In this modern and competitive world, everyone wants to be better than others in every aspect of life. Some want more money, more power, better status and so on. Also everyone wants to be more attractive and beautiful than others too. This competition makes us use beauty products to get the desired results. But life is not a bed of roses. 99% of people fail to use beauty products like serums, creams, toners, facials, moisturizers effectively to achieve better results. There are many questions like, toner before or moisturizer, and many more.
The reason is simple, most of us don’t even know how to use them. So, we searched the web and discovered some commonly asked questions, and in this article we tried to explain, and solve them in the most ideal way possible. We will cover majority of the questions like:
- Should you use toner before or after moisturizer?
- Is it important to use toner in skincare routine?
- Does eye cream and serum go before or after moisturizers?
- Can I combine toner and moisturizers?
- How long should I wait before applying different skincare products?
What Actually a Toner is, Why is it important?
Toner is a thin liquid, think like a primer used before painting for better finish, it is mostly used after cleansing to remove any left over on skin. It is actually important to refresh the skin before any major makeup or applying serum. It removes impurities and balances the skin’s PH levels. This is because most beauty products actually react according to the skin’s condition. Some tones can control acne and dryness on the skin because they contain salicylic acid. Some even come with Moisturizers. So it is Important to prepare your skin before major makeup.
Should you use toner before or after moisturizer?
The simple answer is “You should always use toner before moisturizer”. There are plenty of reasons for it. The first and obvious reason is toner is for preparation of skin, it is thin and watery that is why it penetrates deeper. Like Nobody prepares a surface after painting on it. And the best skincare rule is Thinner to Thicker. You should apply thin products first then apply thicker products later. If you apply moisturizer first then toner, moisturizer blocks toner to penetrate deeper into the skin, and will not give any noticable results. You can use these steps every morning for better all day long results and understanding:
- ⦁ First Step: Wash your face (obviously)
- ⦁ Second Step: Apply Toner.
- ⦁ Third Step: Apply Face Serums (If you have)
- ⦁ Fourth Step: Apply Moisturizers
- ⦁ Fifth Step: Apply Sunscreen (For better results)
Does eye cream and serum go before or after moisturizers?
The Answer is “Eye cream and serum does go before moisturizers”. The simple reason is that the eye cream has a special type of formula which is specifically designed to work on thin and delicate skin under your eyes. It has ingredients that penetrate deeper under the eye skin to remove dark circles and swelling. The serums on the other hand also has thinner consistency and have active ingredients that also penetrate deeper into the skin for optimum results. The moisturizers can block both of them if applied before them to work properly, and you will not get desired results. Here is the updated steps if you are using eye cream also:
- ⦁ First Step: Wash your face
- ⦁ Second Step: Apply Toner.
- ⦁ Third Step: Apply Face Serums
- ⦁ Fourth Step: Apply Eye cream. (New)
- ⦁ Fifth Step: Apply Moisturizers
- ⦁ Sixth Step: Apply Sunscreen
Can I combine toner and moisturizers?
The simple answer is Yes, you can combine toner and moisturizer. But we don’t recommend it. Toner is mostly used after cleansing to remove any left over on skin. It is actually important to refresh the skin before any major makeup or applying serum. It removes impurities and balances the skin’s PH levels. If you apply moisturizer first then toner, moisturizer blocks toner to penetrate deeper into the skin, and will not give any noticable results.
How long should I wait before applying different skincare products?
The answer to this question is not that simple, but also not that complex though. Usually we recommend waiting around 3 to 4 minutes to let the product absorb into your skin. This is because different beauty products have different consistency, like face serums and toners can be absorbed more easily rather than moisturizers. Although skin type also plays an important role, letting it sit for 3 to 4 minutes is enough for all types of skin. You can experiment with different time frames to get optimum results, because you are your own boss.
