In What Order Should I Apply My Skincare Products?

February 18 2022

Written By Tony & Faye at Doppeltree

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February 18 2022

Written By Tony & Faye at Doppeltree

Skincare is a term well-known in the beauty and wellness space — even if one of the most Googled beauty-related questions in 2022 is the correct order to apply skincare products. Some people choose to include ten skincare routine steps, while others opt for a more simplistic regimen. Here at Doppeltree, we’re dedicated to you looking and feeling your best. Here’s a standard skincare routine order in which you should apply your skincare products:

Step One: Cleanser

The first step to any skincare routine should be to cleanse the face. The idea is that your face should be thoroughly washed before adding any other product onto it.

The type of cleanser that you should use is based on your skin type. If you’d like to be a little more clear on your skin type (pun intended), Ask the Scientists offers a quick and easy quiz that will give you a little more insight.

(P.S. We offer a quiz that will direct you to the Doppeltree product that you’re most likely to fall in love with immediately.)

Step Two: Toner

Many people get confused about whether they should use toner or serum first. It’s best to use toner directly after cleansing your face because it prepares the skin to absorb the skin treatments you apply post-wash. If you aren’t one to use toner on your face, please don’t worry! Not everyone uses toner because it isn’t essential for skin health — it just acts as an added benefit.

The Doppeltree All Day Hydration Rose Gold Facial Mist is a good option to try out, chock full of not only rose water but also hyaluronic acid, rosehip seed oil, and aloe vera.

Step Three: Serum

The third step of a basic skincare routine is applying serum to your face. Serums are important because they are highly concentrated formulas meant to benefit the skin. For example, Doppeltree offers a Vitamin C Facial Serum with Gold Essence intended to boost your skin’s collagen production, reduce wrinkles, even out skin tone, and protect against sun damage. If you’re using Vitamin C serum in the morning — be sure to always apply sunscreen afterwards! Research shows that the skin receives multifaceted protection when h Vitamin C is paired with sunscreen. Keep in mind that each type of serum provides specific benefits, so many people opt to use several serums on their skin to pack a punch.

Step Four: Eye Cream

With everything going on in 2022, most of us need a good under eye cream that keeps us looking and feeling ready for the day. Doppeltree offers a Rejuvenating Caffeine Eye Cream with Ginseng with ingredients that will hydrate your sensitive under-eye area, decrease puffiness, and lessen fine lines under the eyes. You can use our eye cream in the morning and before bed!

Step Five: Moisturizer

The final step of your skincare routine should be to moisturize! Moisturizer traps all of the beneficial ingredients that you’ve put on your face so they can go to work. Most dermatologists recommend that you moisturize twice a day. If you’re looking for the perfect product to end your evening routine, we suggest our Renew Overnight Sleeping Facial Mask. The aloe vera and hyaluronic acid will leave you waking up with ultra-hydrated, nourished skin in the morning!

The Most Important Thing

We recommend simply beginning with a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen that works for your skin type if you're starting a skincare regimen from square one. The most important thing is that you start a skincare routine that works for you — even if it’s simple! Sometimes, the most simplistic skincare routines work the best. You can always build off what you’ve established so far!