/ Routines
Four science-backed templates for the skin you actually have today. Save them, edit them, track them in the app.
Five steps. Done in under three minutes once you find your rhythm.
Lifts overnight oils without stripping the barrier.
Balances pH and preps skin for what is next.
Niacinamide or salicylic acid for oil control and pore health.
Oil-free, non-comedogenic. Hydration without the slick.
Broad-spectrum. The single highest-leverage step in any routine.
A slower, six-step ritual that doubles as your wind-down.
Dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and the day.
Second cleanse to lift any residue.
Adds moisture and soothes redness.
Hyaluronic acid or peptides, repair-leaning.
Locks in hydration overnight.
For very dry skin or cold months.
Active-heavy. Start slow, twice a week, then build tolerance.
Clears pores and prevents breakouts.
Preps skin so actives go on calmly.
Pick one. Start at the lowest strength.
Buffers the dryness that actives bring.
Maintains barrier strength.
Apply to active breakouts only, as needed.
Zone-aware. T-zone gets one thing, cheeks get another.
Gel or cream, gentle enough for both zones.
Hydrating on cheeks, balancing on T-zone.
Different serums for different zones if needed.
Gel where oily, cream where dry.
Protect by day, repair by night.
/ House rules
/ Quick answers
Apply skincare from thinnest to thickest consistency. The standard order is: cleanser, toner or essence, serums (lightest to richest), eye cream, moisturizer, and SPF in the morning only. At night, replace SPF with a richer night cream or facial oil.
A complete routine should take 3 to 5 minutes once you know it. Morning routines are typically faster (under 3 minutes), and evening routines slightly longer (4 to 6 minutes). The 10-step Korean routine is an exception, taking 10 to 15 minutes.
No. Morning and evening routines have different goals. Morning routines focus on protection: antioxidants (vitamin C), hydration, and SPF. Evening routines focus on repair: cleansing the day off, applying actives like retinoids or AHAs, and locking in moisture overnight.
For most products, wait 30 to 60 seconds between layers so each absorbs. After tretinoin or other retinoids, wait 20 minutes before applying moisturizer to avoid neutralizing the active. After acid toners, wait 5 minutes.
Yes. Modern toners are optional unless you specifically need their function — hydrating toners (with hyaluronic acid or glycerin), exfoliating toners (with BHA or AHA), or balancing toners (for very oily or post-cleanse pH issues). Skip if you do not have a specific need.
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