Expert skin care advice, and insider pro tips and tricks.

A Solid Skin Care Routine.

Double Cleanse- Start with a cleansing milk and follow with a cleanser that does not contain soap. Apply the cleanser with a brush to gently deep cleanse.

Tone- Apply a toner to restore the skin's ph balance immediately. He says it takes 20 minutes for skin to re balance without a toner.

Serum- Apply a serum to protect the skin and prepare it for other treatments. He says a serum is like an undergarment for the face.

Moisturize- Apply eye, face, and neck creams.

Exfoliate- Occasionally exfoliate face and neck with an at-home peel to instantly get spa-quality results that make skin glow.

Masks- Occasionally apply a firming, toning mask and leave it on for an overnight treatment.

Tricks of the Trade. Williams shares these insider tips and tricks

When applying eye cream, hold the eye area with the ring finger of one hand to hold the skin taut while applying with your other ring finger so as not to stretch the skin.

Apply eye cream on eyes and lips, because eye creams are richer than lip balms. He recommends Sisleya Eye/Lip Cream.

Don't apply eye cream on the eyelid to avoid a greasy eyelid that interferes with makeup.

After applying face cream, press hands against skin and lift to create a suction effect that stimulates blood flow.

If you feel that you've applied too much cream, gently blot with a tissue.

Follow that by gently tapping the fingers all across the face. He calls this "cardio for the face."

Don't neglect your neck. Always apply a neck cream with SPF. He recommends RéVive Fermitif Neck Renewal Cream.

(Examiner)

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