How to Build the Perfect Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type
12th of January, 2026
When it comes to beautiful, healthy skin, consistency matters far more than complexity.
At Distinction Beauty, Glasgow Southside, we believe that great skincare doesn’t need to be overwhelming — it just needs to be right for you.
Here’s our expert guide to building the perfect skincare routine for your skin type, featuring our favourite professional products from Medik8.
? Step 1: Identify Your Skin Type
Before you build a routine, it’s important to know what your skin needs.
Here’s a quick guide:
? Dry Skin: Feels tight, rough, or flaky.
? Sensitive Skin: Reacts easily to products or temperature changes.
✨ Combination Skin: Oily in some areas (usually T-zone) and dry in others.
? Oily/Acne-Prone Skin: Shiny, congested, or prone to breakouts.
? Mature Skin: Fine lines, loss of firmness, or dullness.
Not sure what your skin type is?
Book a skin consultation with one of our therapists — we’ll analyse your skin and create a personalised plan that suits your needs and goals.
? Step 2: The Essential 4-Step Routine
No matter your skin type, every good skincare routine has four foundations:
1️⃣ Cleanse – to remove impurities
2️⃣ Treat – to target specific concerns
3️⃣ Hydrate – to nourish and balance
4️⃣ Protect – to defend against UV and pollution
Here’s how to tailor each step for your skin type ?
? For Dry or Dehydrated Skin
? Your goal: Restore hydration and strengthen your barrier.
✨ Cleanse: Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil — melts away makeup while nourishing with omegas.
✨ Treat: Hydr8 B5 Intense — boosts hydration with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5.
✨ Hydrate: Advanced Night Restore — deeply replenishing with ceramides and peptides.
✨ Protect: Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+ — antioxidant-rich daily defence.
? For Sensitive or Redness-Prone Skin
? Your goal: Calm inflammation and rebuild the skin barrier.
✨ Cleanse: Calmwise Soothing Cleanser — gentle foam to reduce redness.
✨ Treat: Calmwise Serum — strengthens and soothes with niacinamide and sage.
✨ Hydrate: Bakuchiol Peptides — retinol alternative for sensitive skin.
✨ Protect: Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ — mineral protection without irritation.
? For Oily or Acne-Prone Skin
? Your goal: Balance oil, clear pores, and prevent breakouts.
✨ Cleanse: Clarifying Foam — purifies pores without drying.
✨ Treat: Blemish Control Pads or Clarity Peptides — reduce bacteria and inflammation.
✨ Hydrate: Balance Moisturiser — lightweight hydration that won’t clog pores.
✨ Protect: Daily Radiance Vitamin C SPF 30 — antioxidant protection with a glow.
✨ For Combination Skin
? Your goal: Balance oil in some areas and hydrate dryness in others.
✨ Cleanse: Surface Radiance Cleanse — brightens and refines with AHA/BHA acids.
✨ Treat: C-Tetra Luxe — brightens dull areas while balancing tone.
✨ Hydrate: Advanced Night Restore — restores barrier and hydration overnight.
✨ Protect: Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+ — high protection and repair.
? For Mature or Ageing Skin
? Your goal: Stimulate collagen, smooth fine lines, and brighten.
✨ Cleanse: Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil — protects and softens.
✨ Treat (AM): C-Tetra Luxe — advanced Vitamin C to brighten and firm.
✨ Treat (PM): Crystal Retinal 6–10 — Vitamin A to smooth texture and refine pores.
✨ Hydrate: Advanced Night Restore — supports overnight rejuvenation.
✨ Protect: Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+ — your daily anti-ageing shield.
☀️ Step 3: The Medik8 CSA Philosophy
The simplest, most effective approach to long-term skin health:
? C – Vitamin C (AM): Protects & brightens
☀️ S – Sunscreen (AM): Shields against ageing UV rays
? A – Vitamin A (PM): Repairs & renews overnight
Follow this daily, and you’ll see lasting transformation — smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin with real results.
?♀️ Step 4: Add Treatments for an Extra Boost
Enhance your results with professional facials and advanced skincare:
? HydrO₂ Facial – boosts hydration and radiance
? Calmwise Facial – strengthens and soothes sensitive skin
? Microneedling or Medik8 Peels – targets deeper concerns like scarring or pigmentation
? LED Therapy – repairs, calms, and energises skin cells
Our therapists can help you build a plan that combines professional treatments with homecare for the best possible results.
✨ Healthy, Glowing Skin Starts Here
No matter your skin type, the right routine will transform your complexion.
At Distinction Beauty, Glasgow Southside, our skincare experts are here to help you choose the perfect products and treatments for your skin’s needs.
? Book your free skincare consultation today — and start your journey to your best skin ever.
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