✨ General Skincare Routine Order (AM & PM)
🧼 1. Cleanser
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Removes dirt, oil, and makeup
💧 2. Toner (optional)
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Preps skin, balances pH, and lightly hydrates
🧪 3. Serums
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Apply from thinnest to thickest consistency
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Target specific concerns (e.g., vitamin C in the AM, retinol at night)
👁️ 4. Eye Cream (optional)
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Dab gently under eyes before heavier products
🧴 5. Moisturizer
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Locks in hydration and serums
☀️ 6. Sunscreen (AM only)
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Final step in the morning; SPF 30+ and broad-spectrum
💤 6. Spot Treatments / Retinol (PM only)
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Apply after serums and before (or instead of) moisturizer, depending on product
💡 Key Tips:
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Thinnest to thickest texture is a good rule of thumb
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Let each layer absorb for ~30 seconds before the next
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Water-based first, then oil-based, then occlusives
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Use actives (like acids, retinol, or vitamin C) on clean, dry skin