THE MINIMALIST SKIN CARE GUIDE

Contour Collection's Skin Care Guide for the client who keeps things simple.

The Minimalist is designed for the client who wants the bare minimum. The less is more mentality. Designed specifically for the low-maintenance, simplicity goddesses (or god) who wants utility and nothing more. If you embrace the beauty of minimalism, this one’s for you.

THE MINIMALIST ROUTINE

The Minimalist routine is easy enough for everyone. Yes, even the man in your life who cleans his face with body wash (which needs to stop now). See below for the short and sweet 3-step morning and evening routine.

☼ FIRST THING IN THE MORNING	☾ RIGHT BEFORE BED
Cleanser #1 (Gentle)	Cleanser #2 (​Exfoliating)
Vitamin C	Hyaluronic Acid
SPF	Moisturizer

☼ THE AM ROUTINE

• Gentle Cleanser: Refresh the skin and get it primed for morning skincare without stripping the barrier.

  • Product Recommendation:

    • SkinCeuticals Gentle Cream Cleanser

    • SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser

• 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

• 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:

      • skinbetter Sheer SPF 70

      • SkinMedica Mineral Shield 35 Non-Tinted

    • For the Perfect Tint:

      • skinbetter Tone Smart SPF 75

      • SkinMedica Mineral Shield 32 Tinted

☾THE PM ROUTINE

• Exfoliating Cleanser: In the name of using fewer products, having a cleanser that helps loosen dead skin cells will bring a brighter glow, lighten sun spots and prevent acne, milia and build up.

  • Product Recommendation:

    • SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

• 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:

    • For Tincture Lovers: SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier

    • For An H.A. Treatment: skinbetter Interfuse Intensive Treatment LINES

    • For Compromised Skin: Hydrinty Restorative HA

• 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

☆ 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 Minimalist? Stop by Contour to shop the products, chat with our experts, and start your sweet & simple 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.

VITAMIN C:

• SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic ☼

  • 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.

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.

• skinbetter Interfuse Intensive Treatment LINES ☼☾

  • A no-needle solution designed to visibly soften deep expression lines and wrinkles—powered by cutting-edge hyaluronic acid technology and collagen-supporting actives.

    • Injectable-Grade Hyaluronic Acid: Delivered with InterFuse® Technology for targeted application, helping to visibly fill and smooth the look of deep lines.

    • 4 Molecular Weights of HA: Attract and retain hydration at multiple skin depths to visibly plump and refine texture.

    • Neuro-Calming Peptides: Help relax the appearance of expression lines for a smoother, more refreshed look.

    • Collagen-Nourishing Complex: A potent blend of amino acids, messenger peptides, and Vitamin C that work synergistically to support skin’s natural collagen.

  • Why You'll Love It: Skin looks smoother, more hydrated, and visibly renewed—without a needle in sight. Plus, all skinbetter science products are dermatologist tested, paraben free, fragrance free, dye free, and cruelty free.

• 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.

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 ☼☾

  • A daily face moisturizer that provides normal to oily skin with lightweight, long-lasting hydration as it helps minimize the appearance of pores.

  • 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.

SPF:

• skinbetter sunbetter Tone Smart SPF 75 ☼

  • Our highest level of sun protection in a tone-adapting, creamy lotion that provides a hint of color.

  • Why You'll Love It: Free of pore-clogging oils, broad spectrum sunscreen acts as a primer under makeup or in place of a light coverage foundation. Helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun. Plus, all skinbetter science products are dermatologist tested, paraben free, fragrance free, dye free, and cruelty free.

• skinbetter sunbetter Sheer SPF 70 ☼

  • Our highest level of sheer sun protection in a resilient, creamy lotion.

  • Why You'll Love It: Free of pore-clogging oils, broad spectrum sunscreen provides priming benefits alone or under makeup. Helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun. Plus, all skinbetter science products are dermatologist tested, paraben free, fragrance free, dye free, and cruelty free.

• 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.

GET CONTOURED

If you have any questions about skin care, or any other skin care products, 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.