In what order should I use Revitalift products

How Do You Layer Skin Care Products?

Are you the type of person who applies your skin care products on a whim, in no particular order? If so, it might be a good time to re-think your skin care routine. Believe it or not to get the most out of your products, there is a proper order to apply skin care products, from facial cleanser, to serum, to moisturiser, to eye cream. If you’re wondering whether moisturiser comes before or after serum, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our ultimate guide to your skin care routine order. You should also try our skin analysis tool at the end to help you to find a personalised skincare regime.

What is the right skincare routine order?

We mentioned that dermatologists recommend pure retinol as opposed to derivatives and complexes, but you may be curious as to why. “Purity is important for retinol efficacy in skin, as pure retinol works faster. Always look for a high concentration of pure retinol versus retinol derivatives and complexes that take longer to work,” says Dr. Rocio Rivera, PhD, and head of scientific communications for L’Oréal Paris.

Step 1: Facial Cleanser

Step 2: Toner

Applying toner to your face may not seem like an important step in your skin care routine order, but we promise it’s worth it. Even after using a facial cleanser, residual dirt and grim may still remain on the surface of your skin. Use the Age Perfect Classic Face Toner to cleanse and remove impurities, brighten and replenish skin, and protect against moisture loss. This toner formula is enriched with both magnesium and vitamin to help re-energise your skin.

Step 3: Facial Serum

One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to the order of skin care products is, “Serum vs. Moisturiser—which comes first?” As long as you’re sticking to our golden rule of application (thin first, followed by thick), this answer is easy—your facial serum always goes first. Apply the Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum onto clean skin on your face, neck and jawline, gently smoothing into your skin until it’s thoroughly absorbed. This serum is lightweight yet delivers an intensive boost in hydration to help replump skin and reduce appearance of wrinkles with continued use. That’s a yes from us!

For our ultimate in anti-ageing skincare, look for a facial serum with retinol, which fights the visible signs of ageing, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Remember – our Revitalift Laser Retinol Serum and our pure hyaluronic acid serum can be layered for the best of both worlds. Apply the Revitalift Filler 1.5% Serum first.

Tip: If your skin is still damp from cleansing or toning, no worries. The water on your skin can actually assist with locking in moisture. It’s perfectly okay to apply your serum before your complexion is fully dry.

Step 4: Moisturiser

Now you’ve got it—after serum, it’s time to apply moisturiser. Your moisturiser of choice is completely up to you, whether you have a preference for lightweight lotions or richer creams. We recommend sticking with a moisturiser formulated for your skin type, ranging from dry to sensitive. Our range of moisturisers and day creams contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, with some products also offering SPF protection. For a daily moisturiser that delivers a boost of hydration with hyaluronic acid, we love the Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Revolumising Day Cream for any skin type. For added protection with your daily hydration, choose the Revitalift Laser X3 SPF15 Day Cream.

Regardless of the one you choose, using a daily moisturiser that suit your needs will help improve skin smoothness, radiance and provide comfort and hydration. Not sure which formula is right for you? Our experts make it simple with our guide to finding the best moisturiser to suit your skin type.

Step 5: Eye Cream

Let’s not forget about the eyes! The delicate skin around your eyes also deserves some attention as part of your morning and night skincare routine order. Grab your favourite eye cream, serum or treatment (may we suggest the Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Replumping Eye Cream) and apply around the eyes, massaging gently until fully absorbed. Avoid contact with  the eyes.

Step 6: Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen or Night Cream

This final step will depend entirely on the time of day. As part of your morning or daytime skin care routine, sunscreen should always be the final step—even during the cooler winter months. For added protection we recommend incorporating a daily moisturiser that includes an SPF, we love Revitalift Laser X3 SPF15 Day Cream which works to visibly correct wrinkles, re-densify skin, and even your complexion.

If you’re about to head to bed, apply a nourishing night cream to suit your skin’s needs. The Revitalift Filler Hyaluronic Acid Replumping Night Cream is a great nightly moisturiser for hydrating and re-plumping the skin for a smoother appearance. If your primary skin concerns are anti-ageing, such as addressing wrinkles or fine lines, opt for the Age Perfect Cell Renewal Regenerating Night Cream. This cream is enriched with black truffle and kombucha to stimulate skin cell renewal while you sleep, so you wake up with radiant, youthful-looking skin. As the final step in your skin care order, apply your night cream to your face, neck and chest. At last, it’s time for some beauty sleep!

Skin care routines can be tricky at times, but by following the six steps above, you will perfect your skin routine order, get the most of our of your skin care products, and have beautiful, glowing skin to show for it. Looking for tailored advice for your skin type? Our experts have put together foolproof skin care routines for dry, oily and combination skin.

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What order should you use face products in?

Be sure to always start with a clean face..
Step 1: Cleanser. After removing all your makeup, cleanse your face with an oil-based or water-based cleanser—or both if you're doing a double cleanse! ... .
Step 2: Toner. ... .
Step 3: Serum. ... .
Step 4: Spot Treatment. ... .
Step 5: Eye Cream. ... .
Step 6: Moisturizer. ... .
Step 7: Face Oil..

In what order should I use vitamin C hyaluronic acid and retinol?

In the morning, after applying your vitamin C serum, follow it with a layer of hydrating hyaluronic acid. In your nightly routine, apply hyaluronic acid serum before retinol, as it can increase its effectiveness while also helping to lock moisture in for maximum hydration.

What order should I used retinol?

The reason we recommend applying retinol in between hyaluronic acid and niacinamide is because layering your retinol between moisturizing ingredients (also referred to as the sandwich technique) can help your skin avoid any irritating side effects.

Which comes first hyaluronic acid or vitamin C?

When applying these two ingredients separately instead of in a single serum, you'll want to first apply your vitamin C serum. After giving it time to absorb into the skin, hyaluronic acid goes on to help keep the product in the skin while also providing additional moisture to keep the skin hydrated.