Why Your Skincare Isn’t Working – Common Mistakes & Easy Fixes
By Siauva Editorial · June 06, 2025

Let’s Be Honest: It’s Not Always the Product
If you’ve spent hundreds on cleansers, serums, or moisturizers and still aren’t seeing results — the problem might not be the ingredients… it might be the routine.
Your skin doesn’t need more products. It needs the right order, right frequency, and right formulas for your current needs.
3 Common Reasons Your Routine Isn’t Working
1. You're Overloading Active Ingredients
Using too many acids or actives at once (like retinol, vitamin C, AHA/BHA) can backfire — causing irritation, not results.
Fix it: Alternate active nights. Think: Vitamin C in the morning, Niacinamide at night.
2. You're Not Layering Correctly
Serum before cream. Water-based before oil-based. Lightweight before heavy.
Fix it: Always apply your hydrating serum or toner first. Then layer creams and occlusives after.
3. Your Skin Barrier Is Compromised
If you’re seeing sudden breakouts, redness, or flaking — your skin may be inflamed, not dirty.
Fix it: Hit pause. Strip it back to:
- A gentle gel cleanser
- Soothing toner
- Barrier-repair moisturizer
Your Fix: A Ritual That Actually Works
You don’t need 10 steps. You need precision.
- → Clarifying Aloe Citrus Cleanser
- → Niacinamide Clarifying Serum
- → Moisturizing Day Cream
- → Soothing After-Sun Lotion
Minimal products. Maximum glow.
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