Doctor’s Notes
How to Layer Serum and Face Cream Before Makeup
Apply serum first, then face cream. If you’re getting ready for the day, follow with sunscreen before applying makeup. Giving each layer a moment to settle can make it easier to apply your base without disturbing the skincare underneath.
You can use Dr Ivy products alongside the skincare you already enjoy. Keep your favourite cleanser and moisturiser, and apply the Dr Ivy serum between them. If you’d like to use the Dr Ivy face cream, apply it in place of your usual moisturiser.
How to layer skincare before makeup
- Start with clean skin. Use Dr Ivy Regenerative Exosome Cleanser or your favourite gentle cleanser and pat your face dry.
- Apply your serum. Smooth a thin, even layer over your face and let it settle before moving on. The Dr Ivy Regenerative Exosome Serum goes on at this stage.
- Follow with face cream. Apply a light, even layer of your usual moisturiser or Dr Ivy Regenerative Exosome Face Cream. Give it time to settle before adding your next layer.
- Apply sunscreen, then makeup. For daytime, follow the application directions on your sunscreen and let it set. If you use primer, apply it before foundation or skin tint.
What to do if your makeup pills
If little rolls of product appear as you blend, try using thinner layers of serum and face cream next time and giving each one a little longer to settle. When applying your base, try pressing it on with a sponge or fingertips instead of repeatedly rubbing over the same area. Keep applying sunscreen as directed.
Serum before cream on the set of WAR
In Country & Town House, hair and makeup designer Tara McDonald described applying Dr Ivy’s Regenerative Exosome Serum followed by the Face Cream as part of the skin prep for Carla Duval, played by Sienna Miller.