{"id":24990,"date":"2025-04-19T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/?p=24990"},"modified":"2025-04-18T18:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T16:03:22","slug":"300-worth-of-skincare-with-zero-results-the-mistake-80-of-people-make-in-their-skincare-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/300-worth-of-skincare-with-zero-results-the-mistake-80-of-people-make-in-their-skincare-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"$300 worth of treatments, zero results!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/300-euros-routine-skincare-copie-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"skincare routine\" class=\"wp-image-24992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/300-euros-routine-skincare-copie-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/300-euros-routine-skincare-copie-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/300-euros-routine-skincare-copie-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/300-euros-routine-skincare-copie-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/300-euros-routine-skincare-copie-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/300-euros-routine-skincare-copie.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caroline, 39, spends a significant amount of money every month on renowned skincare products. However, her skin is not improving... on the contrary, it is deteriorating. Where is she going wrong?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we break down her beauty routine step by step to understand how even effective products can worsen skin condition... when they are not suitable. And above all, how to remedy this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uddec<strong> Carole: normal to dry skin, but sensitive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before any analysis, it is essential to know your skin type. Thanks to a personalized test, we identify Carole's skin type as <strong>normal to dry skin<\/strong>, subject to <strong>tightness without hydration<\/strong> and <strong>a slightly oily T-zone<\/strong>. It also presents <strong>signs of sensitivity<\/strong> : occasional redness, discomfort, occasional reactions to treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u27a1\ufe0f<strong> Diagnosis: normal skin with a tendency to be dry and sensitive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCOXE1QI5Ui\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCOXE1QI5Ui\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">See this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCOXE1QI5Ui\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A publication shared by Beautydecoded (@skincaredecoded)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uddfc<strong> His morning routine: too many irritants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Byoma Cleaner<\/strong><br>\u274c Unsuitable: contains several powerful surfactants at the beginning of the formula, few softening agents.<br><strong>\u25b6<\/strong><strong> Recommendation:<\/strong> Replace with a mild cleanser or rinse your face with water only in the morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitamin C Skinceuticals Silymarin<\/strong><br>\u26a0\ufe0f Concentrated alcohol formula in second position + pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid): too harsh for sensitive skin.<br><strong>\u25b6<\/strong><strong> Alternative:<\/strong> switch to the brand's C E Ferulic version, which is alcohol-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protini Drunk Elephant Cream<\/strong><br>\u274c Pleasant texture but not very nourishing formula. Not enough to compensate for the damage caused by daily routines.<br><strong>\u25b6<\/strong><strong> Alternative:<\/strong> opt for cream <em>Lala Retro<\/em>, richer, from the same brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UVMUNE 400 sunscreen (La Roche-Posay)<\/strong><br>\u2705 High protection but presence of\u2019<strong>alcohol<\/strong> and <strong>potentially irritating chemical filters<\/strong>.<br><strong>\u25b6<\/strong><strong> Idea:<\/strong> Choose sunscreens formulated for sensitive skin, without alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf19<strong> The evening routine: some good choices... but still some flaws<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bioderma micellar water<\/strong><br>\u26a0\ufe0f More aggressive than a cleansing oil. Avoid if you have sensitive skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Byoma cleaner (again)<\/strong><br>\u274c Same problem as this morning. To be removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandelic acid exfoliating lotion<\/strong><br>\u2705 Excellent choice: mandelic acid is the mildest of the AHAs. Soothing formula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repair Hero Serum (Yepoda)<\/strong><br>\u2705 Excellent: contains niacinamide, ferments, hyaluronic acid, green tea... Very good tolerance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protini Cream (again)<\/strong><br>\u274c Still not nourishing enough for the evening. Especially after exfoliating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea9<strong> Overall analysis: why did her skin worsen despite using effective products?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accumulation of irritants:<\/strong> alcohol, acids, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weakened skin barrier:<\/strong> cleansers that are too strong and insufficient hydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Absence of progressivity:<\/strong> introduction of several active ingredients without allowing the skin time to adapt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714\ufe0f<strong> Action plan to repair Carole's skin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop cleansing in the morning + replace your evening cleanser<\/strong> with a gentle sulfate-free formula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switching vitamin C<\/strong> for a non-alcoholic version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boost hydration<\/strong> with a richer cream in the morning and evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose a sunscreen that is alcohol-free and does not contain irritating filters.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limit exfoliation to once a week.<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Introduce new treatments gradually.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Analysis of her routine: this mistake ruined her skin \ud83d\udea8\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NA4Wa8KG2_w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caroline, 39, spends a significant amount of money each month on renowned skincare products. However, her skin is not improving... on the contrary, it is deteriorating. Where is she going wrong? 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