🌞 MORNING ROUTINE — Daily
Step 1: Cleanser
🧴 Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face and remove overnight oil build-up.
Example: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser or Garnier Light Complete Face Wash
👉 Wet your face → Take a small amount → Massage for 30 seconds → Rinse with
lukewarm water → Pat dry.
Step 2: Toner (Optional but helpful for oily skin)
💧 Balances skin and preps for serums.
Example: Centella Toning Toner
👉 Apply with a cotton pad or pat gently with your hands.
Step 3: Serum
💡 Use a brightening or oil-controlling serum, depending on the day:
Vitamin C Serum (e.g., Garnier) – on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Niacinamide + Zinc Serum (e.g., The Ordinary) – on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
👉 Apply 2–3 drops to face → Gently pat in.
Step 4: Eye Cream
👀 Targets dark circles and puffiness.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution
👉 Use a tiny amount → Dab gently under and around the eyes.
Step 5: Moisturizer
💧 Keeps skin hydrated without being greasy.
CeraVe AM Lotion with SPF or Spa Ceylon White Jasmine
👉 Apply evenly all over your face.
Step 6: Sunscreen
☀️The most important step — never skip!
Garnier Super UV Matte SPF 50+
👉 Apply generously 15–20 minutes before going outside. Reapply if you're out for long.
🌙 NIGHT ROUTINE — Varies Slightly by Day
Basic Routine (Most Nights):
Step 1: Cleanser
🧴 Use a gentle cleanser to remove makeup, oil, and dirt.
Step 2: Exfoliant or Treatment (depending on the day)
👉 Choose only ONE treatment per night (either exfoliant or retinol/serum).
🔁 NIGHTLY ROTATION (Follow this chart):
Day Treatment Type Product
Monday Retinol The Ordinary Retinol 0.2%
Tuesday Exfoliation The Ordinary Glycolic Acid
Wednesday Retinol The Ordinary Retinol 0.2%
Thursday Exfoliation The Ordinary Glycolic Acid
Friday Retinol The Ordinary Retinol 0.2%
Saturday Exfoliation The Ordinary Glycolic Acid
Sunday Rest / Hydration Spa Ceylon Gotukola Night Serum
⚠️How to Use:
Retinol (Mon/Wed/Fri):
1. Cleanse.
2. Wait until skin is completely dry (about 5-10 minutes).
3. Apply a pea-sized amount of The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane.
4. Avoid eye area and broken skin.
5. Apply moisturizer over it (e.g., CeraVe PM or Spa Ceylon Night Balm).
Exfoliant (Tue/Thu/Sat):
1. Cleanse.
2. Apply The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% with a cotton pad.
3. Avoid eye and lip areas.
4. Wait 10 minutes before applying moisturizer.
Sunday (Recovery Night):
1. Cleanse.
2. Apply Spa Ceylon Gotukola Night Serum.
3. Follow with moisturizer.
💤 Final Steps (Every Night):
Step 3: Eye Cream
Use the same eye cream as morning — The Ordinary Caffeine Solution.
Step 4: Moisturizer
Hydrate and seal everything in. Choose a non-comedogenic option:
CeraVe PM Moisturizing Lotion or Spa Ceylon Night Balm
⚠️Important Notes:
Retinol Tips:
o Start slow: 2x a week if you're new to it.
o Always apply sunscreen the next morning.
o Don’t use on the same night as glycolic acid.
Exfoliant Tips:
o Only use 2–3 times a week.
o Tingling is normal but stop if you feel burning.
o Avoid using right after shaving or on broken skin.
General Tips:
o Keep everything clean: wash hands before applying products.
o Avoid over-layering. Stick to simple steps consistently.
o Drink water, eat well, and sleep enough — your skin shows it!
🖨️Daily Skincare Routine – Oily Skin (Printable Schedule)
🌞 MORNING ROUTINE (Daily)
Step Product Example Instructions
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser / Garnier Wash face → Massage for 30 sec →
1. Cleanser
Face Wash Rinse → Pat dry
2. Toner Apply with cotton pad or gently pat
Centella Toning Toner
(Optional) with hands
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun → Garnier Vitamin
C Serum Apply 2–3 drops → Gently pat into
3. Serum
Tue/Thu/Sat → The Ordinary skin
Niacinamide
Dab a tiny amount under and around
4. Eye Cream The Ordinary Caffeine Solution
eyes
CeraVe AM Lotion / Spa Ceylon
5. Moisturizer Apply evenly on face
White Jasmine
6. Sunscreen Garnier Super UV Matte SPF 50+ Apply generously before sun exposure
🌙 NIGHT ROUTINE (Varies by Day)
Day Treatment Product Instructions
The Ordinary Retinol Cleanse → Wait till dry → Apply retinol
Monday Retinol Night
0.2% → Moisturize
Exfoliation The Ordinary Glycolic Cleanse → Apply with cotton pad → Wait
Tuesday
Night Acid 7% 10 min → Moisturize
The Ordinary Retinol
Wednesday Retinol Night Same as Monday
0.2%
Exfoliation The Ordinary Glycolic
Thursday Same as Tuesday
Night Acid 7%
The Ordinary Retinol
Friday Retinol Night Same as Monday
0.2%
Exfoliation The Ordinary Glycolic
Saturday Same as Tuesday
Night Acid 7%
Recovery Spa Ceylon Gotukola
Sunday Cleanse → Apply serum → Moisturize
Night Night Serum
Night Final Steps (Every Day):
🧴 Eye Cream – Use The Ordinary Caffeine Solution
💧 Moisturizer – CeraVe PM or Spa Ceylon Night Balm
📝 Notes to Remember:
Never mix retinol with glycolic acid on the same night. Alternate them.
Always use sunscreen the morning after using retinol or exfoliants.
Patch test new products before full use.
Stick to the routine consistently to see visible improvement in 4–6 weeks.