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Skincare Routine Order – Easy Steps To Follow

Serums, moisturizers and toners—which one comes first? Learn about the best skincare routine order to help you make the most of your products.

August 27, 2021

Skincare Routine Order – Easy Steps To Follow

Serums, moisturizers and toners—which one comes first? Learn about the best skincare routine order to help you make the most of your products.

August 27, 2021

Skincare Routine Order – Easy Steps To Follow

Serums, moisturizers and toners—which one comes first? Learn about the best skincare routine order to help you make the most of your products.

August 27, 2021

A good skincare routine can take your skin from great to glowing. But, just like one size doesn’t fit all, neither does a single skincare routine. So, while we can’t tell you which products are right for your skin, we can tell you which order can help maximize your skin’s full potential.

Ever wondered why skincare gurus preach about using a cleanser first or sunscreen last? There’s a good reason for that. In fact, understanding why can help make sure that your skincare routine is more effective. Here’s everything should know about your skincare routine order.

A good skincare routine can take your skin from great to glowing. But, just like one size doesn’t fit all, neither does a single skincare routine. So, while we can’t tell you which products are right for your skin, we can tell you which order can help maximize your skin’s full potential.

Ever wondered why skincare gurus preach about using a cleanser first or sunscreen last? There’s a good reason for that. In fact, understanding why can help make sure that your skincare routine is more effective. Here’s everything should know about your skincare routine order.

A good skincare routine can take your skin from great to glowing. But, just like one size doesn’t fit all, neither does a single skincare routine. So, while we can’t tell you which products are right for your skin, we can tell you which order can help maximize your skin’s full potential.

Ever wondered why skincare gurus preach about using a cleanser first or sunscreen last? There’s a good reason for that. In fact, understanding why can help make sure that your skincare routine is more effective. Here’s everything should know about your skincare routine order.

Step 1: Remove Makeup

When you start cleansing (whether it’s your foundation-laden face or your living room floors), you always want a clean surface. You wouldn’t start vacuuming without moving the clutter out of the way first, right? The same goes for your skin. By removing your makeup first, you help make the cleanser’s job easier and allow your skincare products do their job more effectively.

Be sure to look for products that are gentle on your skin but effective enough to whisk away long-lasting mascara, like the Artistry Studio™ Clean Start Micellar Makeup Remover + Cleanser by Amway™. These hassle-free, no-rinse towelettes make your evening clean a breeze and can help set your face up for success with the other products in your nightly skincare regimen.

You should only need to do this step during your nightly skincare routine. Why? Because it’s not recommended that you fall asleep with makeup still on your face. But, for those late nights where you just can’t make it to the bathroom before falling asleep, just be sure to add this step to your morning routine. 

Step 2: Cleanse Your Face

Now that the clutter is out of the way (see ya, makeup), it’s time to get rid of the dead skin, excess oils, bacteria, and pollutants. Think of these like the dust bunnies, crumbs, and dirt hidden under your bed. Since the vacuum can’t always reach it, they’ll need a little extra help getting cleaned up. This is where your cleanser comes in. You’ll want to use this morning and night since it can help prep your skin to better absorb the ingredients in your other products. Opt for a cleanser that doubles as an exfoliator, like the Artistry Studio™ Glow Boss Cleanser + Exfoliator by Amway™. This two-in-one product helps to sweep away impurities and buildup while controlling oil and reducing shine. It’s a win-win.

Step 1: Remove Makeup

When you start cleansing (whether it’s your foundation-laden face or your living room floors), you always want a clean surface. You wouldn’t start vacuuming without moving the clutter out of the way first, right? The same goes for your skin. By removing your makeup first, you help make the cleanser’s job easier and allow your skincare products do their job more effectively.

Be sure to look for products that are gentle on your skin but effective enough to whisk away long-lasting mascara, like the Artistry Studio™ Clean Start Micellar Makeup Remover + Cleanser by Amway™. These hassle-free, no-rinse towelettes make your evening clean a breeze and can help set your face up for success with the other products in your nightly skincare regimen.

You should only need to do this step during your nightly skincare routine. Why? Because it’s not recommended that you fall asleep with makeup still on your face. But, for those late nights where you just can’t make it to the bathroom before falling asleep, just be sure to add this step to your morning routine. 

Step 2: Cleanse Your Face

Now that the clutter is out of the way (see ya, makeup), it’s time to get rid of the dead skin, excess oils, bacteria, and pollutants. Think of these like the dust bunnies, crumbs, and dirt hidden under your bed. Since the vacuum can’t always reach it, they’ll need a little extra help getting cleaned up. This is where your cleanser comes in. You’ll want to use this morning and night since it can help prep your skin to better absorb the ingredients in your other products. Opt for a cleanser that doubles as an exfoliator, like the Artistry Studio™ Glow Boss Cleanser + Exfoliator by Amway™. This two-in-one product helps to sweep away impurities and buildup while controlling oil and reducing shine. It’s a win-win.

Step 1: Remove Makeup

When you start cleansing (whether it’s your foundation-laden face or your living room floors), you always want a clean surface. You wouldn’t start vacuuming without moving the clutter out of the way first, right? The same goes for your skin. By removing your makeup first, you help make the cleanser’s job easier and allow your skincare products do their job more effectively.

Be sure to look for products that are gentle on your skin but effective enough to whisk away long-lasting mascara, like the Artistry Studio™ Clean Start Micellar Makeup Remover + Cleanser by Amway™. These hassle-free, no-rinse towelettes make your evening clean a breeze and can help set your face up for success with the other products in your nightly skincare regimen.

You should only need to do this step during your nightly skincare routine. Why? Because it’s not recommended that you fall asleep with makeup still on your face. But, for those late nights where you just can’t make it to the bathroom before falling asleep, just be sure to add this step to your morning routine. 

Step 2: Cleanse Your Face

Now that the clutter is out of the way (see ya, makeup), it’s time to get rid of the dead skin, excess oils, bacteria, and pollutants. Think of these like the dust bunnies, crumbs, and dirt hidden under your bed. Since the vacuum can’t always reach it, they’ll need a little extra help getting cleaned up. This is where your cleanser comes in. You’ll want to use this morning and night since it can help prep your skin to better absorb the ingredients in your other products. Opt for a cleanser that doubles as an exfoliator, like the Artistry Studio™ Glow Boss Cleanser + Exfoliator by Amway™. This two-in-one product helps to sweep away impurities and buildup while controlling oil and reducing shine. It’s a win-win.

Step 3: Apply Toner

Just like with your cleanser, you’ll want to apply toner both morning and night. Why, you ask? It can help prime your skin to absorb active ingredients in your other skincare routine products. Sounds great, right? Only if you choose the right toner for your skin type. Most of these products on the market are formulated for those with oily or acne-prone skin and contain properties that will help to resurface your complexion. So, how do you know which toner is right for you? Look for those that are made with salicylic acid or glycolic acid, like the Artistry Studio™ Rosé All Day Anti-Acne Toner + Pore Refresher 1% Salicylic Acid Treatment by Amway™. This liquid tonic can help refresh, unclog, and keep the pore-perfecting peace all day, every day.

Step 4: Serum

So, you’ve cleaned, primed, and are ready to give your skin the nutrients it needs. Say hello to serum. Typically formulated with smaller molecular-weight actives, these products can penetrate deeper layers of your skin to give them nourishment from the ground up. While serum should be used morning and night, we recommend using a different type of serum depending on the time of day. In the morning, opt for one with plenty of antioxidants to help protect your skin from free radicals (like vitamin C). During your nightly skincare routine, you should use a serum with peptides that can help repair skin overnight.

Step 3: Apply Toner

Just like with your cleanser, you’ll want to apply toner both morning and night. Why, you ask? It can help prime your skin to absorb active ingredients in your other skincare routine products. Sounds great, right? Only if you choose the right toner for your skin type. Most of these products on the market are formulated for those with oily or acne-prone skin and contain properties that will help to resurface your complexion. So, how do you know which toner is right for you? Look for those that are made with salicylic acid or glycolic acid, like the Artistry Studio™ Rosé All Day Anti-Acne Toner + Pore Refresher 1% Salicylic Acid Treatment by Amway™. This liquid tonic can help refresh, unclog, and keep the pore-perfecting peace all day, every day.

Step 4: Serum

So, you’ve cleaned, primed, and are ready to give your skin the nutrients it needs. Say hello to serum. Typically formulated with smaller molecular-weight actives, these products can penetrate deeper layers of your skin to give them nourishment from the ground up. While serum should be used morning and night, we recommend using a different type of serum depending on the time of day. In the morning, opt for one with plenty of antioxidants to help protect your skin from free radicals (like vitamin C). During your nightly skincare routine, you should use a serum with peptides that can help repair skin overnight.

Step 3: Apply Toner

Just like with your cleanser, you’ll want to apply toner both morning and night. Why, you ask? It can help prime your skin to absorb active ingredients in your other skincare routine products. Sounds great, right? Only if you choose the right toner for your skin type. Most of these products on the market are formulated for those with oily or acne-prone skin and contain properties that will help to resurface your complexion. So, how do you know which toner is right for you? Look for those that are made with salicylic acid or glycolic acid, like the Artistry Studio™ Rosé All Day Anti-Acne Toner + Pore Refresher 1% Salicylic Acid Treatment by Amway™. This liquid tonic can help refresh, unclog, and keep the pore-perfecting peace all day, every day.

Step 4: Serum

So, you’ve cleaned, primed, and are ready to give your skin the nutrients it needs. Say hello to serum. Typically formulated with smaller molecular-weight actives, these products can penetrate deeper layers of your skin to give them nourishment from the ground up. While serum should be used morning and night, we recommend using a different type of serum depending on the time of day. In the morning, opt for one with plenty of antioxidants to help protect your skin from free radicals (like vitamin C). During your nightly skincare routine, you should use a serum with peptides that can help repair skin overnight.

Step 5: Moisturize

Next up, moisturizer. Have you ever noticed that it might feel a little heavier than the other products in your skincare routine? These moisturizers are great for evenings, as they can hydrate your skin all night long and won’t interfere with makeup. When it comes to your morning skincare routine steps, you’ll want to use a lightweight moisturizer that won’t make your foundation look shiny. Just make sure both your morning and evening moisturizers contain humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, both of which pull water from the air into your skin, leaving you with an extra hydrated feeling.

Step 6: Spot Treatment

Now’s the time to treat those stubborn spots. A leave-on spot treatment can be used both morning and night to help with active breakouts. But, why does this step come after the moisturizer in our skincare routine order? Because it helps ensure that the spot treatment stays on top of the blemish. If you were to apply it before, your moisturizer could whisk it away. Look for spot treatments that include salicylic acid. This ingredient can help gently exfoliate and dry out your oil glands. Simply cover up those unwanted spots with a blemish dot and let the product work its magic overnight.

Step 5: Moisturize

Next up, moisturizer. Have you ever noticed that it might feel a little heavier than the other products in your skincare routine? These moisturizers are great for evenings, as they can hydrate your skin all night long and won’t interfere with makeup. When it comes to your morning skincare routine steps, you’ll want to use a lightweight moisturizer that won’t make your foundation look shiny. Just make sure both your morning and evening moisturizers contain humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, both of which pull water from the air into your skin, leaving you with an extra hydrated feeling.

Step 6: Spot Treatment

Now’s the time to treat those stubborn spots. A leave-on spot treatment can be used both morning and night to help with active breakouts. But, why does this step come after the moisturizer in our skincare routine order? Because it helps ensure that the spot treatment stays on top of the blemish. If you were to apply it before, your moisturizer could whisk it away. Look for spot treatments that include salicylic acid. This ingredient can help gently exfoliate and dry out your oil glands. Simply cover up those unwanted spots with a blemish dot and let the product work its magic overnight.

Step 5: Moisturize

Next up, moisturizer. Have you ever noticed that it might feel a little heavier than the other products in your skincare routine? These moisturizers are great for evenings, as they can hydrate your skin all night long and won’t interfere with makeup. When it comes to your morning skincare routine steps, you’ll want to use a lightweight moisturizer that won’t make your foundation look shiny. Just make sure both your morning and evening moisturizers contain humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, both of which pull water from the air into your skin, leaving you with an extra hydrated feeling.

Step 6: Spot Treatment

Now’s the time to treat those stubborn spots. A leave-on spot treatment can be used both morning and night to help with active breakouts. But, why does this step come after the moisturizer in our skincare routine order? Because it helps ensure that the spot treatment stays on top of the blemish. If you were to apply it before, your moisturizer could whisk it away. Look for spot treatments that include salicylic acid. This ingredient can help gently exfoliate and dry out your oil glands. Simply cover up those unwanted spots with a blemish dot and let the product work its magic overnight.

Step 7: Face Oil

When it comes to your nightly skincare routine, this should be your final step. You should apply face oil in the morning and evening. Why? Oils are occlusive, meaning they can help trap moisture in your skin by providing a protective barrier that prevents it from evaporating. This can help keep your skin from drying out while you’re playing out in the sun and while your skin is snoozing at night. 

So, what should you look for in a face oil? Opt for a lightweight product that leaves your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed, like the Artistry Studio™ Zen Daze Ahead Facial Oil + 300 mg CBD from Amway™ With calming lavender and cucumber, it can your face feel ultra-nourished and give it that gentle glow no matter the time of day.

Step 8: Sunscreen

Last but definitely not least, sunscreen. While you won’t need this step during your nightly skincare routine, be sure to top off your morning ritual with it to help protect your skin against ultraviolet (UV) rays. When it comes to sunscreen, you’ve got your run of the mill between physical and chemical varieties. Physical sunscreen contains minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which can help reflect light away from your skin. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens can absorb light and convert it into heat, which may help to keep UV rays from penetrating your skin.

You probably wouldn’t be able to tell what each of these products does just by wearing them. But, you can tell them apart by the way they feel. Chemical sunscreens tend to be thinner and spread more easily. When in doubt, opt for a mineral-based formula that is gentler on sensitive skin. Be aware that these sunscreens may leave a white cast on darker skins, so choose a product that keeps your skin type and color in mind.

Taking care of your skin is an investment of your time and money. Make the most of your skincare routine by using the right products for your skin in the right order to increase their effectiveness.

Step 7: Face Oil

When it comes to your nightly skincare routine, this should be your final step. You should apply face oil in the morning and evening. Why? Oils are occlusive, meaning they can help trap moisture in your skin by providing a protective barrier that prevents it from evaporating. This can help keep your skin from drying out while you’re playing out in the sun and while your skin is snoozing at night. 

So, what should you look for in a face oil? Opt for a lightweight product that leaves your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed, like the Artistry Studio™ Zen Daze Ahead Facial Oil + 300 mg CBD from Amway™ With calming lavender and cucumber, it can your face feel ultra-nourished and give it that gentle glow no matter the time of day.

Step 8: Sunscreen

Last but definitely not least, sunscreen. While you won’t need this step during your nightly skincare routine, be sure to top off your morning ritual with it to help protect your skin against ultraviolet (UV) rays. When it comes to sunscreen, you’ve got your run of the mill between physical and chemical varieties. Physical sunscreen contains minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which can help reflect light away from your skin. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens can absorb light and convert it into heat, which may help to keep UV rays from penetrating your skin.

You probably wouldn’t be able to tell what each of these products does just by wearing them. But, you can tell them apart by the way they feel. Chemical sunscreens tend to be thinner and spread more easily. When in doubt, opt for a mineral-based formula that is gentler on sensitive skin. Be aware that these sunscreens may leave a white cast on darker skins, so choose a product that keeps your skin type and color in mind.

Taking care of your skin is an investment of your time and money. Make the most of your skincare routine by using the right products for your skin in the right order to increase their effectiveness.

Step 7: Face Oil

When it comes to your nightly skincare routine, this should be your final step. You should apply face oil in the morning and evening. Why? Oils are occlusive, meaning they can help trap moisture in your skin by providing a protective barrier that prevents it from evaporating. This can help keep your skin from drying out while you’re playing out in the sun and while your skin is snoozing at night. 

So, what should you look for in a face oil? Opt for a lightweight product that leaves your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed, like the Artistry Studio™ Zen Daze Ahead Facial Oil + 300 mg CBD from Amway™ With calming lavender and cucumber, it can your face feel ultra-nourished and give it that gentle glow no matter the time of day.

Step 8: Sunscreen

Last but definitely not least, sunscreen. While you won’t need this step during your nightly skincare routine, be sure to top off your morning ritual with it to help protect your skin against ultraviolet (UV) rays. When it comes to sunscreen, you’ve got your run of the mill between physical and chemical varieties. Physical sunscreen contains minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which can help reflect light away from your skin. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens can absorb light and convert it into heat, which may help to keep UV rays from penetrating your skin.

You probably wouldn’t be able to tell what each of these products does just by wearing them. But, you can tell them apart by the way they feel. Chemical sunscreens tend to be thinner and spread more easily. When in doubt, opt for a mineral-based formula that is gentler on sensitive skin. Be aware that these sunscreens may leave a white cast on darker skins, so choose a product that keeps your skin type and color in mind.

Taking care of your skin is an investment of your time and money. Make the most of your skincare routine by using the right products for your skin in the right order to increase their effectiveness.