluble collagen, and resveratrol. Again, this is another cream that works well both day and night! 

Swiftlet Nest Extract

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Now for an ingredient that you may not have heard of before: swiftlet nest extract. Bird nest is considered a culinary delicacy in certain parts of the world and it has now made its way into skincare too. 

Swiftlet nest extract in particular is loaded with amino acids, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, growth factors, and more. Research shows that these compounds come together to significantly firm up the look of the skin while eradicating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The best part is that it doesn’t cause any irritation in the way that many other powerful skincare ingredients do, making it suitable for all skin types.

While this ingredient isn’t easily found in skincare products, the Bird Nest Collection consists of four products that have each been infused with swiftlet nest extract. With a cleanser, a face mask, an eye cream, and an SPF moisturizer, you’ll be able to add this ingredient to several stages of your skincare routine.

Lactic Acid

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It’s no secret that alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) can help to contribute to younger-looking skin. The way in which these skincare ingredients remove dead skin cells gives the cell turnover process a helping hand, resulting in skin that looks smoother, firmer, and brighter. 

While there are several AHAs out there, lactic acid is one of the best if you’re hoping to counter the appearance of skin aging. It’s gentle enough to not irritate the skin, which many other AHAs do. It also has intense hydrating properties, functioning as a humectant that draws moisture to the skin. 

While AHAs are most commonly found in exfoliators, the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum gives you a different way to add it to your skincare routine. With this serum, lactic acid not only hydrates the skin but also clears the way for the vitamins and antioxidants in the serum to dive into your skin with ease.

Hemp Seed Oil

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Finally, let’s talk about hemp seed oil. Like other plant oils, hemp seed oil is great for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. This is exactly what aging skin needs. However, it offers a few other unique properties too…

Thanks to its linoleic acid and oleic acid content, this ingredient smooths away the look of wrinkles while giving the skin a softer and more supple feel. It’s brimming with antioxidants too – a key part of fighting the appearance of aging.

If you’d like to soak up some of the benefits of hemp seed oil, turn your attention to the Vine Vera Resveratrol Malbec DNA Magnetic Mask. It combines hemp seed oil with a few other hydrating plant oils, along with plenty of other antioxidant-rich skincare ingredients. 

Understanding Skincare Ingredients

While the more famous skincare ingredients out there are undeniably worth using, don’t make the mistake of neglecting some of the lesser-known alternatives. There are so many others that have countless clinical studies behind them confirming their efficacy, so spend some time exploring all of your numerous options when putting together a skincare routine.

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While it’s not the end of the world if you apply your skincare products in the wrong order, knowing how to properly layer your products will significantly enhance the results that you see from your routine. Likewise, layer your products incorrectly and the opposite will happen – your skincare products won’t be able to work to their full potential, decreasing the efficiency of your entire skincare regimen. 

So, how exactly should you be layering your skincare products for maximum effectiveness? Read on as Vine Vera explains! 

Always Start With a Cleanser

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The very first step of any skincare routine, before you even begin to think about layering your skincare products, should be to cleanse your skin. If you don’t cleanse, the subsequent layers don’t really matter because none of your products will be able to penetrate your skin properly. Instead, they’ll be blocked by the layer of dirt, sebum, and other impurities that coat the skin’s surface. They’ll end up sitting atop this layer, leading to congestion and breakouts rather than a glowing complexion. 

If you only use one cleanser, then this step is simple; cleanse your skin and then move on to the next stage of your skincare routine. However, if you plan on double cleansing, which can be great for giving the skin a deeper and more thorough cleanse, you’ll need to know how to layer the two cleansers you’re using.

Fortunately, this is easy. Always start with an oil-based cleanser and then, once this has been rinsed off, immediately apply a water-based cleanser, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser. 

Exfoliation Comes Next 

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An exfoliator is similar to a cleanser, with the main difference being that its ingredients are more powerful. This allows them to dive into the pores, releasing blockages and other impurities that happen to be lingering. Exfoliation will remove the deeper-seated substances that your cleanser can’t reach.

So, why exfoliate after cleansing instead of before? Couldn’t you just skip the cleanser and exfoliate instead? Not if you want to see the very best results from both products. As we mentioned above, your other skincare products won’t be able to work properly if you don’t cleanse your skin first, and this includes your exfoliator. Sure, exfoliators have cleansing properties too but you want those to work in your pores. If you don’t cleanse your skin first, your exfoliator will end up concentrating on the impurities on your skin’s surface, leaving your pores just as clogged as ever.

Of course, choosing the right exfoliator is crucial too. Go with a formula that’s too weak and it won’t do much. Meanwhile, an overly aggressive exfoliator will only irritate your skin and prevent it from absorbing the rest of your products properly. The perfect exfoliator, on the other hand, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling, will clear out your pores without causing any irritation, making it easy for the rest of your skincare layers to sink into your skin. 

Prescription Products Should Sit Near to Your Skin

Usually, when it comes to layering skincare, the light-to-heavy rule is followed, which we’ll soon talk about more. However, prescription skincare products are the exception. 

Whether you’re using a prescribed ointment for acne, a prescribed cream for rosacea, or anything else that your doctor/dermatologist has given you, this should usually be applied directly to freshly cleansed skin. Those ingredients need to have easy access to your skin cells. Applying any other products before them would only inhibit the absorption of your prescription products. This will prevent them from working properly, meaning that it will take longer for you to see results. 

Layering Toners, Essences, and Serums

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As we mentioned above, the light-to-heavy rule is the best one to follow if you want to ensure that your skincare is correctly layered. This means that the lightest and thinnest of your products is applied first, after which you work your way up to the thickest and heaviest. However, with toners, essences, and serums often having a very similar consistency, how do you go about layering them? 

Let’s start with toners. This is a product that is designed to rebalance the pH level of the skin’s surface after cleansing or exfoliating. Using a toner will leave your skin feeling more receptive to the rest of your skincare products, which is why this should be the first layer that you apply. Ideally, pick a formula that offers a few additional benefits too, just like how the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Toner is incredibly hydrating. 

Essences come next. These products are lighter than serums and don’t usually contain quite as many ingredients. 

When it comes to serums, layering can get a little complicated if you’re using two or three. Again, the best way forward is to go with the light-to-heavy rule. This will allow your lighter serums to penetrate your skin without being blocked by any heavier blends. With that said, if you’re using a serum with powerful actives, like Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum, you may want to apply that formula first. This way, it will sit nearer to your skin cells, allowing those active ingredients easier access. 

Sandwich Your Eye Cream Between Your Serum and Moisturizer

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Where do eye creams fit into the order of things? Ideally, an eye cream should be applied after you’ve applied your serums but before you moisturize. Why? Because eye creams are thicker than serums yet lighter than facial moisturizers. 

If you’re planning on using both an eye serum as well as an eye cream, apply the eye serum first. Then, top this off with your eye cream. The cream will lock in all of the beneficial ingredients in the serum, enhancing their effects.

Layering Your Moisturizer and SPF

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The two heaviest products in a skincare routine tend to be a moisturizer and sunscreen. Both often have a similar consistency, so which one goes first? 

This all depends on the type of sunscreen you’re using. Chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens work in very different ways. For the best results, a chemical sunscreen should be applied underneath your moisturizer, whereas a mineral sunscreen should be applied over the top. Layering your sunscreen in this way will allow it to work to its full potential.

Of course, you could also skip this confusion by opting for an SPF moisturizer. These two-in-one formulas, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30, make layering skincare products much easier. With this cream, you’ll be able to moisturize as well as protect your skin from the sun, all in one layer. The best part? Our SPF moisturizer is also loaded with antioxidants. This means that it’s also great for repairing the appearance of any sun damage that has already occurred. 

What about if you want to double moisturize in the evenings? This can be helpful if your skin is severely dry or dehydrated. If this is the case, go with the light-to-heavy rule once again. Start with the moisturizer that feels thinner and then layer the thicker cream over the top. 

What About Face Masks?

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Although face masks aren’t used as often as the skincare products we’ve already talked about, how should they be layered into your skincare routine? 

Since face masks are products that are removed from the skin after 15 minutes or so, they need to go near the start of your skincare routine, before you apply any products that remain on the skin. However, if you want your face mask to be as effective as possible, don’t use it until you’ve cleansed your skin. Ideally, exfoliate too. This will make it much easier for the ingredients in your mask to make their way into your skin. 

If your face mask is a leave-on formula, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk Mask, it should be applied after you’ve layered on your serums.

How Long Should You Wait in Between Each Skincare Layer?

When you’re layering multiple skincare products, it goes without saying that you shouldn’t immediately apply one after the other. This will only cause all of those products to mix together on the surface of your skin, rendering your layering efforts useless. 

Instead, you need to give each product some time to absorb before the next one is applied. How much time? This depends…

When it comes to your toner, this should be applied immediately after cleansing, while your skin is still damp. You then only need to wait a few seconds before layering a serum onto your skin. However, once you’ve applied your serum, wait for 30-60 seconds before following up with either another serum or a moisturizer. Since serums usually contain powerful actives, you want to give these ingredients enough time to dive into your skin. Apply your next product too quickly and you’ll only end up diluting the ingredients in your serum. 

In terms of the thicker products in your routine, such as your moisturizer and SPF, these should be fully absorbed before the next thick product is layered on. 

Your skin type will also influence how long you should wait in between layers. If you have dry or dehydrated skin, your skin will likely drink up your skincare products much faster than if you have oily skin. You don’t want your skin to completely dry out between layers, so you’ll need to adjust your wait time based on how your skin responds to each product you apply. Experiment with various timings so that you can figure out what suits your skin the best. 

Learning How to Layer Skincare Products

As you can see, there’s quite a lot to consider when it comes to layering skincare products. Sure, you could ignore all of the above advice, but this will only affect how well your products work. There’s an art to layering skincare – one that’s well worth learning. Get the order of your products right and you’ll soon find that your entire routine becomes all the more effective.

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Mornings can often be busy and chaotic, to the point where skincare may be the last thing on your mind! While you may be well aware that a morning skincare routine is essential for keeping your complexion looking fresh and radiant throughout the day, finding the time to actually carry this routine out isn’t always easy.

The good news? Vine Vera can help. Read on as we share some top tips for building a skincare routine that’s quick and convenient to follow, even on the most hectic of mornings! 

Streamline Your Morning Skincare Routine

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While some skincare routines can be pretty complex, this isn’t what you need on a busy morning. Instead, your routine needs to be simple and streamlined, so that you don’t need to spend more than a few minutes on it. 

How can you create a streamlined routine? By focusing on the basics. First up, you’ll need a cleanser. While some cleansers can take a while to form a lather, the Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser from Vine Vera does so very quickly, enabling you to speed through your morning cleanse. Its moisturizing properties are perfect for morning use too while its complexion-calming extracts, from aloe vera to chamomile to calendula, will allow your skin to start the day feeling relaxed and happy.

Other than cleansing, the only other two essential steps of a morning skincare routine are moisturizing and sun protection. With the right product, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30, you’ll be able to combine these steps into one, making your skincare routine even faster to follow. With this cream capable of both moisturizing your skin while also protecting it from sun damage, it’s the perfect addition to any morning skincare routine! 

Once you have the basics covered, you can then pick and choose which other products to use based on how much time you have. However, so long as you’re cleansing, moisturizing, and applying sun protection, you won’t have to worry about your skin missing out! 

Seek Out Multitasking Products

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If you want your skincare routine to cater to all of your skin’s needs without being overly complicated, multitasking products are what you need. The SPF moisturizer that we featured above is the perfect example of a skincare multitasker, but there are plenty of others that you can add to your routine too. 

Vitamin C serums are known for being big multitaskers. This is all down to how vitamin C has a number of different skin-loving properties. From reducing the appearance of wrinkles to lightening the look of dark spots, this antioxidant can pretty much do it all! Add a vitamin C serum, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Serum, to your skincare routine, and you’ll be able to tackle several of your visible skin concerns with just this one product. 

Another multitasker worth mentioning is the Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. There’s no shortage of antioxidants in this formula, thanks to the likes of vitamins A, C, and E, along with green tea extract, resveratrol, and more. Antioxidants are crucial during the day as they’ll ensure that your skin cells feel supported when fighting off environmental aggressors. However, with peptides, sodium hyaluronate, and seaweed extract, this serum is incredibly hydrating too. It also boasts licorice root extract and kojic acid, both of which will make skin discoloration look less noticeable. 

Multitask While Carrying Out Your Skincare Routine

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On a busy morning, it’s not just your skincare products that should be multitasking – you should be doing the same yourself! If you’re able to carry out some of the steps of your skincare routine while also getting other things done, you’ll save time while still being able to meet your skin’s needs.

Take cleansing, for example. Rather than showering first and saving your skincare routine for after, try taking your face cleanser into the shower with you. Then, once you’re out of the shower and are wrapped up in a towel, you can quickly apply your vitamin C serum and SPF moisturizer, meaning that your skin will be all taken care of in just a couple of minutes.

Masking is something else that lends itself well to multitasking. While you shouldn’t need to use a face mask every morning, certain masks can be a godsend when you wake up with skin that looks drab, tired, and puffy. Cleanse your skin, apply a sheet mask, and then carry on with your other morning tasks for 10-15 minutes before removing the mask and moisturizing. The Vine Vera Pinot Noir Anti-Aging Luminating Face & Eye Mask lends itself very well to this!

Look for Fast-Acting Formulas

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While most skincare products need time to work, some are known for being able to produce visible results in a matter of minutes. On a busy morning, when you need your skin to look flawless ASAP, these products can be a game-changer. 

The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution is one such product. If you waste a lot of time each morning trying to make your eyes look less puffy, this solution will change that. As depicted by its name, it takes just 60 seconds to smooth, firm, and brighten the appearance of the skin around the eyes, thanks to a blend of high-performance ingredients.

The Pinot Noir Wrinkle Repair Solution works in a similar way. However, this formula has been designed to tackle the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. Apply it directly to any creases on your face and, in just a couple of minutes, your skin will look wrinkle-free. 

Products like these will also save you time when it comes to applying makeup. You’ll no longer need layer upon layer of concealer to hide your puffy eyes or facial creases, making those hectic mornings seem a little easier! 

Spend Extra Time on Your Skin Each Evening

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One way to get through your morning skincare routine much faster is to give your skin some extra attention the night before. Spending more time on your evening skincare routine will give you healthier-looking skin in the morning. This then means that you won’t need such an elaborate morning routine to get your skin looking its best. 

How can you give your skin some extra TLC in the evenings? Start with a double cleanse. Begin with an oil-based cleanser and then move on to a water-based cleanser, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser. Follow on with a hydrating toner, such as the Resveratrol Cabernet Toner. 

After this, layer on a couple of serums before slathering on a rich night cream. The Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream will leave your skin feeling more than capable of carrying out its repair and regeneration functions while you sleep. 

An overnight mask will also pamper your skin while you snooze. Pick a hydrating formula that’s loaded with antioxidants, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk Mask. It will give you skin that looks brighter, fresher, and more luminous the next morning. A quick morning routine is all that you’ll need to enhance your complexion and keep that flawless finish lasting all day.

A Quick Morning Massage Will Give Your Skin a Glow

While you may be trying to speed through your morning skincare routine as quickly as possible, spending a minute giving your skin a massage while you’re applying your products can make a big difference. Research shows that a facial massage not only boosts circulation to give the skin a glow but can also make the skin look lifted and tighter. 

The best time to massage your skin is when it’s well-lubricated. So, consider doing this while you’re applying your morning serum or moisturizer, or both! Rather than quickly slapping those products onto your skin, take 30 seconds or so to gently massage them in. This will also help to enhance product absorption, ramping up the visible effects of your entire routine.

Keep Your Skincare Organized

Once you’ve decided which products you’re going to use in your morning skincare routine, keeping them organized is the next hurdle. If all of your skincare products are currently cluttered together on a shelf or in a drawer, spending some time arranging everything will save you precious time each morning. 

The best way to organize your morning products is in order of use. Separate those products from any others that you have, and then line them up so that you can work your way through them one by one, rather than scrabbling through your skincare stash in a desperate attempt to find the product you need. This simple step makes morning skincare so much more convenient! 

Keep an Emergency Skincare Stash With You

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Hopefully, your morning skincare routine will see you through your day. In an ideal world, you won’t need to pay your skin much attention again until the evening.

However, it doesn’t always work this way. Whether your skin is excessively greasy, overly dry, or highly sensitive, it may require some TLC throughout the day, especially if you’re keeping your morning skincare routine relatively simple. 

This is why it can be helpful to keep an emergency skincare stash with you. This way, you’ll have your favorite products close to hand if your skin ever needs a touch-up. The easiest way to do this is with travel-sized versions of your favorite products. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Travel Kit, for example, features both our day cream and our night cream in a small and convenient container. It will easily fit into your handbag so that you can keep your skin feeling quenched all day long. 

Summary

While skincare can seem like an inconvenience on a busy morning, there are plenty of steps that you can take to adapt your routine to those hectic times. From streamlining your skincare routine with multitasking products to keeping your products well organized, follow the tips that we’ve shared above, and not only will your morning routine seem much easier to carry out, but your complexion will thrive as a result! 

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