Layering skincare tips to get the best out of your products

Here at Kernel, we believe in a minimal skincare routine using plant-based and active ingredients. We focus on loading our products up with the good stuff, helping you maintain a ‘less is more’ yet highly effective approach to your routine. 

Before talking about layering, you surely know that cleaning first is key in every skincare routine whether morning or evening. 

So, opt for “Kernel cleansing milk”, then tone with either “Kernel floral toner” or “micro-peel water”. 

After your skin is clean and clear, here’s the right way on applying your skincare products: 

The golden rule is to apply your products from the lightest texture to the heaviest so obviously water-based serums, go first. 

If we have more than one serum, which should be applied first and which should be applied second? 

As we agreed always apply water-based products first like "Kernel Bioactif C+E” and/or “Kernel Exfoliant primer”. 

If the consistencies of the water-based serums are both the same, apply the active ingredient you need most first. For instance, "if your biggest concerns are large pores, acne and blemishes, first go for a salicylic acid and AHAs serum like “Kernel Exfoliant primer “, then follow with the second.If its pigmentation, opt for “Bioactif C+E”, then follow with the second.Follow these light serums with an eye treatment like “Kernel Eye gel serum”.

Also, it’s good to know that some serums work better in the evening than the morning and vice versa. "Vitamin C is best applied in the morning as it offers skin protecting properties which can help protect cells against pollution and other environmental factors that you may come across during the day. "When vitamin C is used with other antioxidants like vitamin E, it can boost results and efficiency."

What comes after water-based serums?
The answer is a treatment cream with powerful antioxidants like “Kernel Crème Berries” or when needed a soothing purifying serum like “Kernel Serum aux fleurs”. 

What next?

Then come the thickest skincare products “the oil based serums” depending on your skin type and need. You can go for “Kernel Elixir de jeunesse” or “Kernel Serum Precieux” and why not add a drop of “Regard lumineux” around your eyes.

Last but not least… Sunscreen

Your morning skincare routine should always end with a mineral sunscreen like “Kernel BB crème nude SPF 25”. Apply your SPF after your other skincare products (including oils) but before your makeup. 

Mineral sunscreens will sit on the surface of your skin and create an occlusive barrier that protects your skin from damage.

And don’t forget to do a physical scrub 2 /3 times a week with “Kernel soft scrub” followed by “Kernel Masque Detox”