Evening Skincare Routine: 7 Essential Products to Add to Your PM Repertoire

We love a little pamper sesh to end the day with. Especially when the day has felt long and stressful. It’s a great way to unwind. 

Do you know what is so great about an evening skincare routine? (Well, besides the fact that it is a great option to add a little self-care into your routine.) It’s the fact, that we can spend a lot more time on it than we may technically have in the morning. And if you wear a lot of makeup? Then it pays to ensure it all gets removed properly at the end of the day.

So what products are worth adding to your evening skincare routine to help you do just that? Let’s chat about them below.

Micellar Water: Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water

Makeup removal is so important! And, if you just give your face a swipe over with a bit of micellar prior to your double cleanse, we swear you will notice the difference and the skincare steps that follow will work a lot better too. Bioderma’s micellar water is budget-friendly and honestly one of the best there is.

Balm Cleanser: Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser

Until you remove your makeup and SPF with an oil or a balm, you have not lived! This jelly cleanser by Biossance is a dream. It’s a fun pink colour, doesn’t strip the skin and, most importantly, removes every ounce of makeup. Just remember that a balm cleanser is best applied and massaged into dry skin before it’s rinsed off, otherwise it defeats the purpose.

Gentle Cleanser: Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser

Next, you want to go in with a cleanser that will help properly cleanse your skin and prepare it for any other products; and Gentle Cleanser by Skinstitut will help you do just that. You can also remove your makeup by double cleansing with this one product if you’d like to minimise your routine. Bonus: this cleanser can be used on your body too!

Face Mask: Deciem NIOD Flavanone Mud (FM)

Is a nighttime routine, a nighttime routine without a face mask? I don’t think so. I love a clay mask weekly as it’s a great way to give your skin a bit of a refresh without going too hard. Deciem’s Flavanone is great for this. It is strong enough to give your skin a brighter appearance, yet not too strong that you’ll dry your skin out. This mask will give your skin a bit of a tingle, however, push past it and we promise your face will glow.  Hot tip: Probably best not to combine it with other strong actives on the same night.

Treatment Serum: PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum

PCA Skin's Serum will suit all skin types, can treat a range of concerns and is a great one to have in your skincare stash. Plus, it’s pregnancy-friendly. It’s full of niacinamide which is a well-known, anti-inflammatory ingredient, however can additionally brighten and hydrate the skin. And ok, this one is a little pricey – but it is well worth it.  You might even get addicted – sorry!

Moisturiser: Dr Roebucks Hydrating Face Moisturiser

Since you’ve put so much work into your evening skincare routine, it’s important to not forget the final step – your moisturiser. Dr Roebucks Hydrating Face Moisturiser is full of vitamin E which is soothing, and cold-pressed macadamia oil which is incredibly nourishing. Also, it is a great moisturiser for all skin types.

Face Oil: The Jojoba Company, Australian Jojoba Oil

Also if you’re feeling bougie, locking your moisturiser in with a face oil is never a bad idea, and you can’t go past The Jojoba Company’s Australian Jojoba Oil. You can literally pick it up at any health food store and it is under $20! Bonus!

Inspired to get your own morning skincare routine in order and looking for more inspo? Head straight to our Beauty pillar for all the skincare tips and advice you need.