A Step-by-Step Guide to Skincare Layering for Noticeable Results

Ever feel like your skincare products aren't pulling their weight? 

Applying skincare in the wrong order is one of the easiest ways to waste product and time–and even the most premium formulas can fall short if they aren't appropriately layered. That's why understanding the art of skincare layering isn't just good to know–it's essential. 

Yes, choosing the right products is essential, but real improvements to your skin can only happen when you apply them in the correct order.

The Basics of Skincare Layering

Layering in skincare is the practice of applying products in a specific order based on their consistency and function. The general rule of thumb is to go from the thinnest texture to the thickest–meaning serums before creams. This will help ensure that each product penetrates effectively and serves its purpose because each step in a good skincare routine contributes to healthier skin in its own unique way. 

Cleansers create a clean foundation, serums deliver potent active ingredients, and moisturizers lock all the goodness in. In addition, missing a step or misusing a skincare product will often reduce its impact. That's why following the proper order is key.

Our Six-Step Guide to Skincare Layering

Step 1: Cleanse

Cleansing is the non-negotiable step of any good skincare routine. It's essential to remove impurities in order to allow subsequent products to work effectively. The 7e Mangosteen Cleanser––enriched with lactic and polyhydroxy acids–– does just that, gently exfoliating while hydrating, leaving your skin prepped for the next steps.

Step 2: Tone or Apply Essence

Toners and essences help to reintroduce hydration after cleansing. A quick spritz of the 7e RePlenish Spritzer–– with zinc, chamomile, and glycerin––balance, calm, and lightly hydrate your skin, preparing it for serums. Hydrating the skin helps it to become more permeable, so everything after this will work better.

Step 3: Apply Serum

Serums pack a punch with high concentrations of active ingredients. The 7e Anti-Aging Peptide Serum a great example of a multitasking serum that targets concerns like wrinkles, dehydration, redness, sensitivity, and more. Featuring copper peptides, neroli, and polypeptides, it supports collagen production and leaves the skin smoother, hydrated, and calm. 

Step 4: Target the Eye Area

The delicate skin around the eyes is thinner than the skin on many other parts of the face and body. It tends to be more sensitive and usually benefits from some special care. The 7e EyeLift Serum is designed to focus on the unique issues that plague the eye area as we age. It includes green coffee seed, evening primrose, peptides and more to reduce puffiness, brighten dark circles, reduce eye bags, and reduce crows feet wrinkles. 

Step 5: Activate with Microcurrent Treatment

For enhanced results, incorporating a microcurrent device like the Myolift QT, Mini, or Triwave helps push products deeper into the skin. Many skincare ingredients tend to work better and faster if they are able to penetrate through the upper layers of the skin. Microcurrent treatments do this by energizing our cells and boosting their ability to absorb nutrients. That’s just one of the many ways that a Myolift Microcurrent device can transform the skin - it also increases your natural collagen production and trains your facial muscles to smooth out wrinkles and tighten sagging skin.

Step 6: Finish with an SPF or Moisturizer

SPFs typically work as a moisturizer and UV-protectant in one, helping you seal the deal by locking in hydration and protecting your skin. Look for products with emollients, hydrators and UV filters to prevent water loss and shield against sun damage. At night, you can skip the SPF and opt for a richer moisturizer to lock in hydration while you sleep. 

The Key Takeaways

A structured skincare routine can make all the difference in how your products perform. Starting with just a few essentials to make sure you're not misusing a skincare product and patch-testing new additions helps you avoid irritation and keeps things simple. If you follow the steps above, you’ll create the perfect foundation for healthy, hydrated, and glowing skin.