THE ENTHUSIAST SKIN CARE GUIDE
- Ainsley Ellington
- Jul 31, 2023
- 13 min read
Updated: Jan 25
Contour Collection's Skin Care Guide for the client who is obsessed with skin care.
The Enthusiast is for the client who LOVES skin care and looks forward to a 20 minute self love ritual in the morning and evening. Just you and your beautiful vials and tinctures. The client who covers all the bases - puts SPF on the backs of their hands, neck, décolleté and has a specific product for all the areas. If you're a skin care enthusiast, this one's for you.
THE [RITUAL] ROUTINE
The Enthusiast routine is not to be taken lightly. Oh, and it's not a routine at all, it's a full-blown self love ritual. See below for this thorough 10-step morning and 11-step evening ritual.
☼ FIRST THING IN THE MORNING | ☾ RIGHT BEFORE BED |
|---|---|
Gentle Cleanser | Cleanser |
Anti-Aging Serum | Growth Factor Serum |
Growth Factor Serum | Peptides |
Vitamin C | Brightening Product |
Peptides | Exfoliator/Cellular Turnover |
Brightening Product | Hyaluronic Acid |
Hyaluronic Acid | Eye Cream |
Eye Cream | Neck Cream |
SPF | Anti-Aging Cream |
Moisturizer | Moisturizer |
Lip Serum |
☼ THE AM RITUAL
Gentle Cleanser: Refresh the skin and get it primed for morning skincare without stripping the barrier.
Product Recommendation:
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cream Cleanser
SkinCeuticals Simply Cream Cleanser
Anti-Aging Serum: Prepare your skin to boost the effectiveness of your anti-aging products while promoting cellular turnover.
Product Recommendation: SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst
Growth Factor Serum: Want to see clinical results at home? Growth factors are the actual component that stimulates collagen production. Enjoy the only topical product that has been clinically proven to improve sagging skin.
Product Recommendation:
SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum
(Plated) Daily
Vitamin C: Neutralize free radicals, prevent environmental damage, boost collagen, increase your SPF efficacy by applying Vitamin C first.
Product Recommendation: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
Peptides: Inspired by neuromodulator injections, this peptide-powered serum visibly reducing wrinkles and enhances glass radiance.
Product Recommendation: SkinCeuticals P-Tiox
Brightening: Target and lighten discoloration, melasma, sun spots, brighten skin tone and even complexion.
Product Recommendation: SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
Hyaluronic Acid: Boost your skin’s natural hyaluronic acid levels for smooth, firm, plump hydrated skin (and increase the longevity and effect of dermal fillers).
Product Recommendations:
SkinMedica HA5
SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier
Hydrinity Restorative HA Serum
Eye Cream: Re-energizes and rejuvenates to help eyes look brighter and more youthful, improves eyes’ appearance, including dark circles, sagging, puffiness, and lines specifically designed for the thinnest skin on the face
Product Recommendations:
SkinMedica Instant Bright
Hydrinity Eye Renew Complex
SPF: Both UVA and UVB light breaks down collagen leading to thin skin, fine lines and increased risk of skin cancer.
Product Recommendations:
For Sheer Coverage: SkinMedica Mineral Shield 35 Non-Tinted
For the Perfect Tint: SkinMedica Mineral Shield 32 Tinted
Moisturizer: To lock in HA serum, enhance hydration and restore skin's external barrier.
Product Recommendation:
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture
☾THE PM RITUAL
Cleanser: Choose between a gentle cleanser that will refresh the skin without stripping the barrier, or opt for an exfoliating cleanser that helps loosen dead skin cells to create a brighter glow, lighten sun spots and prevent acne, milia, and build up.
Product Recommendations:
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cream Cleanser
SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Growth Factor Serum: Want to see clinical results at home? Growth factors are the actual component that stimulates collagen production. Enjoy the only topical product that has been clinically proven to improve sagging skin.
Product Recommendation:
SkinMedia TNS Advanced+ Serum
(Plated) Daily
Peptides: Inspired by neuromodulator injections, this peptide-powered serum visibly reducing wrinkles and enhances glass radiance.
Product Recommendation: SkinCeuticals P-Tiox
Brightening: Target and lighten discoloration, melasma, sun spots, brighten skin tone and even complexion.
Product Recommendation: SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense
Exfoliator/Cellular Turnover: Increase glow and brightness, tone and texture by buffing dead skin cells all while preventing acne, milia, and build up. Also lightens hyperpigmentation, minimizes fine lines and increases efficacy of your skin care routine.
Product Recommendation:
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Cream*
SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight*
*You may replace one of these products with a retinol, retin-a or Tretinoin of your choice
Hyaluronic Acid: Boost your skin’s natural hyaluronic acid levels for smooth, firm, plump hydrated skin (and increase the longevity and effect of dermal fillers).
Product Recommendations:
SkinMedica HA5
SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier
Hydrinity Restorative HA Serum
Eye Cream: Re-energizes and rejuvenates to help eyes look brighter and more youthful, improves eyes’ appearance, including dark circles, sagging, puffiness, and lines specifically designed for the thinnest skin on the face
Product Recommendations:
SkinCeuticals Advanced Eye
Hydrinity Eye Renew Complex
Neck Cream: Exfoliate, plump and tighten the skin that is often neglected but shows signs of aging before anywhere else.
Product Recommendations:
SkinCeuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair
Anti-Aging Cream: Breakthrough corrective cream helps reverse visible signs of aging impacted by glycation and collagen decline, including fine lines and deep wrinkles
Product Recommendation:
SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced
Moisturizer: Restore the skin’s barrier function, enhance hydration and help seal in all the benefits of the previous steps of your skincare routine.
Product Recommendation:
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture
Lip Serum: For your final step, lock in moisture overnight for soft, hydrated, and youthful lips by morning.
Product Recommendation:
Hydrinity LUXE Lip Hydrator
☆ As always, remember that your skin care routine should be as unique as you. Your routine may need to be refined based on your skin care concerns (hyperpigmentation, acne-prone, age), season/climate, and your daily habits. Please know that our Providers are always happy to customize our skin guides to you.
Are you The Enthusiast? Stop by Contour to shop the products, chat with our experts, and start your enthusiastic skin care journey today! Love to nerd out on science? Read on below.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE PRODUCTS
CLEANSERS:
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cream Cleanser ☼☾
Gentle Cleanser is a creamy, mild face cleanser for sensitive skin formulated with an emollient-rich surfactant and a 3% concentration of key ingredients combining allantoin, glycerin, and orange oil to soften and restore skin’s surface. This gentle skin cleanser efficiently removes impurities and long-wear face and eye makeup. Skin is left feeling soft, moisturized, and primed.
SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser ☼☾
Simply Clean is a powerful makeup-removing cleansing gel for oily skin formulated with an amino acid surfactant system and a 6% concentration combining sulfonic acid (HEPES), glycerin, chamomile and aloe extracts, orange oil, and citric acid to gently exfoliate uneven or rough skin. This unique gel cleanser efficiently removes waterproof makeup and excess oil to leave skin feeling clean and primed for in-office treatments and at-home cosmeceutical use. Tested suitable for use pre-procedure.
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser ☾
This elegantly formulated exfoliating cleanser gently scrubs away dead skin, improving the appearance of skin tone and texture.
Ingredients:
Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid & Malic Acid: Each is a natural, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bilberry extract, sugar cane extract, sugar maple extract, and citrus extracts that provides mild exfoliation to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enhance skin texture.
Jojoba Oil: Round soft jojoba spheres gently exfoliate minimizing irritation to skin.
Salicylic Acid: A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps exfoliate skin.
ANTI-AGING SERUM:
SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst ☼/☾
Cell Cycle Catalyst™ is a daily use, layerable serum clinically proven to boost anti-aging results. Powered in part by a 7.7% multi-acid complex (alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids) and 1% Taurine, Cell Cycle Catalyst™ is clinically tested to gently peel and enhance cellular turnover at the skin’s surface to smooth texture, improve the appearance of discoloration, and the look of visible lines. This anti-aging exfoliating serum helps maintain optimal hydration to support a healthy skin barrier.
Cell Cycle Catalyst is an optimal first step to boost the results of any anti-aging routine. It can also be used to prepare skin ahead of professional chemical peels.
Visible and Powerful Results After 8 Weeks:
-21% global fine lines
-16% discoloration
-13% visible pores
+14% radiance
+16% visible improvement of acne marks
GROWTH FACTORS:
(Plated) Intense & Daily Serums ☼☾
This cutting-edge formula delivers the power of 1 trillion exosomes (15 billion per single pump), working harmoniously with your skin to reduce the signs of aging. Enriched with platelet-derived growth factors and antioxidants, Intense is clinically proven to help diminish the appearance of redness, brown spots, wrinkles and dullness within 6 weeks. This highly concentrated serum is designed for even the most challenging skin needs. Use Plated Intense for 6 weeks then move onto step 2, Plated Daily.
Plated Skin Science was founded by doctors at the Mayo Clinic. A cardiac surgeon and a regenerative medicine MD who devoted over 15 years of research to uncover the renewing power of platelet derived exosomes. They discovered the proprietary Renewosome™ technology that makes the Plated line completely shelf stable. Each full size bottle of plated is packed with over 1 trillion exosomes and is clinically proven to reduce the signs of aging and enhance the skin's overall appearance and texture. Founded on the principles of merging cutting-edge science with a commitment to natural beauty, Rion Aesthetics, is fueled by a transformational mission to provide beauty from within.
SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum ☼☾
This next-generation, skin rejuvenating formula improves the appearance of coarse wrinkles, fine lines, skin tone, and texture. It’s the only growth factor product proven to address sagging skin. Visible results in just 2 weeks. Results continue to improve through 24 weeks of use.
This innovative treatment protocol, combines the powerful TNS®-MR formula in Chamber 1, which acts on multiple levels to deliver age-defying results through a next-generation growth factor blend and an innovative peptide complex that nourishes the skin. Chamber 2 features RENESSENSCE (RSC) ADVANCED, a specially crafted blend of botanicals, marine extracts, and peptides including French flax seed for repair support, marine extract for skin renewal, and green microalgae for boosting collagen and elastin levels, all synergistically designed to support and enhance the results achieved by the growth factor blend.
In clinical tests, patients experienced feeling up to 6 years younger after just 12 weeks of treatment. Additionally, visible improvements in sagging skin were observed within 8 weeks. Over the course of 24 weeks, subjects consistently reported increasing satisfaction with continued use, demonstrating ongoing enhancement.
VITAMIN C:
A patented daytime vitamin C serum that delivers advanced environmental protection and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, and brightens skin's complexion. Now clinically proven to reduce combined oxidative damage from free radicals generated by UV, Ozone, and Diesel Exhaust by up to 41%.
The synergistic combination of 15% pure vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid), pure vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and 0.5% ferulic acid. It is formulated under the Duke Antioxidant patent. Vitamin C is a highly-potent antioxidant that by its structure has difficulty being effectively absorbed by skin. The Duke Antioxidant patent outlines the formulation parameters required for effective delivery of vitamin C to skin: 1) pure l-ascorbic acid (vitamin C); 2) an acidic pH within the 2.0-3.5 pH range and; 3) a concentration between 10%-20%. SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these parameters.
PEPTIDES:
P-TIOX is a peptide-powered serum inspired by the effects of anti-wrinkle neurotoxin injections, proven to reduce the appearance of 9 types of expression lines and reveal glass skin radiance. This non-invasive, wrinkle-modulating serum features an advanced peptide complex amplified by synergistic actives (5% polyhydroxy acid, 5% niacinamide, and 1% laminaria extract) to visibly correct wrinkles, while improving the appearance of skin texture and radiance in just 1 week of use.
P-TIOX is physician-tested to complement neurotoxin injections and is effective on its own to achieve needle-free wrinkle correction without the aid of professional injectables.
In 1 Week:
Visibly improves skin smoothness, refines the look of pores, and reveals glass skin radiance
In 12 Weeks:
Visibly reduces 9 types of expression lines, even neurotoxin injections do not treat:
Nasolabial folds
Forehead wrinkles
Glabellar wrinkles
Crow’s feet
Cheek folds
Marionette wrinkles
Dynamic under-eye wrinkles
Inter-ocular lines
Global fine lines
BRIGHTENING:
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense ☾
Daily dark spot corrector targets visible skin discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin.
Discoloration Defense is a layerable, daily-use dark spot corrector clinically proven to reduce the appearance of key types of skin discoloration in all skin tones, including hard-to-treat forms such as stubborn brown patches and post-acne marks. Formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 5% HEPES, this serum for dark spots improves the appearance of skin discoloration, brightens skin, and evens skin tone in as early as 2 weeks.
EXFOLIATOR/CELLULAR TURNOVER:
SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight ☾
Nighttime glycolic acid cream delivers a true 10% glycolic acid value to promote cellular turnover for healthy, glowing skin
Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight is formulated with a free acid value of 10% glycolic acid, allowing it to work at a true 10% concentration proven optimal in promoting effective exfoliation and natural cell turnover. Free acid value refers to the true strength of a glycolic acid product, and is affected by both the concentration of acid and the pH of the formula. This potent night cream is synergistically blended with 2% phytic acid to promote skin clarity and brightness, and a triple action-soothing complex to help support the skin barrier. Proven tolerable for nightly use, Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight improves the appearance of skin texture and tone to promote a bright complexion and glowing skin.
Exfoliates and improves the appearance of skin tone and texture revealing brighter skin.
Ingredients:
Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, and Malic Acid: Each is a natural, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bilberry extract, sugar cane extract, sugar maple extract, and citrus extracts that provides mild exfoliation to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enhance skin texture.
Salicylic Acid: A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps exfoliate skin.
Tocopheryl Acetate: A stabilized ester of vitamin E considered the most important antioxidant and free-radical scavenger.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): A moisturizing agent that binds moisture to surface skin layers.
HYALURONIC ACID:
SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier ☼☾
A multi-functional corrective serum to help amplify skin's hyaluronic acid levels. This product increases endogenous (the amount your body natural produces) hyaluronic acid by 30% in 12 weeks!
It also delivers surface hydration, helping improve the visible appearance of firmness, smoothness, and facial plumpness. This hyaluronic acid serum may be used as part of a home skincare regimen to increase effects of dermal fillers.
A SkinMedica® exclusive technology that harnesses potent antioxidants found in Vitis Flower Stem Cell Extract, Peptide Complex to support rejuvenation and hydration, and Polysaccharides from French Polynesia for healthy-looking skin—all working to support skin's ability to replenish its own hyaluronic acid for overall skin health.
Contains 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Time Release HA — A SkinMedica® proprietary ingredient for sustained release of HA
Sodium Hyaluronate — For immediate hydration
Uncross-linked HA — For smoothness and hydration
Nano HA — Soothes skin
Cross-Linked HA — Provides long-lasting hydration for up to 8 hours
Hydrinity Restorative HA Serum ☼☾
Powered by our patented Supercharged Hyaluronic Acid, combined with our proprietary PPM6 Technology that includes powerful peptides and antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals and maintain optimal moisture levels. Gentle, soothing formula is clinically proven to reduce inflammation and stimulate the skin’s natural recovery process. Dramatically improves hydration to help skin rapidly recover and repair.
Non-greasy, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, and safe and soothing for even the most sensitive skin. Free of toxic chemicals, synthetic antibiotics, and petrolatum.
Eye Cream:
This refreshing treatment delivers advanced ingredients to instantly improve the eyes’ appearance and continues to brighten over time, leaving a refreshed and more youthful look at first use, and for weeks after.
Ingredients:
Phenylethyl Resorcinol: Helps support melanin balance to correct the appearance of hyperpigmentation
Marine extracts: Correct and prevent the appearance of darkness and shadows
Hyaluronic Acid Blend: A hyaluronic acid blend moisturizes and smooths
Vitis Flower Stem Cell Extract: A potent antioxidant, which helps to prevent damage from free radicals
Specialty ingredients: Caffeine, Persian silk tree extract, and St. Paul's wort addresses puffiness and uneven skin tone by adding a powerful shot of firmness and radiance
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye ☾
A.G.E. Advanced Eye is an advanced next-generation eye cream for wrinkles that fights the appearance of dark circles, crow’s feet lines, and puffiness, impacted by advanced glycation end-products (A.G.E.s), a major factor of the natural aging process. This silky under-eye cream for crow’s feet is formulated for the delicate eye area with a potent combination of ProxylaneTM, a concentrated flavonoid blend and Matrixyl 3000. This eye cream for dark circles also includes glycyrrhetinic acid, caffeine, and an inclusive blend of optical diffusers to disperse light and immediately improve the radiance of tired dull-looking eyes across all skin tones.
In a 8-week study, A.G.E. Advanced Eye significantly improved the
appearance of key visible signs of aging.
18% saw an improvement in the appearance of crow's feet lines
20% saw an improvement in the appearance of dark circles
23% saw an improvement in the appearance of under-eye wrinkles
24% saw an improvement in the appearance of puffiness
Hydrinity Eye Renew Complex ☼☾
Designed with accelerated precision, this serum addresses the multiple signs of aging, restoring a youthful vitality to your eyes.
Packed with our patented hyaluronic acid and PPM6 Technology, this powerful yet gentle formula effectively helps to reduce the appearance of crow's feet and fine lines, tackles puffiness and dark circles, and creates a well-rested and more energized look. With continued use, you'll notice your eyes appearing brighter, firmer, more hydrated, and beautifully revitalized.
Neck Cream:
SkinCeuticals Tripeptide R-Neck Repair ☾
A daily retinol tightening cream specifically formulated for firming delicate neck skin, Tripeptide-R Neck Repair is designed to target early to advanced signs of neck aging, including lines and wrinkles due to repetitive movements from looking down at mobile devices. Formulated with 0.2% pure, slow-release retinol, 2.5% tripeptide concentrate, and 5.0% glaucine complex, this corrective technology is clinically demonstrated to target multiple signs of visible neck aging. Tripeptide-R Neck Repair is specifically formulated to tighten delicate neck skin, is appropriate for daily use, and complements professional treatments.
SPF:
SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield ☼
Best known for its lightweight and silky smooth consistency. Feels ultra-hydrating and is easy to use under makeup, does not pill, does not clog pores. Comes in both 32 tinted and 35 non-tinted formulations. UVA and UVB mineral protection.
ANTI-AGING CREAM:
SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced ☾
Stops the breakdown of collagen by blocking glycation (where glucose/sugar break down collagen). Noticeably decreases fine lines.
Backed by 15+ years of glycation research and expertise, A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced is a potent anti-wrinkle cream that helps correct and defend against visible signs of aging. Formulated with 18% concentrated ProxylaneTM, 4.25% wild fruit flavonoid blend of blueberry and pomegranate extracts, and 0.1% glycyrrhetinic acid, this breakthrough corrective cream is clinically proven to smooth visible lines and deep wrinkles in five facial zones targeted for aesthetic procedures.
MOISTURIZER:
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2: ☾
Supplement ceramides and lipids to restore the skin’s barrier function and help seal in all the benefits of the previous steps of your skincare routine and lock in moisture.
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is an anti-aging cream that contains the optimal and patented lipid ratio of 2% pure ceramides 1 and 3, 4% natural cholesterol, and 2% fatty acids, which is proven to nourish skin and correct signs of aging. This unique lipid correction cream contains the first 2:4:2 cholesterol-dominant ratio to help restore skin's external barrier and support natural self-repair, while potently nourishing aging skin for improvement in the visible appearance of skin smoothness, laxity, pores, and overall radiance.
SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture ☼☾
Daily Moisture is a lightweight face moisturizer designed for normal to oily skin types, offering hydration, nourishment, and a reduction in the appearance of pore size. Crafted with an exclusive blend of vitamin E, three nutrient-rich algae extracts, and seven botanical extracts, it effectively shields the skin while leaving it soft, devoid of any greasy residue. This formulation caters to the unique needs of oily skin, addressing both moisture and oil control concerns. Despite seeming contradictory, oily skin can also be dehydrated, characterized by a shiny, blemish-prone complexion with enlarged pores resulting from excessive sebum production. Additionally, dehydrated skin, often a temporary condition induced by harsh skincare products or environmental aggressors, can benefit from the balancing and hydrating properties of Daily Moisture.
LIP SERUM:
Hydrinity LUXE Lip Hydrator ☼/☾
This proprietary supercharged formula forms a triple-action powerhouse that successfully penetrates the delicate upper layers of lip skin and absorbs and retains water before it can evaporate. Once applied, this rapid absorption creates a smooth and elastic lip surface that looks natural and noticeably youthful and hydrated.
If you have any questions about skin care, we are here to help! You can reach us at (720) 629-8921, or you can book a New Client Consultation to learn more. We're happy to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the process.
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