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Skincare Routine Order

Arrange cleanser, toner, serums, treatments, moisturizer, and SPF in the right order for morning or night routines.

Routine time

What do you use?

CleanserWash away oil, sweat, and leftover product.
Toner / EssenceLight watery layer to prep skin.
Exfoliant (AHA / BHA)Use a few nights a week; skip if skin is irritated. · Usually skipped for morning routines.
Treatment (retinoid / prescription)Usually night-only; wait for skin to dry first. · Usually skipped for morning routines.
Serum (vitamin C, niacinamide, HA)Water-based actives before richer creams.
Eye creamOptional; apply before heavier face cream.
MoisturizerSeal in water-based layers.
Face oil / occlusiveRichest layer last at night. · Usually skipped for morning routines.
SPF (sunscreen)Always last in the morning before makeup.

Your morning order

Apply thin to thick

Water-based layers first, richer creams and oils last, with SPF as the final step.