How To Properly Layer Your Skincare
So, here's the thing.. . we hate to break it to you, but investing in the right products is only half of the story.
So, here’s the thing… we hate to break it to you, but investing in the right products is only half of the story.
The other half is when you use it, how use it and where you put it.
You see, we’ve been doing it all wrong. But to be completely honest, how is the average La Mer-crazed product junkie supposed to know? There are so many things in the mix (a slew of serums, natural oils, retinol creams, peptides, moisturiser, eye cream, treatment masks, SPF?!)… it’s just confusing.
The most obvious approach is to slather them all over one by one, but guess what?
Some areas need more TLC than others. That’s why layering your products strategically can actually make the world of difference.
Ever noticed that some oils create those annoying little raised pores on your cheeks or chin? Don’t put it there. If your new rosehip is making your T-zone extra oily, only put it where you need it. It’s called spot treatment, and it works.
It’s also good to layer-up multiple serums, if you know how to do it right.
But if this is all sounding a bit technical, there’s one golden rule everyone should follow AM and PM, and we’re going to tell you what it is because we like you.
Read on…
By Carmen Hamilton.
One of the most common mistakes is trying to cleanse your skin and remove make-up in one hit.
This is naughty. First, you must remove your make-up with an oil cleanser, then follow with another deep cleanser to thoroughly clean your skin.
Choose products based on your concerns. If it’s ageing, retinol and peptide serums are a must. If your skin is dry or kind of dull, try a treatment oil like Go-To Face Hero. Or your skin might need both of these. Up to you.
After cleansing, apply serums, then oils. Always use them in the order of consistency – lightweight first, thicker last.
During the day, start immediately with antioxidant serums like Vitamin C all over.
At night, if you’re using a retinol, skip the Vitamin C and apply this first.
Any anti-ageing serums (particularly peptides or hyaluronic acid) should come next.
But if you’re going to layer serums, wait it out between products. Apply one before you brush your teeth, one after (etc. etc.) so you give your skin time to absorb it.
Follow with nourishing oils (like rosehip) where needed.
… Then eye cream.
Tip: use your ring finger. It’s the weakest so it won’t pull-on the delicate skin around your eyes.
Seal the deal with a moisturiser, but only if your skin feels like it needs it.
At night, we usually find essential oils are enough.
During the day, finish with an SPF.
ALWAYS. No ifs or buts.
That’s it! Now watch your skin transform…
