Vitamin C goes before moisturizer.

 

Vitamin C goes before moisturizer.

Here’s why:

💡 The correct order:

1. Cleanser

2. Toner (optional)

3. Vitamin C serum (treatment)

4. Moisturizer

5. Sunscreen (AM only)

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🌟 Why apply vitamin C first?

• Vitamin C is a water-based active and works best when applied directly to clean skin so it can penetrate deeply.

• Moisturizer creates a barrier that could prevent the serum from absorbing properly.

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Extra Tips:

• Use vitamin C in the morning to protect against sun damage and pollution.

• If your vitamin C stings or feels irritating, you can apply a light moisturizer first as a buffer — but this may reduce its effectiveness slightly.