If you follow Chrissy Teigen on Instagram, you'd probably notice how she looks glowing even sans makeup. Fans clearly did because they went ahead to ask her for her skincare routine – and she delivered.
Chrissy Teigen, American model, television personality, author, and mum of two, shares, “I will admit I am def proud of my skin lately and feeling myself!” She gives credit to Shani Darden, esthetician and skin expert, for forcing her to use this skincare routine.
Here’s a look at the products used in Chrissy Teigen’s skincare routine. In her words, “A very simple (no) routine! But really.”
This cleansing gel is lightweight and powerful (yet gentle) enough for hypersensitive skin. Used in professional facials, this cleansing complex thoroughly cleanses the surface and pores without stripping essential oils and leaving it dry. It also smoothes and softens. Enriched with chamomile flower extract, this cleanser also helps protect against the visual effects of photo-damage.
The iS Clinical Firming Complex does as it says, firming the skin and increasing collagen production as well as protecting the skin against damage. With a blend of green tea extract, licorice extract, vitamins B5 and A, it also deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin together with its anti-ageing benefits.
Teigen says, “The IS clinical cleanser and the lotion is the only thing I use consistently and they’ve always been so good to me. Can find online – everything else just a bonus.”
Sunscreen is a must, so obviously it's included in Teigen’s skincare routine. The Control Corrective SPF 30 Oil Free Sunscreen is greaseless and safe for sensitive skin. It applies without leaving a white cast and is luxuriously silky to the touch. It also doubles up as a lightweight daily moisturiser if you want to save time.
Though it’s currently sold out on Amazon, you can always add it to your wishlist and purchase it once it’s back in stock. Or, take a look at this list of lightweight sunscreens that will do just the trick.
This, and the next product, are probably the priciest items in Teigen’s skincare routine, “$, I know I know but I gotta be honest.” This is the La Mer moisturiser that started it all – its luxuriously rich texture sinks gently into the skin and locks the moisture in leaving the skin soft-to-touch. It also visibly softens lines, wrinkles, and any signs of ageing.
Restorative and non-acnegenic, this concentrate is infused with an intensive form of cell-renewing Miracle Broth that visibly calms down signs of redness, irritation, or inflammation. It promises to leave the skin stronger and more resilient to daily aggressors and is gentle enough to be suitable for sensitive skin.
Teigen’s skincare routine also includes “a steady stream of Biore chin and nose strips.” The strips are oil-free, hypoallergenic, and dermatologist tested so they can easily be used with sensitive skin. It also unclogs pores and helps you get a deep clean as it extracts built-up dirt and oil that can cause blackheads.
After she posted her skincare routine, Chrissy Teigen later went on to edit her post saying she “forgot one of my most important products, Dr Dennis Gross alpha beta peel pads. So important for on and around my nose and chin. You’ll notice a HUGE difference!!”
Perfect for all skin types, from combination, oily to dry, and sensitive, this daily peel addresses some of the most pressing skin concerns. It’s recommended to use this treatment daily. It’s safe and easy enough to use at home without the recovery time of a chemical peel and gently exfoliates the skin while delivering anti-ageing actives to nourish the skin and keep it glowing.
This article was first published in The Singapore Women's Weekly.