In recent years, the beauty industry has seen a pendulum shift from maximalist routines brimming with serums, creams, and masks to a more restrained approach known as skinimalism. This philosophy hinges on the “less is more” principle, emphasising that a pared-down routine not only simplifies skincare but can often enhance the skin’s health and appearance. As we reached peak skincare complexity (remember the 11-step Korean skincare of the 2010s?), it became clear that over-complicated regimens and excessive product use do not guarantee better skin; in fact, they can lead to diminished results and a compromised skin barrier. Embracing skinimalism involves using fewer products but with more focused formulations that deliver maximum benefits. Which is why the Dior OFF/ON Cleanser and Le Baume are the perfect duo for ensuring clean, hydrated and happy skin.
Cleansing is Key
Cleansing is fundamental to any effective skincare routine, essential for removing impurities that accumulate on the skin throughout the day. If not properly cleansed, these impurities can clog pores, increase oil production, and exacerbate conditions such as acne and dullness. Moreover, exposure to microscopic pollution and heavy metals daily can penetrate the skin, accelerating oxidation, ageing, and weakening the skin barrier.
Start off your cleansing routine with makeup removal with Dior’s Micellar Water or Cleansing Milk. Dior’s Micellar Water is formulated to attract and dissolve impurities without harsh rubbing. Infused with French water lily and bolstered by hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing cornflower floral water, and cleansing saponins, it refreshes and revitalizes the skin while gently removing makeup. This product ensures a thorough cleanse that maintains skin’s health, leaving it soft and luminous.
Dior’s Cleansing Milk, on the other hand, marries the deep cleaning power of an oil with the gentle efficacy of milk. This dual-action formula emulsifies to lift away makeup and impurities without stripping the skin of essential moisture. Featuring purifying water lily extracts, hydrating glycerin, and nourishing jasmine wax, it leaves the skin clean, soft, and hydrated. Both products are designed to cleanse deeply while respecting the skin’s complex physiology, setting the stage for a healthy and resilient complexion. Using these as a prelude to skin cleansing enhances the effectiveness of subsequent products, such as Dior’s La Mousse OFF/ON Cleanser, which thoroughly removes any residual impurities and prepares the skin for the next steps in your skincare routine
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Defense Against Heavy Metals
Dior La Mousse OFF/ON Cleanser acts as a defense against environmental pollutants and heavy metals that accelerate ageing through lipid oxidation, DNA damage, and barrier degradation. This cleanser effectively removes impurities and enhances the skin’s protective abilities.
It features water lily extract, proven to halve the impact of pollution1 on the skin’s barrier, thus preserving its integrity and improving resilience. Utilising micellar technology, the cleanser creates micelles—tiny spheres that trap oil-based impurities and attract water for a thorough rinse, removing 99 percent of pollution particles2 gently and maintaining the skin’s natural pH.
The cleanser achieves significant results: it reduces cutaneous membrane damage by 20 percent3, preserves barrier integrity post-use, makes the skin 29 percent more purified4, 33 percent clearer4, and reduces pore size by 25 percent4 while improving skin texture by 30 percent4.
Infused with soothing cornflower water and liquorice extract, La Mousse OFF/ON provides up to six hours of hydration. Its creamy texture turns into a soft foam that cleans deeply without stripping moisture, leaving the skin clean, supple, and luminous.
1 Ex vivo test on skin explant.
2 Instrumental test on 21 women on particles of 1 μm.
3 Ex vivo test on skin explant.
4 Self-evaluation by 33 women for 1 month.
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Moisturised and Flourishing
Hydration is crucial for maintaining skin health and appearance, particularly against daily stressors like wind, temperature changes, pollution, and UV rays that damage exposed areas such as the face, hands, and lips. These factors accelerate ageing by deteriorating the skin’s protective barrier.
Dior Le Baume excels with its formula that includes 96 percent natural-origin ingredients1. It features Centella Asiatica extract, enhancing the skin’s barrier function by increasing ceramide synthesis by 43 percent2, improving skin texture and resilience against environmental stress.
The balm also contains a blend of squalane, jojoba oil, and shea butter which deliver essential fatty acids, Omega 6 and Omega 9, that reinforce the skin’s lipid barrier and enhance comfort. Glycerin and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid hydrate the skin from within, plumping and smoothing its appearance.
Le Baume’s unique texture, a rich mix of oils and waxes, melts into the skin without a greasy residue, providing immediate and long-lasting barrier repair. This performance is proven by significant improvements seen in user trials: nails become 46 percent stronger3 and lips 39 percent plumper3 after two weeks.
1 Amount calculated according to ISO 16128-1 and 16128-2 standard. Water percentage included. The remaining 4% of ingredients contribute to formula’s performance, sensory appeal and stability.
2 In vitro test on ingredient.
3 Self-scoring test by 33 volunteers after two weeks.
In essence, Dior Le Baume is not just a moisturiser; it is a multi-use, universal, and gender-neutral formula that delivers maximum effectiveness across different skin types and parts of the body. Its ability to repair, soothe, strengthen, and beautify the skin makes it an indispensable part of any skincare routine, especially for those parts of the body that are most vulnerable to external aggressions. With every application, it rebalances and beautifies the skin, ensuring it can stand strong against the environmental factors it faces daily.
Skin In The Pink of Health
In celebration of its first anniversary, Dior presents a limited edition of Le Baume that encapsulates a rose-tinted view of life with a fresh, youthful pink hue. This special edition shines with Dior’s iconic couture pattern—the timeless houndstooth check—wrapped around the balm’s softly rounded, pebble-like container. This limited edition packaging not only highlights the balm’s fashionable allure but also turns it into a perfect travel companion, ready to hydrate and protect your skin wherever you go.
The Dior Micellar Water ($69 for 100ml), Cleansing Milk ($69 for 200ml), La Mousse OFF/ON Cleanser ($71 for 150g) and Le Baume ($90 for 50ml) are available at all Dior Beauty Boutiques and Counters, and on the Dior Beauty Online Boutique.