Daily Skin Care Routine (women)

Updated: Oct 15

☀️ Morning Routine (Clean + Protect + Glow)

Step	Purpose	HappyBugBeauty Product	Notes & How to Use
1. Cleanser	Gently remove overnight oils and prep skin	Essential Cleanser	Use lukewarm water, massage in circles ~30 seconds, then rinse.
2. Toner / Mild Elixir	Hydrate & balance skin	Mild Toning Elixir	Dispense 2–3 pumps on palms or cotton, pat onto face & neck.
3. Antioxidant / Boost Serum	Brighten, protect, and support barrier	Niacinamide Vitamin Boost Serum (VEGAN)	Apply a few drops, gently press into skin.
4. Moisturizer	Hydrate and lock in moisture	Hyaluronic Moisturizer (VEGAN) or Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer (VEGAN)	Choose based on your skin type. Apply evenly to face & neck.
5. Sunscreen	Shield from UV damage & aging	(Use your preferred cruelty-free mineral sunscreen)	This step is essential — apply as last layer, reapply as needed.

🌙 Night Routine (Repair + Restore)

Step	Purpose	HappyBugBeauty Product	Notes & How to Use
1. Makeup / Sunscreen Remover	Remove SPF, makeup, and surface grime	Makeup Remover Solution	Massage into dry skin, then follow with your cleanser.
2. Cleanser	Deep cleanse pores and residuals	Essential Cleanser	As in morning, with gentle motions.
3. Toner / Mild Elixir	Prep for actives	Mild Toning Elixir	Helps calm the skin and restore pH.
4. Treatment / Active Serum	Address skin concerns	From these: Glycolic Acid Serum, Collagen & Retinol Serum, Niacinamide Vitamin Boost Serum	Use strong actives (glycolic, retinol) only 2–3 nights per week. On other nights, use gentler serums like niacinamide.
5. Face Oil / Elixir	Nourish & seal hydration	Anti-aging Rose Gold Oil	Use 1–2 drops, warm in hands, press into face (especially on dry zones).
6. Night Moisturizer / Cream	Lock in hydration overnight	Night Renewal Creme	Use as final layer; if skin is dry, layer oil + moisturizer combination.

🗓 Weekly / Occasional Extras

Exfoliation (1–2× per week): Use Glycolic Acid Serum in place of your active night serum, or another gentle exfoliant.
Mask / Deep Treatment (1× per week): Use a clay, botanical, or sheet mask (vegan, cruelty-free) to cleanse or deeply hydrate.
Patch Testing: Always test new actives (retinol, glycolic) behind the ear or lower jaw for a few nights before full-face use.
Avoid Overlapping Strong Actives: If using retinol one night, skip glycolic or other harsh treatments that same night.