STEP 5
Moisturizers & Oils
We’ve made it to our final category! Oils and moisturizers. Many will say that these two products are interchangeable and to a certain degree that’s true. Depending on the season and your skin, you can use either an oil or moisturizer to lock in hydration and complete your skincare routine. You can also combine your oils and moisturizers in the following two ways:
Option 1: Oil as a treatment. Some oils are used for treatments, more like serums. An example of this would be Essential Corrective Complex, which targets blemishes. If you’re using an oil as a treatment then you’ll want to apply it on damp skin after your serums but before your moisturizer. Spritz your skin once more with a toning mist and then apply a small amount of the oil all over the skin with gentle patting and upward motions. Follow up with the appropriate moisturizer and you’re good to go!
Option 2: If your skin tends to be on the drier side, including an oil into your routine can help boost moisture retention and create a shield against the elements. In this case you can be a little more flexible in your application and choose the order that works best for you. You can layer oil underneath a moisturizer on damp skin, blend it into your moisturizer, or use it as a final layer on top of your moisturizer to really lock everything in. With either of these options your skin will be nourished and deeply cared for.
As always, if you’re applying your skincare in the daytime you should follow up with your favorite SPF, but this general order of application is applicable to both day and night routines. So no matter what products you’re using or when you’re applying them, this simple order of use will ensure the best results from your products.