<?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 personalized skincare routine, your skin analysis and the app, for the US.</description><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us</link><language>en-US</language><item><title>Hyaluronic acid: what it really does for your skin</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/hyaluronic-acid-what-it-really-does</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/hyaluronic-acid-what-it-really-does</guid><description>The star serum on every shelf, hyaluronic acid hydrates the surface of your skin. What to expect, 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-us/blog/ingrown-hairs-face-what-helps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/ingrown-hairs-face-what-helps</guid><description>Little bumps under your beard after shaving? Why hairs curl back into the skin, the shaving habits that limit ingrown hairs and how an exfoliant fits in.</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-us/blog/razor-burn-soothe-irritation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/razor-burn-soothe-irritation</guid><description>Red, stinging skin after you shave? Where razor burn comes from, the shaving habits that help prevent it and what to put on your skin right after.</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-us/blog/skin-under-beard-simple-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/skin-under-beard-simple-routine</guid><description>Your beard covers skin that needs care too: cleanse, moisturize all the way down to the skin, protect exposed areas and shave the outline carefully.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>October 2026 updates: the BelleRoutine app</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/whats-new/october-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/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: October 2026 updates from BelleRoutine.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skin analysis by Sonia: your skin read zone by zone</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/whats-new/skin-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/whats-new/skin-analysis</guid><description>Your photo read zone by zone, indicators showing where to act, your PDF analysis, monthly comparisons and a scanner trial from 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 about it</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/chapped-lips-winter-what-to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/chapped-lips-winter-what-to-do</guid><description>Cold, dry air, licking your lips, a balm that stings: why lips chap in winter, which lip balm to pick, and the everyday 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: how to protect your face at altitude</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/sunscreen-skiing-mountains</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/sunscreen-skiing-mountains</guid><description>High altitude, snow reflecting UV, cold: which sunscreen to wear for skiing, where to apply it, when to reapply, and your face routine on the slopes.</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 about it</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/skin-tight-in-winter-why-what-to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/skin-tight-in-winter-why-what-to-do</guid><description>Cold air, indoor heating, hot showers, a cream that&apos;s too light: why your skin feels tight in winter, quick habits that help, and a routine that holds up.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter face cream: how to pick the right one for your skin</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/winter-face-cream-how-to-choose</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/winter-face-cream-how-to-choose</guid><description>Rich or light, humectant or occlusive, scented or not: how to pick your winter face cream based on how your skin feels, and test it without upsetting it.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skincare routine for travel: what to put in your toiletry bag (and how much)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/travel-skincare-routine-toiletry-bag</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/travel-skincare-routine-toiletry-bag</guid><description>How many ml to pack for 7, 10 or 14 days, the 100 ml carry-on rule and its trap on the way home, and how to adjust 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 how they look</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/dark-spots-after-summer-soften</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/dark-spots-after-summer-soften</guid><description>Brown spots and a less even complexion after summer: why they show up, the ingredients that really help, and why sunscreen is still 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 fall routine</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/dry-or-dehydrated-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/dry-or-dehydrated-skin</guid><description>Oily skin can be dehydrated, and dry skin isn&apos;t always dehydrated. How to tell them apart, and the right care for each one once cold weather sets in.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Skin barrier: how to tell when it is struggling, and restore it before winter</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/skin-barrier-repair-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/skin-barrier-repair-fall</guid><description>Stinging, redness, skin that feels tight after every product: the signs of a weakened barrier, what fall 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 actually works</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/skin-cycling-version-that-works</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/skin-cycling-version-that-works</guid><description>Exfoliant, retinol, then recovery nights: skin cycling rests on a sound idea, its extremes much less so. How to adjust 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 just a gimmick? An honest breakdown</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/toner-useful-or-gimmick</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/toner-useful-or-gimmick</guid><description>Toner is all over social media again. What it really does, the three kinds not to mix up, and when you can skip it without missing out on anything.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AHA or BHA: which exfoliant is right for your skin?</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/aha-or-bha-choosing-exfoliant</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/aha-or-bha-choosing-exfoliant</guid><description>AHAs work on the surface, BHAs go into pores: these two exfoliant families do different jobs. A clear side-by-side to pick yours without irritating your skin.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackheads: why they keep coming back (and what really helps)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/blackheads-what-really-helps</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/blackheads-what-really-helps</guid><description>Blackheads aren&apos;t dirt, and scrubbing won&apos;t get rid of them. What a blackhead really is, what softens how it looks, and the habits that only make things worse.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Combination skin: how to recognize it, and stop caring for it as two skins</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/combination-skin-recognize-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/combination-skin-recognize-routine</guid><description>Shiny T-zone, tight cheeks: how to tell whether your skin is really combination, and the simple routine that finally gets both zones along with each other.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Retinol: how to start without irritating your skin (a no-panic guide)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/retinol-start-without-irritation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/retinol-start-without-irritation</guid><description>A much-studied anti-aging 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 fall</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/back-to-school-summer-to-fall-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/back-to-school-summer-to-fall-skin</guid><description>After sun, pool chlorine and salt water, your skin changes seasons with you. What to soothe, what to bring back, and in what order, without buying it all again.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SPF in September: at the office, around town, behind a window?</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/spf-september-office-window</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/spf-september-office-window</guid><description>Fall 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 do)</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/niacinamide-what-it-really-does</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/niacinamide-what-it-really-does</guid><description>One of the most hyped actives out there, and one of the most misunderstood. What niacinamide really does for how skin looks, its limits, and how to start it.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Back-to-school routine: a complete one that fits a small budget</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/back-to-school-routine-small-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/back-to-school-routine-small-budget</guid><description>Back to school is expensive enough. How to build a skincare routine that lasts: where your budget should go first, and where a simple alternative does the job.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Double cleansing: who it&apos;s for, when to do it, and when to skip it</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/double-cleansing-who-when</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/double-cleansing-who-when</guid><description>Are two cleansers better than one? With daily makeup 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-us/blog/minimalist-routine-four-products</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/minimalist-routine-four-products</guid><description>Cleanser, serum, moisturizer, 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>What order should you apply your skincare products in?</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/order-to-apply-skincare-products</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/order-to-apply-skincare-products</guid><description>The thinnest-to-thickest rule, when it isn&apos;t enough, and the three active combinations that really cause trouble. Your skincare order, morning and night.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to choose a face sunscreen: what really matters</title><link>https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/choosing-face-sunscreen</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://belleroutine.com/en-us/blog/choosing-face-sunscreen</guid><description>SPF, mineral or chemical filters, how much to use, texture: the sunscreen criteria that make a real difference day to day, and the ones that don&apos;t matter.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>