Ask Cult Concierge: The Best Skin Care Routine for Dull Skin
Noticed your skin looking less radiant lately? In skin care, this lack of radiance is what’s referred to as “dullness”. Dull skin struggles to reflect light, and it might appear tired, dry, patchy and ashy. You might also notice your skin texture is a little uneven - textured skin isn’t so good at reflecting light, so the two often go hand in hand.
The good news? It’s only temporary. While most skin concerns are closely related to your skin type (breakouts and oily skin, fine lines and dry skin…), dullness is a different kettle of fish. Regardless of skin type, we’re all prone to dullness every now and then, and there are a range of factors (most of them within your control) that can cause this. Age, environmental factors, dehydration, lack of sleep and your skin care routine can all contribute to a loss of radiance.
If the cause of your dull skin is obvious from this list, then tackling the root of the problem is naturally the best cure (of course that’s easier said than done if the cause is simply your age!). And a new and improved skin care routine specifically designed to brighten dull skin will undoubtedly help you on your way.
In this guide, {Cult Concierge} expert {Natalie} has outlined her recommended morning and evening {skin care} routines to revive that radiance, including the best products to brighten {dull skin} at every step. Nearly all of the products can be used as part of your AM and PM routine, so you only need to invest in a handful of products for a full day and night of rejuvenation.
MORNING SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR DULL SKIN
STEP ONE: CLEANSE
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Kick off your morning routine with {Elemis’} {Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter}. It’s a buttery treatment cleanser that combines AHAs from Acerola Cherry with Mango Butter and Chia Seed Oil to nourish, hydrate and brighten the skin while offering a deep cleanse. Massage into dry skin before rinsing clean with warm water.
STEP TWO: TONE
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Bring the glow back to your skin with {Scientia’s} {Peach and Glow Hydra Skin Tonic}. This hydrating and refreshing toner perfectly preps the skin for all subsequent products. It combines tranexamic acid to even out skin tone, glycerin to draw in water and bakuchiol and matrixyl 3000 to plump the skin and boost collagen production. A hardworking hero, just apply after cleansing and prior to your serum and moisturiser for prepped skin like never before.
STEP THREE: SERUM
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Rooted in Ayurvedic ritual, {Ranavat’s} {Radiant Rani Brightening Saffron Serum} is a miracle elixir that reveals a radiant glow in every complexion, This is thanks to the blend of saffron, ashwagandha and liquorice root, which act together to fight free radicals, target hyperpigmentation and boost cell renewal. Apply a few drops of this precious dull skin serum on damp skin (try applying straight after your tonic or favourite hydrating mist) morning and evening, and follow with your moisturiser.
STEP FOUR: MOISTURISE
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{Zelens’} {Emulsion D Fortifying Moisturiser} is one of the best moisturisers for dull skin. The blend of vitamin D3 and phytosterols soothes, hydrates and prevents moisture loss while allowing healthy cell renewal to leave the skin glowing and radiant.
A sure-fire way to get that glow back to dull and tired skin is to add a facial oil to your routine.
{Cultured’s} {Resilience Facial Oil} combines fermented and activated oils to help keep the skin firm and plump, with prebiotics to look after your all-important microbiome. Try adding a few drops to your daily moisturiser, or even add a drop or two to your foundation for an instant glow!
STEP FOUR: SPF
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Still in need of a bit more glow? Look no further than the {GlowScreen SPF 30} from {Supergoop!}. It gives you broad-spectrum UV protection along with a glow-giving finish that is almost ethereal. Reef-safe, cruelty-free and the perfect base for makeup if desired, this is your one-stop to supple, dewy and perfectly protected skin.
EVENING SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR DULL SKIN
STEP ONE: CLEANSE
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Restore, strengthen and brighten your skin with {Biossance’s} {Squalane And Antioxidant Cleansing Oil}. This glow-giving cleanser gently but effectively removes all traces of SPF, make up and impurities without any greasy residue left behind. Start with dry skin and dry hands, working this all over the face and neck before adding water and fully breaking down all impurities.
STEP TWO: SECOND CLEANSE
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Give dull skin a second cleanse with the {Elemis} {Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter} from your AM routine to leave skin looking healthy, fresh and glowing.
STEP THREE: TONE
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We weren’t kidding when we said that you only needed a handful of products for this skin care routine - use your {Scientia} {Peach and Glow Hydra Skin Tonic} again to prep your skin for the final couple of products.
STEP FOUR: SERUM
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Apply a few drops of your {Ranavat’s} {Radiant Rani Brightening Saffron Serum} to reveal that coveted radiant glow.
STEP FIVE: MOISTURISE
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As the final step in your evening skin care routine, slather on your {Zelens’} {Emulsion D Fortifying Moisturiser} , with a few drops of the {Cultured’s} {Resilience Facial Oil} oil to wake up to radiant, glowing skin.
