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In what order do I apply my skincare?
Tick the products you already have. We put them in the right order for morning and evening, and tell you which ones should never share a night.
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Why the order matters
Each layer changes how the next one reaches your skin. A serum applied over a thick cream barely gets through, and sunscreen under a moisturizer loses the even film it needs to protect you.
The good news is that you do not need many steps. Cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen cover the basics; everything else is there for a reason specific to your skin.
Questions
Thinnest to thickest. Watery toners and serums go first, creams after, and in the morning sunscreen always goes last.
For most products, a minute is enough for each layer to settle. With a strong active such as retinol, some people wait a little longer before the moisturizer.
Many people build up to it, but start with two nights a week and increase only if your skin stays comfortable. Never pair it with exfoliating acids on the same night.
That depends on your skin. VIPAD reads it from a selfie and builds a routine for it, so you know what to keep and what to skip.