A Simple Guide to Layering Your Skincare Routine

If you’ve ever felt unsure about the right order to apply your skincare products, you’re not alone. With serums, mists, moisturisers, and everything in between, building an effective routine can feel like a puzzle. But the secret to healthy, glowing skin isn’t just in the products you use, it’s in how you use them.

At Flânerie, we believe skincare should be intuitive, effortless, and deeply nurturing. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you layer your routine the right way and get the most out of your products.

Step 1: Cleanse – Begin with a Fresh Canvas

Start with a gentle cleanser to remove makeup, SPF, and daily impurities. This clears the way for the next products to absorb properly.

Try: Balancing Gelée Cleanser
Formulated with niacinamide, glycerin, and vitamin E, this cleanser removes excess oil and environmental build-up without disrupting your skin’s barrier.

Step 2: Tone – Prep and Balance

Toners help to rebalance the skin’s pH and deliver a first layer of hydration. A good toner preps your skin to better absorb what comes next.

Step 3: Serum – Treat and Target

Serums are the most concentrated step in your routine. Choose one based on your skin’s needs—hydration, brightening, soothing, or firming.

Try: Vivifying Serum
This lightweight serum helps improve skin texture and tone while delivering a bright, energised complexion.

Step 4: Eye Cream – Delicately Nourish

The skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate, so it's best to apply your eye product before heavier creams.

Try: Brightening Eye Cream
Formulated to target puffiness and fine lines, this cream hydrates and refreshes the under-eye area with each use.

Step 5: Moisturise – Lock in Hydration

A good moisturiser seals in all the previous steps and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It’s essential for keeping your skin plump and smooth.

Try: Replenishing Duo Moisturiser
Rich in skin-loving ingredients like Argan Oil and Hyaluronic Acid, this daily moisturiser deeply hydrates without feeling heavy.

Step 6: SPF (Morning Only) – Your Final Daily Shield

Never skip SPF in the morning, even on cloudy days. UV damage is one of the main causes of premature ageing and hyperpigmentation.

Pair your morning Flânerie routine with your favourite broad-spectrum SPF to protect and preserve your skin.

Optional Steps

• Face Mist (Before or After Serum): A hydrating mist can add an extra layer of moisture or help refresh your skin throughout the day.
• Overnight Mask (Evening): Add a richer treatment once or twice a week to restore skin overnight.
• Facial Oil (Final Step at Night): If your skin is feeling dry, finish your evening routine with a few drops of oil to lock in moisture.

A Mindful Approach to Skincare

The best routines are the ones you’ll actually enjoy. At Flânerie, we encourage a slower, more intentional approach to beauty, one that centres around how you feel, not just how you look.

Whether you’re just starting to build a routine or refining your current one, following the correct layering order helps every product work better. And with the right rituals in place, skincare becomes more than just a routine, it becomes a moment of stillness in your day.

Discover the full Flânerie skincare range here.