How to Layer Skincare Products & See Real Results

We’re here to help you simplify your skincare routine and see real results. Your skin functions as a protective barrier, keeping environmental influences out, but we want quality skincare ingredients to penetrate your skin. To improve the skin’s condition, the order we apply and layer skincare products matters. As a general rule, topicals should be applied to cleansed skin in order of consistency, with lighter formulations layered first (i.e. serums), working up to thicker moisturizers, and of course, sunscreen.

How to Layer Skincare Products

For best results, apply your daily skincare in the following order:

1. Cleanse: Start by washing your face (morning and night) with a gentle facial cleanser. Use a cleanser that is non-stripping and suits your skin type. Gently pat your skin dry with a clean washcloth.

   Note from our formulation chemist: Regular cleansing helps remove dirt and skin cell buildup, leftover makeup, excess oils (sebum), and pore-clogging bacteria.

2. Tone: Next, prime your skin for treatments by applying a water-based toner with your fingers or a cotton pad. Opt for a toner that is free of alcohol so that it won’t dry your skin out.

   Note from our formulation chemist: Toners help rebalance and replenish your skin, providing a hint of moisture post-cleanse, and prepping the skin for the deeper treatment steps to follow.

3. Treat: Once toned, apply your AM or PM facial serum. Treatment serums are designed to deliver active ingredients and target specific skin concerns–whether acne, aging, or dryness. Your Revea regimen includes both a morning and nighttime serum that’s custom formulated with ingredients optimized for your skin’s unique physiology and natural repair cycles. Both serums contain potent actives that should not be used in the same routine. For example, Vitamin C should be used in the morning and Vitamin A (retinol) at night. Note from our formulation chemist: Clean and unhindered by surface-blocking dirt and debris, your skin will be receptive to fusing with your custom precision serum.

4. Moisturize: Next, protect your skin barrier and maintain hydration levels by applying a facial moisturizer. Engineered to enhance the performance of your custom AM & PM serums, your custom Revea moisturizer helps repair your skin’s delicate barrier. Plus, you’re able to choose from four different textures based on personal preference: an aqueous gel with a mattifying effect, a gel cream, a unique water-in-oil, and a rich cream.

   Note from our formulation chemist: A nourishing moisturizer is your treatment serum’s necessary companion to seal in the benefits and plump the skin for a glowing, healthy appearance. Intended to work mainly on the top layers of the skin, moisturizer locks in hydration to create a smooth, radiant surface.

5. Protect: Lastly, always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 as the last step of your morning skincare regimen. Note from our formulation chemist: Sunscreen is the most important step! UV radiation from the sun can damage your skin inducing sunburns, premature aging, uneven skin tone, and increased risk for skin cancers. Sunscreen blocks these rays, greatly reducing the likelihood of sun damage, regardless of your skin type.

Real Results

Like most things in life, less is more. Applying more skincare products than necessary can increase your risk of skin sensitivity. We’re here to help supply you with custom-formulated, high-quality topicals that address your skin’s unique needs.

Take our advanced skin assessment to discover your skin’s unique biology today!