How to Layer Skincare Products

Hello Beautiful! I want to take a moment to recognize you. My, this year has been strange, but you have overcome the strangeness. Whether you have picked up a new hobby, invested in yourself in some way, or done some self-reflection, you have done something for yourself.

That being said, I have seen a lot of you “skinvest” in yourself and come to see me. I’ve received  a lot of questions as many of you begin or dive deeper into your skincare journey. One of those questions that is most frequently asked is “how should I be layering my skincare products?”

I’m here to help! Let’s chat about the different products I recommend you have in your morning and nightly skincare routines (yes, there’s more than one) and how you should layer them.

The Layers

  1. Start with your water-based products first like, toners, serums, and facial sprays like rose water. Why? Because they create a nice, even foundation for which to layer your moisturizer.

    1. Pro Tip: If you have a serum that is thicker than average, then you should layer it after your toner and before your moisturizer.

  2. Hydrate baby! Next comes the moisturizer. The base you laid in step one makes your skin soak in the moisture even more effectively. 

  3. Protect. SPF is the last step (and one you should never skip). We layer SPF on last to prevent it from being diluted by the other products in your routine.

  4. Make it up. If you like to wear makeup as I do, this is the last step. A facial mist like a setting spray is okay to use as the last step in your makeup routine.

Morning

Good mornings always start with cleansing your face ;)

  1. Cleanser

  2. Toners, serums,(from thinnest to thickest) and facial mist

  3. Moisturizer

  4. SPF

  5. Make-up

Night

A good night’s sleep always begins with a clean face (sense a pattern here?)

  1. Make-up wipes/ remover

  2. Cleanser

  3. Toner, serums, mists

  4. Moisturizer

  5. Blemish creams

My goal is to create a fantastic skincare journey for you all and part of that is knowing how to effectively use those products you spend so much time researching and so much money on. This blog is a place for you to reference whenever you’re unsure. Whether it’s learning about how to layer your products or about at-home facials, I’ve got you covered.

Have a question or want to know about a different topic? Send me a Facebook message and you’ll see it next month.

XOXO,

Tana Marie

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