Help me put my skin routine in order pls.

[emmy2410]

Hi all..
recently i have switched my skin care products to SN and i love them very much.
Just need help on how to use them each day. I have already started using them though but want it to be in a better way and to see the results. I am afraid to use the serum at day time when I am at work...afraid that it might cause my face to be more oily. There was once I used the serum cant rem which one and top it with moisturiser, than applied my mineral powder and it made my face blochy and patchy aft a few hrs..so i stopped. I just use the oil control serum for now.and the lavender moisty.both are amazing stuff for me. Can I just use the serum every other day so that I can also see the results or do i stick with one serum for the night for the next two or three days.. and than stick to the next serum and etc....love the ultimate powder tooo so where can i fit all the stuff.
what i have are:
oatmeal serum (use at night)
green aloe serum (at night)
oil control serum (everyday anytime)
super serum - night)
lavender moisturiser everyday, anytime)
pore refining toner ( everyday)
BHA toner (night, sometimes day)
AHA toner (same as above)
love all the stuff mentioned above.
ultimate powder (ohhh cant rem the name right now) (like once or t wice a week at night).

Any advise/help i will really appreciate it from you ladies.
emma

[JenW]

First, I see Super Serum on your list. This is most likely the one that is causing the blotchiness in combination with the AHA or BHA as I see you use those at night also. It should not be used in the same application as the AHA or BHA because there is an interaction which will very likely cause the skin to flush.

Next, I would start on a day you don't have to go anywhere to try one of the milder serums (Oatmeal or Green Tea/Aloe) under your moisturizer and makeup to see how it goes.

Also, I would use the AHA and BHA at night and make certain you are using some kind of sunblock during the day. They tend to make your skin much more sensitive to the sun, and it has more to do with their properties of exfoliation than the product actually being on your skin.

oatmeal serum (use at night) This should work fine, but give it a try for the daytime.
green aloe serum (at night) Same as above. And there is no reason why serums can't be layered....I layer them, especially in winter.
oil control serum (everyday anytime) Good.
super serum - night) This one might take some changing around. I would try out the simpler serums during the day first and then move to this one in the daytime if it works out.
lavender moisturiser everyday, anytime) Good.
pore refining toner ( everyday) Good.
BHA toner (night, sometimes day)
AHA toner (same as above) The two toners here need to be used seperately from Super Serum. you can use them in the daytime, but I generally recommend night time to be certain I don't accidentally mix with Super Serum that I only use in the daytime. Even with that kind of system, I have still forgotten at least once or twice.
ultimate powder (ohhh cant rem the name right now) (like once or t wice a week at night). Good. this one can be used daily at night or even as a primer for your makeup.

[emmy2410]

Dear Jen,,
I really appreciate your vast explanations. I do understand what you have said. I usually use the BHA or AHA in the day time and don't see any reactions from the sun. I do not use sunblock as I feel that it makes my face more greasier and got to top it off with a moisturiser, i hate the too much of grease on my face..haha. I just use moisturiser with all the other makeup stuff. I shld try the serum with my makeup in the day time when I am not out of my house...see how it goes..
Thank you dear,,you are such a sweetie for enlightening me.

[lilychemgirl]

I don't use a lot of SN stuff, but I use the super serum without a moisturiser on the top for daytime every day. It moisturises my skin enough without a moisturiser, and like you, I don't like too much stuff on my face Maybe you could give that a try if you are having problems using a serum and moisturiser (I have also done the same with some of the other serums, I just generally stick with the super serum as I think it is awesome!)

[emmy2410]

I don't use a lot of SN stuff, but I use the super serum without a moisturiser on the top for daytime every day. It moisturises my skin enough without a moisturiser, and like you, I don't like too much stuff on my face Maybe you could give that a try if you are having problems using a serum and moisturiser (I have also done the same with some of the other serums, I just generally stick with the super serum as I think it is awesome!)

hey lily
thanks for your input, I will sure try this.

thks