I tested the latest and greatest eye product layering technique that’s getting big in the beauty community. It involves both eye cream and eye serum – applied in a very specific way.
No one is getting surprised by people’s 10-step skincare routines. Ever since the K-Beauty trend started having a massive following, our bathroom shelves expanded drastically. The amount of time required to get ready for bed doubled (if not tripled) over the past decade or so.
Let me ruin it for you, dear readers, if I say that I just found one new way to make your skincare routine even longer (and, of course, more effective!). These days, I’ve been all about layering my eye treatments. It quickly became my favorite self-care ritual. It’s also one of the most effective treatments I tried lately.
I came out with this idea at the Elemis launch party, where the brand’s representative was talking about different eye cream textures. I did my research, spoke with a few people in the industry, and the concept of eye cream layering was born. Maybe it was around all that time, and I just never heard of it before?
What Is Eye Cream Layering
I started applying a lighter eye cream (like eye serum or eye gel) first. And then finish it with a thicker eye cream. That way, I allow all the ingredients in an eye serum to absorb into my skin. And then “seal” it with an eye cream.
I’ve been using this strategy for a few weeks at nighttime, and I love the results. I don’t think this technique will work in the morning as there will be too many layers involved. But at night — why not?
My Favorite Eye Cream Layering Combinations
As I mentioned before, it’s crucial to start your 2-step eye care routine with a lightweight formula like an eye serum.
Some of my favorite products to use during the first step in my eye care routine are Fresh Beauty Black Tea Eye Serum and Estee Lauder Eye Serum.
These products quickly absorb into my skin and create a perfect canvas for the thicker eye cream that comes next.
To finish the routine, I recommend Skin Medica TNS Eye Cream, Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb, and Fresh Beauty Lotus Eye Cream. These are thicker eye care products that “seal” the moisture.
How Much Eye Cream to Apply
Finally, please keep in mind that for both layers, you need a minimal amount of a product as you don’t want to overtreat a sensitive around the eye area. When it comes to the amount of product to use, all you need is a pea-sized drop for both eyes — no more than that!
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I’m curious to hear what you think about my new eye care routine? Is it excessive, or is it doable? Also, have you experimented with a 2-step eyecare routine before? Please share your thoughts and results in the comments.
