In which order should I use my products?Updated 2 months ago

When you have a few different skincare products, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what to use when, how to layer them, or which products should and shouldn’t be used together. This guide is here to help you make sense of your routine and understand where each product fits.

Start with the basics

Every routine works best when it’s built around the essentials:

• A cleanser
• An SPF moisturiser for daytime use
• A night moisturiser

These are your everyday staples. Products like serums, concentrates, oils and exfoliants can then be added based on your skin goals and concerns.

Routine order guide

Below is a general guide showing the typical order products are applied. Use this as a reference when organising the products you already have.

Morning (AM):

Cleanse
Toner/Pads
Essence/Milk/Mist
Concentrate and/or Serum
Eye patches and/or Eye cream
Oil
Moisturise+ SPF; or SPF moisturiser
SPF Top-up Mist throughout the day

Evening (PM):

First cleanse
Second cleanse
Treat (Mask, Scrub)*
Toner/Pads
Essence/Milk/Mist
Concentrate and/or Serum
Eye patches and/or Eye cream
Moisturise
Oil

* If you’re using a potent serum or concentrate (such as retinol or exfoliating acids), it’s best to skip this step on those evenings. Always follow the recommended usage guidance for each product.

Using active ingredients

Not all products are designed to be used together, click here to see what you should and shouldn't use in the same application.

If you’d like help finding a routine that best suits your skin, you can also try our AI Skin Assistant, which can guide you based on your skin goals and concerns: https://www.nipandfab.com/pages/nip-fab-ai-skin-assistant

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