I get quizzed a lot about my own skincare routine and also whether it really matters what order you apply your skincare products in. 

Q: Is the sequence and regularity with which you apply your skincare products important?

A Korean skincare regime can consist of anywhere up to 10 phases, starting out with a double cleanse. That can work out to be quite an investment in both time and money if you purchase the full product line up. 

That’s why I wanted the My Perfect Cosmetics range to be highly targeted, highly effective, deliver instant and long-lasting results and also be accessible price wise. A basic foundational daily regime should be practical, affordable and available to everyone. 

My number one golden skincare rule

There’s one thing that has to be non-negotiable. No matter what, no matter where…

I never ever got to bed with my makeup on. 

Tempting as it might be just to crash out and grab your beauty sleep, one of the keys to maintaining great skin is always to remove your makeup before bed.

Sequence does matter and here’s why.

By applying your products in the proper order, you can ensure that your skin really does receive the full benefits of each product. Your skin is like a shield and is designed to keep so many things out. Like daily dirt and grime, environmental pollutants and the damaging effects of the sun. 

However, the skin care products we use are designed to penetrate the skin and let vital anti-aging ingredients in.

All the My Perfect Cosmetics products are lovingly and scientifically formulated to work in harmony with each other, and if you don’t apply them in the correct order, then you just won’t be getting the best results out of your skincare routine. 

Just as you eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in that order, so too should you be Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturising. 

Step by step guide on how to layer the My Perfect  Cosmetics products 

So in case you are wondering which product goes on top of which, here’s my top tip. 

Tip: Apply your products from thinnest to thickest or from liquid to oil. 

You also want to use the products that contain the most active ingredients first so that they can penetrate the skin, finishing up your regime with products that need to sit on top of your skin to deliver daytime or overnight hydration. 

My day and night routines do slightly differ, and there are a couple of specialist products that I specifically apply once or twice a week to deliver the best on-going results. Like My Perfect Facial, my complete anti-ageing face lifting treatment which I use twice a week when I’m filming ads for the TV, and I really need to achieve smooth, radiant skin for the camera. Shooting in high definition picks up all your flaws, so I like to give my skin an extra helping hand.