The Right Order to Apply Skincare Products: A No-Nonsense Guide from Queen B

Your Morning Routine, Step by Step

1. Cleanser

   Start with a gentle cleanse to remove sweat and overnight product residue without stripping your barrier. Clean skin means better absorption for everything that follows.

2. Toner or Essence

   Think of this as your hydration and balance step. Water-light formulas help soothe, add humectants and prep skin for active serums.

3. Serum

   This is your high-performance layer. In the daytime, reach for brightening antioxidants such as vitamin C to help even tone and defend against pollution.

4. Eye Cream

   A targeted step for the delicate eye area. Use a rice-grain amount and pat gently along the orbital bone to hydrate and smooth.

5. Moisturiser

   Seal in hydration and support the skin barrier with a texture that suits your skin type — gel for oily or combination, cream for dry or sensitive.

6. Sunscreen

   The non-negotiable final step. Broad-spectrum SPF protects against UVA and UVB. Apply generously, including neck and ears, and reapply when outdoors.

Your Evening Routine, Step by Step

1. Cleanser (Double cleanse if you wear makeup or SPF)

   First cleanse removes makeup and SPF, second cleanse lifts away impurities so treatment steps can get to work overnight.

2. Toner

   Restore comfort and hydration post-cleanse. This step can also include gentle exfoliating toners on alternate nights if your skin tolerates them.

3. Serum

   At night, choose actives such as retinol for lines and texture, or hydrating complexes to replenish. Alternate strong actives across the week rather than stacking everything at once.

4. Eye Cream

   Use a specific eye formula to smooth, hydrate and support the delicate eye area while you sleep.

5. Night Cream

   Night is repair time. Choose richer textures for dry or mature skin, or a lighter gel-cream if you are combination.

6. Face Oil (optional)

   As the last step, a few drops help lock in moisture and boost glow. Best for dry or dehydrated skin types.

7. Targeted Leave-On Treatments (optional, two to three times weekly)

   Think blemish treatments or resurfacing solutions. Use sparingly and avoid layering with strong actives on the same night.

How to Personalise by Skin Type

• Dry: Prioritise hydrating toners, hyaluronic serums and richer creams. Add a nourishing oil as your final step at night.
• Oily: Opt for gel cleansers, lightweight serums and oil-free gel moisturisers. Consistent sunscreen is still essential.
• Combination: Zone your routine. Lighter textures on the T-zone, slightly richer on cheeks.
• Sensitive: Keep formulas simple and fragrance-free. Introduce actives slowly and patch test first.
• Normal: Maintain balance with a straightforward routine and steady SPF use.

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Pro Tips from Our Therapists

• Wait time matters: Give each layer about one to two minutes to settle before the next.
• Do not mix everything: Alternate powerful actives such as retinol and strong acids on different nights.
• SPF always: If a product says it resurfaces, you need daily sunscreen. No exceptions.
• Seasonal switch: Skin needs change with weather. Book a check-in every few months to adjust your plan.

Why Pair Your Routine with a Queen B Facial

In salon, our Murad Method Facials are personalised in real time to what your skin needs on the day. We can target brightness, firmness, congestion or sensitivity and enhance results with Dermalux LED Light Therapy. You will leave with a clear plan and a simple home routine chosen for your goals and lifestyle.

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