Smuuti’s product portfolio has multiple cleansers, toners, serums and moisturizers, but how does one compile a skincare routine out of these? The good news is that all Smuuti Skin products are meant to be mixed and matched together! So, let's go through the routine step by step to figure out what's best for you.
Step 0: Figure out your skin type
The 4 skin types
To help you choose the right match for you, the first step is to find out your skin type. The four skin types are: normal, dry, oily and combination.
Dry skin is characterized by flakiness and dryness – this is caused because your skin produces less sebum/oil. The opposite to this is oily skin, where your skin produces a bit too much of it, causing clogged pores, oiliness and blemishes. Combination skin is, as its name suggests, a combination of these two types: your skin might be oily in some places and dry in others.
Normal skin means you don't really suffer from any of these skin problems, and that your skin is generally happy. Lucky you!
In addition to one of these types, your skin may also be sensitive – this can mean it easily reacts to certain ingredients in skin care (such as added fragrance), changes in the environment or other factors.
How to find out your skin type
- After this, you can notice if your whole face gets oily. If yes, your skin type is oily.
- If your whole face dries up and your skin tightens, your skin type is dry.
- If your face is not tight and does not get oily, your skin type is normal.
- If only part of your face gets oily and part remains dry, you have combination skin.
Step 1: Do you really need a double cleanse?
The first step of a night-time routine is oil cleansing. This step is essential if you wear makeup and/or waterproof sunscreen, or sunscreen with physical filters. If this sounds like you, try our double cleansing duos for oily/combo skin and for normal/dry skin!
If you don’t wear makeup nor waterproof sunscreen, you don’t need to oil cleanse and can get away with only using a water-based cleanser (see step 2 below).
Which Smuuti Skin cleansing balm is right for me?
For simple, effective makeup removal, choose Watermelon Sorbet Balm. For a more moisturizing makeup removal and gentle exfoliation, choose Pear Cleansing Balm – it's especially great for dryness and texture.
Which cleanser should you choose?
Regardless of whether you wear makeup or not, everyone needs a good water-based cleanser in their routine. This will help get all that gunk off and leave your face clear, fresh and ready to absorb any skincare products.
- If your skin type is dry or sensitive, go for the Peach Cleansing Cream. Also, if you're a teen just starting out with skincare, this one's your go-to.
- If your skin is oily or blemish-prone, go for the Pear Cleansing Gel.
- If your skin is normal or combination, you can choose the cleanser according to the most prominent trait on your skin. Determine if your skin is more dry/sensitive or more oily/textured, and choose accordingly.
You can also use a separate cleanser in the morning and evening, and a separate cleanser in the summer and winter.
Which toner should I use?
Smuuti Skin toners are suitable for all skin types. This means that you can choose the one that you prefer – or even layer all of them!
Watermelon Dew Toner Mist is packed with soothing Watermelon and plumping Hyaluronic Acid. It’s the perfect option for anyone who doesn’t want a heavy toner. Plus, the mist allows this to be used to prime or set makeup, leaving a beautiful glow on the skin.
Peach Barrier Toner has a milky texture that is quite unique – and very trendy! It doesn’t become greasy, even if layered. So, you can generously nourish your skin for optimal hydrating and barrier health. Peach Extract and Peach-derived Ceramides help repair the skin while Niacinamide brings glow. Perfect for dry or dehydrated skin types.
Pear Balance Toner is the only exfoliating toner of the three. However, it can still be used daily to achieve that glass skin effect! The texture is gel-like and leaves a beautiful glow, whereas Pear Extract, Prickly Pear and PHA help smooth and renew the skin with daily use.
Which serum is best for me?
Serums give your skin a concentrated boost of active ingredients. You should choose a serum based on your skin's needs:
Watermelon Dew Serum focuses on dewy hydration and brightening, whereas Pear Balance Serum targets redness and sensitivity, giving a soothing effect to the skin. Peach Barrier Serum targets dryness and barrier repair and is the most nourishing out of all three.
Which moisturizer should I choose?
Smuuti’s moisturizers are, in many ways, the opposites of each other, so finding the right one for you is easy.
Watermelon Jelly Cream is a gel cream that leaves the skin plump and glowy. It works best for oily skin or the day/summer-time.
Peach Barrier Cream is your classic, fluffy cream that leaves the skin soft and silky. Is best for dry skin or night/winter-time.
Want a personalized routine? Take our skincare quiz!
Building a skincare routine can feel challenging, but we want to make it as easy as possible. That's why we've built the 3-minute skincare quiz! Just answer a few questions and we'll give you a personalized routine.
Want more help? We're here for you – reach out to our customer service team!