The Starter Routine

Three steps. One simple start.

We're not dermatologists we're just thorough. Every product chosen because we could confirm what's actually in it. Every step designed to work with the next. Simple enough to actually stick to.

1
Cleanse
2
Treat
3
Moisturise
Daily Salicylic Acid Cleanser Step 01 Daily Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Centella Ampoule Serum Step 02 Centella Ampoule Serum
Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream Step 03 Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream
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How The Starter Works

Three steps. In the right order.

We're not dermatologists, so we won't tell you what results to expect. What we can tell you is what's in each step and how we'd use it, in order.

01
Cleanse
Start clean.
Morning & Evening · Daily
A foaming cleanser listing salicylic acid alongside hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Wet your face, work into a lather, massage gently, and rinse. Use daily as the first step.
Product
Daily Salicylic Acid Cleanser · 100ml
02
Treat
Layer it on.
Morning & Evening · Daily
A lightweight ampoule serum built around Centella Asiatica, with niacinamide and tranexamic acid also listed. Apply 2–3 drops after cleansing. Press gently into skin — don't rub. Allow to absorb before the moisturiser.
Product
Centella Ampoule Serum · 50ml
03
Moisturise
Finish up.
Morning & Evening · Daily
A lightweight gel-cream with hyaluronic acid as the lead ingredient. A small amount goes a long way. Used as the final step in the routine, morning and evening.
Product
Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream · 50g
Step 01 · Cleanse
Step 01 · Cleanse

Salicylic Acid Cleanser · 100ml

Daily Salicylic Acid Cleanser

100ml · Foaming, rinse-off formula · Cruelty-free

A foaming facial cleanser listing salicylic acid alongside hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, citric acid, and ceramides on the bottle. Designed as the first step in your daily routine — washed off, not left on.

Salicylic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Niacinamide Citric Acid
Foaming, rinse-off cleanser — used daily, morning and evenin
Salicylic acid listed alongside hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
We list what's on the bottle — nothing more, nothing less
100ml — sized to last through daily use

We're not dermatologists, so we'll leave it there. Always patch test before full use. If you have a specific skin concern, check with a dermatologist before adding any new active ingredient to your routine.

Step 02 ·Treat
Step 02 ·Treat

50ml · Lightweight ampoule · Cruelty-free

Centella Ampoule Serum

50ml · Lightweight ampoule · Cruelty-free

A lightweight serum with Centella Asiatica extract as the lead ingredient, alongside niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and ethyl ascorbic acid. This one took real digging to confirm — see the Ingredients section on the product page for the full breakdown of what we found and how we found it.

Centella Asiatica Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Centella Asiatica listed as the lead ingredient
Lightweight, fast-absorbing texture — sits under the moisturiser
We're upfront when something took extra digging to confirm
50ml — used in small amounts, morning and evening

We're not dermatologists. Always patch test before full use. If you have a specific skin concern, check with a dermatologist first.

Step 03 · Moisturise
Step 03 · Moisturise

Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream · 50g

Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream

50g · Lightweight gel-cream · Cruelty-free

A gel-cream moisturiser with hyaluronic acid as the lead ingredient, alongside glycerin and vitamin E. As always — we tell you what's listed, not what it'll do. Everyone's skin reacts differently, so we'd rather you make that call than us make it for you.

Hyaluronic Acid Glycerin Vitamin E
Hyaluronic acid listed as the lead ingredient
Lightweight gel-cream texture — used as the final step
We list what's on the packaging — see the Ingredients tab for the full breakdown
50g — used in small amounts, morning and evening

We're not dermatologists. Always patch test before full use. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Your Daily Routine

Morning & evening, mapped out.

☀️ Morning Routine
1
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Lather, massage gently, and rinse with lukewarm water.
2
Centella Ampoule Serum
2–3 drops. Press into skin. Allow to absorb.
3
Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream
Small amount as the final moisturising step.
🌙 Evening Routine
1
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Removes the day's buildup. Lather, massage, rinse.
2
Centella Ampoule Serum
2–3 drops. Press in, don't rub.
3
Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream
Final step before bed.

Worth knowing: We're not dermatologists, so we won't tell you exactly what to expect — only how we'd use these three products. If you have a specific skin concern, that conversation belongs with a dermatologist, not a product page. If irritation occurs with any product, discontinue use.

What's In The Routine

Key ingredients, explained.

We choose products by what's on the label. Here's what's listed, where it shows up, and why we're telling you about it this way.

Salicylic Acid
Step 01 · The Cleanser
Listed on the cleanser's packaging alongside hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. As a rinse-off format, contact time with the skin is brief.
Centella Asiatica
Step 02 · The Serum
The lead ingredient in the Centella Ampoule Serum, listed first in the formula's ingredients.
Hyaluronic Acid
Steps 01 & 03
Listed in both the cleanser and the gel cream. A humectant ingredient commonly used to draw moisture to the skin.
Niacinamide
Steps 01 & 02
Listed on both the cleanser and the serum packaging, alongside their other respective ingredients.
Tranexamic Acid
Step 02 · The Serum
Listed further down the serum's ingredients, alongside ethyl ascorbic acid.
Glycerin & Vitamin E
Step 03 · The Moisturiser
Both listed on the gel cream's packaging alongside hyaluronic acid as the lead ingredient.

We're not dermatologists. All ingredient descriptions above are based on what's listed on each product's packaging — not on any tested outcome. Novë Skin does not make medical or clinical claims. Always patch test each product before full use. If you have a specific skin concern, please consult a dermatologist before starting a new routine.

FAQ

Questions about the routine.

Can't find your answer? Contact us or message us on Instagram.

We list what's on each product's packaging in the Ingredients tab on every product page — check there first. Everyone's skin is different, so we always recommend a patch test on a small area for 24 hours before applying to your full face. If you have a diagnosed skin condition, speak to a dermatologist first.
No — we're not. We're researchers, not clinicians. We check ingredient labels carefully before listing anything, but we don't make medical claims. If you have a specific skin concern, that's a conversation for a dermatologist, not a product page.
We'll tell you directly on the product page if something took extra digging to confirm, or if we're working from the reference formula rather than a verified list for the exact product. We'd rather be upfront about that gap than pretend it doesn't exist.
If you are currently using other active ingredients (retinol, vitamin C, acids) speak to a skincare professional before layering. Some actives interact with each other and using too many at once can increase the risk of irritation.
No, SPF isn't included in the starter routine. If you choose to use a sunscreen as part of your own routine, that's entirely your call to make alongside a dermatologist's advice if needed.
The 100ml cleanser and 50g gel cream are both sized for regular daily use. The 50ml serum is used in small amounts (2–3 drops per application), so it tends to last a while. Exact timelines depend on how much you use each time.