Skin care is more complex than it seems. It's not just about assembling a toiletry bag with the essential cosmetics, but you have to make sure that these are expressly formulated to meet the needs of your skin. After all, oily skin does not require the same cream as dry or sensitive skin.
You must also take into account the proper order of application of the products, to make the most of their effects. And, furthermore, you need to know the exact amount of each cosmetic you have to apply. In this way, you will be enjoying all its potential, because if you apply too little it will lose effectiveness, while if you apply too much you will be wasting product, risking excess sebum, clogging of pores, poor absorption or even the appearance of of rashes.
In addition, your subsequent makeup will also look worse and you will be losing money by wasting your cosmetics by not using the correct amounts. Don't worry: here is the guide you need to know how much to apply of each product in your facial care routine.
Here we have to clarify between makeup remover products and the cleanser itself. In the case of makeup removers – both eyes and face – the amount needed will largely be determined by how much makeup you have applied.
On the other hand, in the case of facial cleansers in any of their formats – whether oil, balm, water-based gel, foaming gel or oil – the appropriate amount is the equivalent of the size of a raspberry. Don't forget to read the recommendations for use, as some formulas are applied to dry skin and others to wet skin.
Whether your toner has a spray diffuser, a push-button diffuser or simply pouring the product, the number four is the key. In the first two cases, four sprays or pulsations; For the last one, four drops on your hands or a cotton pad to apply by tapping on the skin.
This is an area where the dermis is especially sensitive. If you apply too much, you risk getting it in your eyes, leaving the area very oily and your dark concealer cracking. Simply apply a drop the size of a grain of rice with the tip of your ring finger on the orbital bone and gently tap it.
These products are characterized by being very concentrated, so you don't need to use too much. It is best to consult the manufacturer's application instructions, but if they are not available, opt for a pea-sized amount. It will be more than enough.
For moisturizing cream, both day and night, use an almond-sized amount for the face and double if you are also applying it to your neck and décolleté.
To ensure protection of all the skin on your face, including your ears and neck, apply two fingers' worth of sunscreen.
