The layering technique might ring a bell—it's the antithesis of convenient all-in-one products. Originating from Japan and Korea, this skincare method involves applying products in sequence from thinnest to thickest textures, revealing radiant skin. Layering typically follows six precise steps for optimal results. The catch? It demands time and patience. If you're impatient or always rushing, this thorough routine may not suit you. The key principle: start with the most fluid formulas and build to richer ones.
Knowing the right order for your skincare products can be tricky, especially with a collection piling up. We all start with the essentials: thorough makeup removal, followed by cleansing to eliminate any residue from oils or milks. Next, apply a lotion to prep the skin for subsequent treatments. Here's where it gets nuanced—night cream or serum first? Following authentic layering principles, apply the serum first.
The serum delivers a potent concentration of active ingredients, priming your skin for the moisturizing benefits of the cream applied afterward. It's never used alone but as a powerful complement to your day, night, anti-wrinkle, or anti-blemish cream. Dispense two pea-sized amounts into your palm to gently warm the serum, then smooth it over your entire face. While your skin is still damp from the serum, layer on your cream. Now you're equipped for layering—and on your way to luminous skin!
