In short: a skin care routine for dehydrated skin adds water back and helps keep it in. With Repêchage Hydra Dew Pure, that means a gentle foaming cleanser, the Facial Essence Mist, the Moisturizing Lift Serum, the Facial Moisturizer in the morning and the Night Cream at night, with the Elixir Balm on extra dry patches and a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.
This guide sets out the routine step by step and the habits that help dry, dehydrated skin feel comfortable.
Dry, dehydrated, or both?
- Dry skin makes less oil. It feels tight and rough and can look flaky.
- Dehydrated skin is short of water. It can happen to any skin type, and it often looks dull, with fine lines that appear when skin is tired and fade when it is hydrated.
Hydra Dew Pure is made for dry, compromised skin, so it suits both: the mist and serum add water, and the moisturizer, night cream and balm help skin hold on to it.
Repêchage Hydra Dew Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser
The Hydra Dew Pure routine
| Step | Morning | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cleanse | Hydra Dew Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser | Hydra Dew Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser |
| 2. Mist | Hydra Dew Pure Facial Essence Mist | Hydra Dew Pure Facial Essence Mist |
| 3. Serum | Hydra Dew Pure Moisturizing Lift Serum | Hydra Dew Pure Moisturizing Lift Serum |
| 4. Eye | Hydra Dew Pure Eye Contour Cream | Hydra Dew Pure Eye Contour Cream |
| 5. Moisturize | Hydra Dew Pure Facial Moisturizer | Hydra Dew Pure Night Cream |
| 6. Protect | A broad-spectrum sunscreen | None |
As needed:Hydra Dew Pure Elixir Balm on very dry patches of the face and neck, and on elbows, knees and feet.
How to use each step
- Cleanser: massage one or two pumps into the skin with upward and outward circular motions, remove with a cotton pad moistened with lukewarm water, then rinse. Morning and night. It can also remove eye makeup.
- Essence Mist: close your eyes and mist over the whole face. It can be used as a toner and through the day.
- Moisturizing Lift Serum: massage three or more drops into clean skin and let it absorb before your moisturizer or night cream.
- Eye Contour Cream: tap it around the eye area with your index or ring finger, morning and night.
- Facial Moisturizer: a fragrance-free daily cream for the face and neck, with mastic oil, Laminaria digitata seaweed, aloe vera, camellia seed oil and squalane.
- Night Cream: apply with upward and outward motions, and onto the décolleté if you like. It contains sodium hyaluronate and camellia japonica seed oil.
Start with the Hydra Dew Pure Starter Collection
The Hydra Dew Pure Starter Collection holds the cleanser, essence mist, facial moisturizer, night cream and eye contour cream in smaller sizes. Add the Moisturizing Lift Serum when you want an extra layer of hydration. See the full range on the Hydra Dew Pure page.
Repêchage Hydra Dew Pure Facial Essence Mist
Habits that help dry, dehydrated skin
- Lukewarm water only. Hot water strips the skin's oils.
- Apply on damp skin. Mist, then serum and moisturizer within a minute or two, to help hold water in.
- Exfoliate gently and rarely. Once a week at most, with a gentle product, and never on irritated skin.
- Mind the air. Heaters and air conditioning dry the air; a hydrating mist through the day helps.
- Sunscreen every morning. Dry skin still tans and develops dark spots.
For more on choosing creams through the colder months, read our guide to moisturizer for dry skin in winter. In the salon, the Hydra Dew Pure Moisturizing Lift Facial is a 60-minute professional treatment for dry, compromised skin; see the Signature Facial Treatments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best skin care routine for dehydrated skin?
A gentle cleanser, a hydrating mist or toner, a hydrating serum, a moisturizer and a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning, with a richer cream at night. Apply each step to slightly damp skin.
Can oily skin be dehydrated?
Yes. Oily skin can lack water, which can make it feel tight and look dull. A hydrating mist and serum with a light moisturizer usually help.
How do I use the Hydra Dew Pure Moisturizing Lift Serum?
Massage three or more drops into clean skin, let it absorb, then follow with the Facial Moisturizer or Night Cream.
Can I use the Elixir Balm on my face?
Yes, on extra dry patches of the face and neck, as well as on elbows, knees and feet.
Is Hydra Dew Pure suitable for sensitive skin?
The Facial Moisturizer is fragrance-free and made for dry, compromised skin. As with any new product, patch test first and introduce one product at a time.
What is in the Hydra Dew Pure Starter Collection?
The Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Facial Essence Mist, Facial Moisturizer, Night Cream and Eye Contour Cream, in smaller sizes.
How quickly will my skin feel less dry?
Many people notice skin feels more comfortable within days of a consistent routine. Results vary, and dryness caused by a skin condition needs a dermatologist.
Do I need sunscreen if my skin is dry?
Yes. Finish every morning with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Sources and further reading
Further reading from dermatology organizations and published research:
