To ensure that your skin is getting
the most out of each product you have to know the order to apply. If you don't put your products on
in the proper order, not only will the products not work effectively, it's a
waste of money, time, and effort.
A
good rule of thumb is to go from lightest to heaviest and layer water-based
products under oil-based products. It is best to apply most products when the
skin is moist because active ingredients can penetrate better when they are
dissolved.
Serums are the thinnest products so they go first. They usually have antioxidants or
peptides to minimize the day’s damage done to your skin and to give you a more
youthful appearance. Serums are highly concentrated and fast-penetrating fluids
designed to target specific skin concerns. If you apply your serums over your
moisturizers, you won’t get all the benefits.
Eye cream should be applied before moisturizer. Topping an eye cream or serum with lotion will actually seal in its
active ingredients. The eye area is more delicate than the rest of the face, so
the product is lighter. By applying the eye cream first, you are forming a
barrier against a heavier moisturizer that can cause puffiness.
Moisturizer
is key to any layering routine because it seals serums on your skin. A
moisturizer has larger molecules than a serum. This means that a moisturizer
will not penetrate the skin as far as a serum will. While serums deposit
nutrients, moisturizers are meant to deposit moisture and hydration your skin.
Sunscreen
is your last step in the morning. You want to wait 30 minutes after applying to
put on anything else. Time is needed to
bind and form a protective UV shield on your face. Finally, all makeup items go
on last.
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