Skincare is Self-Care
Bonafide is a complete 6-step skincare system designed to help you repair and nourish your skin for that natural healthy glow. Remember - good things come to those who wait. Even the best skincare products take time to work, so stay consistent with your daily routine & you will be able to see and feel the results in no time!
For those of us who are short on time, our Three Essentials Collection can be used as a 3-step routine so you can save on time without compromising on care.
Step 1. Cleanse
Remember to wash your hands! Starting with clean hands is an essential first step to prevent the transfer of bacteria into your products and your skin.
Now that your hands are nice and clean, use a VE Fresh Cleansing Pad to gently wipe your skin to remove makeup and impurities using both sides of the pad. You may need to use a few wipes for heavy makeup. This is a quick ready-to-go option and is perfect for light makeup days or as a second cleanse but should not be used as a substitute for a face cleanser.
Step 2. Tone & Exfoliate
Now with your fresh, clean face it's time to prep your skin for the next steps of your routine. This toner works to remove any remaining impurities, break up dead skin cells clogging your pores and improves skin texture and tone.
Pour a few drops of the VE Fresh Rose Water Toner into your palm, rub together and gently press into your skin or use a cotton pad to swipe it on. This is an exfoliating toner with active ingredients, which can be used daily but we recommend introducing it slowly into your routine to check your skin's response & prevent irritation.
Step 3. Serums
Serums are powerful skin allies, packed full of ingredients which can treat a number of skin concerns.
Start with our lightweight Energy Boosting Serum to soothe your skin and balance pH levels. Use the dropper to dispense a few drops into your palms, rub together and pat into your skin. This can be used daily morning or night and can also be used as Step 1 of the 3-step routine.
Next up is the Ectoin Hydration Serum - an all-rounded cell-protecting, anti-aging serum and second step in the 3-step routine. Use the dropper to dispense a few drops into your palms, rub together and pat into your skin.
Step 4. Face Oil
The final step in our 3 essentials routine, the Skin Treatment Oil is a treat for your skin (no pun intended) reinforcing your skin's natural smoothness.
Use the dropper to dispense a few drops into your palms, rub together and pat into your skin. This oil is light and fast-absorbing so you can apply it on its own as it leaves no greasy residue. You can also mix a few drops into your moisturiser, if you prefer not to apply oil directly to your skin or use it as a final step in your routine (after moisturising) to seal all the products in.
Step 5. Moisturise
In the words of Caroline Hirons - "your skin has plenty of time to be matte when you're dead". Even with oily skin, moisture is key to prevent water loss through the outer layers of skin and to keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Morning - squeeze a pea size amount (or as needed) of our gel-textured Vitamin Rejuvenating Cream and apply all over to gently moisturise and help fight acne and wrinkles, getting you ready for your day.
Night - use our rich Black Phyto Repair Cream and apply all over to accelerate epidermal cell repair and reinforce your skin’s moisture barrier. Now relax and let your skincare do the work :)
Step 6. SPF
Last but never least - sunscreen. If there is one step that you should never miss, rain, hail, shine and all year-round, it's SPF.
It's recommended to use sunscreen that is at least SPF30 and should be applied 20 minutes before exposure to UV. For an adult, you need 5ml (approx. 1 teaspoon) for your face. Don't forget your neck and top of your ears too!
We are currently working hard to bring our Reef-Safe Ectoin Sunscreen to Aussie shores - check back soon!
Ready. Set. Glow.
And you're done! Finish off with some positive self-affirmations and self-love or a glass of vino and candles for the ultimate zen mode. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to let us know by contacting us below.