<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>BelleRoutine — the blog and what’s new</title><description>The blog and what’s new at BelleRoutine: your personalised skincare routine, your skin analysis and the app.</description><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb</link><language>en-GB</language><item><title>Hyaluronic acid: what it really does for your skin</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/hyaluronic-acid-what-it-really-does</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/hyaluronic-acid-what-it-really-does</guid><description>The star serum of every shelf, hyaluronic acid hydrates the surface of the skin. What to expect from it, how to apply it, and why it is not enough on its own.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ingrown hairs on the face: what really helps</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/ingrown-hairs-face-what-helps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/ingrown-hairs-face-what-helps</guid><description>Small bumps under the beard after shaving: why hairs curl back, the shaving habits that limit ingrown hairs and where an exfoliant fits into your routine.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Razor burn: understanding and soothing irritation after shaving</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/razor-burn-soothe-irritation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/razor-burn-soothe-irritation</guid><description>Redness and stinging after a shave: where razor burn comes from, the shaving habits that limit it and what to apply straight afterwards for comfort.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The skin under your beard: a simple routine for a neat beard and clear skin</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-under-beard-simple-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-under-beard-simple-routine</guid><description>The skin under a beard needs care too: cleanse, moisturise right down to the skin, protect what is exposed and shave the outline with care: a short routine.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What’s new in October 2026: the BelleRoutine app</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/whats-new/october-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/whats-new/october-2026</guid><description>The app on your home screen, Sonia to answer your questions, Check before you buy and your seasonal routine: what’s new at BelleRoutine in October 2026.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your skin analysis: Sonia reads your skin, zone by zone</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/whats-new/skin-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/whats-new/skin-analysis</guid><description>Your photo read zone by zone, indicators to show where to act, your PDF analysis, a monthly comparison and a scanner trial: new at BelleRoutine.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chapped lips in winter: why it happens, and what to do</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/chapped-lips-winter-what-to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/chapped-lips-winter-what-to-do</guid><description>Cold, dry air, the licking habit, a balm that stings: why your lips chap in winter, which balm to choose and the habits that keep them comfortable.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunscreen for skiing and the mountains: protecting your face at altitude</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/sunscreen-skiing-mountains</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/sunscreen-skiing-mountains</guid><description>Altitude, snow that reflects UV, cold: which sun protection for skiing, where to apply it, when to reapply, and your face routine in the mountains.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skin that feels tight in winter: why it happens, and what to do</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-tight-in-winter-why-what-to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-tight-in-winter-why-what-to-do</guid><description>Dry cold, heating, water that&apos;s too hot, a cream that&apos;s too light: why your skin feels tight in winter, the habits that help at once and a routine that lasts.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter face cream: how to choose the right one for you</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/winter-face-cream-how-to-choose</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/winter-face-cream-how-to-choose</guid><description>Rich or light, humectant or occlusive, fragranced or not: how to choose your winter face cream by how your skin feels, and test it without upsetting your skin.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skincare routine for travel: what to put in your wash bag (and how much)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/travel-skincare-routine-wash-bag</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/travel-skincare-routine-wash-bag</guid><description>How many ml to pack for 7, 10 or 14 days, the 100 ml rule in 2026 and its trap on the way home, and how to adapt your routine to your destination&apos;s climate.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dark spots after summer: what really helps soften their appearance</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/dark-spots-after-summer-soften</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/dark-spots-after-summer-soften</guid><description>Brown marks, a less even complexion after summer: why they appear, the ingredients that really help, and why SPF remains the number one step.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dry skin or dehydrated skin: the difference that changes your autumn routine</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/dry-or-dehydrated-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/dry-or-dehydrated-skin</guid><description>Oily skin can be dehydrated, and dry skin may not be. How to tell the two apart, and the right care for each one when the cold weather arrives.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skin barrier: spotting when it is struggling, and restoring it before winter</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-barrier-repair-autumn</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-barrier-repair-autumn</guid><description>Stinging, redness, skin that feels tight after every product: the signs of a weakened barrier, what autumn does to it, and the routine that helps it recover.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skin cycling: the method, its excesses, and the version that really works</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-cycling-version-that-works</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/skin-cycling-version-that-works</guid><description>Exfoliant, retinol, then rest nights: the idea behind skin cycling is sound, its excesses far less so. How to adapt it to your skin and to the season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toner: useful or a gimmick? An honest sort-out</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/toner-useful-or-gimmick</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/toner-useful-or-gimmick</guid><description>Toner is back in force on social media. What it really does, the three families not to confuse, and when you can skip it without losing anything.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AHA or BHA: which exfoliant should you choose for your skin?</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/aha-or-bha-choosing-exfoliant</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/aha-or-bha-choosing-exfoliant</guid><description>AHAs work on the surface, BHAs go into the pores: the two families of exfoliant do different jobs. A clear comparison to help you choose without irritation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackheads: why they come back (and what really helps)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/blackheads-what-really-helps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/blackheads-what-really-helps</guid><description>It isn&apos;t dirt, and scrubbing won&apos;t make it go away. What a blackhead really is, what softens its appearance, and what makes everything worse.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Combination skin: how to recognise it, and stop managing it as two skins</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/combination-skin-recognise-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/combination-skin-recognise-routine</guid><description>A shiny T-zone, cheeks that feel tight: how to tell whether your skin is really combination, and the simple routine that finally reconciles the two zones.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retinol: how to start without irritating your skin (the no-panic guide)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/retinol-start-without-irritation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/retinol-start-without-irritation</guid><description>A much-studied anti-ageing ingredient that is wrongly feared. Which strength to start with, how often to use it, and the mistakes that spoil the adjustment.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Back to routine: easing your skin from summer into autumn</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/back-to-school-summer-to-autumn-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/back-to-school-summer-to-autumn-skin</guid><description>After sun, chlorine and salt, your skin changes season with you. What to soothe, what to reintroduce, and in what order, without buying everything again.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SPF in September: at the office, in town, behind a window?</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/spf-september-office-window</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/spf-september-office-window</guid><description>Autumn sun no longer burns, but UVA passes through cloud and glass all year. When to keep your SPF after summer, and when you can lighten it.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Niacinamide: what it really does (and what it doesn&apos;t)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/niacinamide-what-it-really-does</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/niacinamide-what-it-really-does</guid><description>One of the most talked-about actives in routines, and one of the most misunderstood. Real effects on how skin looks, honest limits, and how to introduce it.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Back-to-school routine: a complete one without blowing your budget</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/back-to-school-routine-small-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/back-to-school-routine-small-budget</guid><description>September is expensive enough already. How to build a routine that lasts: where to put your budget first, and where a simple alternative is plenty.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Double cleansing: who it is for, when, and when to skip it</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/double-cleansing-who-when</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/double-cleansing-who-when</guid><description>Are two cleansers better than one? With daily make-up and SPF back in the picture, here is when double cleansing makes sense, and when it irritates.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A minimalist routine: why 4 products are (almost) always enough</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/minimalist-routine-four-products</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/minimalist-routine-four-products</guid><description>Cleanser, serum, moisturiser, sunscreen: what each step of a short routine really does, and how to know whether your skin needs one more step.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In what order should you apply your skincare products?</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/order-to-apply-skincare-products</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/order-to-apply-skincare-products</guid><description>The thinnest-to-thickest rule, the cases where it isn&apos;t enough, and the three layerings of actives that really cause problems. Morning and evening.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing a face sunscreen: what really matters</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/choosing-face-sunscreen</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-gb/blog/choosing-face-sunscreen</guid><description>SPF, mineral or chemical filters, amount, texture: the criteria that make a difference day to day, and the ones that make none.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>