Cleansing is the step people get wrong most often, either stripping the skin or not moving a full day of SPF and makeup. This shelf covers oils, creams, gels and foams so you can match the formula to your skin rather than to habit. Toronto water sits on the hard side, which is why skin can feel tight after washing even with a gentle product.

For most clients we suggest double cleansing at night: Green Envee Purify Botanic Cleansing Oil first, then iS Clinical Cleansing Complex or the Warming Honey Cleanser to finish. Blemish-prone skin usually does better with DermaQuest DermaClear BHA Cleanser two or three nights a week rather than nightly. One gentle pass is enough in the morning. Follow with a hydrating serum while the skin is still damp.