Get your skin glowing and Valentine's date night ready

When your skin looks good you will feel at ease and comfortable for your special date, but let's be honest going for a facial or going to the spa might not fit in your budget, so making time for some #selfcare at home might be just what you need to relax and get your skincare back on track. By following 3 different, easy steps you can make sure your skin will look great for your Valentine’s day date.

Did you know:

There are different skin care products for men and women? Well, the structure of male and female skin is very different, seeing as male skin is about 25% ticker, has higher collagen density, larger pores, and a different skin texture compared to women’s. Taking these unique skin qualities of women and men into account, Skin Republic has developed products to specifically target these different skin concerns.

Step one for her:

Step one will be exfoliation, try using the Skin Republic Charcoal Peel-Off Face Mask (R70) for a deep exfoliation. It will get rid of any nasties blocking up your pores and will leave your skin feeling healthy and ultra-soft. Charcoal is an excellent skin purifier, which acts as a magnet to draw out dirt, oil, and bacteria from the skin’s pores. Activated charcoal is so effective that it's proven to adsorb 200 times its own mass.

Step one for him:

It’s time to remove those dead cells from the surface of your skin. The Skin Republic Men’s Charcoal Facial Scrub (R60), containing natural exfoliant, walnut shell (no nasty microbeads), to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin. This helps prevent clogged pores and allows your other products, like a daily moisturiser, to work harder to keep you looking young.

Step two for her:

It’s time to Brighten and Hydrate, just like you need water to stay hydrated, it is just as important to make sure you hydrate your skin from the outside and not just from the inside. The Skin Republic Vitamin C Brightening Face Mask Sheet (R45) is a must when you want glowing skin. The radiance-enhancing vitamins C, E and 7 plant extracts help reduce the appearance of age spots and imperfections for a bright and even skin tone. It hydrates and revitalises the skin to reveal a radiant and luminous complexion.

Step two for him:

Hydrate and Reboot time! Try the Skin Republic for Men Energising Face Mask Sheet (R52). It’s almost like a skincare boost to your regular exfoliatecleanse-moisturize routine – something to do when your skin needs a reboot. The mask comes in two sections: one for the top and another for the bottom of your face. If you have a beard then this mask is ideal for you, seeing as you can wear it over your beard, or you can keep it until you’ve removed your scruff as a great post-shave treatment. This mask is perfect for men who are concerned about tired, dry skin and the onset of wrinkles. Containing wrinkle-fighting CoQ10, vitamin E and soothing vitamin C, the sheet mask cools and hydrates your skin, leaving it smoother than your pickup lines. After 20 minutes your face feels as though it has been refreshed and reborn.

Step three for her:

Bright Eyes those eyes by using the Skin Republic Collagen Hydrogel Under Eye Patches (R55). This will work as an intensive under eye treatment that will help reduce the visible signs of aging. Collagen, green tea, aloe vera, and vitamins A and E help target five eye-area agers: the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity and firmness, puffiness, dark circles, and dryness.

Step three for him:

Give your under eye-area some love. The Skin Republic for Men Anti-Fatigue Hydrogel Under Eye Patches are gel under-eye patches (R55), are infused with caffeine, volcanic ash, and vitamin C, and will cool the skin upon application as well as reducing under-eye puffiness, dark circles and dryness. It also eliminates pesky signs of tiredness to reveal eyes that look more awake and refreshed.