7 Steps to Layer Your Skincare Products Like a Professional

1. Cleanser

Start with a clean face — none of your serums or creams will be effective without it. Use a gentle cleanser that removes oil, dirt, makeup, and impurities without drying out or irritating your skin. Browse our cleansers collection to find the right formula for your skin type. Gently massage onto damp skin twice daily, leave on for about 10 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water.

2. Toner / Exfoliant

Toners are especially beneficial if you wear lots of makeup or have oily skin. Our Micropeel Resurfacing Pads remove leftover makeup and dead skin buildup, brighten skin, improve texture, and are gentle enough for sensitive skin.

3. Serum

Serums are the thinnest products and go on first after cleansing and toning. They’re the most efficient at delivering active ingredients into the skin. You can layer 2–3 serums to target different concerns — peptides for wrinkles, salicylic acid for oily skin, or aloe for redness.

We recommend our Restore & Glow Vita-Skin Serum. This antioxidant-replenishing serum contains Lipochroman® — one of the most potent antioxidants available — to protect skin from environmental aging while delivering an instant glow and smoother, plumper skin.

4. Targeted Treatments

After your serum has absorbed, apply targeted products to problem areas. For breakouts or acne, use our Clear Skin Spot Treatment directly on blemishes. For the eye area, look for a targeted eye cream with SPF.

5. All-Over Treatment

Apply any product meant to cover your entire face — such as an antioxidant treatment or all-over acne fighter. Allow each layer to fully absorb before moving to the next step.

6. Moisturizer

Moisturizer seals in all the hydrating benefits from the products beneath it. Everyone needs a good moisturizer regardless of skin type. Browse our moisturizers collection for a firming, brightening formula that protects against free radicals and keeps skin hydrated and supple.

7. SPF

Sunscreen is always your last step in the morning. It protects against damaging UV rays year-round — even on cloudy days. Apply it last so your other products can penetrate the skin without interference.

Our Defend Chemical-Free SPF 30 is lightweight enough to apply over multiple products. It hydrates, calms, and firms skin, contains firming peptides to lessen fine lines, and includes aloe vera to combat free radicals. Apply 15 minutes before going outside and reapply every 2 hours.

Now that you have these seven steps, layering your skincare products should be straightforward. Work this into your daily routine and your skin will glow, look, and feel great.