So you’ve got a bunch of skincare products to put on, but which one do you apply first?
First of all you should always clean your skin to remove any makeup or dirt before using any skincare products. Otherwise, the skincare product will have a hard time passing through to your skin, making the product less effective than it actually is.
Next up, you want to start with the skincare product that has the lightest consistency and finish off with the heaviest consistency. So that means you should use gel-based products before serum-based, serums before lotions, and lotions before creams. Keep in mind, of course, that you may not use all these products in one setting. The important tip here is that if you use the heavier product first, you will prevent the lighter consistency product from penetrating through to your skin. So use the light-weight product first.
Also, remember that with each skincare product application, you should rub each layer thoroughly into your skin until it is no longer visible before you apply the next layer.
Here’s an example of how you would use the following skincare products in one setting -
1. Clean your face with a gel-based cleanser
You probably don’t need anything fancy to clean your face, unless you have sensitive or acne-prone skin. But other than that, something as simple as the Clean & Clear Deep Action Refreshing Gel Cleanser will easily remove any dirt and oil without over-drying your skin.
2. Moisturize with Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum
Next use your favorite serum, such as Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, to moisturize and smooth out your skin.
3. Protect your skin with facial sunscreen lotion
No matter what season of the year it is, you should always protect your skin by wearing sunscreen lotion with at least SPF 15. Use your favorite or try Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock with SPF 30.
