For dry skin, *how* you apply your products matters just as much as *what* you apply. Layering correctly allows each step to work synergistically, boosting hydration and barrier strength.
This dermatologist-approved guide teaches you the perfect order for layering skincare — including product recommendations from Yourself Beauty.
Begin with a gentle cleanser that leaves skin comfortable instead of tight.
Try: Oil-To-Milk Cleanser.
This step “primes the sponge” — your skin absorbs serums much more effectively when slightly damp.
Try: Hydrating Toner.
This is where hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and prebiotics should go.
Oils help “seal” hydration and nourish your barrier.
This is your hydration “lock.” Choose barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and squalane.
Try: Moisturising Day Cream (AM) or Ceramide Hydrating Night Cream (PM).
Sunscreen prevents water loss and protects your barrier.
Applying your toner, serum and moisturiser while skin is still damp boosts hydration dramatically — a favourite dermatologist technique.
