Skip to content
Evening Skincare Routine: The Right Order for Best Results
At the end of a long day, your skin deserves a little extra attention. Your evening skincare routine is all about helping your skin recover from everything it’s faced—makeup, pollution, sweat, and sun exposure. It’s the perfect time to clean, treat, and deeply nourish your skin, so you wake up feeling refreshed and looking radiant.
This guide will break down the steps in a simple way, so you know exactly what to do and how to layer your products for the best results. Whether you’re looking to prevent aging, tackle breakouts, or just keep your skin healthy, these steps will set you up for glowing skin every morning.
1. Remove Makeup and Sunscreen
The first step is to thoroughly remove makeup, sunscreen, and any accumulated grime. This is crucial for keeping your pores clear and preventing breakouts.
Use a cleansing balm like Pure Fiji’s Coconut Cleansing Balm to dissolve stubborn makeup and sunscreen.
2. Double Cleanse to Purify the Skin
Double cleansing is a game-changer for your evening skincare routine.
After step #1, cleanse your face using lukewarm water and a sulfate-free cleanser, such as Pure Fiji’s Coconut Cleanser with Papaya and Moringa. This product effectively eliminates excess oil and pore-clogging impurities while preserving your skin's essential moisture.
3. Exfoliate (1–2 Times a Week)
Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and enhances the absorption of subsequent products. However, it’s essential not to overdo it, as excessive exfoliation can damage the skin barrier.
Use a chemical exfoliant with ingredients like glycolic acid for a gentle yet effective result. It is important to build tolerance in your skin when using active ingredients. It is recommended to do a patch test before using a new skincare product. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
4. Mask (2-3 Times a Week)
Face masks are extremely beneficial for your skin. They are quick and easy to use, especially if you’re using them overnight and there is literally a face mask designed to target almost any skin issue you want to address.
Start by identifying the skin concern you want to address:
- If you’re dealing with dullness, uneven skin tone, pigmentation, or early signs of aging, our Pure Vitamin C Masque is the perfect match—it brightens and revitalizes your skin.
- For deep hydration and intense nourishment, reach for our Dilo and Coconut Hydrating Masque, designed to leave your skin feeling soft, plump, and deeply moisturized.
- If your goal is to purify, resurface, and rejuvenate, the Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque is a game-changer, gently exfoliating to reveal a radiant, healthy glow.
5. Apply Toner to Restore and Prep
Using a toner adds an extra step of cleansing while restoring hydration and soothing your skin after a long day. It also preps your skin to absorb serums more effectively, making your evening routine work even harder for you. Choose toners with nourishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to boost hydration or kakadu plum to enhance your skin's natural radiance.
6. Target with Serums
Serums are beneficial for both morning and evening routines, but nighttime is ideal for applying targeted treatments. While you sleep, your skin enters a regenerative phase, working to repair and restore itself, making it the perfect time to enhance these natural processes with a serum. Whether you’re focused on smoothing wrinkles, fading dark spots, or tackling acne, serums packed with active ingredients can make a big difference.
One standout option is Pure Fiji’s Vitamin C Brightening Serum, designed to brighten your complexion and even out skin tone. Powered by Kakadu plum, it delivers a rich dose of vitamin C to reduce the appearance of dark spots and fine lines. Niacinamide works to calm inflammation, boost hydration, and minimize pores, while lime caviar gently exfoliates for a smoother, more radiant look. The benefits are endless!
7. Hydrate and Repair the Eye Area
The skin around your eyes is incredibly delicate and deserves extra attention. Unlike regular moisturizers, Pure Fiji’s Kakadu Vitamin C Brightening Eye Creme with Bakuchiol and Hyaluronic Acid are formulated to target specific concerns like wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines without overwhelming this sensitive area. They’re packed with hydrating and nourishing ingredients to keep the skin smooth, firm, and refreshed.
8. Seal with Moisturizer or Night Cream
Moisturizing at night is key to keeping your skin hydrated and giving it the support it needs to repair itself while you sleep.
Night creams are typically richer than daytime moisturizers and often include powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides to deeply nourish and rejuvenate. Apply it evenly to your face and neck, gently massaging it in. Give it a moment to sink in before you hit the pillow to ensure it stays on your skin, not your sheets.
9. Face Oils
Face oils are an excellent way to lock in all the ingredients and moisture you’ve just applied, helping to prevent it from evaporating too quickly. The key is to use only a small amount—oils spread easily, so just a few drops will do the trick. Gently pat a thin, even layer onto your skin to create a protective barrier that seals in hydration, leaving your skin soft and nourished.
Step 10: Spot Treatment
Nighttime is ideal for using spot treatments on acne, scars, or dark spots since your skin repairs itself while you sleep. However, be mindful of combining treatments to avoid irritation.
If you're using an overnight peel, skip the spot treatment that night, as peels exfoliate the skin and can make it too sensitive. The same goes for standard exfoliants—it's best to alternate days or use them at different times, like exfoliating in the morning and applying spot treatments at night, to give your skin time to recover.
To apply a spot treatment, follow your usual routine (excluding overnight peels and exfoliants for that night). Gently clean the affected area with a damp cotton swab and some toner or facial mist. Once the skin dries, apply the spot treatment, and you're all set for a restful night of healing!
Summary
Your evening skincare routine is a chance to care for yourself and help your skin recover from the day. By following the right steps—cleansing, treating, and hydrating—you’re supporting your skin’s natural overnight repair process and setting the stage for a glowing complexion by morning.
Keep your routine simple yet effective, focusing on what works best for your skin’s needs. With a little consistency and care, you’ll notice healthier, smoother skin that feels ready to take on whatever tomorrow brings.
