The right order for serum, eye cream, moisturiser and sunscreen

The golden rule: from lightest to richest

The most fluid textures go on first; the thickest, most nourishing ones go on last. A light serum spreads more easily on clean skin, and the cream on top seals in the hydration. If you use a face oil, it usually goes near the end.

In the morning there is one non-negotiable exception: sunscreen always goes last, just before make-up, so that it forms an even layer over everything else.

Morning routine, step by step

1. Cleanse. A gentle cleanser, or even lukewarm water if your skin is dry. Pat your face dry without rubbing.
2. Serum. This is the step with the highest concentration of actives, so it goes on first, on clean skin, with light taps. Choose the one for your skin type: for combination skin, our Combination Skin Serum moisturises without greasiness and helps control shine in the T-zone. You will find them all in face serums.
3. Eye cream. A grain of rice for both eyes, tapped along the orbital bone. Our Botox Effect Eye Cream gives a visible firming effect and fresher, more rested-looking eyes.
4. Moisturiser. On face and neck, with a gentle massage until absorbed. Find yours in face creams.
5. Sunscreen. Generously, as the last step. If yours also moisturises, it covers steps 4 and 5 in one go, as long as you apply enough.

Evening routine, step by step

1. Remove make-up and cleanse. Remove make-up and sunscreen thoroughly. Double cleansing is very convenient: first a make-up remover or cleansing balm, then your usual cleanser.
2. Serum. Same as in the morning.
3. Eye cream. Evening is the perfect time not to skip it.
4. Night cream. This is the ideal moment for retinol, which is used at night. Our Retinol Face Cream softens the look of wrinkles and expression lines, evens out skin tone and brings back radiance while you sleep.

You do not need sunscreen at night, and you can choose a slightly richer cream than your daytime one.

Eye cream before or after serum?

Both options work:

• Before the serum. You mark out the eye area and care for its thinner skin from the start.
• After the serum or the moisturiser. You fit it into your usual order of textures.

The Botox Effect Eye Cream can be used either way. What matters is applying it morning and evening, consistently.

How much product to use

• Serum: a small amount is enough for your whole face.
• Eye cream: a grain of rice for both eyes.
• Moisturiser: a hazelnut-sized amount for face and neck.
• Sunscreen: this is where quantity counts. A handy guide is the two-finger rule: two lines of product along your index and middle fingers for face and neck. If you are out in the sun, reapply every two hours.

How long to wait between steps

There is no need to time it. Just wait until each product has been absorbed or has settled, usually about a minute, before applying the next one. With sunscreen, give it a couple of extra minutes before putting on make-up so that it stays evenly spread.

The express routine: if you only have five minutes

You do not need a ten-step routine to look after your skin. If you are in a hurry, stick to the essentials:

• In the morning: gentle cleansing and a moisturising sunscreen, applied generously.
• In the evening: make-up removal, cleansing and your night cream.

When you want to go further (radiance, firmness, fine lines), add the serum and eye cream. A short routine you follow every day gets you further than a long one you give up on.

Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)

• Moisturiser on top of sunscreen. Sunscreen always goes last, so that it stays evenly spread.
• Too many actives at once. Alternate retinol, exfoliants and vitamin C on different nights.
• Forgetting your neck. Moisturiser and sunscreen go there too.
• Rubbing hard. Light taps and gentle massage spread the product better.
• Switching products every week. Give your routine a few weeks to show results.

Adapt the routine to your skin type

The order is the same for everyone; what changes is the products. You will find a complete morning and evening routine for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, anti-ageing and dark spots.

Build your routine with Yusera

We make our skincare in our own factories in Granada and Badolatosa (Seville), with dermatologically tested formulas. Choose your serum, eye cream and moisturiser and we will deliver them across Spain: mainland, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla.