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Create Your Double Cleanse Routine with ELEMIS

Ask the Experts: Create Your Double-Cleanse Routine with ELEMIS

Ask the Experts: Create Your Double Cleanse Routine with ELEMIS

There’s nothing quite like the glow you get from double cleansing, (there’s a reason it's part of every ELEMIS pro facial). A first cleanse with a nourishing oil-based formula, like ELEMIS’s bestselling Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, is ideal to thoroughly remove makeup without stripping the skin barrier. We can’t complain about the sensorial experience either.

You’ve seen it all over the internet, but you might be asking how do I use the ELEMIS cleansing balm?

It should be used as the very first step in your skincare routine and can be suitable for all skin types, even oily and combination. Simply massage a palm-sized scoop onto your face for around 60 seconds, then add water to emulsify the formula. By adding water onto your complexion, the silky balm turns into a milky texture that won’t leave an oily residue. Wash this off thoroughly and continue your skincare routine.

Last but not least, cleansing balms have the perfect texture for facial massage with just enough glide to perform your own DIY massage moves - get your gua shas at the ready.

Choose Your All-Important Second Cleanser

When it comes to selecting your second cleanser for your double cleanse routine, where should you start? And why do you need to cleanse twice anyway? The experts at ELEMIS believe that double cleansing is a great way to keep your complexion feeling fresh and unlock the potential of your other skincare products. So far, so sensible.

With all that in mind, you might be left asking yourself which ELEMIS products should I use? Thankfully, ELEMIS have compiled this comprehensive cleansing guide to help you decide. So, whether your skin is dry and flaky, blemish-prone, sensitive, or a mix of all three, there’s an ELEMIS skincare routine to suit every skin type. You can even mix and match depending on your skin’s needs on the day.

Ready to get glowing? Read on for more tips to find your perfect ELEMIS double cleanse routine.

By Sephora UK Skincare Editorial Team in collaboration with ELEMIS

Writers and Experts

Updated: 24 January 2024

A cleanser to brighten dull skin and minimise pores

When skin looks tired or congested, reach for a cleanser that includes enzymes or exfoliating acids to dissolve dead and dulling skin cells that can build up on the surface and block pores. Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser is a gel cleanser that’s supercharged with a trio of beneficial acids, plus Magnesium, Zinc and Copper to pep up tired-looking complexions and reduce excess oil = win win. It already has a luxurious gel texture but add water and it transforms into a rich lather that lifts away stubborn traces of makeup and grime. To remove, simply rinse off with warm water, leaving skin feeling clean and velvety soft.

A cleanser to smooth and refine

Created with the same blend of nourishing oils and waxes as Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm – plus exfoliating beads – Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator is an ideal second step for rough or flaky skin. This softening polish is also enriched with Starflower, Elderberry and Optimega oils, to leave skin feeling ultra smooth and supple. Top tip: it's the perfect makeup prep. As for when to use it, we recommend swapping in a physical exfoliator 2-3 times a week in place of your usual second cleanse.

A cleanser for glass-like skin

Calling all city dwellers. If your skin is regularly exposed to pollution, without the right care it may look dull and feel drier than normal. Cue early signs of ageing like fine lines and sun damage. That’s where Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash comes in. Clinically proven to help cleanse away stubborn pollution particles from the skin*, it's been formulated with ELEMIS’ patented^ Tri-Enzyme Technology for a gentle resurfacing effect, plus antioxidant-rich Moringa and hydrating White Truffle to boost radiance levels. Use AM and PM as your second cleanse to keep your skin as bright as the city lights.

A cleanser to maintain skin’s healthy balance

Skin feeling out of balance? Any number of factors – diet, sleep, hormones – can leave skin looking lacklustre and feeling dull. If this sounds familiar, add Superfood Facial Wash to your basket. A revitalising wash infused with all the goodness of a green juice (it’s packed with nutrient-rich extracts of Broccoli, Wheatgrass and Kale), plus a healthy dose of an active Prebiotic to help to maintain skin’s balance for a genuinely fresh-faced glow. *Brb* adding to our skincare SOS kit immediately.

^UK PATENT GB2440117

*Independent Clinical Trials 2019. Results based on 22 people over one day.