As a general rule, dermatologists recommend applying thinner to thicker-textured facials.
For example, starting with a tonic, followed by a serum, then a moisturizer and SPF protection for the day.
This specific order allows the skin to correctly absorb the active ingredients of each beauty product and to better assimilate them.
Hence the curiosity aroused by the tutorial of American influencer Ava Lee (@glowwithava) on TikTok, which suggests doing the opposite.
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In her video that has garnered thousands of views and likes on social media, Ava suggests completely changing our winter beauty routine, especially for those with dry, dehydrated, or scaly skin.
If cleaning the skin is always the first step in the ritual, she invites you to coat your face with cream before anything else: "First of all, apply a thick layer of moisturizer like a mask", he advises. -she.
Then, she soaks cottons with a soothing tonic, which she places directly on her skin and leaves on.
Ava specifies that these two products must not contain any alcohol or perfume.
"After doing this for 15 minutes your skin will be more supple and plumped than ever," promises the influencer.
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An aesthetic effect rather than real benefits for the skin
At the end of the video, Ava's face does indeed look a lot brighter and more plump.
So, is there any real point in reversing your beauty routine like this?
According to dermatologist Alexis Granite, the answer is "no".
"The only potential results can be visual", notes the expert in the British magazine
Refinery29
.
“If you apply moisturizer and then put on a toner, the liquid in the toner will sit on top of the cream and make the skin look more hydrated and dewy.
Aesthetically, this might be a good tip for having a fresher complexion if you're going out that night.
But in terms of the benefits for your skin, there are probably very few. "
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The ten best beauty products that hit TikTok in 2021 - Sky High mascara by Maybelline New York
This lengthening and volumizing mascara launched in February 2021 has unleashed passions on TikTok.
The videos of beauty influencers @ jessica.c.eid and @zozoroe, who have accumulated millions of views and largely contributed to its success, show a before / after application of the product that has amazed Internet users.
Sensational Sky High mascara by Maybelline New York, € 11.50.
On sale in supermarkets.
Maybelline New York
Top Ten Beauty Products That Hit TikTok in 2021 - The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peel Solution
This peel has aroused the curiosity of Internet users, in particular thanks to its astonishing blood red color which creates a bloody mask on the face worthy of a horror film ... but also thanks to its powerful exfoliating power.
In 2021, its sales jumped 200%.
Good to know: this ultra concentrated treatment can cause irritation on sensitive skin.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, The Ordinary, € 7.20.
On sale at Galeries Lafayette, at Sephora and at www.deciem.com.
The Ordinary
The ten best beauty products that hit TikTok in 2021 - Soft Pinch Liquid Blush by Rare Beauty
The ultra-pigmented formula of this liquid blush (just one drop is enough to color the entire cheekbone), its long-lasting hold and its imperceptible texture that blends easily into the skin have largely convinced beauty fans.
Soft Pinch liquid blush, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, € 22.
On sale at Sephora and on www.sephora.fr.
Rare Beauty
Top ten beauty products that hit TikTok in 2021 - CeraVe Hydrating Cleansing Foaming Cream
This dermatologist-validated facial cleanser is part of Gen Z's beauty routine, both for its very gentle formula based on ceramides and hyaluronic acid, but also for its low price.
Moisturizing Cleansing Foaming Cream, CeraVe, € 9.40.
On sale in pharmacies and drugstores.
CeraVe
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According to Dr. Granite, putting a thinner product on top of something thick doesn't really make sense scientifically.
She even suggests that the finer texture is unlikely to be able to penetrate the skin and work properly, as the thicker texture may act as a “barrier”.
In conclusion, the “reverse skincare” method seems to be interesting for a successful
selfie
or for a healthy glow before an event, but will not allow you to obtain real results on the skin in the long term.
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