Skincare has become somewhat contradictory.
We’ve never had so much information about skin, yet rarely so much confusion. Between ten-step routines, “miracle” products, overpriced creams, and contradictory TikTok advice, it's hard to distinguish what's truly science from what's mostly marketing.
Because, deep down, skin is much simpler than the industry surrounding it. It responds to consistency, well-thought-out formulations, and active ingredients suited to its needs, not necessarily to the number of steps, the product's price, or the storytelling around it.
So, let's debunk some myths.
Myth #1: The longer the routine, the better.
FACT: Skin does not reward the number of products used.
Skin is primarily the body's largest organ and a barrier. Its role is simple: to filter, protect, and maintain its balance.
A longer routine is therefore not automatically more effective. And sometimes, it's even the opposite. Multiplying active ingredients, exfoliants, or layers of products can end up weakening the skin barrier and even affect the bioavailability of certain active ingredients.
For many skin types, a solid routine can already be summarized as:
In the morning
- a cleanser: to remove excess sebum if you have oily skin; otherwise, this step can sometimes be skipped;
- a serum: to precisely target your skin's needs;
- a cream: to seal in moisture and provide comfort;
- sun protection: depending on the season and your environment, to protect the skin from prolonged UV exposure.
In the evening
- a cleanser: to remove impurities accumulated during the day;
- a foundational serum: retinoids, or peptides for more sensitive skin, to act on the skin long-term;
- an exfoliating serum or mask: to help the skin renew itself, without excess;
- a cream: to seal in moisture and provide comfort.
The goal is to have a routine that truly starts with your skin and works with its mechanisms, not against them.
This is exactly what The Skin Report™, our personalized and free skin diagnosis, does.
Myth #2: Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.
FACT: Oily skin also needs hydration.
Contrary to popular belief, oily skin can be dehydrated. The Skin Report™ can also help you better understand what your skin is telling you.
When it lacks water or its skin barrier is weakened, it can produce more sebum to try to protect itself. This is where the vicious cycle begins.
This is also why some ultra-“mattifying” routines, which aim to strip and dry out the skin, sometimes end up making it even oilier in the long run.
Hydrating oily skin doesn't mean smothering it with rich textures. It's mainly about providing it with what it needs, with suitable care, whether in serum or cream form.
Ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol can hydrate without weighing down the skin.
The Serum N°02, with 30% active ingredients, embodies this vision.
Myth #3: The more expensive a product, the more effective it is.
FACT: Your skin doesn't know the price of your serum.
The price of a skincare product can reflect many things: packaging, marketing, distribution, internal costs, or even the cost of the formula. But not necessarily its effectiveness.
What truly determines a product's performance is mainly its formulation, the active ingredients chosen, their concentration, their stability, and their ability to penetrate the skin.
Ultimately, skin responds to the quality of a formula, not the prestige surrounding it.
Myth #4: Skincare is “just for women.”
FACT: Men have skin too.
And most importantly: skin functions as skin.
It can be dehydrated, sensitive, prone to imperfections, sun-damaged, or weakened by shaving.
For a long time, skincare was presented as an essentially feminine domain, more associated with aesthetics than skin health. However, taking care of one's skin is primarily about hygiene, prevention, and skin comfort.
Especially since male skin also has certain specificities: it is generally thicker and can produce more sebum. But the fundamental needs remain the same:
- cleanse without being harsh;
- hydrate;
- protect the skin barrier;
- protect the skin from UV.
Skincare has never been a matter of gender. It's simply a matter of skin care and health, far from gendered injunctions.
Skincare has become somewhat contradictory.
We’ve never had so much information about skin, yet rarely so much confusion. Between ten-step routines, “miracle” products, overpriced creams, and contradictory TikTok advice, it's hard to distinguish what's truly science from what's mostly marketing.
Because, deep down, skin is much simpler than the industry surrounding it. It responds to consistency, well-thought-out formulations, and active ingredients suited to its needs, not necessarily to the number of steps, the product's price, or the storytelling around it.
So, let's debunk some myths.
Myth #1: The longer the routine, the better.
FACT: Skin does not reward the number of products used.
Skin is primarily the body's largest organ and a barrier. Its role is simple: to filter, protect, and maintain its balance.
A longer routine is therefore not automatically more effective. And sometimes, it's even the opposite. Multiplying active ingredients, exfoliants, or layers of products can end up weakening the skin barrier and even affect the bioavailability of certain active ingredients.
For many skin types, a solid routine can already be summarized as:
In the morning
In the evening
The goal is to have a routine that truly starts with your skin and works with its mechanisms, not against them.
This is exactly what The Skin Report™, our personalized and free skin diagnosis, does.
Myth #2: Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.
FACT: Oily skin also needs hydration.
Contrary to popular belief, oily skin can be dehydrated. The Skin Report™ can also help you better understand what your skin is telling you.
When it lacks water or its skin barrier is weakened, it can produce more sebum to try to protect itself. This is where the vicious cycle begins.
This is also why some ultra-“mattifying” routines, which aim to strip and dry out the skin, sometimes end up making it even oilier in the long run.
Hydrating oily skin doesn't mean smothering it with rich textures. It's mainly about providing it with what it needs, with suitable care, whether in serum or cream form.
Ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or panthenol can hydrate without weighing down the skin.
The Serum N°02, with 30% active ingredients, embodies this vision.
Myth #3: The more expensive a product, the more effective it is.
FACT: Your skin doesn't know the price of your serum.
The price of a skincare product can reflect many things: packaging, marketing, distribution, internal costs, or even the cost of the formula. But not necessarily its effectiveness.
What truly determines a product's performance is mainly its formulation, the active ingredients chosen, their concentration, their stability, and their ability to penetrate the skin.
Ultimately, skin responds to the quality of a formula, not the prestige surrounding it.
Myth #4: Skincare is “just for women.”
FACT: Men have skin too.
And most importantly: skin functions as skin.
It can be dehydrated, sensitive, prone to imperfections, sun-damaged, or weakened by shaving.
For a long time, skincare was presented as an essentially feminine domain, more associated with aesthetics than skin health. However, taking care of one's skin is primarily about hygiene, prevention, and skin comfort.
Especially since male skin also has certain specificities: it is generally thicker and can produce more sebum. But the fundamental needs remain the same:
Skincare has never been a matter of gender. It's simply a matter of skin care and health, far from gendered injunctions.