Preparing for Black Friday skincare: what does your routine really need
Sales are coming up and your list is getting longer, while you are not exactly sure which step in your routine you really need.
That is understandable: a discount makes a product more attractive, but says nothing about whether your skin needs it.
Start with your bathroom cabinet
Gather all your daily products together. Note down what is almost empty, what remains unopened, and which products serve the same purpose. This will help you see more quickly whether you need to restock or simply declutter.
Make three lists
Needed: products you use daily that are almost empty. Possible: one product for a specific skin concern. Not needed: products you already have duplicates of or that only seem appealing because they are on sale.
Check shelf life and usage
Stocking up is only beneficial if you use everything before it expires. Look for the jar symbol, note down opening dates, and do not buy a large size of a product you have never tested.
Ask for advice before the sale
The chat is particularly useful before Black Friday. Share your routine and skin concerns so that Yvonne or a qualified staff member can tell you whether restocking, replacing, or buying nothing is the most sensible choice.
Suitable products and categories
View Best sellers. Choose based on your skin concerns and existing routine; do not introduce multiple new products at the same time.
View Complete skincare routines. Choose based on your skin concerns and existing routine; do not introduce multiple new products at the same time.
Personal advice
Unsure about what suits your skin? Send a message via the chat on sQincare.shop detailing which products you use and how your skin reacts. Yvonne or one of her qualified staff members will personally help you find the right solution.
About the author
This article was written in collaboration with Yvonne van Veen, medical aesthetician and owner of Salon Rustique and sQincare.shop. In case of pain, swelling, eczema, or persistent skin problems, we recommend consulting a doctor.