Instead of just slapping on five creams—then washing your face because, seriously, that stuff is heavy—follow the lead of the pros.
1. Start light. Serums—the thinnest products—go first, Plus, they're easy to customize. Pick two or three serums that each treat one of your concerns: formulas with peptides for wrinkles (we like Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum), salicylic acid for oily skin.
2. Add an antioxidant. Vitamin C is one ingredient every skin type needs. "It brightens, protects against sun damage, and promotes collagen production," says cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson, who
recommends using a potent serum (such as Obagi Professional-C Serum 15%).
3. Take a coffee break. "If you give each product a minute to dry, it won't pill," . "I flow my skin care in with the rest of my morning routine. For example, put on a product, have coffee, then put on a second
product, then brush my teeth."
4. Lock it down. Moisturizer is key to any layering routine because "it seals serums on your skin, which can make them more effective,". Feel free to keep it basic: Try Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 for normal and oily skin and Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer for dry skin.
5. Know when to go in reverse. If your sensitive skin reddens at the thought of using even one treatment product, try putting on a simple, fragrance-free moisturizer first and then serums on top. "The cream will reduce the potency of the serums," but they'll also be less likely to cause irritation."
6. Add an oil. In small doses, oils make skin radiant. Put them on dry areas after creams—as a rule, oils can penetrate moisturizers, but not vice versa. Like L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Glow Renewal Facial Oil,with sunflower-seed and jojoba oils. Skip the oil if you're wearing more than two serums under your moisturizer, though—at some point, you can't avoid looking greasy.
7. Don't forget protection. "Sunscreen is your last step in the morning," It sits on top of your skin, so if it goes on first, it prevents
other ingredients from penetrating." Coppertone ClearlySheer Faces for Sunny Days SPF 30 is lightweight enough to layer over multiple products.
8. Have a nightcap. It's not as sexy as a snifter of whiskey. But ending your nighttime routine with a retinoid makes you look a whole lot younger. (Every dermatologist recommends this anti-aging
super ingredient.) "I put my retinol over a serum and a cream— moisturizing helps retinol to penetrate better with less irritation," says Brandt, who uses his own Dr. Brandt Do Not Age Transforming Pearl
Serum and Time Reversing Cream.
1. Start light. Serums—the thinnest products—go first, Plus, they're easy to customize. Pick two or three serums that each treat one of your concerns: formulas with peptides for wrinkles (we like Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum), salicylic acid for oily skin.
2. Add an antioxidant. Vitamin C is one ingredient every skin type needs. "It brightens, protects against sun damage, and promotes collagen production," says cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson, who
recommends using a potent serum (such as Obagi Professional-C Serum 15%).
3. Take a coffee break. "If you give each product a minute to dry, it won't pill," . "I flow my skin care in with the rest of my morning routine. For example, put on a product, have coffee, then put on a second
product, then brush my teeth."
4. Lock it down. Moisturizer is key to any layering routine because "it seals serums on your skin, which can make them more effective,". Feel free to keep it basic: Try Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 for normal and oily skin and Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer for dry skin.
5. Know when to go in reverse. If your sensitive skin reddens at the thought of using even one treatment product, try putting on a simple, fragrance-free moisturizer first and then serums on top. "The cream will reduce the potency of the serums," but they'll also be less likely to cause irritation."
6. Add an oil. In small doses, oils make skin radiant. Put them on dry areas after creams—as a rule, oils can penetrate moisturizers, but not vice versa. Like L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Glow Renewal Facial Oil,with sunflower-seed and jojoba oils. Skip the oil if you're wearing more than two serums under your moisturizer, though—at some point, you can't avoid looking greasy.
7. Don't forget protection. "Sunscreen is your last step in the morning," It sits on top of your skin, so if it goes on first, it prevents
other ingredients from penetrating." Coppertone ClearlySheer Faces for Sunny Days SPF 30 is lightweight enough to layer over multiple products.
8. Have a nightcap. It's not as sexy as a snifter of whiskey. But ending your nighttime routine with a retinoid makes you look a whole lot younger. (Every dermatologist recommends this anti-aging
super ingredient.) "I put my retinol over a serum and a cream— moisturizing helps retinol to penetrate better with less irritation," says Brandt, who uses his own Dr. Brandt Do Not Age Transforming Pearl
Serum and Time Reversing Cream.
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