back to school, back to your skincare routine

from first-day nerves to dorm-room dry skin, here’s your guide to keeping your skin happy all semester.

There’s something about back-to-school season that makes everyone want a little reset. New classes, new schedules, new outfits… and suddenly you’re realizing your skincare routine has been sitting untouched since May.

Whether you’re heading into high school, moving into your first dorm, or simply ready to get back into a routine, your skin deserves a little fresh start, too.

first things first: keep it simple

You do not need 14 products lined up on your bathroom counter.

A solid routine starts with:
cleanser + moisturizer + SPF.

Then you can add targeted products depending on what your skin actually needs. Acne? Dryness? Oiliness? Uneven tone? Your routine should work with your skin, not against it.

the teen skincare starter pack

If you're a teen, this is your reminder that more isn't always more.

Your skin doesn't need every trending TikTok ingredient at once. Start with the basics and introduce new products slowly. And please, for the love of your skin + spirit, wear your SPF.

For breakouts, we love keeping things targeted rather than overwhelming the skin with too many actives.

+ clear skin probiotic cleanser
+ eight greens serum if you're dealing with hormonal acne (start with 2x weekly)
+ clear skin masque for inflammed skin is a life saver 
+ clear skin daily moisturizer for ultra lightweight daily use
*sleep in the masque 3x weekly to help calming redness + inflammation

off to college? pack your skincare before your mini fridge

Dorm life comes with enough surprises. Your skin doesn't need to be one of them.

Between late nights, stress, changing environments, questionable dining hall meals + forgetting to drink water, your skin may start acting a little differently.

Our éminence college essentials safe for all skin types:

• gentle cleanser - stone crop gel wash
• hydrating moisturizer - bakuchiol & niacinamide moisturizer
• daily SPF
• citrus lip balm
• clarifying gentle exfoliant, if needed for acne
• one hydrating serum you actually use consistently- firm skin acai booster-serum

Bonus points for putting everything in a cute little skincare bag so you don't have to dig through your suitcase at 7 a.m.

and then there's the back-to-school facial

Because sometimes your skin needs a reset, too.

A professional facial can be a great way to refresh the skin, address congestion + hydration, and create a little self-care moment before the chaos of a new semester begins.

For younger clients, we'd always recommend choosing treatments based on their individual skin needs + goals rather than simply choosing whatever is trending.

the golden rule of back-to-school skincare

consistency > complexity.

You don't need a 12-step routine. You need a routine you can actually stick to.

Cleanse. Hydrate. Protect. Treat when needed. Repeat.

And if your skin starts acting up? Don't panic and buy every product you see on TikTok. Come see us. We'll help you figure out what your skin actually needs.

new semester. fresh routine. happy skin.