Who doesn’t love exploring new skincare products? Mixing, layering, trying different sequences of application, the possibilities are endless, and so much fun!

The absolute core of Biologique Recherche is not only for our expert consultants to personalise the skincare products to each individual skin, but also to mix them together and cocktail them in a certain way, which would benefit each skin perfectly. It’s quite similar to baking; if you add a little less flour to one cake, and a little more on the other, the result is completely different.

We believe that the skin changes daily. One day, your skin may feel more sensitive, or drier or oilier; and this can be due to a multitude of factors. Reasons may include the weather, health, medication, recent treatments you may have experienced, and the list goes on. This is where you become the Master of Your Skin. Before you apply your skincare every morning, and after your cleanse every night, have a look at your skin and listen to its needs.

Here are just some of our tips on how to cocktail your Biologique Recherche skincare and the first steps to mastering your skincare.

Which Biologique Recherche products can be mixed together?

Step 1: Cleansers

More than one Biologique Recherche cleanser can be used at any one time. In fact, we recommend mixing them to your needs. All milk cleansers can be mixed together depending on whether you need extra radiance, extra nourishment or a more mattified skin. One of our favourite combos is to add a little Eau Micellaire Biosensible to any cleansing milk, or use it as a first cleanse. The Eau Micellaire Biosensible cleanses the skin, hydrates it, minimises sensitivity or redness and strengthens it in the process. It’s our little not so secret secret.

Step 2: Exfoliators

These are the only products from Biologique Recherche which we do not advise mixing, but we do love the method of applying one to a certain area, and another to a different area of the face. For example, if you have generally healthy skin in need of refinement and glow, but also some pigmentation patches on the forehead; we would recommend applying Lotion P50W, Lotion P50V or Lotion P50 to the entire face, and applying Lotion P50 PIGM400 to the affected pigmentation area.

Step 3: Masks

This product category is the one you can have the most fun with. You can mix most Biologique Recherche masks together, apply different masks to different areas of the face, and add a few drops of serums into your mask mixture for extra personalised results. A good combination is mixing Masque Vivant and Masque VIP O2 to get both the purifying benefit and a perfect glow.

Our recipe for a perfect glow:
¼ Masque Vivant
½ Masque VIP O2
¼ Masque Visolastine +
3 drops of Sérum Oligo-Protéines Marines
Cryo Sticks (to smooth out wrinkles and tense the skin)

Mix all ingredients together, apply to the skin and run the Cryo Sticks over the skin for 15–20 minutes whilst the products are acting. Remove with cold water.

Step 4: Serums

Serums tend to be the most potent of products because the thinner, more liquid formulations penetrate the skin faster and deeper. They can be used alone, up to four can be cocktailed together, or they can be added to masks and creams. As they are powerful, a little caution is advised. The best approach is to be recommended suitable serums by a consultant, use them consistently for a couple of weeks, and then begin to cocktail them once your skin is familiar with them.

Step 5: Creams

We are all used to the notion of a Day Cream and a Night Cream. The night cream is usually the most active cream, treating your strongest concern; and your day cream is the more comfortable one, providing a good base for foundation. The reasoning behind this method is that your skin does most of its repair while you sleep.

Some creams can also be combined. For example, if you would like extra moisture on a day when your skin feels more dehydrated than usual, you can mix one third of a more hydrating moisturiser such as Gel ADN Silkgen or Emulsion Originelle Régénérante.

Step 6: Finishing Serums

These are considered the finishing touches. Their main role is to protect your skin against external aggressors and to aid the penetration of all previously applied products. They also contain a high concentration of active ingredients.

Finishing Serums can be applied instead of creams if you prefer a lighter texture, or on top of creams if you prefer a richer feel. They can also be mixed into masks or creams. For example, you can add a few drops of Sérum Yall~O2 to your cream for extra nourishment and protection if your skin is dry. If your skin feels dull and in need of brightness, you could add Fluide VIP O2 to your mask or cream for extra energising benefits.

As we have seen, there are many ways products can be used. Mixing certain products can improve their efficiency and help you personalise your routine daily. When introducing a new combination, do so gradually and observe how your skin responds.

We hope you enjoyed learning how to master the art of mixing skincare, and we invite you to discover more tips on each of our product pages.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions you may have.

HAVE FUN MIXING!