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My routine according to my skin type

My routine by age

It is completely possible to choose products from different ranges to create a tailored routine. However, if you would like to address a specific concern (lack of hydration, wrinkles, slackening of the skin, dark spots, shine, etc.), we recommend that you choose your care products from a single range, generally formulated to provide a global action for the target concern.

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1 - start by gently removing make-up from your skin

2 - then cleanse thoroughly

3 - apply your lotion or toner (depending on your routine)

4 - apply your concentrate and/or serum (depending on your routine)

5 - tap the eye contour area to gently encourage absorption

6 - finish by applying your day or night cream to your face with both hands, keeping them flat, always working outwards from the centre (avoiding the eye contour area). Continue over your neck and décolleté if you wish.

An eye cream is a formula that has been developed specifically for this delicate area. The skin around our eyes comes under particular stress (we blink almost 30,000 times a day); it is thinner in comparison with the rest of the face and lacks support fibres. It therefore needs tailored products in terms of active ingredients, texture and scent. Choose your eye cream according to the concerns you would like to address (dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles and fine lines, dehydration, etc.) and apply it every day, preferably morning and night.

A serum is a formula with a fluid and penetrating texture that contains concentrated active ingredients designed to provide an effective response to various concerns, such as lack of moisture, uneven complexion or slackening of the skin.

It is applied to clean skin, before a day or night cream.

Although it is generally more concentrated in active ingredients than a cream, its purpose is also to prepare the skin and boost the effectiveness of your cream. These two products work in synergy. One does not replace the other. Applying two serums one after the other will not provide the comfort and hydration of a cream.

Effective moisturizing of your skin at any age is an essential first step to prevent the appearance of wrinkles. From 25 years of age, we recommend multi-correction skincare products that are rich in anti-oxidants - to moisturize the skin while correcting first fine lines. From 35/40 years of age, support fibres tend to decline, skin loses its firmness and wrinkles become more visible. In this case, choose anti-wrinkle and firming skincare products. From 50 years of age, choose a global anti-aging care with a combined action on wrinkles, slackening and loss of density.

Anti-aging refers to a category of skincare products that provide a more or less targeted action on the different signs of aging of the skin (1st signs of aging, wrinkles, loss of firmness, slackening of facial contours, dark spots, etc.). Anti-wrinkle products specifically target wrinkles.

Dark spots are a hyperpigmentation phenomenon of the skin. To prevent their appearance, it is best to avoid excessive exposure to the sun or to effectively protect your skin from UV, ideally with a high protection SPF50. To fade dark spots, you can also find anti-dark spot products that act by preventing the appearance of dark spots and brightening existing ones.

A night cream provides skin with the active ingredients it needs for optimum renewal and detoxification overnight. Skin’s needs change depending on the time of day. During the day, skin faces everyday aggressions (UV, pollution, stress, etc.) and it then renews while we sleep at night. This is also an ideal time to apply richer textures as the skin’s microcirculation is more active during the night and skin is particularly receptive to care products.

The absence of a protective hydrolipidic film on the lips means they become dehydrated more easily. It is important to apply moisturizing lip care products every day.

Our range includes 3 products designed specifically to care for lips:

The Lip Moisturizing Stick , Rêve de Miel, which moisturizes, repairs and protects lips every day. It is easy to carry with you and provides ideal protection for dry or damaged lips.

The Rose Hydrating Lip Balm , Very Rose, designed to moisturize and beautify dry or very dry lips and leave a subtle rosy sheen.

The Ultra-Nourishing and Repairing Lip Balm , Rêve de Miel, which soothes, nourishes and repairs.

It is an absolute favourite for ultra-dry or damaged lips.

You can use our balms as a night mask too. Simply apply a thicker layer to your lips before going to bed.

Masks are used at various intervals to complement the usual care routine and are designed to be applied in a thick layer that is left on the skin for a specified time (several minutes or even all night depending on the instructions for the product). Whether gels, creams or even tissue or cellulose masks, they all provide an intense and immediate action targeting specific skin concerns. Dehydration, shine, lack of radiance... choose the mask best suited to your current needs. Nuxe advice: alternate masks to combine their benefits. You can find all our masks here.

Ideally, we recommend using a mask once or twice a week. Follow the recommended application time and rinsing instructions for the product. You can find all our masks here.

Removing make-up every evening is essential to keep your skin looking fresh and clear. Depending on your preferences, you can remove your make-up using a cotton pad (with a micellar water or lotion) or with your fingers using an oil or balm which you then rinse off.

Rinse-off formulas are ideal if you like to remove make-up with water or in the shower. If you are in a hurry or you want to avoid the drying effects of limescale, choose a non-rinse micellar water. Finally, oils and lotions are particularly suitable for dry skin and/or if you feel in need of extra comfort. Finally, don’t forget to apply a lotion or a toner as the finishing step after removing make-up!

Removing make-up and cleansing are two complementary steps and are essential for beautiful skin. Every evening, you should ideally spend a few minutes removing make-up and impurities (pollution residue and sebum) which have accumulated on the surface of your skin during the day. With impurities removed, your skin is then ready for the application of skincare products.

This is the first step in your morning beauty routine too. Gently cleanse excess sebum and perspiration to prepare your skin for other skincare products.

Choose your make-up remover and cleanser according to your preferences and skin type and, as a complementary step, boost your complexion’s luminosity by gently exfoliating with a peeling lotion in the evening, for example.

Oils are ideal to gently remove make-up from the face and eyes. An oil dissolves make-up residue (fatty substances) which can then be rinsed off. You can also find oils specially formulated for this purpose. These are called make-up removing oils. They are particularly effective in removing even very resistant (waterproof) make-up and have the advantage of being easy to rinse, leaving skin feeling soft and comfortable with no residual oily film.

Double cleansing involves gently removing make-up and then cleansing your skin. It brings many benefits and these are rapidly visible. Deeper cleansing allows your skin to breathe and it looks clearer. It is better hydrated (absorbs skincare products better) and marks less rapidly.

Start by warming a few drops of an oily phase (ideally a make-up removing oil) in your hands and massage over dry skin, keeping your eyes closed. This will remove all fatty substances such as sebum and make-up. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water before cleansing to remove other impurities such as pollution and perspiration to ensure a perfect result. We recommend using a gentle cleanser (gel, foam or lotion), applied to damp skin and then rinsed thoroughly. This will allow your skin to reap all the benefits of your other skincare products and maximise the effects of your beauty routine!

Exfoliating your skin involves removing dead skin cells from its surface to stimulate skin renewal. Regular exfoliation helps to keep your skin smooth, soft and radiant, ideally prepared for the application of skincare products. We recommend using a scrub once or twice a week (before applying your mask to optimise the effects). For more gradual exfoliation, you can also find peeling lotions that are applied each evening before a cream.

Skin on the body is subject to repeated friction from clothing. This means it is generally thicker, dryer and more dehydrated than the skin on your face. To keep your skin feeling soft and comfortable, you need to care for your body every day.

- Cleansing is the foundation of any Body care routine. We advise daily cleansing using a gentle and/or ultra-rich cleansing gel.

- Once or twice a week, use a body scrub, paying particular attention to the thickest areas of skin, to remove dead skin cells and soften the skin.

- Apply a body care product tailored to your skin’s needs every day: a rich and nourishing product for dry and uncomfortable skin, or a moisturizing product for skin that feels slightly tight

Some specific areas (over-exposed areas, armpits, hands, feet, etc.) also need special attention: sun protection, deodorant, hand care, foot care.

An essential first step to keep your body hydrated is making sure you drink enough water each day (at least 1.5 to 2 litres of water). Then choose a body moisturizer with a scent and texture that particularly appeal to you. This will encourage you to use the product every day. From lotions to oils, creams or balms.... there is no shortage of choice.

The effects of ageing are also visible on the skin on the body: it becomes thinner, starts to slacken, loses its suppleness and elasticity, and dark spots can appear on exposed areas such as the backs of the hands. For these mature skin types, it is best to choose a body care product with anti-aging properties to smooth and firm the skin.

For very dry skin, you first need to choose an ultra-rich cleansing gel. This is very gentle on the skin and also helps to preserve its barrier function. The next essential step is to apply an ultra-nourishing body care to restore skin lipids and soothe discomfort.

Atopic skin is linked to a lack of permanent lipids in the skin: it is very dry, constantly feels tight and can be reactive. Outside inflammatory episodes (eczema) which require dermatological treatments, atopic skin needs very kind (gentle and ultra-rich) cleansing products and ultra-nourishing skincare rich in lipids.

If you would like to boost your skin’s firmness, start with a few simple steps and a good lifestyle: exercise, balanced diet, etc.

You can also find care products with a specific action on loss of firmness, such as the Nuxuriance Ultra Body Cream  (loss of firmness linked to aging) and the Rêve de thé Firming Cream. This creates an immediate toning sensation and helps to firm skin day after day. Our application advice: carry out a sculpting self-massage combining upward smoothing movements on your legs and arms with toning pinches (hips, under the arms, thighs).

When skin stretches rapidly, the support fibres (collagen and elastin) slacken and stretch marks appear. Also known as ‘striae’, these marks affect both women and men. So what can you do to fade stretch marks and stop them appearing in the first place?

Stretch marks appear when the skin can no longer adapt to changes in the body (weight gain, pregnancy or growth). These marks are actually scars which are initially purplish in colour and then gradually become white. When they are still coloured, and therefore at an inflammatory stage, it is possible to effectively reduce their appearance. However, this is more difficult with white stretch marks.

Stretch marks are sometimes difficult to avoid. However, there are some solutions you can try to stop them appearing: nourish and moisturize your skin every day! The earlier you adopt this habit the better. Make this ritual a special moment with effective and sensorial products, such as Huile Prodigieuse® that will cloak your body in a captivating scent. This iconic multi-purpose care product encapsulating 7 precious botanical oils nourishes and replenishes the skin in a single step.

A scrub removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and therefore stimulates its natural renewal process.

We recommend exfoliating your body once or twice a week for smoother and more radiant skin, and to boost the effectiveness of subsequent skincare products. Remember to use a scrub just before waxing, as removing dead skin cells will allow easier hair removal and help to prevent ingrown hairs.

And it’s also a good idea to use a scrub before a holiday in the sun, to make your tan more even. When you get back from your holiday, to reveal a luminous tan, exfoliate again to remove the layer of dead skin cells that is making your skin appear dull.

Don’t let this good habit slip in winter, you still need to exfoliate your skin to keep it feeling soft and smooth and counteract the drying effects of cold weather and rough patches caused by friction from clothes.

Unlike anti-perspirants (with aluminium salts) which block perspiration, deodorants do not obstruct this natural process and instead act by neutralising odours and absorbing humidity.

NUXE offers you the choice of:

- 100% natural-origin balm deodorants which are applied with the fingertips like a cream. They provide 24h deodorant effectiveness combined with a softening action on the skin under the arms.

- a 97% natural-origin roll-on deodorant, with an intelligent technology that adapts to the skin’s needs for 24H deodorant protection and a fresh sensation on application.

Natural deodorants are made from natural ingredients that absorb humidity (such as corn powder) and purifying active ingredients capable of neutralising odours. Their effectiveness has been proven on volunteers, in the same way as with classic deodorants.

In anti-perspirants, aluminium salts act by blocking perspiration. To maintain this natural biological phenomenon, it is preferable to use a deodorant without aluminium salts. It will absorb humidity while naturally neutralising odours.

The odours from our armpits are all different. For each individual, they depend on the quantity of perspiration, its composition and the different microorganisms living under our arms (which transform sweat into odorous molecules). In the event of a strong odour, the first step is to identify the main cause. If it is linked to a very high quantity of perspiration, we recommend you use an anti-perspirant. Otherwise, try different deodorants. Different products can work in different ways (with an action on the actual odour, on skin microorganisms, or both). Ideally, this will help you identify which one works for you.

On your face, use on its own (1 spray) or mix a few drops with your NUXE cream in the palm of your hand. Smooth over your face from the centre towards the outer contours. Men will also love this product to care for their beard, leaving it soft and silky.

This instant illuminator is a care and make-up hybrid that creates an irresistible iridescent glow with no oily finish, thanks to its inimitable dry touch texture enriched with golden pearly particles.

On your face, apply by dabbing with a flat brush or your fingertips, paying particular attention to the highlight areas of the face: cheekbones, bridge of the nose, forehead above the eyebrows.

Yes, it is absolutely possible to apply make-up on top of Huile Prodigieuse®. Its dry oil texture is absorbed rapidly after application. By moisturizing your skin, it will even help to optimise the finish of your make-up.

On your body, apply your Huile Prodigieuse® in circular movements (bust, legs, arms, etc.), paying particular attention to very dry areas and/or stretch marks. Your skin will be nourished, renewed and softened.

Our tip: apply to slightly damp skin after your shower. It will be absorbed even more quickly.

In winter, or if you have very dry skin, choose Huile Prodigieuse® Riche for its fluid and generous texture.

You can also use Huile Prodigieuse® as the finishing touch in a manicure. It will unify the nail contour area by moisturizing and improving the appearance of the cuticles.

On your hair, spray 1 or 2 pumps of product into the palm of your hand and apply to the lengths and ends as often as required. For an intense conditioning effect, apply all over your hair once or twice a week as a mask. Leave on for at least 10 minutes before shampooing.

Although it is dry, our Huile Prodigieuse® is, as the word ‘Huile’ indicates, an oil. This means it is a fatty product. If fabric comes into contact with the skin before the product has been completely absorbed, stains can appear.

If clothing is stained, it should be washed immediately. The more time that passes, the harder it will be to remove the stain. To remove these stains, we advise using special products designed to treat fatty stains, for example, powdered clay.

Finally, in the case of delicate fabrics, we recommend you contact a professional for more advice.

Exposure to the sun must be progressive and sun protection must be applied in sufficient quantity, reapplied every two hours, and always after bathing, whatever the protection factor.

It is important to choose the protection factor according to your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and the intensity of the sunshine (for example, at altitude and in the tropics, use a higher protection factor than your usual product).

As a reminder, it is recommended to avoid exposure to direct sunlight between 12 pm and 4 pm.

To choose your ideal sun protection product, you need to:

- Choose the right SPF: this will depend on your skin’s sensitivity to the sun (the lighter your skin and the more susceptible it is to redness, the higher the protection factor you will need) and the intensity of the sunshine (for a stronger UV index (beach, tropics, sea, glaciers), choose a higher protection factor)

- Choose the right texture: oil, lotion, cream, spray, fluid. These are all equally effective so choose according to your sensorial preferences as what matters most is making sure you will want to reapply it.

- Target the area to be protected: just your face or your face and body.

NUXE sun care products offer a wide range of SPFs and textures to meet your every need.

Yes, when the sun is shining or if your skin is susceptible to pigment marks, we advise using a sun protection product on your face every day. Choose a face care product with an SPF or apply a protective fluid after your cream and just before applying make-up.

Yes, because there is no such thing as “total” sun protection. Even with a protection factor of 50 or 50+, some UV rays will still pass through to your skin. Just a small quantity of these rays is enough to activate melanin (the brown pigment than gives the skin its tanned appearance) and therefore tanning. Sun protection allows skin to tan without burning, so the result is more even and longer lasting.

Reapply your protection every 2 hours, or more frequently if you have been swimming or towel-dried your skin.

You need to apply 2 mg/cm2 of skin to obtain the level of protection shown on the label, i.e. around: 8 to 10 sprays of product (oil and spray) or the equivalent of 2 fingers of product (lotion and cream) for each part of the body (face, arms, fronts of the legs, backs of the legs, front of the chest, top of the back, stomach, lower back).

If you do not apply enough product, this will reduce the level of sun protection.

Applying an after-sun lotion each evening after a day in the sun means the assurance of soft, renewed and moisturized skin all summer long. The fresh texture feels comforting after the summer heat and helps your tan last longer.

For a longer lasting tan, you need to:

- avoid sunburn by using a sun protection product

- apply an after-sun lotion every evening to moisturize your skin

- keep applying your Nuxe Sun after-sun lotion after your holiday to guarantee an extra 2 weeks for your tan.

If you are going out in the sun, it is not advisable to apply a perfume or a fragrant water directly on your skin. We recommend spraying it on your clothes instead.

The safety of our Huile Prodigieuse® has been assessed in normal conditions of use (daily application to the body) in all kinds of weather. However, it is not designed to be applied as a sun care product in intense sunshine (on the beach, for example) as it does not contain any protective UV sunscreens.

Before opening, you have a maximum of 3 years to use the sun care product you have just purchased. After opening, you must use your product within 9 months. The effectiveness of sunscreens can reduce over time, especially if you take your product with you to the beach (sun and UV!). This is why it is advisable to buy your sun care product each year.

As with all sun protection products using chemical filters, clothing may be stained if the fabric comes into contact with the skin before the product has been fully absorbed. We therefore advise against getting dressed immediately after applying sun protection and recommend waiting until the product has been completely absorbed (especially in the case of white clothing).

NUXE Sun formulas are non-toxic to the marine eco-system (tests carried out on corals, algae and bacteria representative of marine life). For protected zones, we recommend that you refer to the specific rules of use for the bathing area.

The description of a scent depends mainly on its level of “perfume concentrate”. There are no regulations setting out precise concentrations for different categories, but classically, a perfume contains more perfume concentrate than a fragrant water.

If you are going out in the sun, it is not advisable to apply a perfume or a fragrant water directly on your skin. We recommend spraying it on your clothes instead.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are very special moments in life and require particular care. We therefore do not recommend the use of face care products containing concentrated essential oils: this is the case for our NUXE certified Organic face care, Huile Prodigieuse Neroli, the Very rose lip balm and the Reve de Miel lip care products. With regard to fragranced body care products, we do not generally recommend these as they are applied to large areas of skin.

If in doubt, seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Essential oils have many beneficial properties, but they are not recommended for use during pregnancy. The fragrances used in Nuxe products can contain essential oils and this is why we do not recommend their use on the body during pregnancy. And in the case of a very high quantity, we also do not recommend use on the face (this applies for our NUXE certified Organic face care, Huile Prodigieuse Neroli, the Very rose lip balm and the Reve de Miel lip care products). If in doubt, seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Due to the presence of essential oils in their scents, we do not recommend the use of our Huile Prodigieuse products (Original, Riche, Or, Florale, Neroli) on the chest while breastfeeding.

Our products are designed for adults; they can be used from 15 years of age.

Nuxe does not market sun care products for babies or young children. The products are designed for adults and can be used from 15 years of age.

All Nuxe products are produced in France, mainly in our factory in Brittany. The words "made in France" therefore always appear on our products.

All the formulas of our foaming/rinse off products have undergone tests which show that they are easily biodegradable.

Nuxe does not test any of its products or raw materials on animals and thus complies with European regulations.

What about China?

A selection of Nuxe products are distributed in China. Regulations in China differ from those in other countries in which we are present: some imported cosmetic products are subject to testing on animals, decided unilaterally by China, which we do not approve of. We strongly wish to see these practices replaced by alternative methods and are seeking to contribute to a change in the position of the Chinese authorities in this respect.

Our formulas have undergone numerous tests proving their stability over time (for a period of at least 30 months). Under these conditions, according to the Cosmetics Regulation, these products are not required to show an expiry date. If in doubt, please contact us. We can tell you the production date of your product based on its batch number.

You will find a logo on your product showing an Open Jar with a number followed by the letter M (e.g.: 12M or 6M). This is called the PAO (Period After Opening). This is the period during which the product is safe after opening and can be used without harm for the consumer.

If the person knows the specific molecule that triggers the allergy, we recommend that he or she consults the list of ingredients shown on each product or contacts our Customer Service.

To contact our Customer Service team, use the contact form. Keep the product, as you will be asked for this.

You can ask your pharmacist for advice. You can also contact our Customer Service team using the contact form. Please keep the product.

Nature is our philosophy. Laboratoire NUXE always favours the use of natural-origin ingredients, although in some cases synthetic ingredients need to be added for safety reasons, for example, sunscreens and preservatives. The percentages of natural-origin ingredients in our formulas are shown on the products. For example, Huile Prodigieuse® contains 98% natural-origin ingredients, and many care products contain over 95%.

NUXE products do not contain any ingredients of animal origin and are therefore classed as Vegan, with the exception of the Rêve de Miel range and the very rose lip balm which contain beehive substances (such as honey and beeswax).

Where relevant, we always conduct tests to verify the non-comedogenic nature of our face care products. For each reference, you can find information on the packaging or request details from our Customer Service.

No NUXE deodorants contain aluminium salts.

Most of our care products do not contain alcohol. Where alcohol is present, this is to give the product a refreshing sensation (no drying or irritating effect on the skin). In this case, it can be identified in the list of ingredients under the terms “ALCOHOL” or “ALCOHOL DENAT.”.

According to its Clean formulation charter, NUXE does not use silicones. Only certain formulas still contain “non-cyclic” silicones which give the textures greater sensoriality. All of these will be developed in the short term.

NUXE products do not contain palm oil but they can contain palm oil derivatives as emulsifiers or surfactants. Used in the right proportions and selected with care, these derivatives provide stability and sensoriality for our formulas. Since 2019, we have been working closely with our suppliers of palm oil derivative ingredients with the aim of continuously improving agricultural practices and transparency throughout the sector. Alongside other cosmetic companies, we are working to encourage supplier commitment to more sustainable certification, banning agricultural practices that do not respect People and the environment (RSPO - Round table on Sustainable Palm Oil). At the end of 2021, 80% of our palm oil derivative ingredients were certified at least as RSPO Mass Balance.

Gluten is a substance that is naturally present in cereals (wheat, barley, oats, rye, etc.) and their derivative ingredients. NUXE products are mainly natural origin and we cannot therefore guarantee the total absence of traces of gluten in our formulas.

We have over 30 years of experience in the formulation of cosmetic products and apply demanding requirements in relation to anti-microbial protection of formulas while guaranteeing optimum skin tolerance. This is why we have chosen phenoxyethanol as a preservative. This ingredient has been used for over 60 years in cosmetics, food and medical applications. It is also found in its natural state in green tea and chicory. It is therefore tried and tested. Its safety data is frequently re-examined by the scientific experts from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) considering the most recent risks and its safety is reconfirmed on each occasion. There is no risk of “overdosing” linked to an accumulation of products containing this molecule. There is currently no health risk associated with using cosmetic products which contain phenoxyethanol as a preservative and comply with European regulations.

We note with regret the current controversies which are contributing to misinformation and repeat our commitment to offering formulas with recognised effectiveness and sensoriality, in complete safety.

According to its Clean formulation charter, Nuxe does not use SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate) in its products. Only the NUXE Men Multi-Use Shower Gel still contains natural-origin Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.

For many years, NUXE has been aware of the potential impact of certain cosmetic ingredients on the environment. This is why, according to its Clean formulation charter, NUXE has never used plastic micro-beads (polyethylene or polypropylene) in its exfoliating or rinse-off products. We use natural ingredients such as rice powder, bamboo or apricot kernels to exfoliate the skin.