How to Layer Serums and Creams: The Ritual, Step by Step

How to Layer Serums and Creams: The Ritual, Step by Step

A considered routine does not need to be long. What matters most is the order in which you apply each formula, so that every layer can do its work.

1. Cleanse

Begin with a gentle cleanser that leaves skin clean but never tight. Pat dry, leaving the skin very slightly damp.

2. Treat

Apply serums from the thinnest to the richest texture. Press — rather than rub — each one into the skin and allow a few moments before the next.

3. Seal

Finish with a cream to lock in hydration and help every layer beneath it stay where it belongs. In the morning, always follow with SPF.

A note on consistency

Skin rewards patience. Most people notice their skin feels more comfortable within days, while the look of smoothness and firmness builds over several weeks of consistent use.

Not sure where to begin? Our routine builder suggests a ritual in under a minute.