Using our beauty products ought to be an indulgent ritual that involves massaging our faces with a variety of opulent oils and creams. Therefore, why do we hesitate to apply our eye cream smoothly? We'll tell you why: because the order in which beauty products are applied is perplexing and kinda confusing - unless you’re guided the right way.  

And product stacking is only going to become more complex as skin essences soon make their way into the cosmetic industry thanks to Korean practices. To ensure you get the most results from your serums and sunscreens, we've put together a guide on the ideal order for all of your products. Yes, via this routine, we’re going to show you what comes first - is it your skincare or makeup? Well, the breakdown awaits you so you can look like the glamazon that you are! 

How to Layer Your Skincare and Makeup: The Basics  

Just to put it out there for you budding enthusiasts, skincare always comes before makeup! So, you don’t have to start rattling your foundation bottles, until and unless you’ve created a solid skincare base.  

Step #1: Face Wash 

skincare before makeup

Using our beauty products ought to be an indulgent ritual that involves massaging our faces with a variety of opulent oils and creams. Therefore, why do we hesitate to apply our eye cream smoothly? We'll tell you why: because the order in which beauty products are applied is perplexing and kinda confusing - unless you’re guided the right way.  

And product stacking is only going to become more complex as skin essences soon make their way into the cosmetic industry thanks to Korean practices. To ensure you get the most results from your serums and sunscreens, we've put together a guide on the ideal order for all of your products. Yes, via this routine, we’re going to show you what comes first - is it your skincare or makeup? Well, the breakdown awaits you so you can look like the glamazon that you are! 

How to Layer Your Skincare and Makeup: The Basics  

Just to put it out there for you budding enthusiasts, skincare always comes before makeup! So, you don’t have to start rattling your foundation bottles, until and unless you’ve created a solid skincare base.  

Step #1: Face Wash