Asian skin ages more slowly than Caucasian skin. Most notably, it ages differently—through pigmentation and yellowing rather than deep wrinkles. Rarely dry, it's typically combination to oily, yet it often lacks both hydration and that coveted glow.
• The idea: Cleanse comfortably and delicately, accounting for the skin's often oily nature.
• The right gesture: Massage in a makeup remover oil, then rinse. Or apply a leave-in milk to your fingertips and wipe away with thermal water and a soft cotton pad.
• We love it: Finally, a makeup remover oil you can use with wet hands—or even in the shower. Chic! It eliminates 100% of dirt while leaving skin ultra-soft. Perfect Cleansing Oil, Shiseido, €38
• The idea: Radiance is the cornerstone for Asian skin. Deliver a true boost by sloughing off dulling dead cells.
• The right gesture: Choose a scrub or peeling mask for ultra-gentle exfoliation that also enhances hydration.
• We love it: This express scrub mask removes toxins, refines texture, soothes irritation, brightens complexion, hydrates, and absorbs excess sebum. Photo-Pure Scrub, Talika, €28
• The idea: Pigmentation is how Asian skin shows age—so prevent it early. Don't wait for spots to appear, especially if it's hereditary.
• The right gesture: Apply a targeted serum morning and/or evening to prevent and even out tone. Consistency is key: once adopted, it's a lifelong habit.
• We love it: An exclusive botanical blend that brightens, exfoliates, and soothes, reducing dark spot size and intensity. The roll-on applicator targets precisely. Dark Spot Corrector Concentrate, Sisley, €105
• The idea: UV defense is the essential second step in fighting stains.
• The right gesture: Apply city sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50 (SPF 50+ in summer), suited to combination or oily skin. Pro tip: Tinted formulas like BB or CC creams block aggravating visible light too.
• We love it: Ideal for spot-prone skin, this clinically tested tinted SPF 50+ (by Prof. Thierry Passeron, dermatologist at Nice Faculty of Medicine) features mineral pigments against visible light. Photoderm M Tinted Cream SPF 50+, Bioderma, €14.50
Opt for an antioxidant-rich day moisturizer—the ultimate multitasker declaring war on dullness, spots, wrinkles, and pollution for a flawless complexion.
