Layering for Radiance: How to Build the Perfect Autumn Routine
Layering skincare products correctly can maximise hydration, absorption, and effectiveness especially as the seasons shift. Autumn is the perfect time to embrace a layering routine that keeps your skin glowing, healthy, and protected.
Step 1: Cleanse and Prepare
Begin with a gentle cleanser like Velvet Symphony’s Kale Cleanser. This removes impurities without stripping essential oils, creating a clean canvas for your routine. For stubborn sunscreen or environmental residues, a light double cleanse may be beneficial.
Step 2: Hydrating Serums
Next, apply a serum to deliver concentrated nutrients and hydration. The Hyaluronic Acid Serum attracts and retains moisture, while the Vitamin C Glow Elixir brightens and protects against free radical damage. Use a few drops on clean skin, gently patting to enhance absorption.
Step 3: Moisturise and Lock in Hydration
After serums, apply a moisturiser. The Collagen Moisturiser is perfect for autumn, offering deep hydration and elasticity support. Richer textures can be used at night, while lighter formulas work well for daytime layering.
Step 4: Boost with Facial Oils
Facial oils like the Hydrating Facial Oil nourish and protect the skin barrier. Apply over moisturiser or mix a few drops with your daily moisturiser for added hydration. Oils are particularly beneficial as temperatures drop and air becomes drier.
Step 5: SPF – Your Daily Shield
Even in cooler months, UV rays impact skin health. SPF Face Cream is lightweight and protective, completing your morning routine and preventing premature ageing.
Step 6: Night Recovery
Nighttime is when skin repairs itself. After cleansing, layer your Night Repair Serum, followed by Hydrating Facial Oil or Collagen Moisturiser to replenish moisture and repair damage from the day.
Pro Tips for Autumn Layering:
- Apply products from thinnest to thickest texture for optimal absorption.
- Adjust layers based on skin needs; dryer skin may need extra oil; combination skin may need less.
- Introduce one new product at a time to monitor how your skin responds.
With this step-by-step layering routine and Velvet Symphony’s autumn-friendly products, your skin can remain hydrated, radiant, and resilient, whatever the weather brings.