Skincare products. So many types, promises and ingredients. It can all be deeply confusing. But perhaps even more challenging than decoding the label on your serum is figuring out what to do with it once it’s in your hands. In what order should products be applied? Can they be layered? How long should you wait in between?
If you’re using both a vitamin C serum and a hydrating serum, which one goes first? Should you apply face oil before or after moisturiser?
And when it comes to SPF, can you rely on the sunscreen in your moisturiser – or do you really need a separate product? (Spoiler: yes, you do.) It’s a lot to figure out.
In the second instalment of my monthly beauty masterclass series, we’re breaking it all down – with affordable product recommendations along the way.
Step one (but not for everyone): cleansing
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (€13 for 236ml at Boots) and The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser (€13.40 from Beauty Features)
A good routine starts with a clean sl
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