🗓 By Jarvis – December 2025
⏱ Estimated reading time: 10 min
Introduction
In cold weather, your skincare needs to work harder — and smarter. Knowing how to layer your products correctly can make them more effective, and help your skin stay hydrated, nourished, and protected all day.
Follow the Golden Rule: Thinnest to Thickest
This ensures each layer is absorbed properly. A typical winter routine might look like this:
- Cleanser
- Toner or essence
- Hydrating serum
- Treatment serum
- Moisturizer
- Facial oil (optional)
- SPF (AM only)
When to Use a Facial Oil
Use oils after moisturizer to lock everything in. If you apply oil first, it can block water-based serums from penetrating.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying too much product
- Not letting layers absorb before adding the next
- Skipping SPF
- Using incompatible ingredients (e.g., vitamin C + exfoliating acids)
Adjust Your Routine to Your Skin Type
Dry skin? Layer more hydration. Oily skin? Stick to lightweight serums and gel moisturizers. Sensitive? Go slow and simple.
Conclusion
Proper layering turns a good routine into a great one. Especially in winter, applying your products in the right order ensures maximum hydration and protection — and better results you can see.