How to get the most from your skincare

We get it—skincare can be confusing. That’s why we’ve made things as simple as possible.

We’ve even designed our product labels to guide you—just follow them from lightest to darkest in order of application. From cleansing to moisturizing, our system helps you layer your skincare like a pro.

Still, we know it’s nice to have a little extra guidance. So here’s a simple breakdown of what to use, when to use it, and how to make every product work harder for you.

EVENING ROUTINE

Step 1: Cleanse (Always Cleanse)

Even the best products can’t work their magic if your skin isn’t ready to receive them. That’s why the first—and most important—step is cleansing. We recommend starting with a double cleanse at night. This method ensures your skin is truly clean—without stripping or over-drying it.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Step one: Use a gentle oil-based makeup remover to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil.

  2. Step two: Follow with a water-based cleanser like our CLEAR Activated Charcoal Cleanser to wash away any remaining impurities, sweat, and environmental buildup.

Double cleansing gives your skin a clean slate—so the serums, treatments, and moisturizers absorb better and work more effectively.

Step 2: Tone (Not an Option - A Must)

Toning helps rebalance your skin’s pH, refine texture, and prepare your skin to better absorb nutrients.

Choose one that suits your skin:

  • CLARIFY Bamboo & Sake Balancing Toner – lightly hydrates and tones without irritation

  • REVITALIZE Cucumber & Green Tea Facial Toner – refreshes, soothes, and hydrates

Step 3: Treat

This is where your skin gets targeted support. Whether you're addressing blemishes, dullness, or dehydration, apply your treatment while skin is still slightly damp for best absorption.

For blemish-prone skin, our VANISH Anti-Blemish Treatment is a game-changer. Use it on clean, toned skin to help calm irritation and reduce breakouts without harsh chemicals. VANISH can be used as a spot treatment or an all over facial treatment to target large pores and acne.

Our NEXT LEVEL SERUM is truly that - Next Level. You'll feel the difference immediately. Use on damp skin to boost hydration, firmness, and glow.

This is also when you’ll apply eye cream:

  • REPAIR Nighttime Firming Eye Cream – made with Matrixyl 3000 peptides, lactic and glycolic acids to rejuvenate and soothe delicate under-eye skin.

Step 4: Moisturize & Protect

Seal in hydration and treatments with a rich evening moisturizer. Moisturizers not only hydrated your skin, they seal in the treatments you've put on previously so it's important to have a thick, rich eventing moisturizer. RESTORE or ILLUMINATE are our recommended evening moisturizers. 

MORNING ROUTINE

Step 1: Cleanse (Yes, Again)

Even after your evening routine, your skin needs a fresh start. But no need for a deep cleanse—gentle is best.

  • Use CLEANSE – a nourishing morning cleanser that preps your skin without stripping it.

Step 2: Tone (Seriously - Still Not Skippable)

Toning resets your skin’s pH and boosts hydration.

  • REVITALIZE Cucumber & Green Tea Toner is our go-to for morning refreshment.

Step 3: Treat (This One IS Optional)

Eye Creams and Serums come next. We actually recommend simply putting on some AWAKEN Revitalizing Eye Treatment if you're prone to puffiness or dark under eyes, but serums are really optional during the day. Truth be told, your skin does most of its repairing at night while you're asleep, so daytime serums are a personal preference. Some serums, like our NEXT LEVEL SERUM can be used to repair at night or to protect during the day and helps makeup go on smoother. 

Step 4: Moisturize & Protect

In the morning, you want a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer that acts as both a hydrator and a primer, as well as a barrier to protect your skin from environmental damage such as pollution. 

And don’t forget sunscreen in the morning—always. SPF is the ultimate anti-aging product.

Bonus Tips

  • Use clean hands or tools – your fingers are perfect when clean

  • Pat, don’t rub – be gentle with your skin

  • Be patient – consistency matters more than intensity

  • Give it time – most products need a few weeks of regular use to show full results