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What's the best order for your skincare routine?

Dionne Phillips, celebrity esthetician, put it like this: Apply your skincare from thin to thick. Start with the lightest products (likes serums or toners) and work your way up to the thick products (heavy moisturizer or oils). This will allow each individual product to penetrate the skin barrier and work its way into the skin.

Then, while the order never changes, you do want to make sure you cater the products to your individual skin type. New York State Licensed Master Esthetician, Rachel Lozina, let me know that skin is the only organ you treat from the inside out and the outside in. And everyone’s skin is different, so there can’t be — and shouldn’t be — a one size fits all skincare routine for everyone! For example, if you have dry skin, then you want a thicker serum and moisturizer with ingredients that are hydrating like hyaluronic acid. If you have acne-prone skin then you want light products with harsher ingredients like lactic acid to help get rid of any breakouts. So, your order won't change, but you do want to cater the individual products in those steps!

Step 1: Cleanse + Toner

Starting with a cleanser, because we need a fresh face free of any grime or dirt before we apply our skincare products. You want to always make sure you're starting off with a double cleanse; an oil-based then a water-based. This will effectively remove all dirt from the day off your face, and allow the following products to work their magic like we want them to!

This Palmer's Oil Cleanser is dermatologist approved, and great to give us that clean, smooth base for our products to go on! It's also only $9 at the moment, so definitely grab this one immediately!

Then, following this double cleanse, you want to go in with a light toner that will strip the skin of oil, and give a good base for the products to absorb. Mina Sheikhha, Skin Care Expert and Global Brand Director of Blithe, told me that learning how to incorporate toners when you build a skincare routine is seriously important for all skin types. Toners help to balance the skin’s pH levels and prepare it for the next steps in your routine. They also remove any remaining impurities after cleansing, which is key for a good AM/PM skin routine!

This Cerave Toner is also really great, because it's under $10 and is perfect for hydrating the skin!

Step 2: Serums

After using your toner, you want to follow up with a light serum. This is where you can really target specific skin issues. Ask yourself the question, "What does my skin need today?" because it can (and will) change constantly. Some days you might need hydration, others you may need help with a breakout, it will be always be changing. One product that I use consistently since my skin is so dry, is this Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum. It's incredibly light, easily absorbed, and extremely affordable at only $5. It's great to regulate your skin texture and oil levels, as well as give it some much-needed hydration in this summer heat.

Step 3: Moisturizer

A good moisturizer is a crucial step to any skincare routine! Sheikhha says that not only will moisturizing hydrate our skin, but it also ensures that our previous products really get absorbed into the skin barrier and get to work. This makes sure you're getting the most out of all those beneficial ingredients so your skin can stay healthy and supple.

I just adore this Dewy Skin Cream from Tatcha as a daily moisturizer. It totally makes my skin look like glass, whenever I use it. The texture is so thick and creamy, that you won't be able to stop re-stocking it — definitely one of my all-time faves!

Step 4: Oils

I used to think oils go on first, but one of the last steps to any good skincare routine is always oil! Oils have so many benefits: boosting hydration, strengthening the skin barrier, locking in the previous products, adding radiance to the skin — the list goes on! Oils truly can do wonders for in my experience! Anytime I use oils at night, I wake up and immediately notice how soft and supple my skin feels.

This Summer Fridays Oil is heavenly...and that's literally in the name! It has fatty acids and a blend of 16 non-comedogenic oils so you can apply at night, and wake up with facial-like skin! It's a 10/10 must for me to top off my skincare routine.

Step 5: SPF

The final and most important step is a good sunscreen. If you want to really invest in your skin, and take care of it for the long haul then you need to have a good — and strong — SPF. This is great for protecting your skin from the harsh summer UV rays, as well as preventing wrinkles! As someone who's prone to skin cancer, this step is my bestie!

This Summer Fridays SPFis one of my favorites, because:

1. It goes super well under makeup, you can't even tell it's there.
2. It doesn't cause any white-cast on your face.
3. Because it's so creamy, you can re-apply throughout the day for seamless blendability.

What is color analysis?

Color analysis is the process of finding which colors work most harmoniously with your skin, eye, and hair colors. This includes the colors of your wardrobe, makeup shades, and even jewelry. Some palettes can oppose your natural complexion, drawing attention to dark spots, discoloration, and eye bags that steal your glow.

Seasonal color analysis steps up the basic color analysis, and associates one’s best colors with the colors found in nature in each season. The seasonal colors fall into winter, spring, summer, or autumn.

“The goal of color analysis is to create a visual connection between the qualities of color we see in one’s face and qualities of color worn in one’s clothing,” said Carol Davidson, a NYC-based color, style, and image expert. “It’s the difference between a person wearing their clothing, or the clothing wearing them.”

Color analysis is primarily based on your skin’s undertone, which can be warm, cool, or neutral. Determining your undertone on your own is fairly simple, according to Davidson. “Some people utilize the vein test to determine their skin’s undertone,” said Davidson. “In natural light, look at your wrists. If your veins appear blue or purple, there’s a good chance your skin skews cooler. If your veins look green, there’s a good chance your skin skews warmer.”

Another quick hack for doing color analysis yourself is assessing the level of contrast between your hair and skin, says Alison Bruhn, personal stylist and Co-Founder of The Style That Binds Us. “Those with softer coloring (AKA low contrast) should go for more muted colors. Strong colors can overwhelm and look too harsh. If you have high contrast between your hair and your skin, then clear, bold colors are a must!”

What are the wrong colors for me?

The wrong colors may cast shadows under your eyes or around your mouth, dull your skin tone, magnify imperfections on the skin, and simply overpower your natural look. You can keep an eye out for these effects when trying on different colors, but working with a professional can help gauge what works more specificity and ease.

“If you aren’t able to ask questions and watch someone performing color analysis on others a few times, so you can see it done in person, you will not be as successful in determining the correct color analysis,” said Bruhn. “My suggestion is either to take classes on color analysis, or find a professional to work with one-on-one.”

What are the right colors for me?

“The right colors can help a person look pulled together and connected to their clothing,” said Davidson. “They lessen the need for makeup by brightening the eyes and making skin glow, and boost confidence in how a person looks and feels.”

Having a color match can also help streamline your shopping trips. “When you know your colors, it helps you shop efficiently, saving time, energy, and money,” said Davidson. “This knowledge helps you repeat your clothing successes and minimize your clothing mistakes. You may buy an item thinking that it only works with one or two items, but when you bring it home, you realize that it goes with much more.”

Can I use color analysis at home?

You can definitely practice color analysis in your home. Jennifer Guerin, owner of JG Color Studios, says it's best to feel out different colors when matching your interiors: "Walk through your space and pay attention to what you see. What colors stand out to you that create joy? The most important rule is to understand the difference between cool, warm and neutral tones. If you can do that. you can create a home run on your own!"

A color analysis can save you tons of time, allowing you to create a color plan. This includes everything from wall paint, to accents and decor. The ultimate goal is to have your space reflect your personality and surroundings, just like wearing your color match would.

How can I practice color analysis?

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Professionals often have the optimal spaces and equipment to perform accurate color analysis, but if you want to do it on your own, here are a few helpful tips:

• Always begin your self-analysis in natural daylight. “Sometimes it’s hard to tell how colors look on ourselves,” said Bruhn. “You can’t get accurate views in a mirror or in a certain light. Closet and bathroom light is never the best option for judging if a color is right for you.”
• If you plan on utilizing color apps, templates, or quizzes to assess your color match, make sure you’re using more than one to see if your result is the same across the board.
• Look for dullness in your skin tone, as well as any noticeable imperfections that jump out against the colors you try on.

Is Mamma Mia 3 happening?

Yes, Mamma Mia 3 is in its early planning stages! Christine Baranski just told The Hollywood Reporter that she's met with producer Judy Kramer, and that Kramer has plans for the third movie. "She gave me the narrative plotline of how it’s going to happen," Baranski says. "That’s all I can say! But, it’s not like, 'Oh, I wish it could happen!' Judy Kramer makes things happen. She made number two happen, and it was a phenomenal hit. I wouldn’t put it past Judy Kramer to get everybody back together."

A third installation was first mentioned way back in 2020, during a Collider interview with Mamma Mia! star Amanda Seyfried. Seyfried said she was on board — and at the time, she thought the rest of the star-studded cast would be too.

"Listen, every single person in that movie would say yes in a heartbeat because we want to hang out with each other," Seyfried told Collider at the time. "That's what we talked about last time, like did we ever think that we'd end up here again on an Island in Croatia?"

When will Mamma Mia 3 come out?

We don't have an official answer about when to expect this highly anticipated sequel. The project is in the "earliest stages," according to creator and producer, Judy Craymer. Cher also revealed to Entertainment Weekly that everyone is "talking about it," but she doesn't "know when they're going to do it."

Has casting information been shared about Mamma Mia 3?

While nothing's been made official, Amanda Seyfried just said something that made my heart skip a beat. She told ABC News she loves Sabrina Carpenter's music and dropped this admission: "If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I’ll make it happen."

But before she admitted that, the actress said something else that made me raise my eyebrows. "Everybody says it’s gonna happen, but I mean, I haven’t seen a script."

Cher is also eager to return to the beloved franchise and is rooting for Meryl to make an appearance again. "I keep saying, 'Meryl, you've got to come back,'" she said (via Entertainment Weekly). She also said she's told her, "'It'll be fun. You'll have a good time. You'll be able to sing.'"

I don't know what it'll take, but hope someone gets a script in Amanda Seyfried, Cher, and Meryl Streep's hands ASAP!

What is the first Mamma Mia about?

The first film follows Donna (Streep) and Sophie (Seyfried) as mother and daughter living on a remote Greek island. When Sophie is about to marry Sky (Dominic Cooper), she sets out to learn who her real father is after discovering it could be one of three men (played by Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgard, and Colin Firth).

Who does the second Mamma Mia follow?

Mamma Mia 2takes viewers back to 1979, where young Donna (Lily James) embarks on a series of adventures throughout Europe following her Oxford University graduation. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam – the latter whom she falls in love with. In the present day, pregnant Sophie dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother's old friends and boyfriends on a Greek island island.