Mix & match - the best product combinations for beautiful skin

May 18, 2021

Mix & match - the best product combinations for beautiful skin

Lena Severin

Find out how to optimize your skincare routine with cleverly combined products here. Find your favorite match!

  1. Layering beauty trend
  2. "Mix & Match" care - mix your daily cosmetics
  3. Skincare is teamwork - the beauty dream teams
  4. Which products are not a match?
  5. Crumbly cosmetics - when skincare becomes crumbly
  6. Your skin, your skin care program

1. beauty trend layering 

Some time ago, the beauty trend of layering popped up. Layering is about applying skincare products to the skin in thin layers in a specific order. In order for serums, creams and co. to develop their full potential, the order must be observed. The rule of thumb is: clear and watery products first, then richer and oilier products apply.


When layering with our products, the order according to cleanser would look like this:

  • Cleanse - the basis of all care
  • Tone - with toner, Rosewater or Aloe Vera Spray
  • Treat - This is where active ingredient-based care such as serums or concentrates come into play
  • Moisturize - Creams and facial oils provide lipids, moisture and richness
  • Protect: sun screen is of course a must during the day

2. mix & match skincare - mix your daily cosmetics

However, as not every skin always needs so much care and there is not always time for an extensive beauty routine, you can easily optimize your skincare routine.

Instead of applying layer after layer and waiting for each product to be absorbed, you can simply mix your favourite products and tailor your personal "mix & match" skincare routine to your skin's needs. After all, hormonal or external influences such as changes in the weather or air conditioning can quickly change the condition of your skin and require a skincare update.

Here are a few examples:

A freshness boost for your skin: Does your skin need extra refreshing moisture? Mix the aloe vera gel or the hyaluronic acid Concentrate with a little hyaluronic acid cream medium and then apply The Duo .

Nourishing care: Is your skin a little tight and drier than usual? Simply apply an oil that suits your skin nourishing oil to your day cream and enjoy the richer care.

Soothing care: Is your skin under stress and showing signs of redness and dry patches? Mix some hyaluronic acid Concentrate with Rosehip Seed Oil. The gentle duo moisturizes and soothes your skin.

Strengthening care: Do you feel that your skin is losing oil and moisture and its protective function is impaired? Add a few drops Squalane into your day care. The non-greasy oil strengthens the skin's protective barrier and is also suitable for blemish prone skin .

Almost all of our mild skincare products can be wonderfully combined. You can find out which beauty combinations you should be a little more careful with when using them at the same time in the "Which products are not a match?" section below.

 

3. skincare is teamwork - the beauty dream teams

If you are more of a "layer by layer" team than a "mix & match" team, you can of course also base your skincare on layering aspects apply.
True to Michael Jordan's motto "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships", you can layer and combine our products to bring out the best in your skin.

Our sets for various skin conditions come to your home with coordinated care products.


Here are three examples of skincare rituals with complementary products:

Cleansing Milk or alternatively Cleansing GelFirst cleanse the skin thoroughly, then gently pat it dry and spray some Rosewater on the face, neck and décolleté. Then apply the following products in this order:

Calendula toner: Spray 3-5 pumps of the toner onto your skin. Alternatively, you can also apply it first to a cotton pad and then apply by stroking it from the inside out. Calendula toner intensively moisturizes, soothes the skin and strengthens the skin's protective barrier. 

Ceramides serumThe milky serum strengthens the skin barrier and is the absolute hero in skin care for dry skin. Because a strengthened skin barrier can retain moisture and oils much better and no longer loses its elasticity and flexibility! 

Hyaluron cream rich : The nourishing care with valuable plant oils compensates for the skin's lack of lipids and is also suitable as a day cream for dry skin, as it is the richest of our three hyaluronic creams.

Optional - Almond Oil: Either dab it locally on dry areas or apply a very thin layer to the face, neck and décolleté. Press lightly with the flat of your hand. The organicAlmond Oil contains oleic acid, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals and nourishes the skin, making it supple and more resistant to external influences.

Optionally, instead of Almond Oil you can also use our organicRosehip Seed Oil or the organicJojoba Oil and finish with a sun screen apply .



These care products support you and your skin in a gentle but effective way:

Cleansing Gel: It removes dirt, make-up and sebum particularly gently but thoroughly without drying out your skin.

Zinc toner: Spray 3-5 pumps of the toner onto your skin. Alternatively, you can also spray it onto a Cotton pad and then apply by brushing it from the inside out. The Zinc toner has an antimicrobial effect and anti-inflammatory.

Azelaic acid serum: Our Azelaic acid serum calms inflammation and is your acute helper for blemishes, pimples and the like Moisturize. It regulates sebum production and has a mattifying effect.

Hyaluron cream Light: The moisturizing effect is perfect for the daily care of blemished skin.With 0.5% hyaluronic acid, organic aloe vera, organicJojoba Oil and Squalane a super light care product that is quickly absorbed and leaves the skin feeling silky smooth.

Spot cream : For spot treatment of pimples, I recommend our Spot cream, which is also included in the set. It specifically dries out the pimple and promotes the healing process. So that the injury to your skin is quickly forgotten and it can once again fulfill its natural functions.  

Our mature skin set is ideal for mature or blemish prone skin skin that does not react irritably to active ingredient cosmetics.

Cleansing MilkIt gently and carefully cleanses your skin without drying it out. Simply rub a small amount between your hands and massage into dry facial skin leave-on. Moisten your hands slightly and apply the emulsion again with circular movements leave-on. Thoroughly rinse-off. 

PHA toner: Spray 3-5 pumps of the toner onto your skin. Alternatively, you can also spray it onto a cotton pad and then apply by stroking it from the inside out. The toner has a mild effect exfoliating and is suitable for every day to remove dead skin cells and excess sebum from your skin.

Retinal Sensitive serum: Retinal is a wonderful active ingredient for mature skin. It stimulates the regeneration of the skin and at the same time inhibits the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of collagen, which wants to become more and more active with age. 

Retinal creamRetinal cream provides your skin with rich moisture in addition to our powerful active ingredient.

During the day sun screen as both Actives stimulate skin regeneration and the younger skin layer on the surface is also more sensitive to light.

4. which products are not a match?

As our products are very mild, most of them can be used in parallel. Only certain active ingredient cosmetics should not be combined under certain circumstances.

We advise against using the Vitamin C serum and the Retinal products at the same time if you have very sensitive skin, as both Actives affect the skin's pH-value and sensitive skin in particular may react irritably. The situation is similar with our BHA peeling and the AHA peeling , which you should not use at the same time as Vitamin C or Retinal if you have ultra-sensitive skin or skin diseases. In this case, please seek dermatological advice first.

If you use the Niacinamide serum and one of our Retinal products, it is best not to use them in the same routine. Niacinamide AM and Retinal PM is an ideal combination. And of course, don't forget your sunscreen in the morning!

5. crumbly cosmetics - when skin care becomes crumbly

Your cosmetics become crumbly on the skin as soon as you mix two products? Imagine adding some oil to a glass of water. Without an emulsifier, the oil will settle. It is similar with cosmetic products that do not combine.

The crumbling effect occurs when products with a watery base meet products with a fatty base. An example: an aqueous serum is applied directly under a care oil. This causes the watery and greasy phases to separate and the cosmetic crumbles.

Another reason for the crumbling effect can be silicone in cream, primer or make-up. Our products are free from this much-discussed ingredient. It is best to check the INCI list of your beauty products.

6. your skin, your skin care program

I hope that this information has given you a good overview of the many possible product combinations. However, because your skin is as wonderfully individual as your unique personality, you can - as already mentioned - combine most products without hesitation and find out for yourself which combinations work best for you. Find your favorite match!

If you have any concerns about active ingredient cosmetics, it is best to seek dermatological advice or test the products on an area of skin, such as the inside of your forearm. If you want to test a product first, I can recommend the 5ml minis. If you enjoy products that are already perfectly matched, you will find your favorite set here. Have fun!