Today caring for your skin no longer means just washing it and applying cream. It’s extensive, elaborate and usually target based on your own skin concerns and needs. Layering your skincare the right way can make all the difference when it comes to getting the most out of your products.
We all know the rule of thumb is to go from thinnest to thickest and the simple reason for this is absorption. If a thicker product is applied first, it can prevent the thinner layers from absorbing into the skin and working their magic.
Layering your skincare products is a very similar process between the morning and evening applications, however there are small changes for each. For example, in the morning or early day you would want to apply sunscreen. This would not be needed during the evenings. Additionally, adding products that include retinol should be done during the evening as contact with the sun can negate the benefits of the retinol. These products are best used before you climb into bed for the night as they can be working their magic while you sleep.
We have compiled the ultimate guide to skincare layering that will simplify your routine and get the best out of your products!
MORNING ROUTINE
STEP ONE – Cleanser
Nimue Cleansing Gel (RRP €20.55/ £17.55) A soap-free, 2-in-1 gel skin cleanser that gently removes makeup while providing light exfoliation to cleanse pores and clear away dead skin cells, revealing the fresh, youthful and radiant skin underneath
STEP TWO – Exfoliator
IMAGE ORMEDIC Balancing Gel Polisher (RRP €49/ £42)
This gentle daily polisher refines and balances the skin. Pomegranate enzymes, olive pit powder and bamboo spheres smooth away dullness to reveal a newfound radiance. Caviar lime extract, a natural source of alpha hydroxy acids, help to leave the skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed.
STEP THREE – Toner/ Mist
Dermalogica Hyaluronic Ceramide Mist- (RRP €55.00/£45) Saturate skin with hydration and lock in moisture to help bounce back: long-lasting hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and ceramide mist helps to smooth fine lines and strengthen skin’s barrier. Skin-nourishing, hydration-rich mist utilizes four types of Hyaluronic Acid, helping skin hold on to water for long-lasting hydration. Moisture barrier-boosting Hyaluronic Acid and ceramide formula helps smooth the appearance of fine lines, sealing in hydration for supple skin that bounces back from stress. Calming, aromatic Rose Water with antioxidant-rich polyphenols and flavonoids helps to revive and refresh.
STEP FOUR – Serum
Skingredients Skin Veg Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum (RRP Primary pack €55 / Refill €49)
This is your super juice pre-serum that is powered by fruit and veg extracts galore to tick off your skin’s 5-a-day. Expect instant hydration station with long-term benefits (hello brighter + plumper skin!) after your skin slurps up Skin Veg’s replenishing recipe.
STEP FIVE – Moisturiser
Seabody Glycan Enrich Moisturiser (RRP €65.00) This is a supercharged moisturiser with multi-functional marine actives, including time release microencapsulated MaraFucoidan™, Vegan Algal Omegas, Phyto-ceramides, Phytosqualane and Vitamins B, C & E. These actives work with your skin to replenish moisture and neutralise free radicals from environmental stressors.
STEP SIX – SPF
P20 Face (RRP €26)
P20 Face SPF 30 is a non-greasy sunscreen specially formulated to offer a high level of sun protection to delicate facial skin. Why you need it: Riemann P20 Seriously Reliable Suncare Face SPF 30 has photostable UVA and UVB filters that give you up to 10 hours of protection with just one application. The very water-resistant formula means it’s ideal for beach, pool or sports while the lightweight, non-greasy cream texture makes it perfect for use under makeup.
NIGHT TIME ROUTINE
STEP ONE – Cleanser
Skingredients PreProbiotic Cleanse Hydrating Cleanser (Primary €29 / Refill €26)
Skingredients® PreProbiotic Cleanse Hydrating Cleanser (100ml) is your dreamy, creamy, lightweight cleansing lotion that’s suitable for all hooman’s® skin – oily skin types too! It’s a cleanser that’s gentle enough to nurture + balance your skin, with the muscle to remove stubborn eye makeup and cleanse away the remains of the day.
STEP TWO – Serum
Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum (RRP €65/ £55) Kick-start skin’s hydration cycle: long-lasting serum immediately floods skin with hydration, replenishes from within, and helps prevent future hydration evaporation.
Full-circle hydrating serum utilises an enhanced form of Hyaluronic Acid to penetrate skin’s surface for deep hydration and more supple, radiant skin over time. An Algae Extract-infused moisturising matrix delivers quick and long-lasting hydration. Polyglutamic Acid from fermented Soy replenishes skin’s hydration reserves from within. Plant-derived sugars and a blend of amino acids similar to those naturally present in the skin trap water on skin’s surface to help prevent future hydration evaporation. A postbiotic blend of Lactobacillus Ferment and Avena Extract helps to balance skin’s microbiome.
STEP THREE – Eye Cream
This Works My Wrinkles Eye Repair (RRP €50/ £39.99)
A morning support serum for eyes to help firm, soothe and hydrate skin with Bakuchiol, Vitamin C and Crambe Oil.
Show some daily love to your crow’s feet and the delicate skin around the eye area with this antioxidant-rich smoothing eye cream in a 100% recyclable, squeezy tube. Proven active ingredient Bakuchiol helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and creases while Crambe Seed Oil and antioxidant-rich Oat Extract help soothe, hydrate and reinforce the natural lipid barrier. Slow-release Vitamin C and plumping Hyaluronic Acid help under eyes appear brighter, plumped and smoothed.
STEP FOUR – Moisturiser
IMAGE AGELESS Total Overnight Retinol Masque (RRP €96.50/ £83)
Revolutionary science meets the proven anti-aging benefits of retinol. This breakthrough treatment masque transforms skin’s appearance while you sleep. Multi-action technology continuously releases hydrating microspheres of marine collagen to lock in moisture and delivers retinol deep into the skin to support intensive collagen remodelling overnight.
