I just want to mention that when I said "oil-based" serums - some of these are not true oils and may contain carriers such as propylene glycol and propanediol. They are thicker and are water-free but are still not oils. They should still be applied in the order described in the video, just wanted to clarify for anyone wondering :)
I was just about to ask about that!:) Does the propanediol make those serums have an "oily" feel? I use the Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid, and it feels like a heavier oil than a dry oil like Rosehip Seed.
So if it's a pure oil though does that go on top of your moisturizer? Because that what I've been told and what all the sources that I can find have to say.
This is the order (from her recap at 9:18) 🙂 >> - Oil cleanser/cleansing balm - gel cleanser - treatment waters / toners / essences and ascorbic acid powder - HA (hyaluronic acid) serums on damp skin - water based serums - acids - niacinamide - any oil based / water-free serums - oils - silicone based products - cream based products - moisturizer - eye cream - SPF Retinols: follow package instructions / use in the above order based on the formulation (oil based, water based, etc.)
So basically: 1. Cleansing 2. Toner 3. Water based serum (on wet skin if hyaluronic) 4. Other serums 5. Acid product 6. Niacinamide 7. Oil based serum 8. Oil 9. Silicon based vitamins 10. Moisturize (damp skin if cream is with hyaluronic) 11. Eye products / small areas products 12. Sunscreen (if not contained in the moisturized) 13. Primer (after previous products are set) Then make up. Is everything’s correct? I always put oils in the beginning, because I had the feeling they mix with other products better, I’ll try this way. Thank you!
It would be so great if you could condense the info and put the info into the description. You go through so much info I get kinda lost. Love your vids♥️
This is the order (from her recap at 9:18) 🙂 >> - Oil cleanser/cleansing balm - gel cleanser - treatment waters / toners / essences and ascorbic acid powder - HA (hyaluronic acid) serums on damp skin - water based serums - acids - niacinamide - any oil based / water-free serums - oils - silicone based products - cream based products - moisturizer - eye cream - SPF Retinols: follow package instructions / use in the above order based on the formulation (oil based, water based, etc.)
Crucibelle Wow no need to be so nasty. It's common practice for UA-camrs to list products and summaries in the video description. It's not an unreasonable request. Kenna cares about her subscribers feedback so I'm sure she is happy to hear suggestions. 🙄
Kenna, appart from your video being informative and useful as per usual, I wanted to tell you you're looking especially beautiful and radiant lately! I hope everything is going well with your bump and that you stay safe and healthy
Such a great informative video!! Quick question: with the exception of an essence+vitamin c combo and moisturizer+sunscreen, how long would you recommend we wait between each product application? Sorry if that seems self explanatory, lol. Just curious! Great vid, Kenna!!! 💖
You don't really need to wait too long! By the time you've grabbed the next product it has probably been enough time. Nothing needs to set in between, except for between skincare | sunscreen | makeup. The "|" indicates points that need to be set before next product application.
Zoe Beikoff-Bray I knew but kind of forgot! It's so the HA will draw water/moisture from the water and not from your skin! Since HA draws and holds moisture. 💦🙃
Dear Kenna, is it true that if you start using Hyaluronic acid at early age, your skin will slowly start producing less HA because you are already becoming it from products? Tnx
I was just thinking last night that I wished you would do a video on layering!! Awesome as always 😊 You’re looking beautiful at the moment - pregnancy really suits you 😊
This a a very helpful video and I thank you for it. While I got most of the names of the products you mentioned I didn’t get the name of the last one in the jar. Thanks again Kenna.
I'm proud to say that I've already been following this order cos I've taken note of them by watching your GRWMs/skincare routine vids hihi. New thing I've learned today is your skin should be damp before hyaluronic acid. Thanks as always Kenna! 💕
And if i'm using an AHA toner and a hyaluronic acid serum, which one goes first? I mean, you've said that the HA serum (water-based serums) goes first and then the acids, but if the acid comes in a toner form, I guess I have to use it in the "toner step", right? And if my assumption is correct, do I have apply the HA serum while my AHA toner is still wet?
when you’re saying your skin should be damp before applying a product, do you mean the previous step should have dried, rewet/dampen your face, and then apply? or is the residual dampness from the previous product fine?
Hi Kenna, thank you for the very informative video! I took notes haha. Could you please explain how I can determine if a serum is water based or oil based? I'm having trouble with this. Thanks!
How do you tell if a product is water-based, oil-based or silicone? Do the water-based products just have water as the first item on the ingredient list? Pretty much all of the products I use have some sort of oil (Meadow foam seed oil, hydrogenated castor oil etc.) on the ingredient list, some despite also containing water. Also how can you tell if something on the ingredient list is an essential oil? Again, I’m doing an audit of my products and I see a lot of oils (among other chemical compounds) I have never heard of, as well as more “household” sounding extracts (ginger extract, Japanese gold thread extract, green tea leaf extract etc.) Are extracts and oils the same as essential oils? Sorry if these are stupid questions. I’m super new to all of this (as you can probably tell). And thanks so much for your videos! You’re the first person I’ve ever heard talked about skincare in such a factual, science-backed way. A lot of it just went over my head, but the most basic stuff that I could catch made perfect sense. Totally blew my mind and changed the way I approach skincare, so thanks so much again!
Kenna! Thank you for this, I've been doing it all wrong. Question though, if you mentioned products, can you list them? You mentioned a Neutrogena Zinc Sunscreen in one of your videos but I can't find it now. There's also a couple variations so I'm not sure which one to try! Thanks :)
If my acid is in a water based toner form I should use it at the toners step right? Can you explain why acids are after water based serums? Does it just depend on the texture (layering from thin to thick textures?) Thanks Kenna!
Depends what type of Trentinoin. If its a cream, it goes after oil serums, but under thick face creams. And give it time to sink in, moisturizing too soon cancels the effects out. And if its an oil based retinol then it goes on earlier with the other oil based serums but careful mixing with other acids. Mix with other BHA's to help carry the retinols into the skin.
Whew! 😅 . I have alot of steps too. i cant use moisturizer AND sunscreen. My face will be too slick. Daytime i only use sunscreen. This got me organized. Great video
Thanks for this video! I was wondering if you can review the ingredients for the new face wash of Huda Beauty’s brand Wishful. It’s an “exfoliating” face wash with ingredients like pineapple etc. I would love to hear you opinion on it since I’m a little scared to try it 😬
This may sound like s very stupid question but it's one that crosses my mind daily! I use a small fan on me while I sit and do my skincare/makeup. ( hot flashes ) Can I be drying products out too quickly before they get a good chance to get down into my skin?
What do you think of brands like Drunk Elephant that recommend mixing products together? They say you can mix creams, oils, water based serums all together and apply at once. Personally I mix a few drops of my oil with my hydrating serum before moisturizer and that works well for me. But I'm going to try your order and see if it works better! Also when my skin is super dry using oil as a last step really locks everything in, skin feels almost greasy but it's kind of nice when skin is super dry (I'd only do this at night)
All of my serums are water based and as far as I know don't contain any clashing ingredients. Does this theoretically mean I could stash them all in one big dropper bottle to apply them all at once? Always wondered if this would mess up the formulations.
Hi Kenna, can I use the CeraVe SA cleanser in the morning and the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide at night or vice versa or should I not use them both? Also do you have any recommendations for a daytime moisturizer without SPF ? Every one I’ve used leaves my already oily face feel greasy and when it feels greasy I notice more breakouts. Thanks Kenna!
Interesting video, I'm curious how many people actually use THAT many products. I only wash my face with an unscented oatmeal bar soap and once a week a facial scrub then I use neutrogena day cream with sunscreen or at night cerave basic face cream... that's it. When I wear make up I don't use a primer or anything I just put a light layer of foundation and mascara/whatever. I wonder how impactful all these products are and if its necessary to own that many. I'm happy with my routine, but I always feel I must be doing something wrong when my friends have drawers of products and then they see only 4 things on my counter and a pencil box with my makeup...
Recently I started using the ordinarys HA serum, but had to stop using it because when I applied squalane it made everything pill up and crumble off. Do you think this was because my skin wasn’t damp enough when I applied it? Or maybe because I was applying squalane after moisturizer? I figured it was some weird oil/water reaction, but I’m not sure what the exact issue is 😕
I have a couple prescription topicals, one in a lighter gel (azelaic acid) and one in a really occlusive cream (rhofade). I've been worried if I put them over all of my serums they'll be less effective since there's long of a barrier between them. Am I just incorrect?
I have one quick question. Wouldn’t you want to do your acids before any serums so that the topmost layers of skin is gone so it is ready to receive the serums?
Hey Kenna! Amazing video this cleared up a few things for me I was confused about so thank you so much 🙌 What do you recommend for SPF reapplication throughout the day for a makeup wearer such as myself who can't reapply the same cream SPF I applied in the AM before makeup? I was intrigued by the new Neutrogena SPF mist but sadly it has fragrance and I really try to avoid fragrance in anything I put on my skin. Do you know of anything similar that's fragrance free or any other options? TIA 💓
Kenna, how do you know what serums are oil based or water based? I’m confused about my Skinceuticals CE Ferulic. I want to say it’s water based but has a slightly oily feel with lots of slip. I never know if I should use my known water based serums first or put the CE Ferulic on first. Any recommendations?? What’s your take? I get so many mixed answers to this from estheticians and online. I trust your recommendation based on your background. Please help!!!!
If my moisturizer is TO’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, what would you suggest to wet the skin if that’s needed? For example let’s say it would be my step after Buffet. Or could it just be applied while Buffet is still wet? Great video!
Hey Kenna! Drunk Elephant claims that they make their skincare to use as “smoothies”. I typically love their products but what are your honest thoughts? Should I mix the aha (framboos) with their marula oil (for example)? There’s just so much to take in! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. I even took notes!
Hiii Kenna, love your videos!! Can you please do a video about silicone in skin care??? (And maybe in hair care too?) because I always try to dread clear of products that have silicone since I think the will just clog my pores and make a mess on my face, could you maybe do a video about it??? Thank you so much!😊💗
So glossier futuredew which is self described as an "oil serum hybrid" and says you should use this as the very last step in your routine. Should I use it your way? I loooove it and it really has done a lot using it at the end of my routine, but I would totally switch if you thought it would be better
This is a general rule of thumb to follow! Basically you want to be going thinnest --> to thickest and if your product contains hyaluronic acid, apply on damp skin!
Hi Kenna, sorry if this has been asked but can you do a video about the coronavirus. If we get it will we have to throw out all our makeup and skincare? Thanks!
Hi Kenna! Can I use my The Ordinary Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid after a moisturizer? I don't use water-based serums and I like applying moisturizer on damp skin. I don't like applying the Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid on wet skin because I don't know whether it's a good idea to put antioxidants that are generally unstable in water on a wet face. My current routine is: 1. CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 2. Mixa ProTolerance Soothing Moisturizer 3. The Ordinary Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid 4. La Roche Posay Lipikar Balm (very heavy moisturizer I put before my sunscreen to protect my super dry skin from the alcohol in the otherwise fantastic sunscreen) 5. La Roche Posay ShakaFluid SPF 50+
I would put your ordinary resveratrol + ferulic acid under your moisturizer! They are only unstable after sitting for weeks/ months in water - they will be stable on your skin for the time they are there! Also due to the formula of the resveratrol + ferulic acid product, they are in propanediol, which is a good ingredient for your moisturizer to be applied on top of as well.
If you've already moisturized your skin or used a hyaluronic acid serum you'll be fine to just apply the sunscreen on top because there will be enough protective layers so that the HA in your sunscreen is not drawing moisture from your skin
Does the sunscreen step change its place in the order depending on the type? Like chemical vs mineral. I have heard that chemical should be first and mineral last because one soaks into the skin and the other forms a physical barrier
Thanks for this video Kenna 😍 I was wondering if anyone knew if it'd be okay to follow up with The Ordinary's Lactic Acid 5% + HA after using their Glycolic Acid Toner? Is it just a big nono to mix different acids?
Glycolic acid and lactic acid are ok since they are both AHAs but just make sure you're not overdoing it. It most likely isn't necessary to do both products in the same routine since they are essentially doing the same thing.
I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned this before but I recently got a vitamin c oil in a gift set and I’m wondering when to use it? I’ve heard contradicting things, some say day with sunscreen, some say night only. Can you clear up the confusion?
Hey love great video! But it would have been really awesome if u would have done like a timeline or bullet point first to last on the screen to describe the order of how to put the products. It’s a little confusing since u mention a lot of product of the same step.
Someone commented a great summary!!! I've copied it below. asterismxx • 4 hours ago (edited) This is the order (from her recap at 9:18) 🙂 >> - Oil cleanser/cleansing balm - gel cleanser - treatment waters / toners / essences and ascorbic acid powder - HA (hyaluronic acid) serums on damp skin - water based serums - acids - niacinamide - any oil based / water-free serums - oils - silicone based products - cream based products - moisturizer - eye cream - SPF Retinols: follow package instructions / use in the above order based on the formulation (oil based, water based, etc.)
I cleanse my face and recently was prescribed metronidazole for my rosacea... I know it should be applied to a dry face and then letting the cream dry and set before moisturizer, but my moisturizer has hyaluronic acid... How do I manage that?
You should consult your dermatologist/ doctor who prescribed the treatment! The issue with using HA on dry skin is it can draw water out of your skin but if your metronidazole treatment cream creates a good barrier - you would be OK using an HA moisturizer on top. Really depends on the formula
Coola has an amazing primer with spf. Its pricey but super light and doesn't stink like spf. Milani also has a primer with spf 30 and way cheaper. Again very light and doesn't smell and never broke me out.
I was using cerave hyluranic acid cleanser for dry and sensitive skin for over a year. All of a sudden it started burning my face.. I switch to something else and my face is fine now. I just don't understand why it all of a sudden started burning me. Any ideas??
You know what that same thing is happening to me sometimes I feel a burning sensation not all the time but I have always wonder if I gotta switch to me thing else. Or maybe is bc my skin has gotten super dry and irritated. But I’m not sure from what product or maybe if it’s the cerave cleanser?
Dayna Helms I guess it wouldn’t hurt just to be safe and switch it out for a while and see if it helps my skin I’ve gotten redness and dryness around my mouth. Thank you I’ll check out the cleanser u mentioned.
Could I like pay you to tell me what I should get and what I should do for my skin? Like a personal consultation. Maybe you could let us pay for a 30 min consult!! This is all so foreign to me and my skin be looking rough.
I just want to mention that when I said "oil-based" serums - some of these are not true oils and may contain carriers such as propylene glycol and propanediol. They are thicker and are water-free but are still not oils. They should still be applied in the order described in the video, just wanted to clarify for anyone wondering :)
I was just about to ask about that!:) Does the propanediol make those serums have an "oily" feel? I use the Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid, and it feels like a heavier oil than a dry oil like Rosehip Seed.
Thanks Kenna 👍🏼
Kenna do you do these steps morning and night?
So if it's a pure oil though does that go on top of your moisturizer? Because that what I've been told and what all the sources that I can find have to say.
This is the order (from her recap at 9:18) 🙂 >>
- Oil cleanser/cleansing balm
- gel cleanser
- treatment waters / toners / essences and ascorbic acid powder
- HA (hyaluronic acid) serums on damp skin
- water based serums
- acids
- niacinamide
- any oil based / water-free serums
- oils
- silicone based products
- cream based products
- moisturizer
- eye cream
- SPF
Retinols: follow package instructions / use in the above order based on the formulation (oil based, water based, etc.)
What if my toner is an aha bha. It's the cosrx aha/bha clarifying treatment. Has acids.
So basically:
1. Cleansing
2. Toner
3. Water based serum (on wet skin if hyaluronic)
4. Other serums
5. Acid product
6. Niacinamide
7. Oil based serum
8. Oil
9. Silicon based vitamins
10. Moisturize (damp skin if cream is with hyaluronic)
11. Eye products / small areas products
12. Sunscreen (if not contained in the moisturized)
13. Primer (after previous products are set)
Then make up. Is everything’s correct?
I always put oils in the beginning, because I had the feeling they mix with other products better, I’ll try this way. Thank you!
jeen jinn wow.. lifesaver 💯
So where does retin-A fit in?
i think 4 is just other water based serum (just to clarify that its only the water based ones)
Thank you for this wonderful list!
Oil layer can prevent aqueous ingredients from reaching your skin. So oil after water is better.
It would be so great if you could condense the info and put the info into the description. You go through so much info I get kinda lost. Love your vids♥️
She does a quick recap of the order starting around 9:18
Yes, please, Kenna. It would be very helpful! Thanks. ♡♡♡
This is the order (from her recap at 9:18) 🙂 >>
- Oil cleanser/cleansing balm
- gel cleanser
- treatment waters / toners / essences and ascorbic acid powder
- HA (hyaluronic acid) serums on damp skin
- water based serums
- acids
- niacinamide
- any oil based / water-free serums
- oils
- silicone based products
- cream based products
- moisturizer
- eye cream
- SPF
Retinols: follow package instructions / use in the above order based on the formulation (oil based, water based, etc.)
Crucibelle Wow no need to be so nasty. It's common practice for UA-camrs to list products and summaries in the video description. It's not an unreasonable request. Kenna cares about her subscribers feedback so I'm sure she is happy to hear suggestions. 🙄
@asterismxx Thank you♥️
Kenna, appart from your video being informative and useful as per usual, I wanted to tell you you're looking especially beautiful and radiant lately! I hope everything is going well with your bump and that you stay safe and healthy
Mdi223 I agree. I think she looks radiant and beautiful. Loving the makeup too
Such a great informative video!! Quick question: with the exception of an essence+vitamin c combo and moisturizer+sunscreen, how long would you recommend we wait between each product application? Sorry if that seems self explanatory, lol. Just curious! Great vid,
Kenna!!! 💖
You don't really need to wait too long! By the time you've grabbed the next product it has probably been enough time. Nothing needs to set in between, except for between skincare | sunscreen | makeup. The "|" indicates points that need to be set before next product application.
How did I never know you needed to have damp skin when using hyaluronic acid! Thank you!
Zoe Beikoff-Bray I knew but kind of forgot! It's so the HA will draw water/moisture from the water and not from your skin! Since HA draws and holds moisture. 💦🙃
Can I use just water, not tonic or something else?
Dear Kenna, is it true that if you start using Hyaluronic acid at early age, your skin will slowly start producing less HA because you are already becoming it from products? Tnx
I have wondered about this too, I'd love your opinion Kenna!
Definitely was wondering about this too
Yesss pls explain this Kenna 😭💯
I’m sure skin starts producing less HA as you get older regardless, just due to aging, like how we produce less collagen as well.
Yes kenna plz answer
I was just thinking last night that I wished you would do a video on layering!! Awesome as always 😊
You’re looking beautiful at the moment - pregnancy really suits you 😊
I've been waiting for someone to make this video for ages
This a a very helpful video and I thank you for it. While I got most of the names of the products you mentioned I didn’t get the name of the last one in the jar. Thanks again Kenna.
This is so helpful! I just purchased a skin care line mostly from Inkey list and The ordinary so I’m so grateful you made this video
I'm proud to say that I've already been following this order cos I've taken note of them by watching your GRWMs/skincare routine vids hihi. New thing I've learned today is your skin should be damp before hyaluronic acid. Thanks as always Kenna! 💕
And if i'm using an AHA toner and a hyaluronic acid serum, which one goes first? I mean, you've said that the HA serum (water-based serums) goes first and then the acids, but if the acid comes in a toner form, I guess I have to use it in the "toner step", right? And if my assumption is correct, do I have apply the HA serum while my AHA toner is still wet?
Whaaat! I've definitely been using my lactic acid before my serum this whole time lol, glad I watched this 😁
I didn’t realize that the oil products go before the moisturizers. I have been doing it the other way around!
I had been till recently too but now it makes so much more sense lol
It doesn't matter. You can apply oils after moisturizer.
when you’re saying your skin should be damp before applying a product, do you mean the previous step should have dried, rewet/dampen your face, and then apply? or is the residual dampness from the previous product fine?
Hi Kenna, thank you for the very informative video! I took notes haha. Could you please explain how I can determine if a serum is water based or oil based? I'm having trouble with this. Thanks!
How do you tell if a product is water-based, oil-based or silicone? Do the water-based products just have water as the first item on the ingredient list? Pretty much all of the products I use have some sort of oil (Meadow foam seed oil, hydrogenated castor oil etc.) on the ingredient list, some despite also containing water.
Also how can you tell if something on the ingredient list is an essential oil? Again, I’m doing an audit of my products and I see a lot of oils (among other chemical compounds) I have never heard of, as well as more “household” sounding extracts (ginger extract, Japanese gold thread extract, green tea leaf extract etc.) Are extracts and oils the same as essential oils?
Sorry if these are stupid questions. I’m super new to all of this (as you can probably tell). And thanks so much for your videos! You’re the first person I’ve ever heard talked about skincare in such a factual, science-backed way. A lot of it just went over my head, but the most basic stuff that I could catch made perfect sense. Totally blew my mind and changed the way I approach skincare, so thanks so much again!
Omg! This is so good and informative, thank you! 🥰
Kenna! Thank you for this, I've been doing it all wrong.
Question though, if you mentioned products, can you list them? You mentioned a Neutrogena Zinc Sunscreen in one of your videos but I can't find it now. There's also a couple variations so I'm not sure which one to try! Thanks :)
First view! Ahh, I’ve been wondering about this since there are SO many products that target diff things. Thanks for this video!
If my acid is in a water based toner form I should use it at the toners step right? Can you explain why acids are after water based serums? Does it just depend on the texture (layering from thin to thick textures?) Thanks Kenna!
This was very helpful Kenna. Thank you!
Very informative video, thanks Kenna 💕🌺💕 #sciencebabe right here 🥰
This is such a great resource! Thank you so much!!
What about a retinol/tretnoin, would they go in the very beginning after cleanse or essence for those who use that?
Watch 6:05 for the answer 🙂
Depends what type of Trentinoin. If its a cream, it goes after oil serums, but under thick face creams. And give it time to sink in, moisturizing too soon cancels the effects out. And if its an oil based retinol then it goes on earlier with the other oil based serums but careful mixing with other acids. Mix with other BHA's to help carry the retinols into the skin.
Great thorough video! Thanks Kenna
Whew! 😅 . I have alot of steps too. i cant use moisturizer AND sunscreen. My face will be too slick. Daytime i only use sunscreen. This got me organized. Great video
Thank you so much for this!!!! I have always wondered this.
Thanks for this video! I was wondering if you can review the ingredients for the new face wash of Huda Beauty’s brand Wishful. It’s an “exfoliating” face wash with ingredients like pineapple etc. I would love to hear you opinion on it since I’m a little scared to try it 😬
This is very helpful!
This is very much needed, thank you so much Kenna
I needed this video more than I expected loll thank you !!!!
Your videos are so helpful. Thank you . ❤
This may sound like s very stupid question but it's one that crosses my mind daily! I use a small fan on me while I sit and do my skincare/makeup. ( hot flashes ) Can I be drying products out too quickly before they get a good chance to get down into my skin?
Can you do a video on the different type of sunscreens. Such as mineral, SPF #, and so on?
What do you think of brands like Drunk Elephant that recommend mixing products together? They say you can mix creams, oils, water based serums all together and apply at once. Personally I mix a few drops of my oil with my hydrating serum before moisturizer and that works well for me. But I'm going to try your order and see if it works better! Also when my skin is super dry using oil as a last step really locks everything in, skin feels almost greasy but it's kind of nice when skin is super dry (I'd only do this at night)
This was really helpful, thank you!
Can we use a lactic acid exfoliant on damp face after cleansing???
Yes. If the lactic acid product does NOT contain hyaluronic acid, you can apply it to dry skin as well.
Hey can you tell about the use of vitamin E oil? especially for dark circles?
Aah... This is confusing for a newbie. Too many different products mentioned. You lost me after 1. cleanser 2. toner 3. serums .....???
Love your bangs!!!
Uh so. A few question. So do we HAVE to use an oil and gel cleanser one right after the other ?
Hey Kenna love your work!!!😘
This video is so helpful. Thank you!
All of my serums are water based and as far as I know don't contain any clashing ingredients. Does this theoretically mean I could stash them all in one big dropper bottle to apply them all at once? Always wondered if this would mess up the formulations.
Hi Kenna, can I use the CeraVe SA cleanser in the morning and the CeraVe benzoyl peroxide at night or vice versa or should I not use them both? Also do you have any recommendations for a daytime moisturizer without SPF ? Every one I’ve used leaves my already oily face feel greasy and when it feels greasy I notice more breakouts.
Thanks Kenna!
Interesting video, I'm curious how many people actually use THAT many products. I only wash my face with an unscented oatmeal bar soap and once a week a facial scrub then I use neutrogena day cream with sunscreen or at night cerave basic face cream... that's it. When I wear make up I don't use a primer or anything I just put a light layer of foundation and mascara/whatever. I wonder how impactful all these products are and if its necessary to own that many. I'm happy with my routine, but I always feel I must be doing something wrong when my friends have drawers of products and then they see only 4 things on my counter and a pencil box with my makeup...
Recently I started using the ordinarys HA serum, but had to stop using it because when I applied squalane it made everything pill up and crumble off. Do you think this was because my skin wasn’t damp enough when I applied it? Or maybe because I was applying squalane after moisturizer? I figured it was some weird oil/water reaction, but I’m not sure what the exact issue is 😕
Would love to hear your thoughts on FITISH skincare products or products that use cbd. Very curious.
I have a couple prescription topicals, one in a lighter gel (azelaic acid) and one in a really occlusive cream (rhofade). I've been worried if I put them over all of my serums they'll be less effective since there's long of a barrier between them. Am I just incorrect?
when would you recommend using a product like differin?
As it has to be used on completely dry skin I wondered this too - as my entire skincare routine has just been thrown out the window with this video!
I have one quick question. Wouldn’t you want to do your acids before any serums so that the topmost layers of skin is gone so it is ready to receive the serums?
I'm confused. So Vitamin C serum can be applied before Lactic Acid? I thought those two cancel out if mixed?
Hey Kenna! Amazing video this cleared up a few things for me I was confused about so thank you so much 🙌 What do you recommend for SPF reapplication throughout the day for a makeup wearer such as myself who can't reapply the same cream SPF I applied in the AM before makeup? I was intrigued by the new Neutrogena SPF mist but sadly it has fragrance and I really try to avoid fragrance in anything I put on my skin. Do you know of anything similar that's fragrance free or any other options? TIA 💓
Kenna, how do you know what serums are oil based or water based? I’m confused about my Skinceuticals CE Ferulic. I want to say it’s water based but has a slightly oily feel with lots of slip. I never know if I should use my known water based serums first or put the CE Ferulic on first. Any recommendations?? What’s your take? I get so many mixed answers to this from estheticians and online. I trust your recommendation based on your background. Please help!!!!
If my moisturizer is TO’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, what would you suggest to wet the skin if that’s needed? For example let’s say it would be my step after Buffet. Or could it just be applied while Buffet is still wet? Great video!
Thank you🌷🌷🌷
So I can use lactic acid and niacinamide in the same night?. I've been alternating because I thought I wasn't supposed to.
Tiffany Richardson I was under the impression that it should be alternate. Same as niacinamide and vit c, as they shouldn’t be used together either
Can you do a video of your top ten skin care brands? Maybe 5 lower end 5 higher end.
Where would you recommend using a mask in the skincare process? After all of the steps you mentioned or somewhere in the middle?
Can you link the products in the description of all the things that are mentioned in the video? Thank you I love your videos 🥺
Hey Kenna! Drunk Elephant claims that they make their skincare to use as “smoothies”. I typically love their products but what are your honest thoughts? Should I mix the aha (framboos) with their marula oil (for example)?
There’s just so much to take in!
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. I even took notes!
What's the difference between cream and moisturizer? I use hydro boost is that not a moisturizer should I put something over it?
can anyone please explain what the science is behind doing oils before moisturizer?
Hiii Kenna, love your videos!! Can you please do a video about silicone in skin care??? (And maybe in hair care too?) because I always try to dread clear of products that have silicone since I think the will just clog my pores and make a mess on my face, could you maybe do a video about it??? Thank you so much!😊💗
So glossier futuredew which is self described as an "oil serum hybrid" and says you should use this as the very last step in your routine. Should I use it your way? I loooove it and it really has done a lot using it at the end of my routine, but I would totally switch if you thought it would be better
How shud one layer glycolic , lactic , vitaminc , alpha arbutin, , niacinamyde , corsx snail toner , corsx mela 14 white ampoule , buffet , Argentine , resvatorol and ferulic , ceramide , teri noun in a routine ?
Where would exfoliation be done?
Can i use smart water like bottled water instead of an essence? Being serious
Can you do this again with just drugstore products?
This is a general rule of thumb to follow! Basically you want to be going thinnest --> to thickest and if your product contains hyaluronic acid, apply on damp skin!
Hi Kenna, sorry if this has been asked but can you do a video about the coronavirus. If we get it will we have to throw out all our makeup and skincare? Thanks!
how can you tell if your serums are H20 based or oil based?
I thought I can use marine hyaluronics instead of an essence or a toner. Why can't I? Isn't it different from regular hyaluronic acid
What if your acid is your toner?? Exfoliating toner. But then I also wanna use hyaluronic acid in a wet face?
Can you do a video on the difference between OTC skincare and these professional lines that are exclusive to estheticians only (Lira and PCA Skin)?
Hi Kenna! Can I use my The Ordinary Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid after a moisturizer? I don't use water-based serums and I like applying moisturizer on damp skin. I don't like applying the Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid on wet skin because I don't know whether it's a good idea to put antioxidants that are generally unstable in water on a wet face. My current routine is:
1. CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
2. Mixa ProTolerance Soothing Moisturizer
3. The Ordinary Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid
4. La Roche Posay Lipikar Balm (very heavy moisturizer I put before my sunscreen to protect my super dry skin from the alcohol in the otherwise fantastic sunscreen)
5. La Roche Posay ShakaFluid SPF 50+
I would put your ordinary resveratrol + ferulic acid under your moisturizer! They are only unstable after sitting for weeks/ months in water - they will be stable on your skin for the time they are there! Also due to the formula of the resveratrol + ferulic acid product, they are in propanediol, which is a good ingredient for your moisturizer to be applied on top of as well.
@@KennaWhitnell Thank you for the advice, Kenna! I'll try it that way tomorrow morning. ^^
Great video, Kenna! What should I do if my sunscreen contain hyaluronic acid?
If you've already moisturized your skin or used a hyaluronic acid serum you'll be fine to just apply the sunscreen on top because there will be enough protective layers so that the HA in your sunscreen is not drawing moisture from your skin
The cerave cleanser gave me horrible painful cystic acne bumps under my skin can you tell me why ?
Hello???? Reply would be nice
Hi! If i have a hydrating rinse off mask that includes hyaluronic acid, should it also be applied on wet skin?
Can you help explain how to know for sure whether your serums are water based or oil based?
So I can/should use The Ordinary 5% Lactic Acid + HA on wet/damp skin?😯
Does the sunscreen step change its place in the order depending on the type? Like chemical vs mineral. I have heard that chemical should be first and mineral last because one soaks into the skin and the other forms a physical barrier
Skincare --> Sunscreen --> Makeup. No matter what the type!
So I’ve been mixing my sun screen with my vitamin c cream from the ordinary together. Do you recommend NOT to do that??
Slaves and ointments?
Thanks for this video Kenna 😍 I was wondering if anyone knew if it'd be okay to follow up with The Ordinary's Lactic Acid 5% + HA after using their Glycolic Acid Toner? Is it just a big nono to mix different acids?
Glycolic acid and lactic acid are ok since they are both AHAs but just make sure you're not overdoing it. It most likely isn't necessary to do both products in the same routine since they are essentially doing the same thing.
@@KennaWhitnell Okay great! Thanks Kenna :)
I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned this before but I recently got a vitamin c oil in a gift set and I’m wondering when to use it? I’ve heard contradicting things, some say day with sunscreen, some say night only. Can you clear up the confusion?
You can use it both day and night!
Kenna thank you for the clarification!
Hey love great video! But it would have been really awesome if u would have done like a timeline or bullet point first to last on the screen to describe the order of how to put the products. It’s a little confusing since u mention a lot of product of the same step.
Someone commented a great summary!!! I've copied it below.
asterismxx • 4 hours ago (edited)
This is the order (from her recap at 9:18) 🙂 >>
- Oil cleanser/cleansing balm
- gel cleanser
- treatment waters / toners / essences and ascorbic acid powder
- HA (hyaluronic acid) serums on damp skin
- water based serums
- acids
- niacinamide
- any oil based / water-free serums
- oils
- silicone based products
- cream based products
- moisturizer
- eye cream
- SPF
Retinols: follow package instructions / use in the above order based on the formulation (oil based, water based, etc.)
I cleanse my face and recently was prescribed metronidazole for my rosacea... I know it should be applied to a dry face and then letting the cream dry and set before moisturizer, but my moisturizer has hyaluronic acid... How do I manage that?
You should consult your dermatologist/ doctor who prescribed the treatment! The issue with using HA on dry skin is it can draw water out of your skin but if your metronidazole treatment cream creates a good barrier - you would be OK using an HA moisturizer on top. Really depends on the formula
Kenna Thank you!!!
Is Glycerin supposed to be applied before or after moisturizer? I'm asking this bcoz it's an occlusive.
Due to the consistency of glycerin it should be applied before moisturizer - it would fall into the "water-serum" category
@@KennaWhitnell Thanks for replying :) But since it's an occulent, will it allow the moisturizer to penetrate into the skin?
Mixing products?
Moisturizers with SPF break me out so I usually avoid them. Any recommendations?
Coola has an amazing primer with spf. Its pricey but super light and doesn't stink like spf. Milani also has a primer with spf 30 and way cheaper. Again very light and doesn't smell and never broke me out.
@@Momo-dv3ix awesome I'll check out the milani one I'm on a budget too
@@stefflores I hope you like it!
Kinda random but working in skincare do you guys test your formulas on humans? If so how do I volunteer to be a skincare testee ?? 🙋♀️
I was using cerave hyluranic acid cleanser for dry and sensitive skin for over a year. All of a sudden it started burning my face.. I switch to something else and my face is fine now. I just don't understand why it all of a sudden started burning me. Any ideas??
You know what that same thing is happening to me sometimes I feel a burning sensation not all the time but I have always wonder if I gotta switch to me thing else. Or maybe is bc my skin has gotten super dry and irritated. But I’m not sure from what product or maybe if it’s the cerave cleanser?
@@violetv2259 that is how is started with me. Be careful! I switch to the la roche-posay hydrating gentle cleanser and it seems to be alot better..
Dayna Helms I guess it wouldn’t hurt just to be safe and switch it out for a while and see if it helps my skin I’ve gotten redness and dryness around my mouth. Thank you I’ll check out the cleanser u mentioned.
My skin barrier is compromised. What should i do😩
Ceramides!! Get all your ceramides girl. Also avoid acid products and avoid vitamin C.
Wow lol I've been applying stuff wrong this whole time haha thanks, Kenna
Girl why aren’t you advertising your own products in this video!!! They’re the bomb 🤩
She has skincare products???
Violet V YES!! It’s called Altilis beauty and they’re amazing + all natural! ☺️
She sold the company! She talked about it on one of her videos can't remember correctly.
Could I like pay you to tell me what I should get and what I should do for my skin? Like a personal consultation. Maybe you could let us pay for a 30 min consult!! This is all so foreign to me and my skin be looking rough.
I thought you are Jennifer Lawrence in your thumbnail >