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Skin Care Regimen: Would You Apply Acne Treatment or Serum First?

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(@underthepink)

Posted : 06/11/2019 7:20 am

It was recommended to me that I use Differin for my blackhead problem, and that I use a serum, as well. I've seen different answers as to whether one should apply a treatment product or a serum first. For others who use a daily serum, do you apply the treatment on top of the serum, or the serum on top of the treatment?

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(@jazzypunctuation)

Posted : 06/11/2019 2:44 pm

I do things in this order:

cleanser- serum - moisturiser - sunscreen - blemish gel.

This is because BP / most acne topical treatments are drying. So i make sure my skin is prepped and protected before putting them on. Also they won't rub off if its the last step. I would also look for lightweight skincare products that aren't pore blocking. Using too much imo isn't best practice. less is more 🙂


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(@victoriahester)

Posted : 05/14/2025 9:00 am

I usually wash or cleanse my face beforehand, apply lotion, then apply makeup over the lotion.


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