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Formulated to seal in hydration, moisturizer is typically heavier than thetonersorserumsyou apply underneath.
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But according to Daniel Isaacs, chief product officer atMedik8, leaving some excess moisture is actually beneficial.
Applying moisturizer on damp skin helps lock in moisture more effectively, he says.
When skin is slightly wet, it can absorb hydrating ingredients better, enhancing the products efficacy.
Starting with a quarter-sized amount, apply your moisturizer with your hands using upward motions.
What ingredients should I look for in moisturizer?
As for what ingredients to look out for?
I also recommend looking for ceramides, which seal the outer layers of skin.
The app sequence is: moisturizer, retinol, moisturizer.
This is method is especially effective for sensitive skin.
