Comments on: The Art Of Layering Serums: Why And How To Do It

By: Marcia Landman

Marcia Landman — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:07:31 +0000

Hi, Gio. Thank you for the blog! It’s clear and informative. You talk about layering serums. Drunk Elephant likes to recommend what they call smoothies, basically putting a few drops of several serums in your hand, rubbing your palms together and smoothing it all on at once. Any thoughts on this method vs one at a time, assuming they all seem to be of roughly similar texture/weight? To be specific, in the mornings, after cleansing, spot treating acne with Effaclear Duo and using Clinique Acne Solutuons Clearing Cleansing Gel (BHA) on the areas prone to breaking out, I put a couple of drops each of DE C-Firma, DE B-Hydra, TO Niacinamide 10% and Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus* in my hand, mix it up and smooth it on. Then moisturizer. * I do not understand exactly what this product is or why it works, all I know is that my skin looks brighter and clearer when I use it. I’d love to see you review it, just because I’m curious about exactly what it is. Thanks!

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:31:01 +0000

In reply to Veronica Dario.

Veronica, wow! That’s a lot of products for one routine. Do you need to use everything every day? If you’d like my help to streamline the routine, you can book a consultation here: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-consultation/

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:38:38 +0000

In reply to Danielle Brew.

Danielle, thank you for your comment. I’d love to help you create the best skincare routine for your needs. You can book your consultation here: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/skincare-consultation/

By: Veronica Dario

Veronica Dario — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:04:56 +0000

Hello Gio, I am thankful for your articles. I recently started using The Ordinary Products and this is what was recommended. I truly value your opinion and I would like to know what you think. Also, my skin has reacted very well to the Medik8 retinol and I am looking to use a stronger strength in the near future. What would recommend. Thank you!

AM
1. Murad 4 in 1 Cleanser
2. 7 Skins with Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner
3. The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
4. The Ordinary “Buffet” OR Argireline
5. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
6. The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
7. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
8. Sunscreen
PM
1. The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
2. 7 Skins with Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner,
3. The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
4. The Ordinary “Buffet” OR Argireline
5. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
6. Medik8 Retinol 6TR Serum
7. The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
8. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA (if needed)

By: Danielle Brew

Danielle Brew — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:03:00 +0000

Hey! Came across your blog when trying to figure out if my routine is okay. I have very tolerant skin, there’s only one product I’ve tried that has made my skin tingle (the ordinary’s aha and bha peel), except when I’ve added serums on after dermarolling (not a good idea lol) which I do once a week. Anyways, after doing research, going thru debunked myths, figuring out my skin’s issues, going thru different products, this is my routine:
AM-
1. Ole Herikson truth cleanser
2. The Ordinary glycolic Acid toner
3. Strivectin- D concentrated wrinkle eye cream
4. Philosophy’s time in a bottle
5. The Ordinary’s niacinimide serum
6. Keihl’s Rosa Artica lightweight cream
7. Bare Minerals’s complexion rescue tinted spf
8. Makeup

PM-
1. double cleanse with Clinique cleansing balm(to take off my mAkeup) and Ole Herikson truth cleanser
2. Hyaluronic Acid toner (some K-beauty brand)
3. Strivectin-d concentrated wrinkle eye cream
4. Peter Thomas Roth PM retinol fusion
5. Philosophy’s time in a bottle
6. The Ordinary niacinimide
7. Kiehl’s Rosa Artica lightweight moisturizer
8. Laneige lip mask

I was also doing some spot treatment with The Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid, but it was causing pilling so I had to stop.

My skin does “pill” overnight, but that might be lint or something from my pillow, but probably not lol. I do use a lot of moisturizer, which I didn’t realize that you can use too much of that, and I also use The Ordinary’s AHA and BHA peel (red liquid) a few times a week. I usually use a gentle hydrating mask every day (Bliss’ marshmallow mask, Peter Thomas Roth’s cucumber gel mask etc). I also use rapid brows on my eyebrows, the L’Oréal Paris Lash Serum on my lashes, twice a day for both.

Can you please judge my routine? I get zero irritation, I am not acne prone (never have been) with a normal to slightly dry skin type (my skin doesn’t flake at all, not sensitive, but no blotting tissues would stick to my face). I have super dark circles, always have, and just an overall dull skin tone. Well at least it was, it’s starting to improve with my new routine.

My major question is, are any of these products being mixed together, cancelling eachother out? Is this too much?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 01:25:33 +0000

This is a good article! I’m just mad for serums. Since using them my 66 year old skin looks amazing. After cleansing and Toni g in the am I do Vitamin C serum then a moisturizer with hyalauronic acid. All CeraVe products. Then in the pm after cleansing and toning I do retinol alternating with glycolic, hyalauronic acid, then rose hip oil then finally pm moisturizer. My skin feels like satin in the morning! And hey, I’m a sun bunny in the summer and have ZERO crows feet! I’m totally sold on serums.