What Order Do I Use My Skincare In?
At Skin Solutions, we’re all about making skincare simple, effective, and enjoyable. We believe in supporting your skin barrier, building confidence through education, and helping you truly understand why you’re using what you’re using. When you know how to layer your products correctly, you get the best possible results — and your skin stays healthy, happy, and glowing
Ever stared at your skincare collection and thought, “Okay… now what?” Don’t worry — you’re definitely not alone!
One of the questions we get asked most often is: “What order should I be using my products in?”
Here’s the secret: it’s all about layering your products from the thinnest consistency to the thickest.
This simple rule helps your skin absorb every bit of goodness you’re giving it — without any of your beautiful serums getting blocked by heavier creams or oils sitting on top.
Let’s break it down, step-by-step
Step 1: Start Fresh
Begin with a clean, dry face. Your skin should feel fresh and free from makeup, SPF, or excess oil — ready to soak up your skincare like a sponge
Step 2: Spritzers & Light Serums
Start with your thinnest, water-based products first — think spritzers, mists, or lightweight serums. These are designed to penetrate deeply and prep your skin for the next layers
Step 3: Heavier Serums
Now move on to your more concentrated serums. Because they’re a little thicker, layering them after the lighter ones ensures they absorb beautifully and work effectively
Step 4: Eye Products
Next up — your eye cream or eye serum. The delicate skin around your eyes needs special attention, and applying eye products before your moisturiser helps them absorb properly without being diluted by heavier textures.
Step 5: Moisturiser
Time to lock it all in! Your moisturiser seals in hydration and keeps your skin barrier strong and supple. Think of this step as your skin’s comfort blanket.
Step 6: Oils (Optional)
If you love facial oils, this is where they come in. Oils are the heaviest product in your routine, so they go last at night to seal everything in and leave your skin soft, nourished, and glowing by morning.
Step 7: SPF (Daytime Only!)
During the day, always finish with SPF. It’s your skin’s daily bodyguard — protecting all your hard work (and your skin cells!) from UV damage
Why It Matters:
If you apply your thickest products first, they can create a barrier that stops your lighter, more active products from reaching the skin properly. Layering from thinnest to thickest helps each product absorb in the right order, so your skin gets every bit of benefit it can.
So there you have it — your no-stress guide to skincare layering!
Remember: start light, end rich, and your skin will thank you with that healthy, happy glow