Do a Facial Massage

While skincare products tend to attract the spotlight, Jan explains that how you apply them can be just as important. "Japanese women believe facial massages are the key to wrinkle-free skin," he says. "As they apply each step in their skincare routine, they gently massage the product into the skin in circular motions. This anti-aging trick also helps to relax the muscles and improve circulation."

Everyone’s massage technique is different. For Dr. Liu, it starts with patting motions when applying liquid products and using the heat of her hands to help the product penetrate the skin. "In general I like to use an upward technique when applying products as my massage to help lift and tone,” she says. 

Vincent relies on two devices for her facial massages, saying that they are key to creating a canvas for great makeup application. “One is a Japanese roller called the Re-Fa, which has two heads that gently draw up and knead the face,” she says. “I use it on the jaw line and along the cheekbones to help define these areas and increase circulation,” The other is an ice roller to help promote lymphatic drainage and depuff.