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We all know how important it is to use the right products to keep your skin clear, healthy and younger-looking. But what skin care professionals know is that it's just as important to use products in the right order, to ensure your skin receives the best penetration of key ingredients. The correct "layering" of products can make all the difference between skin that's hydrated, smooth and protected, and skin that's dull, lifeless and aging before its time.
Here's your essential order of what products to use, and when to use them:
AM
1. Cleanse
Cleansing removes dirt, oils and dead cells that can clog pores. It's an important first step (especially at night – never go to bed without cleansing your skin!)
2. Tone
Next, generously spritz with a toner help rehydrate and rebalance skin, and boost moisture. This saturation will also help skin to absorb key ingredients in the products you'll apply next.
3. Skin Serums & Treatment Creams
Now you have a clean, well-prepped face. The order of products you apply from this point forward is important. The one you apply first will penetrate the most – so choose and apply the products that target your biggest concerns (like age-fighting vc10 Daily Glow or acne-fighting Breakout Control).
Have more than one concern you want to target? Apply one product during the day, then switch to the other at night so you can get the greatest penetration of ingredients from each.
4. Moisturize/Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Next, apply your moisturizer or broad spectrum sunscreen over face and neck. If you use both, apply your SPF last.
PM
Exfoliate(1-3 x a week) after cleansing/toning
Proper exfoliation will rid skin of dead surface cells. Without it, a build up of cells can act as a barrier – preventing beneficial from getting in, leading to congestion and dullness.
Mask (as needed)
Follow exfoliation with a 10-minute Mask designed for your skin type or needs. It will deliver a surge of beneficial ingredients to just-exfoliated skin.
Nighttime Anti-Aging, Smoothing + Brightening
Swap your SPF with a nighttime anti-aging creme formulated with retinol (always use retinols at night, as the sun makes them weaker and less effective in the day), AHA product (like Quick Refiner or Quick Refiner for Eyes), or targeted brightening product (like LightPlex MegaWatt Skin Brightener).
Do you have any questions about what products you use or when you should use them? Let us know in the comments.
Can I use Quick Refiner before the Sleepwear?
HI Nicole, Quick Refiner is a leave on liquid gel exfoliator. This product can be used nightly at home underneath your night-time moisturizer, and then ensure you wear a broad spectrum sunscreen daily. As for red light therapy, are you using an at home device or in the treatment room? Please email me at Teresa@bioelements.com and give me more information. I can tell you that in the treatment room, it should be fine.
How aftwr should you use quick refiner , and you still do red light therapy whole using this product.
Hi Michelle, Quick Refiner for Eyes is not an eye area moisturizer, so it’s important to apply another product on top. I suggest either Sleepwear for Eyes, or Calmitude Delicate Skin Eye Gel if your eye area is sensitive.
When using quick refiner for eyes, are you suppose to use a night eye cream after? Or do you use it alone?
Hi Binh thai,nI would apply Quick Refiner first, so that you can rid your skin of dead cells to allow maximum and even penetration of your LightPlex. And, for you as well, don’t forget your broad spectrum sunscreen during the day, RayDefense SPF30 or SPF50 FaceScreen. This will help ensure your skin is protected from future UV damage!
Hi Paula,nYou would apply Quick Refiner first, let it absorb, and then apply your moisturizer. And don’t forget your broad spectrum Bioelements Sunscreen during the day! I suggest RayDefense SPF30 or SPF50 FaceScreen.
After cleansing which do I apply first quick refiner or light plex? Thanks
I just picked up quick refiner and absolute moisturizer which one goes first
Hello! Beyond Hydration should go on before your makeup.
I just bought bioelements beyond hydration. Should I put this on before or after my makeup in the mornings?
Hi Ann – Apply the Advanced VitaMineral C Complex to skin after cleansing and toning. Once absorbed, then apply Oxygen Cocktail, moisturizer and/or Sunscreen.
If I use the Oxygen Cocktail Serum during the day, would I apply the Advanced C Cream over it and before the moisturizer and sunscreen?
Hi Stacia – I would recommend using Quick Refiner at night. Apply it first before any serum. Don’t forget to use a broad spectrum sunscreen during the day, as the AHA in Quick Refier will make you skin more sensitive to the sun.
Is it better to use the Quick Refiner at night or in the morning? Also should you use the Quick Refiner before or after applying any serums?
Hi Andrea – Here’s how I recommend using the products you have:nnDaily:n n1. Cleanse your face morning and night with Moisture Positive Cleanser. If you are looking for a product to remove your makeup prior to cleansing at night, then you might try our Gentle Creme Eye Makeup Remover or Makeup Dissolver Perfected.n2. After removing your cleanser with water, liberally spritz your face with Power Peptide. Do not remove.n3. During the day, apply your moisturizer – either Crucial Moisture or Oxygenation. If you are using both, apply Crucial Moisture first, then apply Oxygenation directly on top.n4. At night, after spritzing with Power Peptide, apply Sleepwear over your entire face and neck.n nWeekly:n1. Exfoliate a few times weekly with Measured Micrograins. You may want to do this at night, after cleansing with Moisture Positive Cleanser, and before spritzing with your Power Peptide.n2. Mask with Ultra-Rich Cremetherapy a few times weekly after Cleansing and before toning. You can use Ultra-Rich CremeTherapy as often as needed. Once you remove your mask with water, spritz with Power Peptide and apply your moisturizer.
I’ve used bioelements products for three or four years and love them. I have: Crucial Moisture, Measured Micrograins, Sleepwear, Moisture positive cleanser, toner, power peptide, creme therapy, and oxygenation. I usually exfoliate twice/week and follow with creme therapy. In what order should I use the products on a daily basis?
Hi Chris – Recovery Serum goes on first, then apply SPF 50 FaceScreen on top of it. Thanks for the question!
Do I apply Recovery Serum over or under SPF50?
Hi Monica – Another great question! Apply Absolute Moisture in the daytime before applying an SPF. Then at night, use the Sleepwear.
Do I apply sleepwear or absolute moisture first?
Hi Kris – Great question. All makeup – even light foundation – goes after SPF.
If you wear a light foundation when do you put on your SPF? before or after the make-up?
Hi Dawn – SPF should always be applied last. Think of it as the final layer of protection over all your products. So give your skin the hydration it needs from Beyond Hydration, then protect with the SPF.
I use Beyond Hydration. I was always told to put gels on top of creams…so i put on my sunscreen then Beyond Hydration. Am I doing this backwards?
I don’t ever put on a mask after exfoliating. I’m going to try it tonight!
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Teresa Stemzel
Hi Stephanie,nYes you certainly may! In fact, using Quick Refiner at night before applying Sleepwear will help the key anti-aging ingredients of your Sleepwear to penetrate more deeply and evenly while you sleep. Just be sure to always wear you broad spectrum sunscreen during the day! We suggest either SPF50 FaceScreen or RayDefense SPF30