Ever stood in front of your bathroom mirror clutching a bunch of skincare bottles and tubes thinking, “But what the heck goes first?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Skincare layering can feel like a secret society only beauty editors and TikTok influencers have the password to. But today, we’re handing you the cheat sheet and the secret handshake.

Consider this your crash course in layering skincare the right way so you’ll never have to “um”, “ah”, or accidentally put your oil on before your serum again.

The Golden Rule of Skincare Layering

Go from thinnest to thickest: Watery → creamy → oily → balmy.

Think of it like breakfast: juice first, then the hearty stuff, then the toppings. (Pancakes optional, but highly encouraged).

This way, the lightweight formulas can sink in first and do their thing, while the heavier ones lock everything down.

The Woohoo Layering Lowdown

1. Cleanser

Morning and night, start with a clean slate. A good cleanse washes away SPF, sweat and the day’s shenanigans.

‘Cloud 9’ Deep Cleansing Balm 80g

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2. Toner or Mist

This is your skin’s first drink of the day. It drenches your cells with hydration so everything else layers on smoother.

3. Serum

The power player. Serums are made with tiny molecules that dive deep into the skin cells to tackle important jobs like brightening, calming, plumping and protecting.

• FG Serum 01  (Glow) = skin energiser, brightener and wrinkle fighter.’

• FG Serum 02 (Clear) = faster breakout recovery and calmer, clearer skin

Or choose targeted actives depending on your goals (hydration, balance, barrier support).

‘FG’ Serum 01 – Glow (ageing skin)

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4. Ultra Light Moisturisers (Gel Creams)

Whether oil goes before or after your moisturiser depends on the texture.

💡 Simple rule: If your moisturiser is light, apply it first, then oil. If it’s rich and buttery, go oil first, then cream.

5. Face Oil

Oils are brilliant for locking in hydration and keeping your skin bouncy.

‘Good Vibes’ Brightening Facial Oil (with Vitamin C)

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6. Moisturiser

The snuggly blanket that tucks everything in and seals all of the ingredients that came before. Keeps skin soft, smooth and supported.

‘Over the Moon’ Rich Repair Cream 50ml

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7. Don’t Forget SPF (AM Only)

Your morning’s final boss. Always, always, always finish with sunscreen. Even when it’s cloudy. Even if you’re just working from the couch near a window.

Woohoo’s Cheat-Sheet

If you can pour juice before pancakes, you can master skincare order. Keep it light-to-heavy, listen to your skin, and let our hydrating, all natural heroes do the hard work while you sit back and glow.

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