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We aim to help you create a streamlined & effective self-care routinee.
We understand the aesthetics industry can be overwhelming. Trust that you can find reliable answers to your questions here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We aim to help you create a streamlined & effective self-care routinee.
We understand the aesthetics industry can be overwhelming. Trust that you can find reliable answers to your questions here.
General
HOW DO I RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED SKINCARE ROUTINE?
Easy! Simply take our free skin care quiz to receive customized routine recommendations based on your skin type, concerns, and lifestyle.
ARE ALL SKIN BY BLAIR PRODUCTS PREGNANCY AND/OR NURSING SAFE?
While not everything in our shop is pregnancy and nursing safe, we do offer a large selection of pregnancy and nursing-safe products. On the Shop page, be sure to filter your browsing as ‘Pregnancy Safe’ in the Skin Concern sidebar. You can also take the free skin care quiz to receive product recommendations customized to your skin type, concerns, and lifestyle.
ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES?
Not every product is suitable for every skin type. You can ensure you’re choosing the right products for your skin type by taking our free skincare quiz or by shopping by skin type on the Shop page. We also offer skin consults where you can tell us about your skin type, concerns, and lifestyle and we’ll provide personalized recommendations for you.
WHERE ARE SKIN BY BLAIR PRODUCTS MADE?
Our products are manufactured in the USA!
ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SOLD IN STORES?
If you are in the Charlotte area, we would love for you to drop by the Skin By Blair office to shop in person! If you’re not in the area, don’t worry — we carry all of our products in the online store, too.
ARE SKIN BY BLAIR PRODUCTS VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE?
Yes! None of our Skin by Blair products or any other product lines we carry have been tested on animals. Everything in our shop is vegan and cruelty-free!
CAN I PURCHASE A GIFT CARD ONLINE? DO THEY EXPIRE?
You can purchase gift cards online or in our Charlotte office at 512 East Blvd. We offer both electronic and physical gift cards. Skin By Blair gift cards never expire!
WHICH PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT ONLINE?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. You can also choose to pay with PayPal.
Product Usage
WHAT ORDER SHOULD I APPLY MY SKINCARE PRODUCTS?
While it can depend on several factors, a good rule of thumb to follow is outlined below. And when in doubt, applying your products from thinnest to thickest is always a safe bet!
Morning Routine:
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Serum
- Vitamin C
- Eye Cream
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
Evening Routine:
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Serum
- Eye Cream
- Retinoid
- Moisturizer
DO I NEED TO WAIT BETWEEN APPLYING PRODUCTS?
Most products can be applied back to back. We do recommend you take your time and enjoy the experience of applying high-quality, luxe products to your beautiful skin. The process should feel relaxing – skincare is our favorite form of self-care!
HOW DO I INCORPORATE NEW PRODUCTS INTO MY ROUTINE?
It’s safest to add products into your routine one at a time. This allows your skin to adjust to each product and limits confusion about what product could be causing a particular skin response. Let your skin adjust to the product for 1-2 weeks before adding in another product.
HOW MUCH OF EACH PRODUCT SHOULD I USE?
Retinoids: pea-sized amount at night
Tonic: quarter-sized amount
Cleanser: nickel-sized amount
Eye cream: pea-sized amount
Serum: 3-5 drops
Moisturizer: quarter-sized amount
Sunscreen: two finger lengths for the face and neck
I STARTED A NEW PRODUCT AND NOW I’M BREAKING OUT. IS THAT NORMAL?
A temporary flare-up of acne (known as purging) is totally normal and can occur shortly after starting a product that increases cell turnover such as retinoids or exfoliating acids. Purging can last up to 6-8 weeks, but is well worth the clear, bright skin that follows!
I STARTED A NEW PRODUCT AND NOW MY SKIN IS RED AND/OR IRRITATED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If your skin is red, flaky, or irritated after starting a new product, you’re likely experiencing a compromised skin barrier as a result of over-exfoliation. In other words, you’re using a product or products more often than your skin can tolerate. This doesn’t mean you can’t use the product at all, but that you should use it less frequently. When this happens, stop all of your skin actives (such as exfoliants, acids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, etc.) until your skin is feeling back to normal. Once it has normalized, you can slowly add your actives back into your routine — just be mindful not to overuse them.
IS IT NORMAL FOR MY FACE TO STING OR BURN WHEN APPLYING MY PRODUCTS?
If your skin stings or burns when applying your skincare products, you are probably experiencing a compromised skin barrier which can be caused by factors such as over-exfoliation, change in climate, and allergens. In order to restore your skin barrier, stop all of your skin actives (such as exfoliants, acids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, etc.) and apply soothing and hydrating ingredients such as ceramides and lipids, both of which can be found in our best seller Crème de la Blair. Once your skin has normalized and you’re no longer experiencing any burning or stinging, slowly reintroduce your other products back into your routine.
WHAT IS THE “KEY THREE”?
Sunscreen, Vitamin C, and Retinoid are the key three products that EVERYONE needs in their routine. To learn more about the Key 3 than the information included here, check out this blog post!
Sunscreen: Apply to full face and neck every morning (rain or shine!) and reapply every 2 hours.
Vitamin C: Apply to the full face and neck every morning. Vitamin C and sunscreen together give 11x more protection against aging than sunscreen alone!
Retinoid: Apply to full face and neck at night after cleansing and toning. Retinoids are basically the anti-aging miracle worker - for more information on why you need a retinoid and what it does for the skin, check out this blog post!
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE TONIC?
Since Tonic contains a blend of AHA & BHA skin acids, we recommend taking caution when first starting this product.
For dry or sensitive skin, we recommend starting out by using it once every 2-3 days. If you’re tolerating it well, slowly increase the frequency to once a day.
For normal or combination skin, we recommend starting out using it once every other day. If you’re tolerating it well, you can increase the frequency to once a day.
For oily skin, we recommend starting out using it once a day. If you’re tolerating it well, you can increase the frequency to twice a day.
HOW OFTEN CAN I USE BRIGHTENING FACIAL WASH?
Since Brightening Facial Wash contains glycolic and salicylic acid, we recommend taking caution when first starting this product.
For dry or sensitive skin, we recommend starting out using it once every 2-3 days. If you’re tolerating it well, slowly increase the frequency to once a day.
For normal or combination skin, we recommend starting out using it once every other day. If you’re tolerating it well, you can increase the frequency to once a day.
For oily skin, we recommend starting out using it once a day. If you’re tolerating it well, you can increase the frequency to twice a day.
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