How to layer your skincare routine

Lumière Skin · Aug 1, 2026

Thin to thick, water to oil — a simple order that works for most skin.

Start with a gentle cleanser, then apply your lightest water-based products first and finish with the richest cream.

Morning: cleanse, antioxidant serum, moisturiser, sunscreen.

Evening: cleanse, treatment (retinoid or acid, not both on the same night), moisturiser.

Introduce one new active at a time and give your skin two weeks to adjust before adding another.