Create a routine for
healthy-looking skin
(hint: consistency is key)

Cleaning your skin is a crucial first step. It gets rid of oil, dead skin cells, and other dirt that builds up during the day or overnight, plus it also sets the stage for exfoliation. Even after cleaning, there might still be some oil in your skin's glands and some dead cells on the surface. You can also double cleanse by using the Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm, which will remove any remaining traces of makeup. Our best skincare products are those that clean and refresh the skin. Always start your face routine with a cleanser, both morning and night.

All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap, our dermatologist-developed liquid facial soap, cleanses gently and thoroughly. It's quick-rinsing, non-drying, and loosens surface flakes, removes dirt and debris, and protects skin's natural moisture balance.

How to use: Lather between palms with lukewarm water. Massage over makeup-free face and neck. Rinse thoroughly, and pat skin dry.

The second step to a good skincare routine is exfoliating. There are two kinds of exfoliation: chemical (generally liquid and by use of exfoliating ingredients), and physical (typically with small particles like salt or sugar).

Clinique believes exfoliating is the key difference maker in achieving great skin. It not only leaves your skin feeling cleaner and clearer by removing dead cells on the surface, it also plays a crucial role in removing oil, dirt, and other impurities — all of which can clog pores. In addition, it preps skin for the absorption of the rest of your skincare routine, allowing all those great benefits to really soak in.

For a gentle exfoliating lotion, opt for Clarifying Lotion 1.0 Twice A Day Exfoliator. This favorite was designed for dry, sensitive skin and should be used as the next step of your face care routine after cleansing. And, it's dermatologist-developed. Like the formulations for oilier skin, it sweeps away pollution, grime, and dry flakes to reveal smoother, clearer-looking skin. It also preps skin for moisturizer, a big benefit since exfoliated skin absorbs hydration and treatment products better.

Even better, Clarifying Lotion is well-suited for all skin types. If you have oily skin, for example, it helps minimize excess oil and keep pores clear. For those with dry skin, twice-daily exfoliation helps remove surface flakes that can be a barrier to moisture absorption.

How to use: Apply morning and night with a cotton ball, sweeping gently over face and neck. Avoid eye area and lips.

After you've cleansed your face and used an exfoliator, your skin is well-prepared for a moisture boost. Applying a moisturizer will help boost skin's hydration, explains Dr. David Orentreich, Clinique Guiding Dermatologist. "Moisturization restores the skin's water retaining abilities." The result: Skin that feels soft and looks healthy.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ is the dermatologist-developed lotion that is Clinique's #1 face moisturizer. In two hours, it strengthens skin's moisture barrier by 21% in two hours and delivers eight-hour hydration. Infused with a blend of barley, sunflower, and cucumber, as well as pure urea and glycerin, this formula works to replenishes skin's oil-water balance for healthy skin.

How to use: Apply all over face, neck, and chest area twice daily, or wherever needed.

If you feel like your skin needs a boost of long-lasting hydration, try Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, our ultra-refreshing oil-free, gel-based moisturizer that sinks in and lasts 100 hours (yes, really). It locks in moisture and all the extra stuff that goes with it for an endlessly plump, dewy glow all day (or all night) long. Aloe bioferment and hyaluronic acid come together to bring your skin a lusciously hydrated feeling.

How to use: Apply just like you would any other moisturizer.

The superstar must-have to close out your skincare routine is SPF. This will help protect your skin from damaging UV rays. Consider SPF your secret skincare defense and number one essential.

Superdefense City Block Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily Energy + Face Protector is an energizing, go-anywhere daily SPF protector. It's sheer and weightless, designed to wear over or under makeup. Sunscreen ingredients, such as titanimum dioxide, zinc oxide, and octinoxate help provide protection against harmful UV rays (UVA & UVB). Lastly, it has a hint of tint for makeup-free days or an extra dose of coverage.

How to use: Apply in morning as the final step in your skincare routine and before applying makeup. If you're outdoors, reapply after two hours for continued protection.

Achieving healthy-looking skin is easier when you have the right routine. You can use the steps above as the foundation of your skincare regimen, and for a truly personalized approach, feel free to incorporate additional products to target your unique concerns, but the key is cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize.