Winter is always an unforgiving time for our skin, but this season feels particularly harsh.
Stress and anxiety, of which we have had surplus amounts, do nothing good for skin - to stay nothing of face masks, central heating and religious hand washing.

We compelled Yae Pascoe to come to our skin’s rescue with her personal skincare routine and recommended products. Yae has been ME+EM’s go-to makeup artist since way-back-when, and her calling card is naturally radiant skin - so where she leads, we follow. 

Be gentle when washing your skin - like treat it like you would a baby’s.
That means avoiding harsh cleansers and rinsing with lukewarm water. Always wash your face before applying makeup and before your night-time skincare routine.
 

MY RECOMMENDATIONS

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

Cerave Hydrating Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser

Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser

I use an exfoliant a few times a week at shower time to remove dead skin cells.
My favourite products work for all skin types - be gentle when using them and you’ll start noticing the difference in your skin’s texture with every use.
 

MY RECOMMENDATIONS
 
Dermalogica Daily Microfolient
 
REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
 
Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector 
 
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
 
 

Apply a mask a few times a week, depending on what type of face mask you are using.
If you opt for a liquid or mud mask, the best time to apply it is after showering as your pores will be open and you’ll get a deeper clean – just remember to avoid eyes and lips. An overnight mask is great for before bed.


MY RECOMMENDATIONS
 
Origins Clear Improvement  Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores
 
Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask
 
 
OVERNIGHT MASKS
 
Sisley-Paris Black Rose Cream Mask
 
Origins Drink Up Intense Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado & Glacier Water
 
Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Hydrating Mask
 
 

A toner prepares skin to drink up any serums, face creams and oils that you apply during your routine.
I always choose an alcohol-free toner as it will gently refresh without irritating sensitive skin or causing excessive dryness. Pour onto a cotton pad and sweep over your face and neck every day, morning and night, after cleansing and before applying your serum and moisturiser.


MY RECOMMENDATIONS

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner

Serum is often lighter in texture, with more nutrients than a heavy face cream to hydrate skin to the deepest level.Applying it before your face cream also helps lock in the moisture. Use 1-2 times a week after a toner, on your face, neck and décolletage.


MY RECOMMENDATIONS

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Your skin condition changes every day, so I recommend checking your skin in the mirror before applying any products, depending on whether it feels dehydrated, a bit more oily or a combination of both.If I use a thicker day cream, I always start by applying a thin layer first, and then add more layers where I think I need it. Apply your face cream to damp skin to lock in the moisture - if you prefer dewy look finish, you can mix it with your foundation.


MY RECOMMENDATIONS  |  For normal skin

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturiser

MY RECOMMENDATIONS  |  For dry skin

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream

Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream 

Bioderma Hydrabio Serum

Weleda Skin Food Light
 

MY RECOMMENDATIONS  |  For very dry skin
 
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
 
Weleda Skin Food
 
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant


MY RECOMMENDATIONS  |  For sensitive skin
 
Avène Skin Recovery Cream
 
Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon

MY RECOMMENDATIONS  |  For combination skin
 
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance
 
Caudalie Vinopure Skin Perfecting Mattifying Fluid
 
Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer
 

MY RECOMMENDATIONS  |  For redness
 
REN Evercalm Anti-Redness Serum
 
Dermalogica Ultracalming Mist
 
Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence
 

Including a face oil as one of the last steps of your night-time skincare routine helps protect it from environmental damage, balance moisture and avoid problems such as breakouts, sensitivity and flaky skin.Personally, I don’t use an oil in the daytime to avoid looking greasy and to keep my makeup in place. Applying at night instead will keep the moisture locked in for 8 hours to give you smooth skin in the morning. Start with a few small drops and massage it onto your face, neck and décolletage using a sweeping upward motion. See how much your skin absorbs and then apply more if needed.


MY RECOMMENDATIONS

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi Usage Dry Oil

The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil


Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil

The best time to apply body moisturiser is immediately after showering to lock in the moisture.

MY RECOMMENDATIONS

BIODERMA Atoderm Cream

Bio-Oil For Scars, Stretch Marks and Uneven Skin Tone

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps

I recommend using a lip scrub 1-2 times a week.
Make sure your lips are moisturised before use and avoid using it if your lips have open cuts. You need to put on a lip balm straight away afterwards to seal in the moisture.


MY RECOMMENDATIONS

Dior Lip Sugar Scrub

NUXE Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm Rêve de Miel

Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips