Essential Skincare Routine
A three-step routine designed to enhance your prescription formula
Designed by our medical experts, the Essential Skincare Routine is a complete skincare routine in three simple steps. Each product is carefully formulated to complement your custom formula for healthier skin year round.
- Clinically proven ingredients
- Non-comedogenic
- Designed for prescription-grade ingredients
A gentle, ultra-hydrating cleanser that removes impurities without stripping your skin.
A nourishing moisturiser fortified with ceramides and Vitamin E to build the skin barrier.
A gentle, ultra-hydrating cleanser that removes impurities without stripping your skin.
A nourishing moisturiser fortified with ceramides and Vitamin E to build the skin barrier.
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Using the routine
Step 1: Cleanse
Apply a small amount of the Daily Cleanser to wet skin. Massage thoroughly and rinse off, patting the skin dry with a towel or cleansing cloth. Use morning and night.
This gentle cream cleanser removes impurities without leaving the skin stripped and dry. Unlike other cleansers, we’ve packed this formulation with ultra-hydrating ingredients that nourish the skin whilst cleansing. It’s an essential first step to prep the skin for additional moisture, protection, and targeted treatment.
Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant the nourishes and protects the skin from UV-induced free radicals
Sodium Hyaluronate: Attracts, binds, and retains moisture in the barrier layers to keep skin feely hydrated and healthy.
Step 2: Moisturise
After cleansing, massage 1-2 pumps of the Daily Moisturiser into the face and neck. Perfect for use in the morning or at night, especially as a first layer to buffer against treatment.
The Daily Moisturiser works inside and out to keep skin plump and hydrated. This formula injects moisture deep into the skin cells to repair dry and dehydrated skin. It also forms a protective layer on the top layer of skin to lock in moisture and prevent water loss, keeping your skin hydrated all day long.
Sodium PCA: Attract and retains up to 250 times its own weight in water, keeping the skin moisturised and hydrated.
Ceramides: Strengthens the lipid structure on the outermost layer of the skin, which restores and protects the skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid: Moisturises and hydrates deep in the skin cells, repairing dry skin and preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
Step 3: Protect
Apply a generous amount to the face and neck 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, towelling, and perspiring.
The Daily Sun Defence SPF50+ provides dual protection against both UVA and UVB rays, which may reduce the risk of photoageing, sun spots, and some skin cancers. The lightweight formulation blends seamlessly into the skin, sitting nicely under makeup without leaving a white cast.
Butyloctyl Salicylate: Supports stablisation of UV-filters while maintaining a smooth, moisturising feel
Bemotrizinol: Broad spectrum UV absorber that protects against both UVA and UVB rays
Reapply often and use clothing, hats and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun, avoiding prolonged exposure. Contains ethanol. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Using the routine
Step 1: Cleanse
Apply a small amount of the Daily Cleanser to wet skin. Massage thoroughly and rinse off, patting the skin dry with a towel or cleansing cloth. Use morning and night.
This gentle cream cleanser removes impurities without leaving the skin stripped and dry. Unlike other cleansers, we’ve packed this formulation with ultra-hydrating ingredients that nourish the skin whilst cleansing. It’s an essential first step to prep the skin for additional moisture, protection, and targeted treatment.
Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant the nourishes and protects the skin from UV-induced free radicals.
Sodium Hyaluronate: Attracts, binds, and retains moisture in the barrier layers to keep skin feely hydrated and healthy.
Step 2: Target
After cleansing, apply 4-5 drops of the Vitamin C + Ferulic Serum to your face, neck, and chest.
Unlike others, our formula contains a full 15% dose of l-ascorbic acid – the most effective form of vitamin C. This powerhouse works fast to fight dullness, dark spots, and discolouration deep within the skin.
Paired with ferulic acid, this dream duo is vital for building and developing collagen, improving elasticity, and firming the skin.
Vitamin C: Reduces pigmentation and dark spots while stimulating collagen production and adding protection to the skin barrier.
Ferulic Acid: Boosts the activity of vitamin C, while repairing skin on a cellular level – ultimately improving the appearance of dull skin.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid: A potent antioxidant that brightens skin tone, improves appearance of fine lines, and enhances skin radiance.
Vitamin E: Another strong antioxidant that protects against environmental stressors, such as UV rays.
Step 3: Moisturise
Massage 1-2 pumps of the Daily Moisturiser into the face and neck. Perfect for use in the morning or at night, especially as a first layer to buffer against treatment.
The Daily Moisturiser works inside and out to keep skin plump and hydrated. This formula injects moisture deep into the skin cells to repair dry and dehydrated skin. It also forms a protective layer on the top layer of skin to lock in moisture and prevent water loss, keeping your skin hydrated all day long.
Sodium PCA: Attract and retains up to 250 times its own weight in water, keeping the skin moisturised and hydrated.
Ceramides: Strengthens the lipid structure on the outermost layer of the skin, which restores and protects the skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid: Moisturises and hydrates deep in the skin cells, repairing dry skin and preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
Step 4: Protect
Apply a generous amount of the Daily Sun Defence SPF50+ to face and neck 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, towelling, and perspiring.
The Daily Sun Defence SPF50+ provides dual protection against both UVA and UVB rays, which may reduce the risk of photoageing, sun spots, and some skin cancers. The lightweight formulation blends seamlessly into the skin, sitting nicely under makeup without leaving a white cast.
Butyloctyl Salicylate: Supports stablisation of UV-filters while maintaining a smooth, moisturising feel
Bemotrizinol: Broad spectrum UV absorber that protects against both UVA and UVB rays
Step 1: Cleanse
Apply a small amount of the Daily Cleanser to wet skin. Massage thoroughly and rinse off, patting the skin dry with a towel or cleansing cloth. Use morning and night.
This gentle cream cleanser removes impurities without leaving the skin stripped and dry. Unlike other cleansers, we’ve packed this formulation with ultra-hydrating ingredients that nourish the skin whilst cleansing. It’s an essential first step to prep the skin for additional moisture, protection, and targeted treatment.
Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant the nourishes and protects the skin from UV-induced free radicals.
Sodium Hyaluronate: Attracts, binds, and retains moisture in the barrier layers to keep skin feely hydrated and healthy.
Step 2: Target
After cleansing, apply 2-3 drops of the Retinol Complex Oil to the face, neck, and chest.
Do not use in the same night as your prescription formula.
The Retinol Complex Oil is restorative, lightweight, fast absorbing, and rich in the powerhouse ingredient vitamin A. It works to fight visible signs of ageing, stimulate cell renewal and protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Butyloctyl Salicylate: Supports stablisation of UV-filters while maintaining a smooth, moisturising feel
Butyloctyl Salicylate: Supports stablisation of UV-filters while maintaining a smooth, moisturising feel
Step 3: Moisturise
Massage 1-2 pumps of the Daily Moisturiser into the face and neck. Perfect for use in the morning or at night, especially as a first layer to buffer against treatment.
The Daily Moisturiser works inside and out to keep skin plump and hydrated. This formula injects moisture deep into the skin cells to repair dry and dehydrated skin. It also forms a protective layer on the top layer of skin to lock in moisture and prevent water loss, keeping your skin hydrated all day long.
Sodium PCA: Attract and retains up to 250 times its own weight in water, keeping the skin moisturised and hydrated.
Ceramides: Strengthens the lipid structure on the outermost layer of the skin, which restores and protects the skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid: Moisturises and hydrates deep in the skin cells, repairing dry skin and preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
Using the booster
Vitamin C + Ferulic Serum
After cleansing, apply 4-5 drops of the Vitamin C + Ferulic Serum to you face, neck, and chest. Follow with a moisturiser, and always finish with SPF50.
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Unlike others, our formula contains a full 15% dose of l-ascorbic acid – the most effective form of vitamin C. This powerhouse works fast to fight dullness, dark spots, and discolouration deep within the skin.
Paired with Ferulic Acid, this dream duo is vital for building and developing collagen, improving elasticity, and firming the skin.
Vitamin C: Reduces pigmentation and dark spots while stimulating collagen production and adding protection to the skin barrier.
Ferulic Acid: Boosts the activity of vitamin C, while repairing skin on a cellular level – ultimately improving the appearance of dull skin.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid: A potent antioxidant that brightens skin tone, improves appearance of fine lines, and enhances skin radiance.
Vitamin E: Another strong antioxidant that protects against environmental stressors, such as UV rays.
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Retinol Complex Oil
After cleansing, apply 2-3 drops to the face, neck, and chest. Follow with a nourishing moisturiser.
Do not use on the same night as your prescription formula.
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This restorative complex oil is jam packed with Vitamin A, Omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, and antioxidants to hydrate, rejuvenate, and protect the skin.
Penetrating deep into the skin whilst protecting the skin barrier, these active ingredients work hard to noticeably reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and dryness.
Retinol: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, stimulates cell renewal, and improves elasticity to bring back your skin’s youthful glow.
Australian Sandalwood Seed Oil: An essential oil with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties to keep your skin in optimal condition.
Seabuckthorn Oil: Protects and stimulates regenerative actions of the skin barrier, boosting skin elasticity and reducing transepidermal water loss.
Rosehip Oil: Naturally high in Vitamins A, C, and a host of essential skin-barrier-identical fatty acids, this oil aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Using the booster
Step 1: Chemical exfoliation
Pump and lather a small amount of the Salicylic Foaming Wash in damp hands and gently massage over face, neck, and chest. Use 2-3 times per week as an exfoliator.
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The dual action of beta-hydroxy acid and poly-hydroxy acid unclogs debris and trapped oils in the pores, clears away acne-causing bacteria and reduces the formation of blackheads and whiteheads.
Unlike others, our formula contains a unique blend of low-irritant ingredients for acne-prone and sensitive skin and can be used a few times a week across your face, chest and back to target breakouts.
Salicylic Acid: A beta-hydroxy acid that exfoliates and unclogs pores, clears away bacteria and reduces blackheads.
Gluconolactone: A poly-hydroxy acid that gently lifts and exfoliates surface layer skin cells to reveal soft and renewed skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate: Attracts, binds and retains moisture in the barrier layers to keep skin feeling hydrated and health.
Step 2: Physical exfoliation
Wet cleansing cloth and gently scrub away the Salicylic Foaming Wash using the rougher side. Once product is removed, switch to the gentle side to buff away any impurities.
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These organic cotton cloths remove makeup, dirt, sunscreen and dead skin, to reveal balanced and brighter skin.
Organic Cotton: High-density cotton gauze on one side and pure organic cotton on the other provides gentle exfoliation whilst drying the skin.
Step 3: Moisturise
Apply 1-2 pumps of the Ceramide Repair Balm after cleansing to rehydrate and protect your skin barrier.
Treats dull, damaged and dry skin with an injection of moisture-retaining and nourishing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid and squalane.
Our non-comedogenic formula replenishes and protects the skin barrier, infuses hydration, reduces redness and irritation and protects against free radicals. It supports and maintains the integrity of skin to keep it healthy, soft, and supple.
Ceramides: Protects from environmental stressors like weather and pollution and replenishes skin lipids.
Squalane: Moisturises, hydrates and provides antioxidant protection to strengthen, repair and protect the skin barrier.
Sodium Hyaluronate: Attracts, binds and retains moisture in the barrier layers to keep skin feeling hydrated and health.
Lanosterol Esters: Repairs and restores natural skin emollience and traps moisture for supple, soft and nourished skin.
Formulated to complement the powerful ingredients in your prescription formula, the Essential Skincare Routine is the perfect simple skincare routine. Each product is free from harsh irritants like active ingredients or fragrances, and aims to soothe and nourish the skin as it adjusts to prescription-strength ingredients.
We recommend using the Essential Skincare Routine as your morning and evening routine, especially during the first 6-8 weeks of treatment. Apply treatment after cleansing at night, using the Daily Moisturiser for both layers of the sandwich method. For extra hydration, apply the Ceramide Repair Balm after moisturising.
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Questions?
We’ve got answers brought to you by Software’s skincare experts.
The Essential Skincare Routine is designed to cleanse, hydrate and protect your skin as you use prescription-grade treatment. It is made up of our Daily Cleanser, Daily Moisturiser, and Daily Sun Defence SPF50+, and is to be used alongside your Software treatment.
The Essential Skincare Routine is a simple 3-step routine, designed to hydrate and protect your skin through your treatment plan.
In the morning:
Step 1: Cleanse using your Daily Cleanser
Step 2: Hydrate using your Daily Moisturiser
Step 3: Protect using your Daily Sun Defence SPF50+
In the evening:
Step 1: Cleanse using your Daily Cleanser
Step 2: Hydrate using your Daily Moisturiser
Step 3: Treat using your prescription formula
Step 4: Lock in treatment with another layer of Daily Moisturiser (or Ceramide Repair Balm for extra hydration)
Yes! All of our formulations are vegan and cruelty free.
If you’ve heard the terms chemical, physical, mineral, and organic in relation to sunscreen, here are the key differences:
Organic (“chemical”) sunscreens are based on a carbon chain structure with higher absorption and UVA protection levels. This is ideal for people who use sunscreen to prevent pigmentation and signs of ageing.
Inorganic (“physical”) sunscreens are based on minerals or ionic compounds (hence why they’re often called mineral sunscreens), and feature zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These can often give off a white cast because they’re made up of larger molecules. Physical sunscreens are often thicker, looking and feeling like a zinc blocker.
Software’s Daily Sun Defence is a chemical sunscreen.
We’ve updated our packaging and formulations in line with feedback we received from our customers. Our updated versions include improved formulations and packaging that is easier to use.
Our Daily Moisturiser was reformulated to sit nicer on the skin. You’ll experience the same levels of hydration, but with a silkier, smoother formula.
We received many requests to update our Solar Fluid to be without a tint, hence the new Daily Sun Defence SPF50+.
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