Thayers-focused skincare routine for dry skin
A routine for dry skin built around Thayers products, complemented by other brands where they fit better, for complete care.
Cleansers, toners, and moisturizers with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides help lock in moisture and ease tightness and flakiness. Serums and masks with niacinamide and panthenol help smooth fine lines and soften dry skin.
The morning routine prepares the skin for the day: it cleans off the night, hydrates, and protects, with sunscreen as its last step. The evening routine removes makeup, sunscreen, and the day's oil, then treats the skin while it rests away from the sun. The weekly routine takes the place of the evening routine once a week to add deeper steps that help combat dryness and fine lines.
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Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For a routine based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
Morning
Step 1Cleanser
Cleansers with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate and restore your dry skin's natural barrier. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser
CA$17.98
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CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CA$20.19
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
CA$30.56
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
CA$16.99
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Caring Wash
CA$27.00
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser
CA$44.32
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ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
CA$25.96
Step 2Hydrating Toner
Hydrating toners for your dry skin are used every morning in this routine. Toners with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and beta-glucan help boost moisture and smooth fine lines.
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Toner
CA$17.98
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Dear, Klairs
Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
CA$27.99
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Paula's Choice
Advanced Replenishing Toner
CA$41.00
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Deep Moisture Toner
CA$23.99
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COSRX
Propolis Synergy Toner
CA$31.98
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Isntree
Hyaluronic Acid Toner
CA$25.98
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ROUND LAB
Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner
CA$31.98
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Fresh
Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner
CA$58.75
Step 3Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help relieve dryness, flakiness, and tightness while smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. These products are used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Tata Harper
Repairative Moisturizer
CA$162.00
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d'Alba
First Spray Serum
CA$25.99
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LANEIGE
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
CA$52.00
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
CA$30.98
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
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Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
CA$103.73
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CA$24.99
Step 4SPF
Sunscreens with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide defend against UV rays, while moisturizing steps with glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid help soothe tightness and dehydration in your dry skin. This final step is used every morning.
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d'Alba
Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
CA$38.00
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
CA$38.00
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Dr.G
Green Mild Up Sun+
CA$43.50
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
CA$27.34
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thinkbaby
Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
CA$24.50
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Thinksport
Kids Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
CA$15.00
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Bioderma
Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
CA$35.99
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus
CA$27.25
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
This makeup remover step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine. Makeup removers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and botanical oils help remove oil-based debris while keeping dry skin hydrated and smooth, and formulas with Centella asiatica extract and ceramides support the skin barrier.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
CA$17.99
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Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
CA$32.98
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
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B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
CA$21.98
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Drunk Elephant
Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser
CA$83.99
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Erborian
Centella Cleansing Oil
CA$67.34
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Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing Balm
CA$25.54
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
CA$21.33
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate and restore your dry skin's natural barrier. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser
CA$17.98
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CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CA$20.19
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
CA$30.56
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
CA$16.99
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Caring Wash
CA$27.00
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Dr. Dennis Gross
Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser
CA$44.32
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ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
CA$25.96
Step 3Serum or Treatment
Serums with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help deeply hydrate and smooth dry skin while easing fine lines and wrinkles. Serums with niacinamide and ceramides help repair the skin barrier and relieve flakiness and tightness, and this step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
CA$22.09
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COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
CA$24.49
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Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
CA$23.25
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MISSHA
The First Essence 5X
CA$43.00
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KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
CA$40.00
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iUNIK
Tea Tree Relief Serum
CA$27.65
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Tatcha
Violet-C Brightening Serum
CA$120.00
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The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
CA$14.40
Step 4Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help relieve dryness, flakiness, and tightness while smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. These products are used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Tata Harper
Repairative Moisturizer
CA$162.00
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d'Alba
First Spray Serum
CA$25.99
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LANEIGE
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
CA$52.00
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
CA$30.98
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
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Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
CA$103.73
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CA$24.99
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
This makeup remover step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine. Makeup removers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and botanical oils help remove oil-based debris while keeping dry skin hydrated and smooth, and formulas with Centella asiatica extract and ceramides support the skin barrier.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
CA$17.99
-
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
CA$32.98
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
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B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
CA$21.98
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Drunk Elephant
Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser
CA$83.99
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Erborian
Centella Cleansing Oil
CA$67.34
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Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing Balm
CA$25.54
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
CA$21.33
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with ceramides and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate and restore your dry skin's natural barrier. This step is used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser
CA$17.98
-
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CA$20.19
-
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
CA$30.56
-
ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
CA$16.99
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
-
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Caring Wash
CA$27.00
-
Dr. Dennis Gross
Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser
CA$44.32
-
ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
CA$25.96
Step 3Nourishing Mask
This nourishing mask step is used once a week in place of the evening routine. Masks and treatments with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help deeply hydrate and soothe dry skin, while formulas with niacinamide and ceramides improve skin texture and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
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MEDIHEAL
Vita Essential Mask
CA$29.99
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Mediheal
Watermide Essential Mask
CA$29.00
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Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask
CA$138.00
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Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
CA$10.00
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COSRX
Propolis Honey Overnight Mask
CA$34.99
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Mask Pack
CA$25.99
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Avène
Tolérance Extrême Mask
CA$45.00
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Mediheal
N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule Mask EX
CA$36.99
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help deeply hydrate and smooth dry skin while easing fine lines and wrinkles. Serums with niacinamide and ceramides help repair the skin barrier and relieve flakiness and tightness, and this step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
CA$22.09
-
COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
CA$24.49
-
Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
CA$23.25
-
MISSHA
The First Essence 5X
CA$43.00
-
KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
CA$40.00
-
iUNIK
Tea Tree Relief Serum
CA$27.65
-
Tatcha
Violet-C Brightening Serum
CA$120.00
-
The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
CA$14.40
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help relieve dryness, flakiness, and tightness while smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. These products are used every morning and every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
-
Tata Harper
Repairative Moisturizer
CA$162.00
-
d'Alba
First Spray Serum
CA$25.99
-
LANEIGE
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
CA$52.00
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
CA$30.98
-
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
-
Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
CA$103.73
-
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
CA$24.99
Research behind this routine
Behind this routine
Lovi builds every routine from each product's full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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