How long should you wait between steps?
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You must have wondered this before – how long should you wait between steps? Well, there are no fixed answers, but we do have a recommendation: For us, yes, but only a little.
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Our recommendation: A little time!
Why only a little time in between? Because the goal is to layer on slightly damp skin to help absorption, not rush or over-dry between steps.
(”The little time” brief buffer helps actives penetrate effectively and prevents product pilling.)
Our recommendation: The reason.
Your skin can only absorb so much at once. So, we think that the condition of slight damp is the best condition to layer the product with; its effect sinks in nicely and steadily. Here’s our general guideline:
After cleanser: pat dry and apply toner immediately.
After toner or serum: wait 20–30 seconds until it’s absorbed.
Before moisturizer: don’t let skin go bone dry — a bit damp is ideal.
(Your skin can only absorb so much at once, so slightly damp skin is the ideal canvas for layering.)