Morning or night? See the four step routine

Routine guide

Morning
and night.

What usually goes on, and in what order. Check each product's label for how to use it.

MorningCleanse, treat, moisturise, protect

NightCleanse, treat, hydrate, repair

AlwaysThinnest to thickest

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AM 4 steps

PM 4 steps

SPF last

01 ยท Step by step

Four steps, twice a day

Same order every time. Switch tabs to see what changes at night.

02 ยท Layering order

Thinnest first.
Thickest last.

Skip any step you do not use. The order of the rest stays the same.

01

Toner or essence

Watery

02

Serum

Thin

03

Gel or lotion

Light

04

Cream

Rich

05

Face oil

Oil

06

Sunscreen

AM, always last

Thinnest to thickestWatery layers cannot get through a heavy cream, so they go on first.

Water before oilOil repels water. Water based serums go on before any oil or balm.

SPF lastSunscreen sits on top of all skincare in the morning, then makeup.

Ready to build yours?

Start with the basics.
Build from there.

Find a cleanser, moisturiser and SPF, then check the index to see what each active does.

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