Sigh. Threads and Twitter are all in shambles. Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter split. A breakup between stars is always a trending topic. If you are here, you are going through a break up or have gone through one in the past. So, your heart’s in pieces, your playlist is all sad girl pop anthems, and your diet is either non-existent or rage-regret high carb deluxe. We've all been there. But guess what? Your skin doesn’t have to look like it’s going through a breakup too. In fact, now's the perfect time to focus on something that will never ghost you—your skincare routine. Let's get that revenge glow started.
#1: Cleanse—But Make It a Ritual.
Think saging..but for your skin. Double cleanse. Double cleanse. Why? Because leaving traces of the past behind (like old makeup and smoggy city grime) is not the move. First cleanse wipes the slate clean, the second cleanse is pure self-care.
Curated by Angele Ammal: Antipodes Skin Brightening Juliet Cleanser
Listen, we’re cleansing more than skin here. You’re washing away bad vibes, emotional baggage, and every memory of that situationship gone wrong. Reach for a cleanser that actually makes you feel something—hydrating and gentle, but strong enough to handle those stress-induced breakouts like the Antipodes Juliet Skin Brightening cleanser. You don’t need that kind of energy sticking around on your face. You need to level up and be a glow boss but first clean that face *wink*
#2: Exfoliate Like You’re Shedding the Relationship
Breakups make you tough, but your skin? Not so much. You need a solid exfoliation plan, but keep it classy, not destructive. Skip the harsh scrubs; this isn’t a revenge mission against your face. Opt for a chemical exfoliant with AHAs or BHAs—think of it as shedding dead skin and emotional baggage in one swipe or gentle creamy exfoliator like the Amatus Skin Exfoliating Cleanser.
Curated by Angele Ammal: Amatus Skin Complex Cleanser
Pro Tip: Exfoliating 2-3 times a week is key to combating acne scars and getting rid of hyperpigmentation. Don’t go overboard and over-exfoliate but try peeling off the bandaid before ripping it off.
#3: Hydrate Like You’re Thirsty for the Next Best Thing
Now that the dead skin and bad decisions are gone, it’s time to fill up your self love and quench the thirst for a feel good moment. A good hyaluronic acid serum like the Amatus Skin Super Serum will do the trick for the night and the Antipodes Glow Vitamin C Serum for day time. Night time, plump up your skin so it looks like you're not staying up late stalking your ex’s Instagram. Day time, hydrate with dewy skin like you slipped and dipped into the fountain of youth and woke up looking fresh-faced. No one would even know that you have been battling serious 3 a.m. overthinking.
Curated by Angele Ammal: Antipodes Glow Ritual Vitamin C Serum
**Hot Tip**: Slap on a hydrating mask once a week while you binge watch your favorite femme fatale revenge movies. Read up on Angele Ammal blog posts to stay fired up and inspired. Personalize your skincare here. Now, that’s a power move.
#4: Moisturize Like You’ve Got Boundaries
A breakup might have left you feeling dry emotionally, but don’t let that happen to your skin. Lock in all that hydration with a rich, silky soft, high grade moisturizer like the Complex Moisturizer. Think of it as a boundary-setting and self-obsessed step in your routine—sealing in all the good stuff and keeping the bad (ex-related drama and appearance related insecurities ) out.
**Hot Tip:** Look for a moisturizer with ceramides and collagen like the Antipodes Lime Caviar Creme. They help restore your skin’s barrier and stimulate skin renewal. Start with building you facial walls and see how that turns into rebuilding your emotional walls—strong, but still soft.
Curated by Angele Ammal: Antipodes Lime Cavia Collagen Creme
#5: Eye Cream for All that Excess Baggage
If your post-breakup routine includes crying at midnight or texting your bestie long rants, you’re gonna need some under-eye reinforcements. Time to unpack and get the load off. Start with the Antipodes Kiwi Eye Seed Cream for night time routine that brightens and de-puffs. Looking like you got no sleep is *not* part of your revenge glow.
Bonus: Vitamins C, E and A creams work wonders long term and caffeine based creams give an instant fix. So does blocking his number for quick fix and investing in yourself for the long term.
To conclude, go out and get a spa day. If you are in Paris, DM us at Angele Ammal for spa partners and shop our product bundle and offers.