This Bestselling Kit Is A Blueprint For Glowing Skin (& It's An Extra 25% Off)

Is it just me, or does skin care get more complicated by the day? With a lineup of cleansers, serums, exfoliators, moisturizers, and masks, it's tough to know what to reach for (and when).

Board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D., FAAD, coined the term "skin cycling" to describe the rotation of active beauty products, like exfoliators and retinol.

While the cycle products and length can vary by person, the routine typically includes exfoliating skin on night one, applying retinol on night two, and moisturizing or "recovering" on night three (and potentially four).

The end goal of skin cycling? To not cause irritation by over-applying actives—hey, we've all been there—while also allowing your skin to reap the benefits of multiple actives.

Let's be clear: This skin cycling kit is a deal even before the current markdowns. The kit includes five full-size products—the Superberry Dream Cleansing Balm, the Yerba Mate Resurfacing Mask, Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum, Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum, and Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask—which retails for $246 when bought separately.

Every night of your skin cycling routine beings with clean skin, which you can achieve with the Dream Cleansing Balm.

When warmed in your hands, it melts into a smooth oil that easily glides across skin. Once mixed with water, the oil emulsifies into a milk that dissolves makeup and removes dirt, dead skin, and sweat.

Exfoliation is always the first night in a skin cycling routine because it removes dead skin cells. This allows the products used on nights two and three to better penetrate skin, increasing their effectiveness.

While your mind likely goes to liquid exfoliators, this resurfacing mask is another great option. It skips BHAs and AHAs in favor of gentler active enzymes, which are then paired with physical exfoliators (i.e., eco-friendly bamboo micro-exfoliants).

Thanks to last night's exfoliator, your skin is fresh and ready for this gentle yet powerful Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum. The brand recommends starting at one night per week and increasing frequency as tolerated—but if you're following a skin cycling routine, you'll use it twice at most.

After you've cycled through the exfoliator and retinal, your skin is ready for a break. On these "recovery nights," experts like Bowe recommend avoiding anything that might irritate the skin and opting for a night mask or a face oil instead. 

This set's lightweight, fragrance-free serum is gentle enough to use nightly. With a blend of peptides, antioxidants, micronutrients, and hyaluronic acid it will keep the skin hydrated, plump, and firm. 

If you want a more potent hydrator than the serum, you can apply this dream mask. A hero for dull winter skin, this nourishing formula can be used every night (as the last step of your routine).